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.

Co-Designing the Classroom

Pratt Institute, Design Center Gallery

Co-Designing the Classroom explores how involving students in redesigning their school environment can boost engagement and belonging. Over a year, nine children and four adults collaborated on research and design. This exhibit showcases their process, findings, and proposed interventions for creating spaces that foster student belonging.