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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.
Why CraftBUILD? CraftBUILD transforms Philadelphia made into Philadelphia designed and built. While past events focused on networking between craft, maker, and design communities, this year introduces a new level of visual experience. Rather than simply talking ab… Read more
Learn the essentials of intellectual property law and how it applies to creative businesses of all kinds. In this session, Benjamin Gillespie, designer and founder of Ovuud, will share practical guidance and personal insights from building a studio rooted in originality and … Read more
The Design Education (DE) team is inviting you to our information sessions for our Spring 2026 Semester! DE plans to ensure an enriching and productive class so that students are inspired and empowered through creative learning. We are looking for profess… Read more
Across Philadelphia, too many young people are told that pursuing creativity isn’t “practical.” DesignPhiladelphia's Design Education is changing that. Each year, our Designing Futures Breakfast brings together educators, designers, and advocates to ce… Read more
Whether you're launching a product line or scaling an existing brand, this session covers the essentials of selling online. From setting up your store to choosing the right platforms and understanding customer behavior, learn what it takes to build a sustainable e-commerce bu… Read more
This workshop will be led by professional architects, giving some care todesign and structure-so your gingerbread (with some hot chocolate) will be extra specialthis year. Each family is able to create one gingerbread home, $12.00 per gingerbread. Space is limited, so register yo… Read more
The Design Education (DE) team is inviting you to our information session for our Spring 2026 Semester! DE plans to ensure an enriching and productive class so that students are inspired and empowered through creative learning. We are looking for pro… Read more
