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.

CARExDESIGN = Co-created + Hand-Crafted + Free

Adaptive Design Association 313 36th Street, New York, NY, United States

The Adaptive Design Association co-creates assistive aids for people with different abilities—handcrafting personalized furniture, utensils, tools, and equipment with care and creativity. Each piece is made in-house and offered free of charge. Visit their workshop, meet the fabricators, and explore inclusive design interventions that reflect creativity, agency, and lived experience.