BISMARPublishing house

Bismar Publishing House

Shaping Design Culture since 1999

Since 1999, Bismar has been shaping the landscape of design, architecture, interiors, and the furniture industry in Bulgaria. Through media, books, research, and professional initiatives, we transform knowledge and ideas into meaningful dialogue, connect people, and foster a thriving design culture.

PublicationsMission Bulgarian DesignBulgarian Furniture of the Year Competition
  • 1999Year Founded
  • 2Periodicals
  • 3International Organizations
  • 27+Years in the Industry
Publishing House

What Bismar Publishes

For nearly three decades, Bismar has been creating specialized media content that connects professionals across the worlds of design, architecture, interiors, and the furniture industry.

Magazine

DMT - Design, Materials, Technology

1999 → Today

DMT is the only Bulgarian professional publication dedicated to the furniture industry, manufacturing, design, materials, and technologies. The magazine tracks industry developments, introduces new materials, products, and technologies, explores emerging trends, and connects readers with leading companies and professionals. DMT is aimed at furniture manufacturers, designers, technologists, engineers, architects, and all professionals involved in the development of the furniture sector.

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Magazine

MD - Design, Interior, Architecture

2005 → Today

MD is a bilingual magazine dedicated to product and graphic design, interiors, and architecture, with an international perspective. MD explores contemporary design through projects, people, products, materials, and ideas. It brings together professional insight and visual storytelling. The magazine builds a bridge between the Bulgarian and international design scenes, presenting current trends and influential names from the professional world. It uncovers new ideas, inspires the desi

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Book

Contemporary Furniture Design

2026

12 countries. 85 designers and studios. More than 500 furniture pieces - one shared territory: the Balkans. A comprehensive exploration of contemporary furniture design across the region, uncovering emerging designers, new ideas, and the visual language of the Balkans. Creative Balkans presents the region through its creative energy, cultural heritage, and ability to create design with a distinct identity and international presence. The book brings together the diversity of a dynamic design scene that is increasingly confident in claiming its place in contemporary European design.

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Book

Bulgarian Product Design 2000–2022

2023

Bulgarian Product Design 2000–2022 is the first comprehensive study of contemporary Bulgarian product design. It traces the development of Bulgarian product design through some of the most dynamic years of the new century. The book brings together designers, studios, companies, and landmark products that have shaped the identity of Bulgarian design and its place within today’s professional and cultural landscape. The publication is the result of extensive research, bringing together significant examples from across the field of product design. More than simply documenting what has been created, it explores the processes, people, and ideas behind the development of Bulgaria’s design scene.

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Textbooks

Specialist Publications

2016 → Today

Knowledge is the foundation of good design and professional practice. Bismar publishes specialized textbooks and educational materials that support the training and professional development of specialists in furniture manufacturing, design, materials, and technologies. The publications focus on practical knowledge, professional standards, and contemporary industry processes. They support the education of students and young professionals while serving as a reliable resource for teachers, practitioners, and anyone looking to deepen their expertise. This work is part of Bismar’s mission to advance professional culture and contribute to the education and development of the next generation of specialists.

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Online Media

Mebeli.info Portal, Monthly Newsletter, and Social Media

2000

Bismar has developed its own media ecosystem, transforming professional content into an ongoing dialogue with its audience. Through its digital channels, Bismar follows and showcases the latest developments in design, architecture, interiors, and the furniture industry, connecting professionals, companies, and audiences. Established in 2000, Mebeli.info is a trusted online platform for news, projects, interviews, and professional insights. Bismar’s monthly newsletter reaches more than 6,500 subscribers, while its presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube reaches more than 12,000 followers. One media environment that informs, connects, and inspires the professional community.

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About us

Mission and Vision

Bismar creates content, conducts research, documents and promotes the development of design, architecture, interior design and the furniture industry.

The organization connects professional knowledge with business, design with manufacturing, and the Bulgarian professional community with the international context. Through media, books, exhibitions, competitions, discussions, educational initiatives, and international partnerships, it creates a space for knowledge, dialogue, and new ideas.

Bismar strives to build an environment where design matters - as culture, profession, business, and a driver of innovation. We connect Bulgaria and the Balkans with the global design community, support emerging talent, preserve knowledge, and create opportunities for dialogue and international collaboration.

Bismar’s vision is for design to be more than a reflection of our time - to be a force that shapes it. We believe in design that creates value, enriches our environment, challenges thinking, and opens the way to a better future. We want Bulgaria and the Balkans to have an active and distinctive voice in the international design conversation.

Memberships

The only Bulgarian specialized publishing house that is a member of prestigious international organizations

FSM

Furniture Suppliers Magazine Association

.2010

Bismar’s membership in FSM strengthens our position as part of the international professional community of the furniture industry. It provides access to valuable international contacts, up-to-date information, best practices, and partnership opportunities that expand our reach and increase the visibility of our brand beyond the Bulgarian market.

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IAFP

International Alliance of Furnishing Publications

2013

Bismar’s membership in IAFP connects the publishing house to a global network of specialized media and professionals across Europe, Asia, Australia, North and South America. It creates opportunities for international exchange of content, ideas, and best practices, expands professional networks, and opens new avenues for partnerships, contributing to greater visibility for Bulgaria’s furniture and interior design sector.

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BBCWFI

Branch Chamber of Woodworking and Furniture Industry

2000

Bismar’s membership and strategic partnership with the Branch Chamber of Woodworking and Furniture Industry (BKDFM) strengthen our position as an active contributor to Bulgaria’s furniture industry. It provides access to the professional community, business networks, and up-to-date sector information. At the same time, our media platforms showcase the achievements, innovations, and potential of Bulgarian businesses to a broad professional audience.

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NACID

National Center for Information and Documentation

2018

Bismar’s periodicals are part of the national information and bibliographic resources of the National Center for Information and Documentation (NACID), ensuring their bibliographic traceability and visibility within the national information environment. This serves as an important reference to Bismar’s long-standing publishing activity and the established position of its publications within the professional community.

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EBSCO

EBSCO Information Services

2015

MD is featured in the information resources of EBSCO, one of the world’s leading providers of academic and professional information. For years, every issue of the magazine has been made available through EBSCO, expanding its international visibility and making its content more accessible to professional and academic audiences. This is an important reference to MD’s sustained development and established position within the international information landscape.

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Partnerships

International Cooperation

Bismar is an official partner of leading Bulgarian and international trade shows and exhibitions.

  • Salone del MobileMilan, IT
  • imm cologneCologne, DE
  • InterzumCologne, DE
  • Maison & ObjetParis, FR
  • InterieurKortrijk, BE
  • SicamPordenone, IT
  • HeimtextilFrankfurt, DE
  • AmbienteFrankfurt, DE
  • CIFFGuangzhou / Shanghai, CN
  • MIFFKuala Lumpur, MY
  • IFEXJakarta, ID
  • and many others around the world
Partnerships

Key Partners and Organizations

Bismar collaborates with some of the most prominent Bulgarian and international organizations in the fields of design and the furniture industry.

  • EFIC – European Furniture Industries Confederation
  • EBIA – European Bed and Mattress Industry Association
  • BBCWFI - Branch Chamber of Woodworking and Furniture Industry
  • Dibla – the largest interior design platform in Bulgaria
  • Cherga Design Group – an association of Bulgarian product designers
  • Melba – International Design Festival
  • Universities and Vocational High Schools in Bulgaria
  • BDG – Bulgarian Design Group
  • “Without Fear” Architecture Forum
  • Design Hub – Varna
  • Archinova Architecture Awards – Architecture Competition
  • Dibla Design Awards – Interior Design Competition
  • IG SEE – an international platform and community for design, architecture, and creative industries
  • Inter Expo Center – organizer of specialized exhibitions
Awards

A' Design Award - silver

In 2017, MD Magazine was honored with the prestigious international award for its graphic identity.

Approved Projects

National and European Programs

Тhe completed and upcoming projects contribute to promoting Bulgarian and Balkan furniture and product design through contemporary forms of presentation and by reaching a wider audience.

Projects

Enhancing Print Media Content through Augmented Reality

2020

In 2020, Bismart implemented a project to develop the DMT and MD magazines by integrating augmented reality technologies. The aim was to enrich traditional print content with digital and interactive elements, providing additional information and new opportunities for presenting products and projects. In this way, Bismart combined traditional publishing with new technologies and contemporary approaches to reaching professional audiences. The project was implemented with financial support from the European Regional Development Fund under the Operational Programme “Innovation and Competitiveness.”

Projects

National Presentation of the Book “Bulgarian Product Design” and Exhibition

2024

The project “National Presentation of the Book ‘Bulgarian Product Design’ and Exhibition,” implemented by Bismart with the support of the National Culture Fund in 2024, aims to promote the achievements of Bulgarian product design and its creators. As part of the project, the book was presented to audiences in various cities across the country, accompanied by an exhibition showcasing selected examples of Bulgarian design. The project contributes to raising awareness of and promoting Bulgaria’s design heritage and contemporary creative practices.

Projects

“Mission Bulgarian Design” Traveling Exhibition

2025

The “Mission Bulgarian Design” project, supported by the National Culture Fund, showcases the achievements of Bulgarian product and furniture design through a traveling exhibition held in various cities across the country. As part of the project, practical workshops were also organized for students, led by university lecturers and leading Bulgarian designers, who introduced young audiences to the history, ideas, and design process. The project combines the promotion of Bulgaria’s design heritage with encouraging creative thinking and fostering interest in design among young people.

Projects

Creation of a Book on Contemporary Balkan Furniture Design and Its Promotion in Bulgaria and Europe

2025

The project “Creation of a Book on Contemporary Balkan Furniture Design and Its Promotion in Bulgaria and Europe” was approved for financial support by the National Culture Fund under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Due to the drastically shortened implementation period subsequently imposed by the National Culture Fund, BISMAR decided not to sign the funding agreement, as it became impossible to deliver the project at the planned scale and to the required professional standard. However, the idea was not abandoned. BISMAR continued to develop it independently, resulting in Creative Balkans: Contemporary Furniture Design – an international research project and publication exploring contemporary furniture design across the Balkans.

Projects

Traveling Exhibition of Bulgarian Product Design in Europe

2025

The project “Travelling Exhibition of Bulgarian Product Design”, supported by the National Culture Fund under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, was conceived to present contemporary Bulgarian design to an international audience. Developed in partnership with Studio Komplekt, the exhibition was planned to travel to five European capitals, showcasing a selection of significant works and authors from the Bulgarian design scene. The project aimed to contribute to the international visibility and promotion of Bulgarian product design. Due to the drastically shortened implementation period set by the National Culture Fund, BISMAR decided not to sign the funding agreement and to withdraw from the implementation of the project under the programme.

Projects

„Creative Balkans: New Furniture Design Stories“ Exhibition

2026

The exhibition “Creative Balkans: New Furniture Design Stories” accompanies the launch of the book Creative Balkans and presents contemporary furniture design from across the Balkans. Through a selection of projects and designers, the exhibition highlights the diversity, creative potential, and distinctive design stories of the region. It creates a space for dialogue between designers, the professional community, and an international audience, encouraging discussion around the role and identity of Balkan design. The exhibition takes place as part of the international Melba Design Festival and is supported by the Culture Programme of Sofia Municipality.

History

The Journey of the Publishing House

  1. 1999

    Our Beginnings

    Establishment of Bismar • Launch of the first issue of DMT – Design, Materials, Technologies, a specialized publication for the furniture and woodworking industries

  2. 2000

    Launch of the online portal mebeli.info

    Launch of the specialized information platform Mebeli.info

  3. 2000-2010

    The specialized catalog

    Publication of the Red Catalog, documenting the development of the Furniture and Woodworking Industry sector

  4. 2005

    MD magazine

    Publication of the first issue of MD - Design, Interior, Architecture • Beginning of international partnerships • Development of professional networks and promotion of Bulgarian design in an international context.

  5. 2011

    “Bulgarian Furniture of the Year” Competition

    Launch of the “Bulgarian Furniture of the Year” design competition for furniture created and manufactured in Bulgaria

  6. 2023

    “Bulgarian Product Design 2000–2022” Book

    Рublication of “Bulgarian Product Design 2000–2022” Book - an extensive study and a natural continuation of Bismar’s longstanding work to promote Bulgarian design

  7. 2023

    The Bulgarian Design Mission

    Launch of the “Bulgarian Design Mission” initiative – a new platform dedicated to the development and promotion of Bulgarian design

  8. 2023-2025

    Travelling Exhibition of Bulgarian Design

    Organization of 19 exhibitions showcasing Bulgarian product design • Presentation of Bulgarian product design in 16 cities across the country • Organization of workshops and discussions • Engagement with school students, university students, and the professional community

  9. 2026

    Creative Balkans

    Creation of the international Creative Balkans platform • Publication of the book Creative Balkans: Contemporary Furniture Design – an international study and presentation of contemporary furniture design from the Balkans • Organization of an exhibition showcasing Balkan furniture design

Team

Editorial Team

Dipl Eng.-Designer Bistra Shishkova

Manager and Editorb.shishkova@md-magazine.info

Yana Lefterova

Marketing Specialist and Autory.lefterova@md-magazine.info

Dipl. Eng.-Designer Eli-Naya Konetsovska

Marketing Specialist and Autoren.konetsovska@md-magazine.info

Tzvetana Shipkova

Editor
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