The Festival: May 18-25

Explore the rich and unique architecture of the Brooklyn Navy Yard on this guided tour around much of the site. Take a closer look at the many layers of history visible in the landscape, from Civil War-era machine shops to innovative LEED-Certified structures, and how these buildings have been adaptively reused for modern industry. Learn about development projects […]

Critically addressing core challenges faced by designers today, this series brings together designers from different disciplines and backgrounds to brainstorm ways in which they can immediately work towards progressive, meaningful change in their creative practices. Each session will be led by experts in their fields who will present the challenge and lead small group discussions. Designers […]

Interested in a career in design and fabrication? Are you between the ages of 15 and 19 and live in NYC? Join us on a tour where you will get to meet several working designers, see their studios, and gain insights into how they started their small businesses. Tour will culminate in a stop the […]

Out with the old and in with the new! Celebrate design at the Brooklyn Navy Yard with their 1st Spring Market focused on design. Enjoy a mix of sustainable designs, handmade jewelry, one-of-a-kind home décor pieces, and rare fashion finds from local artisans and designers. Featuring 30+ vendors, eating and drinking, music, and an interactive […]