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.

Hundō

Emily Thurman, the Salt Lake City–based interior designer, is pleased to present Hundō, her first-ever collection of furniture, lighting, and sculptural objects. Thurman’s line of collectible design marks a stunning debut from one of the industry’s fastest-rising talents, exemplifying an honest and craft-forward approach to creation and collaboration.

Artful Living

Lauren Rottet, in celebration of NYCxDesign, presents new artfully designed works at her Rottet Collection showroom.

Italian Pavilion at ICFF

Experience the best of Italian craftsmanship and design at the Italian Pavilion during ICFF 2025! Join us at the Javits Center in Manhattan from May 18th to May 20thto discover creations from 20 renowned Italian companies. Don’t miss out on this celebration of Italian excellence in design.

PORADA USA showroom opening

Porada opens its new flagship store at 185 Madison Avenue, New York, showcasing iconic pieces like the Infinity table and more. The 450 sqm showroom reflects Italian craftsmanship and caters to North American market trends. This marks a key step in the brand’s international growth and recognition.

NYCxDESIGN Souvenir

NYCxDESIGN xSouvenir Partnered with Cool Hunting Curation and Exhibit Design by Boym Partners Sponsored by Kikkerland Design Back by popular demand for a second year, the NYCxDESIGN xSouvenir exhibition returns […]

Pop-Up Exhibition at the Payne Whitney Mansion

On May 15, the festival begins for the first time with a daylong pop-up exhibition (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) at Villa Albertine’s historic Payne Whitney Mansion. Brooklyn­ based French creative director […]

Fractured Horizons Exhibition

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.