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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.
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
DesignPhiladelphia is thrilled to present the 38th Louis I. Kahn Award to Kengo Kuma, founder of Kengo Kuma & Associates (KKAA), a renowned Tokyo-based architecture firm. Kuma is celebrated for his innovative approach to architecture, blending traditional Japanese elements wi… 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
WHEN Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM WHERE The Crystal Tea Room The Wanamaker Building, 9th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 WHY The annual scholarship breakfast attracts more than 300 members of the design and construction communit… Read more
The Design Education (DE) team is inviting you to our information sessions for our Fall 2025 Semester! DE plans to ensure an enriching and productive class so that students are inspired and empowered through creative learning. We are looking for professio… Read more
The Design Education (DE) team is inviting you to our information session for our Fall 2025 Semester! DE plans to ensure an enriching and productive class so that students are inspired and empowered through creative learning. We are looking for profe… 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
