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Design education for all
One of the guiding principles of DesignPhiladelphia is to make design accessible to everyone, so we are building a robust pipeline from K through Career. We are focused on bringing K-12 design education in underserved communities across Philadelphia. We also are cultivating a culture of belonging in partnership with our higher education partners and professional firms -- so that all students and emerging professionals can thrive and continue to grow as a designer.
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Advance design practice across sectors
We invite anyone to participate in industry-changing conversations and collaborations, making our physical space and metaphorical table open to all.
Learn more about how we are expanding our programming and our space to become a multidisciplinary design hub for all student and professional designers.
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Philadelphia is a design city.
Philadelphia is a city fueled by design, blending heart and grit. The designers in this region possess immense expertise and talent that often goes unnoticed. We have a platform for sharing these stories, both within our community and with the world. We recognize the innate desire of our design community to contribute to the creation of a more equitable, sustainable, and healthy city for all. Through our programs, we aim to highlight the invaluable role that designers play in the progress of our city and region.
African American Museum of Philadelphia and DesignPhiladelphia's Design Education programs present a FREE workshop for families ages 7-17 years old. Children will learn how to create their own unique portrait using a variety of materials, including colored paper, fabric, maga… Read more
Mardi Gras is Back for the 7th year on 3/4/25 The event is open to Philadelphia area Commercial & Residential, Interior Designers and Architects, Lighting Designers, Urban Planners –ONLY. NEW LOCATION: Center for DesignPhiladelphia Brought to you by "Y… Read more
The JADE Initiative is a project led by Drexel University student Katie Koji as part of the JADE Fellowship (Justice Alliance for Design Education), a program fostering diversity and inclusion in design. The initiative empowers BIPOC women in Drexel’s Architecture program, … Read more
Join us in honoring Vishaan Chakrabarti and the student winners of DesignPhiladelphia's 2025 Edmund N. Bacon Urban Design Awards. Vishaan Chakrabarti is an architect, author, and public thought leader. He is the founder of PAU | Practice for Architecture a… Read more
Join us at Center for DesignPhiladelphia for an evening of creativity and connections for young and emerging professionals of any field. It can be challenging to meet new people and feel a sense of community so why not have some fun while doing it! Enjoy light snacks and happy ho… Read more
Join us for the 4th Annual JADE Symposium. Convening the region's design schools faculty, students, and industry professionals, the day will be filled with authentic discussions about how to create a more inclusive and welcoming experience for all students in architectur… Read more
2024 PEAPrize Winner OOMBRA Architects, LLC 2024 Young Architect Award Winners Daniel Brown, AIA, LEED AP BD&C Sophia Lee, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP Explore creative designs from the rising stars of the Philadelphia chapter of the America… Read more
