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.

“Future by Design: Re-thinking Processes of Making for Healthier Futures”

New York Institute of Technology. NYC campus in Manhattan 1855 Broadway, New York, USA

The event, promoted by SoAD Dean Maria Perbellini, showcases student work as the culmination of two semesters of Thesis Studio (Fall 2024–Spring 2025), part of New York Tech’s B.Arch program at both the New York City and Long Island campuses.