Signature Events
Kickoff Party & Benefit
Preview Pearl Street Passage - this year’s marquee event! Be the first to explore 10 interactive installations along the 1100 block of Pearl Street before it opens to the public. Mix and mingle with the multi-disciplinary teams of architects, designers, artists, and builders who made it happen!
Presented by:
Festival Kickoff Party & Benefit
Advocate
Learn about the power design has to solve problems, create innovation, and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods and city
Ideal for community & grassroots warriors, budding change agents, and the civic-minded
Presented by:
Shifting Attitudes in Health + Wellness: Designed by You, For You!
Sat 10
Next Generation
Children and young adults explore design; it’s ability to shape their future and create positive change
Ideal for students grades K-12, their parents and educators
Presented by:
Play Space | Art of Active Play - Healthy Play Panel
Thu 08
Explorer
Engage with design and explore Philadelphia’s historic and contemporary ases through hands-on workshops and neighborhood tours
Ideal for history-buffs, urban explorers, DIY’ers, and makers
Presented by:
Create with Corian! Hands On Workshop at NextFab_SOLDOUT
Tue 13
Enthusiast
Meet the people, explore the ideas, and see the things inspiring the latest trends in design
Ideal for design aficionados and inspiration seekers
Presented by:
Society of Design Conference presented by Go Welsh
Thu 15
Practitioner
Spend time networking and get inspired through professional development opportunities for design professionals, faculty, and students
Ideal for creative professionals, college & graduate level students interested in design & creative fields, and higher education faculty
Presented by:
2015 Geodesign Forum
Fri 16
Patron
Shop ‘till you drop! Support Philadelphia’s makers; source creative vendors and purchase design-forward products
Ideal for American-made product fans, design connoisseurs, and trend-watchers
Presented by:
Closing Event: Design Crawl in Old City
Fri 16
