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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.
In this 3-day series of design immersive workshops, TRIO teens will learn about the careers in architecture and interior design through career pathway presentations and two days of hand-on workshops lead by design professionals from Stantec. Through evidence-based de… Read more
2024 PEAPrize Winner OOMBRA Architects, LLC 2024 Young Architect Award Winners Daniel Brown, AIA, LEED AP BD&C Sophia Lee, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP Explore creative designs from the rising stars of the Philadelphia chapter of the America… Read more
Young creatives from the Asian Arts Initiative summer program will explore the theme of cultural iconography and storytelling through a unique cyanotype printing activity led by visual artist, Yannick Lowery. Participants will create blueprints that reflect the dynamic texture of… Read more
Curious about designing digital interactives, but not sure where to begin? This session introduces the creative landscape of interactive experiences—exploring how interactive media, animation, and spatial storytelling can drive audience engagement in powerful and playf… Read more
Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward or forced. In this session, we’ll explore authentic and low-pressure ways to build meaningful connections, even if you’re not a natural networker. Learn how to approach networking with confidence, create genuine conversati… Read more
What does it look like to invest in public space and the surrounding neighborhood? As the Friends of the Rail Park(FRP) embark on the beginning stages of their Community First Plan, they are looking to other parks and partners that challenge the status quo of what benef… Read more
Design Education’s annual exhibition highlights the K-12 program while celebrating the student/teacher/volunteer professionals’ work and vision with examples of projects from the DE classes and workshops from the 2024-25 school year and summer. The exhibition is free … Read more
