NYCxDESIGN is driven by core values deeply rooted in community and creativity, always mindful of inclusivity, equality, diversity, sustainability, and regenerative design for the greater good of humanity.

Beyond its annual Festival, NYCxDESIGN’s year-round programming serves as a robust platform for the diverse spectrum of design talent found in New York City. 

Whether showcasing students, emerging designers, or highly decorated professionals across various design disciplines, our programs foster an environment for sharing, educating, learning, and uniting. The overarching aim is to address the pressing needs of our world with attention and care, inspiring the next generation to embrace design as a tool for solving problems and contributing positively to tomorrow’s challenges.

Design is all
around us

NYCxDESIGN connects and amplifies the broad coalition of design that fuels New York City and enriches the world. 

Save the Date! NYCxDESIGN Festival May 15-21, 2025

Featured Programming

Discover the best work of the year from all disciplines of design
2025 NYCxDESIGN Festival, May 15th-21st, 2025
NYCxDESIGN and Arts Thread have teamed up again to present the 2024 iteration of the Emerging Designer Residency program in New York City.
NYCxDESIGN called on 50+ New York designers to propose souvenir objects that celebrate New York City with all its character, energy and diversity. Visit this exhibit of prototypes at Hudson Yards. Partnered with Cool Hunting.
Curation and Exhibition Design by Boym Partners. Learn more here.
2024 marks the inauguration of the NYCxDESIGN Keynote series, a daily keynote through the festival week. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Featured Press

Archtober 2023: What not to miss during NYC’s architecture month
Eye Turning Moments, by Design

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