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.
Join the Brooklyn Navy Yard—a dynamic epicenter of innovation and creativity—for its annual Design Day.
Designers, design enthusiasts, and aspiring creatives from New York and around the world are invited to explore the expansive 300-acre campus and step into cutting-edge design studios, multidisciplinary working factories, and bespoke design firms.
This year’s Design Day highlights robotics, engineering, technology, and creative companies that marry art and industry. From open houses to demos to tours, this event celebrates the innovative ecosystem thriving at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Open House (Open Studios & Open Factories)
12 PM – 5 PM
Interested in timed demos and tours?
Head directly to the event registration page for the most up-to-date schedule of curated programs.
Shop Local & Eat Like a Local
Open from 12 PM – 5 PM:
Public Art Reveal
5 PM – 8 PM
See the Yard’s latest public art installation, “Our Brooklyn,” created by local artist Phoebe Lo. This vibrant, 200-foot-long installation along Flushing Avenue celebrates the community, beauty, culture, and interconnectedness of Brooklyn.
Meet the artist and fellow fans of creativity in Brooklyn while enjoying food, drinks, and art-making activities.
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