Chinese Tea Ceremony & Music: A Cultural Experience by Design
A sensory tea ritual experience blending traditional tea culture with design and mindfulness practices, promoting emotional balance, artistic appreciation, and intercultural connection.
JAPAN MADE | A Study in Stillness and Form
A sensory, design-forward exhibition where visitors move through a minimal, immersive environment curated to highlight material, craftsmanship, and spatial philosophy — the essence of AREA.
Aruliden Open Studio
Aruliden, Material’s award-winning design studio, invites the broader industrial design community to an open studio night featuring recent client work, networking and engaging conversations. Discover how Aruliden brings brands to life – from strategic foundations to physical and digital expressions – through the lens of a multi-disciplinary experience design team.
Light/Lite
UrbanGlass welcomes you for an exhibition of lighting design from regional and local makers in glass.
Rosie Li Studio: Sculptural Lighting in Progress – Open Studio
You’re invited to the debut of our newest lighting collection—a series five years in the making!
Inspired by early 20th-century pressed glass, train signal lamps and crystalline forms, the series reimagines industrial materials into prismatic geometries.
Featuring seven new designs, this collection will premiere in our showroom during Open Studio.
Villa AM Garden Party
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.
Experience Design Day
Eight Inc. is a global experience design agency behind some of the world’s most iconic brand moments. This NYCxDESIGN, we’re dedicating a full day to the craft of Experience Design exploring how meaningful, human-centered experiences shape brands. Join us for talks, insights and connections at our studio overlooking Bryant Park.
ELEMENTI:
OPEN STUDIO
Elementi proudly joins NYCxDesign 2025, showcasing our exquisite stone products for interior applications. Discover timeless elegance and innovative design through our curated collection, crafted to inspire and elevate modern living spaces. Visit us and experience natural luxury.
Brooklyn Made x NYCxDESIGN
Brooklyn Made x NYCxDESIGN: Open Studios at Industry City showcases Brooklyn’s creative spirit with live demos, workshops, and a special gallery exhibit, *Urban Hieroglyphs: Brooklyn Connection.* Enjoy interactive design experiences, a Vontélle eyewear launch, and a wine and cheese reception. Free and open to all—don’t miss it!
Creative Intelligence
A Trio of Design Talks – Exploring The Art of the Possible with Artificial Intelligence
