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What’s New?
Our physical space at 1218 Arch Street is now named the Center for DesignPhiladelphia, marked by new window signage and exterior flags on the building.
We are also excited to announce that several design associations will be joining AIA Philadelphia and the Community Design Collaborative as In Residence Partners. This partnership will bring exhibitions, events, and programming to our space.
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news and updates by signing up for our newsletters! Be the first to know about new exhibitions, events, and the launch of our upcoming podcast, Together We DesignPhiladelphia, hosted by our Executive Director, Rebecca Johnson.
What’s staying the same?
Our programming: Design Education, the Festival, the Edmund N. Bacon Urban Design Awards, and the Louis I. Kahn Lecture will all continue underneath the new DesignPhiladelphia brand.
AIA Philadelphia and DesignPhiladelphia will continue to coexist in our shared space. As part of this collaboration, both organizations will have shared staff members, including our Executive Director, Rebecca Johnson, and our Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships, Jermaine Jenkins.
The Community Design Collaborative will also continue operating their programs from our space. Furthermore, we are delighted to host PhilaNOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects), Design Advocacy Group, and Creative Mornings PHL for their meetings and events.
We look forward to this exciting new chapter as DesignPhiladelphia and can't wait to share our journey with you. Sign up for our newsletters now to stay connected and informed!
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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.
Liftoff is the Spring Exhibition for the School of Design at the University of the Arts. This event showcases student work from our undergraduate and graduate Design programs in Illustration, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Product Design, and Museum Exhibition Planning &… Read more
Spring 2024 Design Education Volunteers and Teachers! Join us to celebrate all your hard work and accomplishments this semester as we close out the semester. We are so appreciative of all your time and efforts and hope you will join us for some light refreshments. … Read more
Join us for the 3rd Annual JADE Symposium. This year's session will focus on sharing ideas, panel discussions, a deep dive into the JADE studio experience, and a facilitated workshop to promote conversations regarding learning objectives for the JADE Studio. We will be w… Read more
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The Design Education (DE) team is inviting you to our Discovery Meeting for our Spring 2024 Semester! DE plans to ensure an enriching and productive class so that students are inspired and empowered through creative learning. We are looking for professional de… Read more
This event is our annual celebration of inclusion and diversity in design. Now in its 8th year, the Women in Design Deep Dive is a celebration of talented women and nonbinary individuals in the industrial design field. Get ready to reconnect, learn, and create with our diverse co… Read more
The Design Education (DE) team is inviting you to our Discovery Meeting for our Spring 2024 Semester! DE plans to ensure an enriching and productive class so that students are inspired and empowered through creative learning. We are looking for professional de… Read more