Union Square Partnership (USP) is pleased to present the 5th Annual 14th Street Mural in Union Square: a 7,500 SF asphalt mural that will be installed over five days with the help of community partners and volunteers. USP’s mural program brings unique artwork from established and emerging artists while celebrating the rich history and cultural significance of one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

AI is Reshaping Creativity. The future of creativity is being written in real-time, and AI is at the center of the transformation. For agency founders, CCOs, and creative leaders, the challenge isn’t just about using AI—it’s about hiring for it, integrating it, and leveraging it to future-proof your business.

Introducing Chelsea Design Night, the inaugural open-house event bringing together Chelsea’s leading design galleries. Coinciding with NYCxDesign, this event will take place on May 15, 2025, from 5-8 p.m., featuring open hours at Dobrinka Salzman Gallery, Friedman Benda, Bossa Furniture, Atelier Courbet, ETĒLINE, Artemest Galleria, and Pierre Yovanovitch Mobilier.

What Comes After No One? Future Artifacts for a Final Generation presents artists and designers exploring a speculative world where microplastic pollution has made human procreation impossible. Through art, design, and creative technology, they interrogate the aesthetic, material, and emotional consequences of extinction, adaptation, and the limits of human ingenuity.

In conjunction with Uprise Art's exhibition 'In Soft Motion', artist Arlina Cai will lead a guided meditation and speak in conversation with Curatorial Director Hannah Antalek.

Pratt Shows are public exhibitions and presentations by Pratt Institute’s graduating students in 30+ different fields, now through May.

MUJI is proud to present the work of renowned miniature photographer and mitate artist Tatsuya Tanaka in the ‘small MUJI’ exhibition, making its debut in the United States at NYCxDESIGN. The exhibition will be on display at MUJI’s flagship location at 575 Fifth Avenue beginning Friday, May 16.

Johnnie Walker showcases its spirit of innovation in an exhibition entitled OUT OF THE BLUE: Glass, Craft, and the Future of Johnnie Walker Blue Label that celebrates Ultra, the world’s lightest whisky bottle. The exhibition will feature collaborations by creatives who have been inspired by the iconic whisky.

The Infinite Weaving Art and Design Festival is curated by NotYetArt (NYA), global art and design co-creation community. Combining both physical and digital experiences, the festival breaks down the boundaries of medium and space, presenting a multi-dimensional exploration of future art, design, photography and cultural connections. Physical gallery Artists: Si (Sea) Chen Feiyu (Haler) Feng […]

The One Show is the world's most prestigious award show in advertising and design. For over 50 years, the Gold Pencil has been regarded as one of the top prizes in the creative industry.

SPRING DESIGN SHOWCASE features Baltic and Nordic designers who work with upcycling, recycling, and sustainability. At 10:30am, Reet Aus and Eva-Karlotta Tatar will each lead hands-on design fabrication workshops. A panel discussion at 2pm will discuss themes related to the UN’s sustainable Development Goals. Design wares are available for sale.

On Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, design is for everyone. Step inside our stunning storefronts to meet designers of jewelry, furniture, fragrances, apparel, lighting, florals, wallpaper, ceramics, furniture, art, and more. Stretching through the iconic neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Boerum Hill, Atlantic Avenue is a hub for design.

FAD Market is excited to bring its annual NYCxDESIGN pop-up to St. Paul in Cobble Hill! Set inside a beautifully restored landmark built in 1838 by renowned architect Gamaliel King, this stunning space—filled with natural light and historic stonework—provides the perfect backdrop to discover fresh talent and shop directly from independent designers.

Join us in celebrating New York’s vibrant design scene with a lineup of cutting-edge designers and makers redefining home furnishings, tableware, apparel, jewelry, and more. As part of NYC’s official design festival, we’re bringing together over 50 talented creatives, offering a curated selection of must-see designs. For more information, visit www.fadmarket.co.

Join East Fork at its Brooklyn store for Boerum Hill Design Night, highlighting the Matisse Collection during NYCxDESIGN.

In an era where media distorts political and social views, and misinformation and disunity prevail, how do art and design respond? Forced Perspective explores these questions through a group exhibition of 15 New York-based artists, offering a platform for reflection, resistance, and dialogue amid today's chaos.

Join us online for an info session with program chair Molly Heintz, faculty member Eric Schwartau, and alumni to learn more about MA Design Research, Writing & Criticism, a.k.a D-Crit! Beyond an overview of the one-year MA, we'll talk about the new part-time track and FAQs about applying and scholarship funding.

Erwan Boulloud’s Touching Time at Twenty First Gallery explores the ephemeral and eternal through exquisitely crafted works inspired by science, mythology, and nature. Blending masterful craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, his pieces reveal intricate patterns, rich narratives, and a deep fascination with time’s ever-evolving imprint.