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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.
Design Education’s annual exhibition highlights the K-12 program while celebrating the student/teacher/volunteer professionals’ work and vision with examples of projects from the DE classes and workshops from the 2024-25 school year and summer. The exhibition is free … Read more
Welcome Aboard Fall 2025 Volunteers and Teachers! We look forward to hosting you at Center for DesignPhiladelphia as we kick off the DE classes this semester. During our Onboarding Reception, we will share vital information and guidance on how to provide your students with … Read more
Exploring growth, changes, and challenges in Philadelphia's real estate, development and construction industry. With new developments, redevelopments and construction projects underway, Philadelphia is experiencing an exciting period of growth. As the perceptions of Center C… Read more
The number of parks throughout Philadelphia increases dramatically each year on the third Friday in September, when activists, artists, architects, and other citizens transform metered parking spaces into temporary public parks. Known as PARK(ing) Day, this annual event re-imagin… Read more
Join DAG for a special event as we host Councilman Mark Squilla, who represents City Council’s First District, a diverse and growing area that stretches along the Delaware River from his native South Philadelphia across Center City, Chinatown, Northern Liberties, Fishtown, … Read more
Join us for an engaging session where we’ll explore best practices in community engagement and discuss how to begin designing with and for communities effectively. Gain insights into the competition site, and hear directly from local stakeholders and residents about the pri… Read more
VIP Reception - 6:00 - 7:00 PM General Admission - 7:00 - 10:00 PM Join us for an exciting night as we launch the 2025 DesignPhiladelphia Festival with the anticipated Kick-off + Inaugural Awards Celebration! This event marks the beginning of the city’s annual … Read more
