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Our Annual Festival
Celebrating 20 Years: October 1 - 13, 2024
For twenty years our annual festival has been an explosion of activities showcasing the Philadelphia design community while demonstrating the impact of design to the public. In our 20th anniversary year, expect some surprises. October 1-13, 2024 (observing Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur)
Our Signature Programs for the 2024 Festival
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2024 Kick Off Party
For our 20th Anniversary, we are having a FREE KickOff Party. The first drink will be on us so grab your friends and celebrate the opening night of the festival! Light bites provided and other beverages will be available for purchase. Registration required.
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Design is Inclusive
This exhibition will be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.
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Kids Fest
Kids Fest is a weekend experience bringing architecture and design to our youngest visitors through fun and creative activities. Come join us and find fun activities at Sister Cities Park!
Participate in the Festival
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Host an Event
This year the Festival is celebrating 20 years! Join us by hosting an event or exhibition during the Festival, October 1-13, 2024. Sign Up Here.
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Create an Installation
Create an installation to engage festival attendees at one of our festival hubs located at Cherry Street Pier and the Center for DesignPhiladelphia. Sign Up Here.
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Sponsor
Join the community of contributors who have supported DesignPhiladelphia in the past and connect with thousands of people here in Philadelphia. Full sponsorship opportunities are available here.
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Volunteer
With your lending hands, volunteers help distribute marketing materials, support event hosts during the festival, and collect demographic information from participants. We need your help, especially because it's our 20th anniversary. Please consider donating some time with us this October. Fill out this volunteer form and we will be in touch.
