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.

The Italian Home: Where Design Meets History

ITA-Italian Trade Agency 33 E 67th St, New York, United States

As part of the "Italy on Madison" celebration at the Italian Trade Agency headquarters in New York, Interni Magazine will present a special talk titled “Casa Italiana: Where Design Meets […]

DWR SoHo: GUBI x Pierre Paulin

DWR SoHo 150 Greene St, New York City, New York, United States

During NYCxDESIGN, take a moment to connect – or disconnect. Our GUBI x Pierre Paulin experience at DWR SoHo offers an immersive space where you can engage with others and your surroundings or find quiet and focus inward.

NYCxDESIGN Opening Party

The Refinery at Domino 300 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, United States

Join us in celebration of the power of great design at one of the city’s newest architectural landmarks — a masterful fusion of past and present. With sweeping views of […]

ASID NY Presents Screening of “Beyond Zero”: Design’s Power to Shape a Sustainable Future

Angelika Theater East, Theatre #6 181-189 2nd Ave, New York, NY, United States

Join ASID NY Metro for a VIP film screening of Beyond Zero. Discover how Interface's CEO ignited a sustainability revolution. Stay for a thought-provoking panel with industry leaders on design’s role in reversing climate change. Thanks to our collaborators: The Architecture and Design Film Festival, Interface, Vermont Quarries, Alkemis Paint

G&A Open House

The Lab 141 West 28th Street 7th Floor, New York, New York, United States

G&A’s NYCxDesign Open House invites guests into our visitor-focused design process. Through an interactive conversation, we explore how immersive environments are crafted—from spatial programming to experiential storytelling—fostering seamless collaboration between designers, architects, and content creators. Join us for an engaging dialogue on shaping meaningful visitor experiences.

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!

A Fresh Day In Harlem

Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel 233 W 125th Street, New York, United States

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 […]