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.

NYCxDESIGN Awards Ceremony

Interior Design presents the 10th annual NYCxDESIGN Awards: the ultimate stage for design brilliance across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. This milestone event is more than an awards ceremony; it’s a tribute to the extraordinary talent that defines the tri-state design community.

Cindy Allen, Interior Design Editor in Chief, will be awarding the most groundbreaking projects and revolutionary products, shining a spotlight on the diverse voices and creative forces that shape our region’s design landscape.

Cornell Tech 2025 Startup Awards + Open Studio

Join us at Cornell Tech’s Spring 2025 Startup Awards competition, which will include presentations from 10 student team finalists pitching their companies to investors. Five of them will win $100,000.