Dimad - Asociación de Diseñadores de Madrid

A professional community for design

Dimad is the Madrid Designers' Association and its namesake foundation. Since 2005, it has brought together professionals, students, researchers, and educators working across design disciplines. Its headquarters and event space are at Central de Diseño in Matadero Madrid.

Exhibitions and events

Dimad organizes exhibitions, events, courses, and gatherings about design. Its 2026 listings include L.E.V. Matadero, focused on mixed reality, memory, and digital craft, and the 2026 Ibero-American Design Biennial (BID), scheduled for November 2–7 at Central de Diseño, with advance registration. The site also listed the exhibition Complementarios for September 2026.

Its news section covers the design industry, including awards and recognition received by members, calls for Spain's National Innovation and Design Awards, and updates to CNAE industry classifications for design.

Membership and services

Design professionals can join the association, which also maintains a network of members and partners. Dimad publishes an events calendar and has event spaces at Central de Diseño, with a dedicated email for space inquiries.

Location and hours

Address: Central de Diseño, Matadero Madrid, 14 Paseo de la Chopera, 28045 Madrid, Spain. Phone: +34 91 474 67 80. General email: info@dimad.org. Space inquiries: espacios@dimad.org. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Exhibition hours: Tuesday through Friday, 4–9 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Registration

Asociación de Diseñadores de Madrid is listed in the Community of Madrid's Registry of Associations as number 26,831. Fundación Diseño Madrid is listed in the Community of Madrid's Registry of Foundations under personal folio number 471. The website received a grant from Spain's Ministry of Culture.