NYCxDESIGN is driven by core values deeply rooted in community and creativity, always mindful of inclusivity, equality, diversity, sustainability, and regenerative design for the greater good of humanity.

Beyond its annual Festival, NYCxDESIGN’s year-round programming serves as a robust platform for the diverse spectrum of design talent found in New York City. 

Whether showcasing students, emerging designers, or highly decorated professionals across various design disciplines, our programs foster an environment for sharing, educating, learning, and uniting. The overarching aim is to address the pressing needs of our world with attention and care, inspiring the next generation to embrace design as a tool for solving problems and contributing positively to tomorrow’s challenges.

Diverging paths: A conversation between five friends about design

CannonDesign 300 East 42nd Street, New York City, United States

Join us for an engaging discussion that delves into architectural design through the lens of five distinguished architects — and friends. Part reunion, part retrospective, their stories will reveal the architect’s journey in finding inspiration, forming a perspective on design and delivering beauty in function and form to the built environment.