The REPUTATION exhibition showcases the most notable achievements in Latvian contemporary design in the global arena and the interaction between different design disciplines and other sectors. It focuses on examples of Latvian design and their originality to convey the message that “Design in Latvia is great and has a worldwide reputation!”

The exhibition at the National Library of Latvia will be open only for the Presidency guests till 5 July, but from 6 July till 28 August it will be available publicly.

With this exhibition, the authors wish to broaden the local and international community's understanding of Latvian design and find ways of harnessing the reputation it has gained more effectively in order to transform these outstanding achievements into tangible benefits for Latvia more successfully.

The exhibition features large-format prints of design works that have been awarded prestigious international awards in recognised design competitions. A total of 19 outstanding examples of Latvian design – products, packaging, graphics, fashion, interior design, mobile applications and design management – are featured in the exhibition.

REPUTATION is the first of four contemporary design exhibitions organised under the joint title DESIGN MANIFESTATION. It is a unique project in the history of Latvia showcased in four interrelated exhibitions – REPUTATION, HUMANISATION, INFORMATION and SITUATION – that represent the country and its achievements in design over the last 15 years on such a large scale.

The curators of the exhibition cycle are Barbara Ābele, Ingūna Elere, Dita Danosa and Holgers Elers. The idea is executed by the Design Bureau H2E.