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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  and Yom Kippur)

October 1, 2024

2024 KickOff Celebration
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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.

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

SustainabITALY: Sostenibilità Made in Italy
Time: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hosted by the College of Architecture and the Built Environment at Thomas Jefferson University
Organized by Francesca Riccardo and Francesco Bedeschi, UARK Rome Center with students from Thomas Jefferson University

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Dobbins High School Fashion Program
Time: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The exhibition would display the talent of Philadelphia's only public high school, Fashion Program Dobbins High School. The students will explore identity and self-expression through fashion.

Exhibits at Cherry Street Pier
Time: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Explore our second festival hub at Cherry Street Pier with immersive installations by Jefferson, Temple University Tyler School of Art and Design, Gensler, Hoffman Design Group, AIA Philadelphia, and more.

Sitting Still: Film Screening and Conversation with Laurie Olin
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
SITTING STILL (Gina Angelone, 2024) is a documentary film that sees the world through the eyes of Laurie Olin, a gregarious and irreverent urban visionary whose humanist approach to design has helped define the modern-day city.

October 2, 2024

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

October 3, 2024

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

Textiles: Found All Over, "Feels Good"
Time: 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
We have invited our brilliant partners from AATCC, the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, and W.L. Gore to speak about the importance of textile testing. This event will feature Christina Rapa and Jessica Brooks.

Cloud Gehshan Design Open House
Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
We are excited to announce the grand opening of Cloud Gehshan Design's new studio and we would be delighted to have you join us for an open house event to celebrate this milestone. Come and explore our new space, meet our team and see firsthand the innovative designs and projects we are working on.

Social Networking Event - PhilaNOMA
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Social networking with minority architects. Connect with Philadelphia's best and brightest minority architects and minority design students. From retired architects, firm owners, department leaders, employees, and students.

Night of Lights
Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Night of Lights draws thousands to Chestnut Hill to experience the Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s free, innovative public streetscape exhibition

October 4, 2024

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

Pace Architecture + Design Open House
Time: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Come and join our celebration as 2024 marks 5 years of Pace Architecture + Design. Stop by our new space in Passyunk Square, take a look at displays of past completed work of the firm, and see what new projects we have in the works.

Textiles: Found All Over, "Does Good"
Time: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Join us for a student panel featuring individuals in their final year at Thomas Jefferson University in the Textile Design Department as they discuss the future of the textile industry

October 5, 2024

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

KidsFest
Time: 12 pm-3 pm
The DesignPhiladelphia Kids Fest is a weekend and festival experience bringing architecture and design to our youngest visitors and their caretakers through fun and creative activities. Come join us and find fun activities at Sister Cities Park

Dreamy Designs: Saatva’s Design-Inspired Breakfast  and Architectural Reveal
Time: 9:00 pm-11:30 am
Saatva, the Smarter Luxury Sleep Company, invites you to a special breakfast-in-bed event and conversation on at its Pennsylvania flagship.

2024 AIA Philadelphia Home Tours | by local Architects
Time: 10 am-4 pm
The AIA Philadelphia Home Tours demonstrates to the public the value of using an architect and showcase the very best residential architecture in the Greater Philadelphia Region.

Typography Workshop: From Analog to AI
Time: 11 am-2 pm
Join Thomas Jefferson University's Visual Communication Design faculty in an immersive workshop exploring various type-making techniques.

Build Your Own Table
Time: 11 am-2 pm
Build Your Own Table- A hands on building workshop and Design Philly event

CADO Market
Time: 12:00 pm-4:30 am
CADO Market is a celebration of Black creativity and a platform for growth, all captured in a marketplace experience.

A Walking Tour of 3 Community-Driven Parks
Time: 12:00 pm-1:30 am
The rain date for this event is 12pm on Saturday, October 12th.

Playful Learning By Design: A Course for Students of Architecture and Design
Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Playful Learning Landscapes Action Network (PLLAN), in partnership with Drexel University and Watchdog Real Estate Project Management, has received funding from The William Penn Foundation to create, test, and package a university-level course on Playful Learning for architects and designers.

Shades of New: Philly Creatives Turn Discarded Objects into Works of Art
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Betsu Studio, renowned for its eclectic collection of vintage and modern home objects, aims to merge the principles of a circular economy with contemporary, artisan-made goods in this unique exhibition

October 6, 2024

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

Building Your Own Permeable Backyard
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Join us within Nancy Agati's installation "Aqua Terrace" to learn more about how to transform concrete spaces into permeable ecosystems that help mitigate flooding issues and rebuild water systems in Philadelphia. More information to come  

October 7, 2024

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

DesignPhiladelphia Old City Art Stroll
Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Join Keyonna Butler from Black Hippie Art  and curator Vanessa Chandler for a fun and enlightening stroll through Old City's art galleries and design firms

Seed the Future: Rail Park Open House
Time: 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
Join Friends of the Rail Park at Phase One for an open house where staff will share updates about what we've been up to and what’s next for The Rail Park

Build Your Own Table
Time: 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Build Your Own Table- A hands on building workshop and Design Philly event

October 8, 2024

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

Illuminations PHL DECO Showcase
Time: 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
We invite you to participate in the new i2 Interiors PHL DECO Showcase on October 8th, from 4 to 9 pm at the Loews Hotel in the historic PSFS building in Center City, Philadelphia

"Brilliance in the Mundane" Opening Reception
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Join us for an opening reception for the "Brilliance in the Mundane" group exhibition at Park Towne Place Apartment Homes.

Fast Forward >> Philly
Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Be the first to find out “What’s next for Philly” from a lineup of emerging voices as they Fast Forward through their bold ideas and budding ventures in six minutes and forty seconds flat

REDEMPTION in light
Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
This installation is part of a larger project with the community of Huntington, Long Island. The College of Architecture and the Built Environment design team, known as 'Collective' won the commission to build a public art project honoring the African American history of the community

October 9, 2024

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

Designing for the Future: A Workshop Series
Time: 3:00 pm-8:30 pm
The path to leadership comes in different forms, and our experiences shape how we lead others. Making decisions, both big and small, is an investment into our future to reach the goals we set for ourselves

When Bad Acoustics Affect Great Workplaces
Time: 4:30 pm-7:30 pm
 In this lively panel discussion, we will consult with industry experts that answer these questions and more for the largest, and most sophisticated corporations in America, and everyone in between.

The Experience Center: Impressing Clients with the Modern Showroom
Time: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Join us for an evening of conversation, refreshments, and design insight. NELSON Worldwide, in partnership with SimpleTire, are offering an up-close look at the future of office  and retail experience

Design Thinking Unplugged
Time: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
The built environment isn’t one-size-fits-all. Factors like race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, family life, career paths, and abilities impact how we navigate the world

AAPI Design Alliance x DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
AAPI Design Alliance x Design Philadelphia

Live and Learn: Integrating Playful Learning Into Affordable Housing Developments
Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Philadelphia is an epicenter of design innovation for play spaces that build children’s skills, support their emotional-social growth, and increase school readiness. KSS Architects, WRT, Pennrose

Architecture on Tap
Time: 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Architecture on Tap is a new social series brought to you by AIA Philadelphia

October 10, 2024

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

Live and Learn: A Graphic Novel Come to Life at a Philadelphia Affordable Housing Development
Time: 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Imagine a city in which playful learning is an integral part of the construction plan for ALL affordable housing developments

S. Leser '68 + Kaleidoscopes
Time: 1:00 pm-9:00 pm
Box Spring Gallery presents work by S. Leser—a treasure trove of never-before-seen graphic designs and patterns from 1960s New York, and her intricate Kaleidoscope drawings, curated by Gaby Heit. A reception will take place on Thursday, October 10, 6-9pm, and the exhibition will be on view until November 9.

Neighborhood as Story: A Literacy Rich walking tour through Germantown
Time: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Join us for a playful learning walking tour along historic Germantown Avenue  Together with friends and neighbors

Designing Death: How the Rich Die, How the Poor Die
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Ever wondered how the systems around death in Philly were designed?

Archival Stories - How Contemporary Design Can Illuminate the Past
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
In honor of American Archives Month, Lisa Marie Patzer and Deb Rudman share about their creative work incorporating archival material in contemporary design and multi-media storytelling.

A Celebration and Exhibit for a New Album, The Painted Room
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
MGA’s designs for interiors over the past 30 years are the subject for a new album, The Painted Room--we invite you to join a release party for the publication and view an exhibit of the featured projects.

October 11, 2024

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

October 12, 2024

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

Branding for the Culture: Mindful Creative for Diverse Audiences
Time: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Join us during DesignPhiladelphia, as radiantHUE® celebrates 7 years of shaping vibrant brands with a dynamic brand launch that champions creativity, culture, and purpose-led design.

October 13, 2024

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

Date: October 1-13, 2024

Location: Various Location

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