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.

Design Pavilion by Lexus at Hudson Yards

Hudson Yards Public Square and Gardens at 11th Avenue and Hudson Blvd East, near Vessel, New York, United States

For the first time in years, Design Pavilion, New York’s premier public design exhibition, will coincide with NYCxDESIGN, presenting an immersive, interactive experience in partnership with luxury automotive brand Lexus. "Lexus Ambiance" will offer visitors a glimpse into the future of design and interactivity, allowing them to create their own personalized environments using light as […]

Italy On Madison 2025

Italian Trade Agency in New York 33 East 67th Street, New York, NY, United States

For the occasion, ITA’s historic townhouse at Madison Avenue and 67th Street will be transformed into a captivating Italian home, featuring more than 100 pieces from over 40 Italian furniture brands. A floral design theme will connect every corner, expressing Italy’s deep ties to beauty, hospitality, and nature. At the heart of Italy on Madison […]

POLMAR Gallery – The Art of Craft: Redefining Collectible Design

25 Greene Street 25 Greene St., New York, NY, United States

This conversation will explore how contemporary design is bridging the gap between functional craftsmanship and fine art. The panel will discuss the rise of collectible design, the value of handmade and bespoke pieces, and how galleries like POLMAR are shaping a new narrative around interiors as curated spaces

Vitra New Showroom Tours

Vitra Showroom New York 46 Bowery, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a tour of the new Vitra showroom in New York, at 46 Bowery. Tours will be led by a local member of the Vitra team along with Nora Klasing, part of the responsible Vitra interiors & scenography team who realized this showroom concept. The following time slots are available, please select in […]

Celebration Anniversary Tufty Time 20

B&B Italia 58th St. A&D Showroom 150 East 58th St, New York, United States

To celebrate the 20th anniversary
of one of our best-selling designs,
we’re introducing Tufty-Time 20,
the contemporary evolution of the
iconic modular system designed by
Patricia Urquiola.

ETHAN ALLEN PRESENTS the Art of Modern Elegance

Ethan Allen Design Studio 685 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, United States

How do we infuse modern designs with a classic sense of chic? By simplifying timeless forms and selecting materials perfectly suited for refined living. See modern made formal using metals and geometric motifs, modern made casual with organic, nature-inspired elements—and preview new products that bring this aesthetic to life.

Co-Designing the Classroom

Pratt Institute, Design Center Gallery

Co-Designing the Classroom explores how involving students in redesigning their school environment can boost engagement and belonging. Over a year, nine children and four adults collaborated on research and design. This exhibit showcases their process, findings, and proposed interventions for creating spaces that foster student belonging.

OPEN GALLERY

APPARATUS 124 West 30th Street 4th Floor, New York, New York, United States

OPEN GALLERY

GIOPATO & COOMBES SCARABEI LIGHTING USA LAUNCH

GARDE 223 E 60th Street, New York City, New York

Giopato & Coombes launches Scarabei, a series of light fixtures in cast aluminum at GARDE NYC. Come see the collection consisting of chandeliers, wall sconces and table lamps. Cocktail with the designer on Monday, May 19 from 6-8. Please rsvp to [email protected]

A WAY OF LIVING

Boffi | De Padova New York 99 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, United States

Boffi | De Padova New York invites you to discover "A Way of Living" at brand new flagship store on 99 Madison Avenue.

AMG x MSCHF

MSCHF Studio 62 Bayard St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA

MSCHF will debut its first furniture collection, developed in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG. Not For Automotive Use repurposes individual AMG car parts as components of furniture design objects. MSCHF’s studio will be opened for a three-day showroom presentation, with a public launch and showings available by appointment only Friday and Saturday.

Ochre New Collection Unvieling

Ochre SoHo Showroom 96 Grand St, New York, NY, United States

Join us for an elegant evening at Ochre's new SoHo Showroom, celebrating the kickoff of NY x Design! Be among the first to experience the latest, breathtaking collection from Ochre, all while enjoying delicious food and drinks. Don’t miss out on an evening enjoying the best of design in NY!

Espasso presents: Take A Seat by Carlos Motta

Espasso 38 N Moore Street, USA

An exhibit featuring new pieces and a lifetime of work by renown Brazilian architect and furniture designer, Carlos Motta.

Revealing “Jardin Éternel” – The Newest Collection from Mosaique Surface

Surfaces & Co. 19 West 21st Street Suite 204, New York City, NY, United States

Join Surfaces & Co. on May 16th for an exclusive unveiling of "Jardin Éternel", the latest Mosaique Surface collection. Explore exquisite mosaics, network with design professionals, and enjoy drinks, bites, goody bags, and surprises. Free with RSVP.

Songs of a Decoy

Galerie Santangelo 112 Madison St Lower Level, New York, NY, United States

Opening at Galerie Santangelo in Chinatown, Songs of a Decoy presents the work of 5 emerging artists in their NYCxDESIGN debut. From within the simulacrum of a New England forest landscape, hollow boulders and canned alpine breeze invite a reflection on the histories and mythologies embedded in American domestic space.

Fallingstar Wallpaper & Textiles Open Studio

Fallingstar 7 W 19th St. Floor 2, USA

Fallingstar is a dynamic design collective rooted in New York City, where artists and designers converge to craft luxurious, art-centered wallpaper, textiles and more. Our ethos revolves around the belief that collaboration across diverse disciplines and backgrounds yields exceptional and exciting outcomes.

LIXIL WATER EXPERIENCE CENTER NYCxDESIGN Week

LIXIL WATER EXPERIENCE CENTER 155 5th avenue, New York, NY 10010, USA

Join us at the LIXIL Water Experience Center Open House as we celebrate NoMad's Night Out for ICFF and NYCxDesign Week. Our brand new product & brand experience center in the Flatiron District features our three major US brands, American Standard, GROHE & DXV as well as INAX and Basco.

Celebration Anniversary Tufty Time 20

B&B Italia Madison Ave. flagship Store 135 Madison Ave, New York, United States

To celebrate the 20th anniversary
of one of our best-selling designs,
we’re introducing Tufty-Time 20,
the contemporary evolution of the
iconic modular system designed by
Patricia Urquiola.

Material Matters: A Show of Work by Recent RISD Alumni

7 Lispenard 7 Lispenard St., New York, NY, United States

A show of work by recent RISD Alumni in New York City. Through furniture, objects, and textiles, recuperated and repaired materials are the basis of the work. We center repair and reclamation, acts of extension and continuation, as fundamental ethos for creating new work in today’s materially-congested world.

Giorgetti meets Maserati in NYC

Giorgetti Atelier New York 349 5th Avenue (entrance on 34th Street) - PH, New York, NY, United States

GIORGETTI RENOVATES THE ATELIER IN NEW YORK AND MEETS MASERATI
The Giorgetti Atelier revamps its entire aesthetic for 2025 NYCxDESIGN, transforming into a stunning NYC loft. Just after the Milan Design Week 2025, Giorgetti takes its collaboration with Maserati to New York.

Fireclay Tile: Night Out in NoMad

Fireclay Tile Showroom 26 W 20th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Fireclay Tile for a champagne toast to celebrate the launch of "Studio Glazes" and updated "Original Ceramic" offerings.

IDC x Layer Logic: Kickoff Event @ Makelab

Makelab 325 Gold St, 703, Brooklyn, New York, United States

A high-energy kickoff for IDC 2025 and the Layer Logic design competition, hosted by Makelab and IDSA. Connect with last year’s participants, meet this year’s design community, and get the inside scoop on what’s to come. All are welcome.

LAZZONI X Josh Owen

LAZZONI Madison 145 Madison Ave, New York, NY, United States

Renowned designer, educator and author Josh Owen has unveiled a truly unique
creation for Lazzoni: a three-legged chair for relaxation, as elegant as it is innovative. This masterpiece embodies craftsmanship, utility and restraint making it a future collectible.

Kouros x Dezeen – Hug Chair Launch

Spring Place 6 St Johns Ln, New York, NY, United States

Join us to celebrate the launch of Kouros Maghsoudi's Hug Chairs in partnership with Dezeen.

TM Italia NYC Showroom First Look

New York Atelier 20 West 20th Street, Floor 5, New York City, NY, United States

Celebrate TM Italia as the iconic kitchen brand as it opens it's first official showroom in NYC. Set in the heart of the Flatiron Design District, the NYC atelier will feature its newly released collection of bespoke designs fusing Italian craftsmanship and innovation.

Rosie Li Studio: Sculptural Lighting in Progress – Open Studio

Rosie Li Studio 36 Waverly Ave Ste 106, Brooklyn, NY, United States

You're invited to the debut of our newest lighting collection—a series five years in the making!

Inspired by early 20th-century pressed glass, train signal lamps and crystalline forms, the series reimagines industrial materials into prismatic geometries.

Featuring seven new designs, this collection will premiere in our showroom during Open Studio.

Factory and Showroom visit

Casa Kids 106 Ferris st. suite 2L, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Visit our factory and showroom.
Casa Kids designs and manufactures high end plywood children's furniture including bunk beds, loft beds, desks and modular storage solutions.

Brooklyn Made x NYCxDESIGN

Brooklyn Made Store 51 35th street - Industry city Building 5 - Ground Floor, Bklyn, NY, United States

Brooklyn Made x NYCxDESIGN: Open Studios at Industry City showcases Brooklyn’s creative spirit with live demos, workshops, and a special gallery exhibit, *Urban Hieroglyphs: Brooklyn Connection.* Enjoy interactive design experiences, a Vontélle eyewear launch, and a wine and cheese reception. Free and open to all—don’t miss it!

Design Day at the Yard

Brooklyn Navy Yard 141 Flushing Avenue Building 77, Suite 801, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join the Brooklyn Navy Yard – a dynamic epicenter of innovation – for its annual Design Day. This year, the event highlights robotics, engineering, technology, and creative companies marrying art and industry. Step into cutting-edge design studios, checkout demonstrations, shop local, and stay late for a public art reveal.

Trans x Design: Is Good Design Trans?

Shelter by Afternoon Light at the Starrett-Lehigh building 601 W 26th St, New York, NY, United States

This event will feature a short presentation and panel discussion with three leading trans designers with diverse backgrounds–Sloan Leo Cowan (they/he), Stuart Getty (they), and Joey Zeledón (he/they/she). Moderator Jaime Derringer (she) will guide the conversation on the intersections of trans expression and good design.

iF Design x COOL HUNTING

Tarform – Brooklyn Navy Yard Studio 299 Sands St. Building 303, Suite 801, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Join iF Design and COOL HUNTING at Tarform’s Brooklyn Navy Yard studio for a tour, discussion about the state of sustainable mobility, and casual drinks—featuring Tarform’s Taras Kravtchouk, iF Design’s Lisa Gralnek, and COOL HUNTING’s Josh Rubin.

Designer Meet & Greet: Alexis Tourron

Vitra Showroom New York 46 Bowery, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States

Drop by Vitra's new showroom in New York for a meet and green with Alexis Tourron and to hear about Anagram Sofa. Alexis Tourron (born in France in 1991) met Stefano Panterotto (born in Italy in 1988) while studying at the 'École cantonale d'art de Lausanne' (ECAL) – a university of art and design – […]

Exploring the Timeless: Vignelli Designed Silver

Saint Peter's Church 619 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a talk about the timeless allure of Vignelli designed silver pieces. A reception and celebration of an accompanying photo exhibition of Lella Vignelli’s Jewelry for San Lorenzo will follow (open to the public April 9 - July 31, 2025). The reception will include additional silver pieces on display.

Thuma ICFF Night Out

Thuma 99 Wooster Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Thuma for ICFF Night Out on Saturday, May 17th from 6:30–9 PM. Enjoy bites, drinks, and a custom home fragrance bar from Brooklyn’s Bios Apothecary. Connect with fellow design professionals and discover the six-star Thuma experience at the brand’s Flagship store at 99 Wooster Street in Soho.

China-US Co-creation: Innovation-Driven Global Strategy for Chinese Design Brands

This online panel forum explores strategies for Chinese brands to thrive on the global stage, with a focus on navigating the challenges of today’s U.S. market amid escalating trade and tax tensions. Discussions cover market differentiation, smart manufacturing, cross-border marketing, supply chain integration, and effective cultural narratives.

RE-CRAFT

ICFF 2025 655 W 34th St, New York, New York, USA

Since launching in 2014, RE-CRAFT has been explained the value of sustainability, culture and craftsmanship to society, the environment and the public through its products. We find the balance between sustainable materials, industry, functionality and social value. We will showcase innovative products combining sustainability and craftsmanship at ICFF.

ICFF

Javits Center

As North America’s leading platform for global design, ICFF, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, remains at the epicenter of design culture, commerce, and community in the industry. For the 2025 edition, the thematic focus is “Designing in Harmony,” emphasizing human-centered, multi-sensory, and multicultural design that reflects the diversity and dynamism of the global industry and the world. This approach underscores craftsmanship, sustainability, and the human connection at the heart of design, creating an environment that fosters genuine connection, sparks creativity, and celebrates innovation.

How Sensory Design Shapes Inclusive Spaces

ICFF at the Javits Center 429 11th Avenue, New York, NEW YORK, United States

This panel will explore sensory design and how it can transform the interaction between people and the built environment. The discussion will include the benefits of acoustics and color in creating deeper connections between people and their environments.

A Taste of Happiness by Design

BaBoo Showroom 90 Franklin St. Corner of 271 Church, New York, NY, United States

An immersive evening to unmute the senses
Welcome to BaBoo's intimate Showroom in Tribeca, for a multi sensory journey through the world of slow, soulful design.

Origins – The Heritage of Italian Design

Consulate General of Italy 690 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States

As part of Italian Design Day and its 25th anniversary, Archiproducts presents Origins – The Heritage of Italian Design at the Consulate General of Italy. Explore iconic Italian brands and hear from New York architects who incorporate Italian design into global projects celebrating a shared legacy of creativity and craftsmanship.

NYCxDESIGN Awards Ceremony

PENN 1 at The Landing Stairs

Interior Design presents the 10th annual NYCxDESIGN Awards: the ultimate stage for design brilliance across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. This milestone event is more than an awards ceremony; it’s a tribute to the extraordinary talent that defines the tri-state design community.

Cindy Allen, Interior Design Editor in Chief, will be awarding the most groundbreaking projects and revolutionary products, shining a spotlight on the diverse voices and creative forces that shape our region’s design landscape.

3D Printing, Our Way to a Brighter and Sustainable Future

Signify

Brightening the world we live in with our new form of digital craftsmanship. Today’s choice in lighting is 3D printed.
Saving on time, energy, waste and transportation. Amazing shapes, mesmerizing colors, unique textures.

The (Little) Language Lab

Village Works Book Shop 12 St Marks Pl, New York, NY, United States

In NYC, where nearly half of students speak a language other than English at home, The (Little) Language Lab celebrates multilingualism through interactive design. Join us in reimagining literacy spaces as vibrant hubs for community empowerment and cultural exchange.

Spotlight on Scandinavian Design

The Scandinavian Design Embassy debuts in New York during NYCxDESIGN 2025 with an exclusive event at the Swedish Consul General’s residence. Showcasing five leading brands, the evening highlights new Nordic collections and celebrates sustainable design values. This collaborative initiative promotes Scandinavian design globally through embassy-hosted events across the Nordic region.

Recess // Reset: Conversations for Design Tomorrow

Parsons School of Design Parsons, The New School, Starr Foundation Hall University Center, UL102, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, United States

Parsons School of Design presents Recess // Reset: Conversations for Design Tomorrow—a fast-paced talk series with top experts exploring AGI, future design jobs, new teaching methods, and urgent ethical questions.

True Residential Open House Happy Hour

True Residential 150 E. 58th Street. 6th floor. New York, NY 10155, USA

You're invited to join us for an exciting and exclusive Happy Hour Product Launch at True Residential on March 20th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM! This special event marks the unveiling of our latest innovative product, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you.

Aruliden Open Studio

Aruliden Offices 440 Park Ave S 16th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Aruliden, Material’s award-winning design studio, invites the broader industrial design community to an open studio night featuring recent client work, networking and engaging conversations. Discover how Aruliden brings brands to life – from strategic foundations to physical and digital expressions – through the lens of a multi-disciplinary experience design team.

Collaborative Creation in 3D: An Artist and Fabricator Share Tips

Join artist Marya Triandafellos and fabricator David Lynshue as they share collaboration tips for artists and fabricators. They retell their collaboration on Born Again Road Kill - figurative sculptures from reclaimed metals found on NYC streets, on display in NYCxDESIGNxSOUVENIR. Learn about effectively collaborating on materials experimentation, problem-solving, and digital fabrication.