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.

Ode to NYC - 2020

New York City is making its mark as one of the most influential design capitals of the world. Housing the largest concentration of creative talent, design studios and firms than any other metropolitan area in the world, the city’s renowned cultural, arts and design scene continues to set the tone for the global creative community.

The Tough New Yorker, The Tough Apple /
By Vincent Lin
New York Style /
By Dr. Carol Bentel
By Marie Burgos
Our apple /
By Rodolfo Agrella
New York: In Full Color /
Lori Weitzner
The Black Heart Thrives /
By Leyden Lewis Design Studio
New York Forever /
By Giona Maiarelli
Home Is Where the Heart Is / By Sara Bengur with Veronique Gambler
The Shade Store Loves NYC / The Shade Store
By Timothy Corrigan
The Face of the Female Design Council / By Lora Appleton
American Optimism /
By 2x4
By Harry Allen
By Manuel Miranda
By Alison Ros
By Milton De Paul
By Kelly Marshall
By Suzanne Tick
By Jon Santos

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