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.
NYCxDESIGN invites NYC high school students to tour NYC's top design colleges and view their end of year exhibits. Each college is preparing their own tour that shows the college and the end of year student exhibits.
Guests are invited to explore Powerhouse Arts (PHA), the leading fine art fabrication facility in NYC that convenes and connects artists to each other and vital resources to advance their creative practice. PHA President Eric Shiner will pull back the curtain on how art is fabricated in the hive of workshops dedicated to ceramics, print, and more, while architects Philip Schmerbeck of Herzog & de Meuron and Jim Seger of PBDW will speak to the extraordinary transformation of the historic power station.
Guests will learn about the art and architecture of the Hudson Yards campus, directly from the Hudson Yards Brand Ambassadors. Guests will be taken on a walking tour of the campus to learn about original lobby art, the inspiration behind Vessel and the neighborhood landscape.
Join us this spring for a walking tour of the Davis Center at Harlem Meer. Designed by Central Park Conservancy's landscape architects, Susan T. Rodriguez Architecture, and Mitchell Giurgola, the tour explores the restored landscape, green roof, boardwalk, and enhanced access to the park’s natural beauty and waterfront year-round.
A guided tour of the extraordinary art and architectural features in Grand Central Madison. The NYC x Design Festival participants will hear firsthand from Yaling Chen, Deputy Director, and Bridget Donlon, Manager, about commissioning and installing site-specific artworks, both permanent and temporary, created for Grand Central Madison, and throughout the MTA network.
A Fresh Day in Harlem — May 20, 2025 Renaissance Harlem Hotel, 125th Street All events are free and open to the public. 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Public Talks & Tours Dive deep into Harlem’s rich design narrative through curated tours, showroom, and live talks featuring: Harlem Arts Alliance & Casa Belongó by Diller, […]
Join us for an exciting and educational tour that will take you through two of New York City's most iconic and innovative locations — Cornell Tech and the FDR Four Freedoms State Park on Roosevelt Island.
Event Title: DUMBO Design District Walking Tour
Overview:
Experience the industrial charm of Brooklyn’s DUMBO Design District on an exclusive walking tour. Enjoy an intimate celebration of the neighborhood’s historic architecture and curated design boutiques, where legacy meets contemporary aesthetics.
Event Highlights:
• Architectural Discovery:
Stroll along Belgian brick streets where historic warehouses blend with modern architectural forms.
• Boutique & Gallery Visits:
Meet the founders behind select home goods stores and design galleries showcasing refined furniture, lighting, ceramics, and decor—each reflecting DUMBO’s creative spirit.
• Elegant Exchange:
Conclude your tour with a relaxed conversation at Hudson Wilder, the hybrid design studio–showroom–café, where insights and observations from the tour are shared.
Additional Details:
• What to Bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, a camera or smartphone for discreet snapshots, and an appreciation for refined design.
• Accessibility:
The route is moderately accessible. Please advise us at registration if you require any specific accommodations.
Join us at PENSA for an inside look at how we turn big ideas into real-world products. You’ll get a guided tour of our Brooklyn studio, see behind-the-scenes examples of our multi-disciplinary design and engineering work, and hear directly from our leadership team about how we blend invention, strategy, and craft. This is a rare […]
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