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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 1-13, 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.

Festival News

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Our Signature Programs from the 2024 Festival

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.

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.

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!