NYCxDESIGN is guided by core values of community, creativity, inclusivity, diversity, and sustainable design for the greater good. Beyond our annual Festival, our year-round programming provides a platform for NYC’s diverse design talent, from students and emerging designers to seasoned professionals. Each program fosters connection, education, and inspiration, empowering the next generation to use design as a powerful tool for positive impact and addressing the world’s most pressing needs.

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

The 2025 NYCxDESIGN Awards will be presented on May 19th!
The 2024 winners can be viewed here.
2025 NYCxDESIGN Festival, May 15th-21st, 2025
Returning to outdoor venues around New York City, May 10-20. Find more information here.
72 original New York City souvenirs by the city’s top designers. View the 2025 exhibition here.
Presented daily through the Festival Week. Join us at the 2025 Keynotes with Coca-Cola, IBM, and Life Time.
NYCxDESIGN and presenting partner The Refinery at Domino invite you to the Opening Party of the 2025 NYCxDESIGN Festival. Get tickets here.
Innovation is in NYC’s DNA. Tour this year’s most stunning projects, guided by the visionaries behind them. 
We welcome our international colleagues to New York City and celebrate their design genius. 
Design communities thrive citywide as districts share their distinct style in a dynamic design landscape. Join the celebration—learn more here.
Designing Intelligence: Shaping the Future with AI.  Bold provocations, unexpected insights, and a reimagining of what it means to design in the age of AI. Learn more here.
Carry the Festival Calendar with you—download the NEW NYCxDESIGN Festival App today and connect with the design community through our social network. Learn more here.

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