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.
INTERNI Magazine TALK at CASA ITALIANA X ITALY on MADISON "Where Design Meets History". On May 14th, as part of the “Italy on Madison” exhibition, the Italian Trade Agency in New York will host a special talk curated by Interni Magazine. Held inside the historic ITA townhouse, the evening gathered internationally renowned designers and entrepreneurs […]
For over a decade, Coca-Cola Global Design has partnered with renowned photographers Guy Aroch and Anna Palma to craft visual stories that have shaped culture and left an indelible mark on the brand’s creative legacy.
As artificial intelligence moves from the realm of science fiction into daily reality, how is it reshaping the future of design?
This panel will explore how inclusive design could leverage minority community well-being. By highlighting the significance of artistic creativity and technology power, the panelists will share their opinions on how art and technology could become a joint force, empowering diverse communities and facilitating social transformation.
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.
Join INTERNI at ICFF – Javits Center on May 18th (12:00–12:45 PM) for “Cre-Action / Big Italy in New York”, a dynamic talk moderated by Carlo Biasia and featuring Francesca Portesine and Massimo Iosa Ghini. The conversation explores how Italian design merges creativity and action to influence global innovation.
A program on tactics and strategies for making our homes more accessible for ourselves and our loved ones. Led by Laura Mauldin, the program includes a presentation followed by a hands-on workshop inviting participants to identify and take action toward making a more accessible world, one home at a time.
Join this online panel forum exploring how generative AI transforms art, design and branding. Discover AI applications in product innovation, cultural revitalization, and interactive experiences. Featuring experts from Tencent, Adobe, PhotoG, Harvard, and MIT, hosted by founder of Edensign, Zhi(George) Zheng.
The annual NYCxDESIGN Student Showcase Night, hosted this year by Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), features presentations from selected design students from The Cooper Union, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York Institute of Technology, Parsons School of Design, Pratt Institute, and School of Visual Arts. The theme of this year’s event is “Perseverance."
A conversation with 2025 National Design Award winner Little Wing Lee and architect Frida Escobedo about their work and the multifaceted relationship between interior designers and architects. Gain insight into their respective design approaches and hear more about how they continue to think on micro and macro scales together.
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.
Noah Feehan, a 2024 Backslash Artist at Cornell Tech, is collaborating with Associate Professor Wendy Ju on Swoon Routine, a drone performance artwork. During this event, Feehan will discuss this artwork and his overall creative practice, which is highly interdisciplinary and experiments with technology's creative capacities to create mechanical magic.
Join Jenny Sabin, Chair of Cornell’s Department of Design Tech, for an engaging panel discussion on the future of the intersection between design and technology. In conjunction with the Design Tech Exhibition at Cornell Tech, this talk will explore how emerging technologies are transforming design practices and solving global challenges.
A well-lived life doesn’t happen by accident — it’s designed. From how we move, to what we eat, to the spaces we escape to, wellness is shaped by the brands, places, and experiences we choose.
Top interior designers, including Studio DB, Alfredo Paredes, The Brownstone Boys, and Steve Cordony—known for their work with high-profile clients—join a panel at POWERHOUSE Books for Dumbo Design Day. Moderated by a leading design journalist, they’ll discuss monographs, running a studio, and the future of interior design.
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