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.
In his solo exhibition at Uprise Art, artist Scott Sueme presents paintings, assemblages, and works on paper that explore artmaking as a form of record-keeping, using pictographic and geometric glyphs to capture fleeting moments with intentional observation.
The NY11+ Exhibit at Port Authority showcases outstanding interior design work from top accredited New York institutions. Celebrating innovation, creativity, and real-world impact, the exhibition highlights student projects that address global challenges through design—demonstrating the transformative power of the next generation of design professionals.
Parsons Festival is an annual event series that showcases the creative and intellectual achievements of Parsons School of Design graduating students—a diverse and talented group of artists, designers, architects, photographers, filmmakers, technologists, scholars, and strategists—to the campus community and the greater public here in New York City.
Sampler is a curated selection of new and recent jewelry by Lin Cheung, exhibiting for the first time in New York. 2025 marks ten years of gemstone carving for the […]
Introducing "Curated By Lexus", a new storefront concept in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan! This pop-up retail space showcases exciting new Lexus vehicles, exclusive merch, artwork and photography from local artists, and more surprises, including a hidden immersive bamboo garden to explore!
Vehicles on Display:
- 2025 IS 500 Special Appearance Package
- 2024 GX 550
- 2025 LX 700h
- 2025 LC 500 Convertible
The first retrospective of the artist’s two decades of world-building installations, the exhibition showcases Woolfalk’s ambitious fictional narrative of an imagined race of women known as “Empathics.” Woolfalk has created for the Empathics’ their own distinctive visual imagery, symbolism, and folklore, which reflect her investigations of African, African American, Japanese, European, and Brazilian art, craft, and storytelling. In this parable told through garment-based sculptures, video, paintings, works on paper, and performances, cultures mix, clash, and are ultimately transformed through shared understanding.
Curated by Leroy Street Studio Interiors, Jewel Box is a lighting exhibition exploring the sculptural and functional poetry of the wall sconce.
Art / Design installation/exhibition featuring 3 women artists who specialize in furniture and decor.
UrbanGlass welcomes you for an exhibition of lighting design from regional and local makers in glass.
Union Square Partnership (USP) is pleased to present the 5th Annual 14th Street Mural in Union Square: a 7,500 SF asphalt mural that will be installed over five days with the help of community partners and volunteers. USP’s mural program brings unique artwork from established and emerging artists while celebrating the rich history and cultural significance of one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
The Fashion Institute of Technology School of Art and Design presents the 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition, showcasing the work of more than 600 student graduates in 16 areas of study.
Egg Collective hosts “Knock on Wood”, an exhibition focused on artists whose process is intertwined with wood. Playing on themes of luck, while also exploring the idea of material kinship, the exhibition will highlight the reciprocal relationship between makers and their materials.
New works by Bower Studios and Emily Mullin, marking the first exhibition in Mociun and Bower's new Showroom.
Roca NYC Showroom presents Shifting Matter, a group exhibition exploring new materialities, sustainable practices, and nature as collaborators. Curated by Sabrina Merayo Nuñez and Deville Cohen, it features artists working with organic, reclaimed, and experimental materials. The exhibition will publish a Climate Impact Report in collaboration with Artists Commit.
Event Title: DUMBO Design District Walking Tour
Overview:
Experience the industrial charm of Brooklyn’s DUMBO Design District on an exclusive walking tour. Enjoy an intimate celebration of the neighborhood’s historic architecture and curated design boutiques, where legacy meets contemporary aesthetics.
Event Highlights:
• Architectural Discovery:
Stroll along Belgian brick streets where historic warehouses blend with modern architectural forms.
• Boutique & Gallery Visits:
Meet the founders behind select home goods stores and design galleries showcasing refined furniture, lighting, ceramics, and decor—each reflecting DUMBO’s creative spirit.
• Elegant Exchange:
Conclude your tour with a relaxed conversation at Hudson Wilder, the hybrid design studio–showroom–café, where insights and observations from the tour are shared.
Additional Details:
• What to Bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, a camera or smartphone for discreet snapshots, and an appreciation for refined design.
• Accessibility:
The route is moderately accessible. Please advise us at registration if you require any specific accommodations.
HAA Digital Art Exhibition explores the intersection of AI, immersive technology, and new media art. Featuring AI-generated works, XR experiences, interactive installations, and digital sculptures, the exhibition redefines creativity, perception, and reality, pushing the boundaries between art and technology to create an unprecedented immersive experience for audiences.
Calico Wallpaper introduces a new collection of wallpaper, Overture, designed by renowned UK-based designer Lee Broom. The collection, inspired by drapery and the power of illusion, will be on display at Broom’s penthouse, available to view by appointment.
The Print Lab Podcast on Spotify Presenter Martha Ackroyd Curtis interviews print based artists; photographers, installation artists and also those that cross process printmaking techniques with photography. Her final in the podcast series titled 'An Australian In New York City' is a guide for international visitors to New York City.
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OPEN GALLERY
THE LAUNCH OF OUR NEW CYPRINUS COLLECTION BY JAN KATH FOR 2025.
Material Matters; Fibre of the Future is a landmark design & art exhibition set to launch in New York City for Design Week 2025, presenting international design excellence in innovation, sustainability and wellness.
The NoMad Design District will be a hub of energy and inspiration, featuring several new showroom openings and special events. Many brands will also debut new collections fresh from Salone. NoMad invites visitors and industry insiders to explore fresh ideas, discover new resources, and engage with the future of design.
Rêverie by
Elsa Foulon
NYCxDESIGN Festival
Galerie PHILIA is proud to present Rêverie, an enchanting exhibition by contemporary designer Elsa Foulon, showcasing her groundbreaking ceramic creations during New York Design Week.
The title *Rêverie*, meaning "daydream" in French, perfectly captures the essence of Elsa Foulon’s work. This exhibition invites viewers to step into a dreamlike world where organic forms and sculptural beauty come together, blurring the line between art and design. Through *Rêverie*, Elsa explores the beauty of the fleeting moment, inviting contemplation on the delicate balance between thought and creation. The soft, flowing lines of her ceramics are not merely objects—they are meditations on space, light, and texture.
Reverie is an invitation to lose oneself in the dreamlike realm of Elsa Foulon’s ceramics, where contemporary design meets timeless craftsmanship.
Join us this NYCxDESIGN Festival for an experience that merges art, light, and form in a celebration of the beauty found in the organic and the unexpected.
Eco-friendly design from Estonia and chic jewelry from Ukraine.
Pop-up shop, fashion performance, design talks with Estonian and Ukrainian designers. Opening event May 16, 6 pm
Longevity is shaping the future of hospitality design, influencing our interactions with spaces, objects, and experiences. Join leaders from Design Hotels, Mason Studio, Othership, and Aman as they discuss science, technology, personalization, and wellness. Participants will experience a transformative guided wellness immersion that unites design, science, and cultural traditions.
Introducing Chelsea Design Night, the inaugural open-house event bringing together Chelsea’s leading design galleries. Coinciding with NYCxDesign, this event will take place on May 15, 2025, from 5-8 p.m., featuring open hours at Dobrinka Salzman Gallery, Friedman Benda, Bossa Furniture, Atelier Courbet, ETĒLINE, Artemest Galleria, and Pierre Yovanovitch Mobilier.
What Comes After No One? Future Artifacts for a Final Generation presents artists and designers exploring a speculative world where microplastic pollution has made human procreation impossible. Through art, design, and creative technology, they interrogate the aesthetic, material, and emotional consequences of extinction, adaptation, and the limits of human ingenuity.
In conjunction with Uprise Art's exhibition 'In Soft Motion', artist Arlina Cai will lead a guided meditation and speak in conversation with Curatorial Director Hannah Antalek.
Experience the luminous beauty of alabaster as Alain Ellouz Paris unveils its new Tribeca showroom. Discover a unique fusion of French craftsmanship and contemporary design during our grand opening on May 15, 2025 - 6 to 8 PM. An immersive celebration of light, texture, and timeless elegance.
Opening at Galerie Santangelo in Chinatown, Songs of a Decoy presents the work of 5 emerging artists in their NYCxDESIGN debut. From within the simulacrum of a New England forest landscape, hollow boulders and canned alpine breeze invite a reflection on the histories and mythologies embedded in American domestic space.
Pratt Shows are public exhibitions and presentations by Pratt Institute’s graduating students in 30+ different fields, now through May.
A.MANO Brooklyn & Lois Aronow Porcelain present "The Light Show: A Celebration of Illuminating Ceramics," a curated group show featuring recent work by Brooklyn ceramic artists. The show will include candlesticks, candelabras, pendants, sconces, lamps, match strikers, mirrors and other objects designed to emit light or enhance the process of illumination.
Guests will learn about the art and architecture of the Hudson Yards campus, directly from the Hudson Yards Brand Ambassadors. Guests will be taken on a walking tour of the campus to learn about original lobby art, the inspiration behind Vessel and the neighborhood landscape.
MUJI is proud to present the work of renowned miniature photographer and mitate artist Tatsuya Tanaka in the ‘small MUJI’ exhibition, making its debut in the United States at NYCxDESIGN. The exhibition will be on display at MUJI’s flagship location at 575 Fifth Avenue beginning Friday, May 16.
Johnnie Walker showcases its spirit of innovation in an exhibition entitled OUT OF THE BLUE: Glass, Craft, and the Future of Johnnie Walker Blue Label that celebrates Ultra, the world’s lightest whisky bottle. The exhibition will feature collaborations by creatives who have been inspired by the iconic whisky.
Lawson-Fenning presents Agapanthus Collection by interior designer Josh Greene, alongside new works from Devin Wilde and Addison Woolsey, and a new lighting collection from O&G Studio.
Studio Zung + Buckminster Fuller Partners Foundation present "Artifacts for Tomorrow"
Join "Fractured Horizons," a hybrid exhibition at PI Art Center exploring the intersection of heritage and innovation through art, design, and technology. Experience how artists reimagine industrial remnants and envision post-human futures. Launch events at NJ and NY campuses.
Fallingstar is a dynamic design collective rooted in New York City, where artists and designers converge to craft luxurious, art-centered wallpaper, textiles and more. Our ethos revolves around the belief that collaboration across diverse disciplines and backgrounds yields exceptional and exciting outcomes.
Join MIOS for an open studio during NY Design Week. Explore new sculptural lighting pieces that merge fine art, material experimentation, and modern design—offering a glimpse into the process and philosophy behind a bold new design language.
The Infinite Weaving Art and Design Festival is curated by NotYetArt (NYA), global art and design co-creation community. Combining both physical and digital experiences, the festival breaks down the boundaries […]
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.
The One Show is the world's most prestigious award show in advertising and design. For over 50 years, the Gold Pencil has been regarded as one of the top prizes in the creative industry.
A show of work by recent RISD Alumni in New York City. Through furniture, objects, and textiles, recuperated and repaired materials are the basis of the work. We center repair and reclamation, acts of extension and continuation, as fundamental ethos for creating new work in today’s materially-congested world.
Group Exhibition of Ceramics Objects, Lighting, and Sculpture. With emphasis on design, "Use Me" highlights the work of well-established and emerging artists from around the world, based in NYC area. All works were created and produced at the facilities of Sculpture Space NYC, a working studio and nonprofit gallery.
FAD Market is excited to bring its annual NYCxDESIGN pop-up to St. Paul in Cobble Hill! Set inside a beautifully restored landmark built in 1838 by renowned architect Gamaliel King, this stunning space—filled with natural light and historic stonework—provides the perfect backdrop to discover fresh talent and shop directly from independent designers.
Join us in celebrating New York’s vibrant design scene with a lineup of cutting-edge designers and makers redefining home furnishings, tableware, apparel, jewelry, and more. As part of NYC’s official design festival, we’re bringing together over 50 talented creatives, offering a curated selection of must-see designs. For more information, visit www.fadmarket.co.
SPRING DESIGN SHOWCASE features Baltic and Nordic designers who work with upcycling, recycling, and sustainability. At 10:30am, Reet Aus and Eva-Karlotta Tatar will each lead hands-on design fabrication workshops. A panel discussion at 2pm will discuss themes related to the UN’s sustainable Development Goals. Design wares are available for sale.
On Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, design is for everyone. Step inside our stunning storefronts to meet designers of jewelry, furniture, fragrances, apparel, lighting, florals, wallpaper, ceramics, furniture, art, and more. Stretching through the iconic neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Boerum Hill, Atlantic Avenue is a hub for design.
A sensory tea ritual experience blending traditional tea culture with design and mindfulness practices, promoting emotional balance, artistic appreciation, and intercultural connection.
Industry City Open Studios is a celebration of the hundreds of artists, makers, and artisans. Enjoy the day visiting studios and exploring the campus!
SAFAVIEH SOHO FREE RUG GIVEAWAY AND OPEN HOUSE
Join the Brooklyn Navy Yard – a dynamic epicenter of innovation – for its annual Design Day. This year, the event highlights robotics, engineering, technology, and creative companies marrying art and industry. Step into cutting-edge design studios, checkout demonstrations, shop local, and stay late for a public art reveal.
Villa AM the brainchild of Salon Design founder Amanda Pratt, unveils its inaugural sculpture garden installation with Artifacts, an evocative presentation curated by Cola Studios. Join us for cocktails in the villa’s courtyard-like garden in the West Village on Saturday April 17th from 2-5 pm.
The opening night of NSWF (Nails Set the Weak Free), a social impact experience debuting in New York, NY.
Material Matters; Fibre of the Future is a landmark design & art exhibition set to launch in New York City for Design Week 2025, presenting international design excellence in innovation, sustainability and wellness.
Join East Fork at its Brooklyn store for Boerum Hill Design Night, highlighting the Matisse Collection during NYCxDESIGN.
Join us for a talk about the timeless allure of Vignelli designed silver pieces. A reception and celebration of an accompanying photo exhibition of Lella Vignelli’s Jewelry for San Lorenzo will follow (open to the public April 9 - July 31, 2025). The reception will include additional silver pieces on display.
This online panel forum explores strategies for Chinese brands to thrive on the global stage, with a focus on navigating the challenges of today’s U.S. market amid escalating trade and tax tensions. Discussions cover market differentiation, smart manufacturing, cross-border marketing, supply chain integration, and effective cultural narratives.
Join this online panel forum exploring how generative AI transforms art, design and branding. Discover AI applications in product innovation, cultural revitalization, and interactive experiences. Featuring experts from Tencent, Adobe, PhotoG, Harvard, and MIT, hosted by founder of Edensign, Zhi(George) Zheng.
Tuleste Factory Presents...
In NYC, where nearly half of students speak a language other than English at home, The (Little) Language Lab celebrates multilingualism through interactive design. Join us in reimagining literacy spaces as vibrant hubs for community empowerment and cultural exchange.
The Scandinavian Design Embassy debuts in New York during NYCxDESIGN 2025 with an exclusive event at the Swedish Consul General’s residence. Showcasing five leading brands, the evening highlights new Nordic collections and celebrates sustainable design values. This collaborative initiative promotes Scandinavian design globally through embassy-hosted events across the Nordic region.
In an era where media distorts political and social views, and misinformation and disunity prevail, how do art and design respond? Forced Perspective explores these questions through a group exhibition of 15 New York-based artists, offering a platform for reflection, resistance, and dialogue amid today's chaos.
Join us online for an info session with program chair Molly Heintz, faculty member Eric Schwartau, and alumni to learn more about MA Design Research, Writing & Criticism, a.k.a D-Crit! Beyond an overview of the one-year MA, we'll talk about the new part-time track and FAQs about applying and scholarship funding.
The Met x Bolé Road Collection
Designer and shop owner Michele Varian will lead a dynamic conversation about the how and why of authoring a design book with a panel of fellow artists and designers: Brownstone Boys, Hilary Robertson, Malene Barnett and Studio DB.
Part installation, part typographic riot, this is rebellion in ink.
Join us at Thought Matter’s studio on May 20th during NYCxDESIGN Festival 2025 to fight back with type, ink and unapologetic defiance.
Join artist Marya Triandafellos and fabricator David Lynshue as they share collaboration tips for artists and fabricators. They retell their collaboration on Born Again Road Kill - figurative sculptures from reclaimed metals found on NYC streets, on display in NYCxDESIGNxSOUVENIR. Learn about effectively collaborating on materials experimentation, problem-solving, and digital fabrication.
Erwan Boulloud’s Touching Time at Twenty First Gallery explores the ephemeral and eternal through exquisitely crafted works inspired by science, mythology, and nature. Blending masterful craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, his pieces reveal intricate patterns, rich narratives, and a deep fascination with time’s ever-evolving imprint.
Join BAS Stone at its Long Island City stoneyard for a group show and the unveiling of a special collaboration with Bower Studios
Join us for the official closing of the NYCxDesign Festival - with the annual DUMBOxDESIGN Party @Supefine! After a full day of design events in Dumbo - Mingle with leaders from 40+ Architecture Firms, Designers and Artists and celebrate the industry and festival one last time. Walk outside for a wonderful projection show on the Manhattan Bridge at the Dumbo Archway Plaza, steps away from the Party.
Step inside the vibrant world where art, design and business come together in DUMBO. Join us at the Mark Jupiter manufacturing studio and showroom for an unfiltered conversation among local creators JAM Architecture, artist Lou Venturelli, interior designer Kathy Eisberg and Mark Jupiter himself. They’ll dive into what it takes to build custom work that doesn’t just fill a space but defines a brand.
As artists and makers are increasingly pushed out of residential neighborhoods, this panel discussion will spotlight how design businesses are not only surviving but thriving in DUMBO Brooklyn.
Stick around after the panel for a guided tour of Mark Jupiter’s new 16,000 sq. ft. workshop to see firsthand how craftsmanship and innovation come together.
M Collection Home + Design is proud to showcase some incredible, unique and innovate design pieces from new emerging designers in the furniture, lighting and art space .
Celebrate NYCxDESIGN in full bloom with Chilewich. The design company opens the backyard garden of its NYC store and showroom to toast new tabletop textiles developed in collaboration with award-winning photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo, who will be present to sign copies of her new book: Roses in the Garden (Rizzoli).
Join us for an insightful discussion on innovative approaches to representation in architecture. We’ll delve into how art can be a juxtaposition with the formality of traditional drawings. And how these approaches evoke emotion and feelings about the spaces we create.
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