NYCxDESIGN is driven by core values deeply rooted in community and creativity, always mindful of inclusivity, equality, diversity, sustainability, and regenerative design for the greater good of humanity.
Beyond its annual Festival, NYCxDESIGN’s year-round programming serves as a robust platform for the diverse spectrum of design talent found in New York City.
Whether showcasing students, emerging designers, or highly decorated professionals across various design disciplines, our programs foster an environment for sharing, educating, learning, and uniting. The overarching aim is to address the pressing needs of our world with attention and care, inspiring the next generation to embrace design as a tool for solving problems and contributing positively to tomorrow’s challenges.
Since the beginning of modernism, souvenirs have been excluded from designers’ discourse, even though such figures as Charles and Ray Eames collected and displayed hundreds of souvenir objects in their own home. In the digital world of the 21st Century, there is a renewed interest in physical objects that can keep memories and retain emotions. […]
AI has unleashed unprecedented possibilities and challenges for creators, designers, and businesses to navigate. This fireside conversation brings together industry leading designers to explore: The profound impact of generative AI on the future of creativity and design Best practices and tools industry leaders have adopted to integrate AI into businesses and workflows The importance of […]
To kick off the NYCxDESIGN Festival week, we host an engaging network celebration on the Festival’s opening day. Design enthusiasts gather from near and far to raise a toast to the upcoming exciting festivities, exhibitions, and events. Thursday, May 16th at 6pm, in partnership with and located at Mercer Labs. Purchase your tickets here!
After the Opening Party, continue the celebration with us at the After Party at Spring Studios, presented by Kouros and hosted by Surface Magazine. Enjoy an environment and exhibition designed by Kouros, curated Downtown New York DJs including Meilgaarden, and specialty cocktails. The event unfolds in Spring Studio's sophisticated Main Dining Room, offering unique views […]
Good design is still good business at IBM. This Keynote covers lessons learned from the inside out on how to keep good design alive for decades. For more than 100 years, since 1911, IBM’s story has been deeply linked to major milestones in American and New York history. Its longevity and success through many transformative […]
NYCxDESIGN invites you to experience the joy and possibilities of New York City through the eyes of leading and emerging designers with An Ode to NYC. This poster series taps into the expansive design ecosystem of the city, reflecting the heartbeat of the ever-changing design scene. Unified by the overarching theme of hope for a […]
We stand on the cusp of a revolutionary paradigm shift. With Augmented Reality (AR), the traditional confines of crafting 3D objects on 2D screens are dissolving, giving way to a new era of designing at scale in true three-dimensional space. In this Keynote, we’ll explore how AR is enabling spatial designers with extraordinary new superpowers […]
The underlying story of the design and construction of the globally-recognized National September 11 Memorial Museum, dedicated 10 years ago this coming May, is one of resourcefulness, empathy, and commitment to future understanding of the events responsible for its creation. This complex undertaking, taking form within the gaping physical wound created by the very attack […]
Join us for a riveting panel discussion on the synergy between smart technology, interior design, and product design. Award-winning product and interior designer Karim Rashid will share his insights on how technology is revolutionizing the way we live and interact with our living, working, and play environments. Discover how smart technology is pushing the boundaries […]
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