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.

Parsons Festival

Parsons School of Design at The New School Parsons School of Design 2 West 13th Street, New York, NY, United States

Parsons Festival is an annual event series that showcases the creative and intellectual achievements of Parsons School of Design graduating students—a diverse and talented group of artists, designers, architects, photographers, filmmakers, technologists, scholars, and strategists—to the campus community and the greater public here in New York City.

School of Constructed Environments End of Year Exhibition 2025

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

The School of Constructed Environments is proud to highlight graduating students’ work and achieve­ments across interior design, architecture, product/industrial design and lighting. This year we welcome all to join us in person to enjoy the creativity, intelligence, and heart of the class of 2025.

Pop-Up Exhibition at the Payne Whitney Mansion

Villa Albertine 972 5th Ave, New York City, France

On May 15, the festival begins for the first time with a daylong pop-up exhibition (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) at Villa Albertine's historic Payne Whitney Mansion. Brooklyn­ based French creative director Aurore Vullierme will transform the mansion's reception rooms into immersive gallery spaces where visitors can meet expert artisans, explore their work, and experience the finest […]

Elements in Flux: A Cross-Cultural Dialogue Between Art, Five Phases and Sustainability

Peterson House 16 West 10th Street, New York, NY, United States

Elements in Flux is a multidisciplinary art and design exhibition at the Peterson House that connects the Five Phases of Chinese philosophy with sustainability. It fosters cross-cultural dialogue on ecology, resilience, and the interdependence of nature and humanity.

PORADA USA showroom opening

PORADA 185 MADISON AVE, New York, NEW YORK, United States

Porada opens its new flagship store at 185 Madison Avenue, New York, showcasing iconic pieces like the Infinity table and more. The 450 sqm showroom reflects Italian craftsmanship and caters to North American market trends. This marks a key step in the brand’s international growth and recognition.

Italian Pavilion at ICFF

Jacob Javits Convention Center 429 11th Ave, New York, United States

Experience the best of Italian craftsmanship and design at the Italian Pavilion during ICFF 2025! Join us at the Javits Center in Manhattan from May 18th to May 20thto discover creations from 20 renowned Italian companies. Don't miss out on this celebration of Italian excellence in design.

Artful Living

Rottet Collection showroom 29 WEST 30th STREET, 6th Floor, New York, United States

Lauren Rottet, in celebration of NYCxDesign, presents new artfully designed works at her Rottet Collection showroom.