Bringing together leaders and rising voices from across the global design community, the celebratory evening marked the official start of the Festival and set the tone for a week of creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Guests gathered in one of New York City's most striking contemporary spaces - where architecture, light, and atmosphere converged - to toast the power and possibility of design in shaping our world.

Guests encountered captivating large-scale installations by kinetic sculptor BREAKFAST, whose mesmerizing, movement-driven works blurred the line between art, technology, and spectacle. Complementing the visual experience, Pinch Food Design presented inventive, interactive culinary moments, elevating food into an experience of its own.

As the city's design community came together under one roof, the night sparked new ideas, forged meaningful connections, and celebrated the vibrant creative spirit that makes New York a global design capital.

With heartfelt thanks to:

Halo 28 / Pinch Food Design / the artist BREAKFAST / L'Observatoire International / Color Kinetics / Massican Wines / Fort Hamilton Distillery / Mio Culture / Party Rental Ltd.

Entrance

Guests used the entrance on 28 Pine Street.

Wheelchair accessibility was available at the 28 Liberty Street entrance.

Tickets were $120 each for orders of 5 or more, and $100 each for orders of 10 or more.