Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.

Our Annual Festival

October 1 - 12, 2025

For twenty one years our annual festival has been an explosion of activities showcasing the Philadelphia design community while demonstrating the impact of design to the public. October 1-12, 2025 (observing Yom Kippur)

Participate in the Festival

Host an Event

Join us by hosting an event or exhibition during the Festival, October 1-12, 2025. Events can be talks, receptions, or hands-on activities. Sign Up Here.

Create an Installation

Create an installation to engage festival attendees at our festival hubs located at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia or if you have an idea for an exhibit or installation elsewhere, that's cool too. Sign Up Here.

Sponsor/Advertise

Join the community of contributors who have supported DesignPhiladelphia in the past and connect with thousands of people here in Philadelphia. Full sponsorship opportunities will be published soon, please contact Jermaine Jenkins for more information.

Volunteer

With your lending hands, volunteers help distribute marketing materials, support event hosts during the festival, and collect demographic information from participants. Please consider donating some time with us this October. Sign up form will be available in August/early September 2025.