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.

Elements in Flux: A Cross-Cultural Dialogue Between Art, Five Phases and Sustainability

Peterson House 16 West 10th Street, New York, NY, United States

Elements in Flux is a multidisciplinary art and design exhibition at the Peterson House that connects the Five Phases of Chinese philosophy with sustainability. It fosters cross-cultural dialogue on ecology, resilience, and the interdependence of nature and humanity.

Inclusive Technology:ART, DESIGN, AND INNOVATION FOR ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITIES

This panel will explore how inclusive design could leverage minority community well-being. By highlighting the significance of artistic creativity and technology power, the panelists will share their opinions on how art and technology could become a joint force, empowering diverse communities and facilitating social transformation.

The Tea & Design Experience

Teasthetic 89 5th Avenue Suite 701, New York, NY, United States

A sensory tea ritual experience blending traditional tea culture with design and mindfulness practices, promoting emotional balance, artistic appreciation, and intercultural connection.