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.

IDSA Design Leadership Bootcamp

PARK Academy is partnering once again with the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) to proudly offer another exclusive intensive and impactful professional design leadership training program to the design community.

This annual Bootcamp with a growing community of esteemed empowered alumni will be celebrating its fifth consecutive bootcamp as which coincides with IDSA's 60th Anniversary.

This intensive interactive 6-week training program will help you build the competencies (knowledge, skills, and attitude) in 5 key subject areas to help you step up and stand out in leading design for business.

Learn how to manage the complexities between leading and managing design across people, processes, and content. Learn how to speak the language of design for business and how to deliver more value and more positive impact across the triple (people, planet profit) bottom line.

POLMAR Gallery – The Art of Craft: Redefining Collectible Design

This conversation will explore how contemporary design is bridging the gap between functional craftsmanship and fine art. The panel will discuss the rise of collectible design, the value of handmade and bespoke pieces, and how galleries like POLMAR are shaping a new narrative around interiors as curated spaces

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.

TRADE EXCLUSIVE—THE ART OF MODERN ELEGANCE

Ethan Allen Design Studio 685 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, United States

How do we infuse modern designs with a classic sense of chic? By simplifying timeless forms and selecting materials perfectly suited for refined living. See modern made formal using metals and geometric motifs, modern made casual with organic, nature-inspired elements—and preview new products that bring this aesthetic to life.

Co-Designing the Classroom

Pratt Institute, Design Center Gallery

Co-Designing the Classroom explores how involving students in redesigning their school environment can boost engagement and belonging. Over a year, nine children and four adults collaborated on research and design. This exhibit showcases their process, findings, and proposed interventions for creating spaces that foster student belonging.

OPEN GALLERY

APPARATUS 124 West 30th Street 4th Floor, New York, New York, United States

OPEN GALLERY

Open Showroom: The Brownstone Boys’ Gilded Collection for NuStory

NuStory Showroom 137 West 25th Street 12th Floor, New York City, NY, United States

Explore the debut of The Brownstone Boys' Gilded Collection for NuStory—ethically made rugs inspired by NYC brownstones. Open showroom hours daily, May 15–21.

Artemide Open Studio

Artemide Soho 46 Greene Street, New York, NY, United States

Artemide Open Studio

NoMad Design District

NoMad Design District Madison Avenue between 27th and 35th streets, New York, NY, United States

The NoMad Design District will be a hub of energy and inspiration, featuring several new showroom openings and special events. Many brands will also debut new collections fresh from Salone. NoMad invites visitors and industry insiders to explore fresh ideas, discover new resources, and engage with the future of design.

Launch: Myr & Mylla by Note Design Studio

Kvadrat 475 Park Avenue (corner of 58th St.), New York, New York, United States

During NYCxDesign Kvadrat is celebrating the launch of Myr & Mylla with a special installation by Note Design Studio.

Visitors can explore these two new Kvadrat Febrik knitted textiles in an immersive installation centered around softness, volume and scale.

Take a Seat

Espasso 38 N Moore Street, USA

An exhibit featuring new pieces and a lifetime of work by renown Brazilian architect and furniture designer, Carlos Motta.

Luke Lamp Co. Open Showroom

Luke Lamp Co. Showroom 227 Mott Street, New York, NY, United States

Luke Lamp Co. invites you to explore their newly designed Nolita showroom and preview new fixtures. Handcrafted in New York, their custom LED rope lighting, chandeliers, pendants, and sconces embody purposeful, functional design driven by collaboration and innovation. Stop by to celebrate the new space and connect with the team.

AMG x MSCHF

MSCHF Studio 62 Bayard St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA

MSCHF will debut its first furniture collection, developed in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG. Not For Automotive Use repurposes individual AMG car parts as components of furniture design objects. MSCHF’s studio will be opened for a three-day showroom presentation, with a public launch and showings available by appointment only Friday and Saturday.

The Shape of Care Exhibition

Common Things 76 East 7th Street (Ground Floor), Manhattan, NY, United States

utensils, and tactile communication cards designed for differently abled people. These free-of-charge items are fabricated in-house by the ADA. Design is for everyone, and this includes the disability community, which is the only minority group that anyone can join at any time.

Songs of a Decoy

Galerie Santangelo 112 Madison St Lower Level, New York, NY, United States

Opening at Galerie Santangelo in Chinatown, Songs of a Decoy presents the work of 5 emerging artists in their NYCxDESIGN debut. From within the simulacrum of a New England forest landscape, hollow boulders and canned alpine breeze invite a reflection on the histories and mythologies embedded in American domestic space.

In Bloom

Muuto Showroom 251 Park Ave S 9th Floor, New York, New York, United States

In celebration of design, New York’s top design studios will present original works using vases by Muuto. Each piece showcasing the studio’s unique design perspective, exploring materiality, form, and color. In Bloom will be on view at Muuto’s NYC showroom at 251 Park Avenue S, 9th floor, during NYCxDesign.

Fractured Horizons Exhibition

Pi Art Center 115 W 30th St #900, New York, NY, United States

Join "Fractured Horizons," a hybrid exhibition at PI Art Center exploring the intersection of heritage and innovation through art, design, and technology. Experience how artists reimagine industrial remnants and envision post-human futures. Launch events at NJ and NY campuses.

Fallingstar Wallpaper & Textiles Open Studio

Fallingstar 7 W 19th St. Floor 2, USA

Fallingstar is a dynamic design collective rooted in New York City, where artists and designers converge to craft luxurious, art-centered wallpaper, textiles and more. Our ethos revolves around the belief that collaboration across diverse disciplines and backgrounds yields exceptional and exciting outcomes.

Wellness of Home

Private Residence 311 vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Tour a private residence showcasing products designs by Ramona Albert. Launch of the product design collection.

LIXIL WATER EXPERIENCE CENTER NYCxDESIGN Week

LIXIL WATER EXPERIENCE CENTER 155 5th avenue, New York, NY 10010, USA

Join us at the LIXIL Water Experience Center Open House as we celebrate NoMad's Night Out for ICFF and NYCxDesign Week. Our brand new product & brand experience center in the Flatiron District features our three major US brands, American Standard, GROHE & DXV as well as INAX and Basco.

Lazzoni X Josh Owen

Lazzoni Madison 154 Madison Ave, New York, NY, United States

Renowned designer, educator and author Josh Owen has unveiled a truly unique
creation for Lazzoni: a three-legged chair for relaxation, as elegant as it is innovative. This masterpiece embodies craftsmanship, utility and restraint making it a future collectible.

IDC x Layer Logic: Kickoff Event @ Makelab

Makelab 325 Gold St, 703, Brooklyn, New York, United States

A high-energy kickoff for IDC 2025 and the Layer Logic design competition, hosted by Makelab and IDSA. Connect with last year’s participants, meet this year’s design community, and get the inside scoop on what’s to come. All are welcome.

New Lighting Collection Launch & Open Studio

Rosie Li Studio 36 Waverly Ave Ste 106, Brooklyn, NY, United States

You're invited to the debut of our newest lighting collection—a series five years in the making!

Inspired by early 20th-century pressed glass, train signal lamps and crystalline forms, the series reimagines industrial materials into prismatic geometries.

Featuring seven new designs, this collection will premiere in our showroom during Open Studio.

Factory and Showroom visit

Casa Kids 106 Ferris st. suite 2L, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Visit our factory and showroom.
Casa Kids designs and manufactures high end plywood children's furniture including bunk beds, loft beds, desks and modular storage solutions.

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!

Design Day at the Yard

Brooklyn Navy Yard 141 Flushing Avenue Building 77, Suite 801, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join the Brooklyn Navy Yard – a dynamic epicenter of innovation – for its annual Design Day. This year, the event highlights robotics, engineering, technology, and creative companies marrying art and industry. Step into cutting-edge design studios, checkout demonstrations, shop local, and stay late for a public art reveal.

Trans x Design: Is good design trans?

Shelter by Afternoon Light at the Starrett-Lehigh building 601 W 26th St, New York, NY, United States

This event will feature a short presentation and panel discussion with three leading trans designers with diverse backgrounds–Sloan Leo Cowan (they/he), Stuart Getty (they), and Joey Zeledón (he/they/she). Moderator Jaime Derringer (she) will guide the conversation on the intersections of trans expression and good design.

Exploring the Timeless: Vignelli Designed Silver

Saint Peter's Church 619 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a talk about the timeless allure of Vignelli designed silver pieces. A reception and celebration of an accompanying photo exhibition of Lella Vignelli’s Jewelry for San Lorenzo will follow (open to the public April 9 - July 31, 2025). The reception will include additional silver pieces on display.

China-US Co-creation: Innovation-Driven Global Strategy for Chinese Design Brands

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.

RE-CRAFT

ICFF 2025 655 W 34th St, New York, New York, USA

Since launching in 2014, RE-CRAFT has been explained the value of sustainability, culture and craftsmanship to society, the environment and the public through its products. We find the balance between sustainable materials, industry, functionality and social value. We will showcase innovative products combining sustainability and craftsmanship at ICFF.

How Sensory Design Shapes Inclusive Spaces

ICFF at the Javits Center 429 11th Avenue, New York, NEW YORK, United States

This panel will explore sensory design and how it can transform the interaction between people and the built environment. The discussion will include the benefits of acoustics and color in creating deeper connections between people and their environments.

NYCxDESIGN Awards Ceremony

PENN 1 at The Landing Stairs

Interior Design presents the 10th annual NYCxDESIGN Awards: the ultimate stage for design brilliance across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. This milestone event is more than an awards ceremony; it’s a tribute to the extraordinary talent that defines the tri-state design community.

Cindy Allen, Interior Design Editor in Chief, will be awarding the most groundbreaking projects and revolutionary products, shining a spotlight on the diverse voices and creative forces that shape our region’s design landscape.

3D Printing, Our Way to a Brighter and Sustainable Future

Signify

Brightening the world we live in with our new form of digital craftsmanship. Today’s choice in lighting is 3D printed.
Saving on time, energy, waste and transportation. Amazing shapes, mesmerizing colors, unique textures.

The (Little) Language Lab

Village Works Book Shop 12 St Marks Pl, New York, NY, United States

In NYC, where nearly half of students speak a language other than English at home, The (Little) Language Lab celebrates multilingualism through interactive design. Join us in reimagining literacy spaces as vibrant hubs for community empowerment and cultural exchange.

Spotlight on Scandinavian Design

Reception Residence of the Consul General of Sweden, New York, New York, United States

The Scandinavian Design Embassy debuts in New York during NYCxDESIGN 2025 with an exclusive event at the Swedish Consul General’s residence. Showcasing five leading brands, the evening highlights new Nordic collections and celebrates sustainable design values. This collaborative initiative promotes Scandinavian design globally through embassy-hosted events across the Nordic region.

Origins – The Heritage of Italian Design

Consulate General of Italy 690 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States

As part of Italian Design Week and its 25th anniversary, Archiproducts presents Origins – The Heritage of Italian Design at the Consulate General of Italy. Explore iconic Italian brands and hear from New York architects who incorporate Italian design into global projects celebrating a shared legacy of creativity and craftsmanship.

CARExDESIGN = Co-created + Hand-Crafted + Free

Adaptive Design Association 313 36th Street, New York, NY, United States

The Adaptive Design Association co-creates assistive aids for people with different abilities—handcrafting personalized furniture, utensils, tools, and equipment with care and creativity. Each piece is made in-house and offered free of charge. Visit their workshop, meet the fabricators, and explore inclusive design interventions that reflect creativity, agency, and lived experience.

Recess // Reset: Conversations for Design Tomorrow

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

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.

The Met x Bolé Road

Bolé Road Textiles 1056 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Met x Bolé Road Collection

True Residential Open House Happy Hour

True Residential 150 E. 58th Street. 6th floor. New York, NY 10155, USA

You're invited to join us for an exciting and exclusive Happy Hour Product Launch at True Residential on March 20th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM! This special event marks the unveiling of our latest innovative product, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you.

Aruliden Open Studio

Aruliden Offices 440 Park Ave S 16th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Aruliden, Material’s award-winning design studio, invites the broader industrial design community to an open studio night featuring recent client work, networking and engaging conversations. Discover how Aruliden brings brands to life – from strategic foundations to physical and digital expressions – through the lens of a multi-disciplinary experience design team.

Collaborative Creation in 3D: An Artist and Fabricator Share Insights

Join artist Marya Triandafellos and fabricator David Lynshue as they share collaboration tips for artists and fabricators. They retell their collaboration on Born Again Road Kill - figurative sculptures from reclaimed metals found on NYC streets, on display in NYCxDESIGNxSOUVENIR. Learn about effectively collaborating on materials experimentation, problem-solving, and digital fabrication.

DUMBOxDesign: NYCxDesign Closing Party

Superfine 126 Front St, Brooklyn, United States

Join us for the official closing of the NYCxDesign Festival - with the annual DUMBOxDESIGN Party @Supefine! After a full day of design events in Dumbo - Mingle with leaders from 40+ Architecture Firms, Designers and Artists and celebrate the industry and festival one last time. Walk outside for a wonderful projection show on the Manhattan Bridge at the Dumbo Archway Plaza, steps away from the Party.

Pensa Studio Tour

Pensa 20 Jay Street Suite 800, Brooklyn, United States

Step Inside PENSA's Studio