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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.
Summer of 2025, CraftNOW Philadelphia and Design Education once again bring an immersive daylong art camp in partnership with Philadelphia’s Department of Parks and Recreation. This first gap week we will be partnering with James Finnegan Playground and Ferko Playground as … Read more
Kelsey McKee is a little bit of everything, but most recently, she’s a founder. Originally from Atlantic City, NJ, Kelsey made her way to Los Angeles after high school to attend the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. In 2015, she started a fashion blog called… Read more
The number of parks throughout Philadelphia increases dramatically each year on the third Friday in September, when activists, artists, architects, and other citizens transform metered parking spaces into temporary public parks. Known as PARK(ing) Day, this annual event re-imagin… Read more
Taking the leap into starting your own business can feel both exhilarating and uncertain. How do you know when you’re truly ready or do you just go for it? Join us for a candid discussion where entrepreneurs share their personal journeys to launching their businesses. Hear … Read more
Every organization has values—but not all of them show up in how people actually work together. This session is for leaders who want to take a clear-eyed look at their team culture and explore how values can be more than just words. We’ll dig into practical framework… Read more
Converting office buildings to residential uses is a hot topic, here and across the country, given the soft office sector due to remote and hybrid work. Alterra Property Group, a prominent Philadelphia real estate development and management company, selected 1701 Market… Read more
Anne Marie Duvall Decker, FAIA, and Roy Decker, FAIA, will present a lecture on their current work, including the Springdale Municipal Complex and the U.S. Courthouse, Greenville, MS, and will introduce Foundations, their debut book, released in 2024. The most important pr… Read more
Summer of 2025, CraftNOW Philadelphia and Design Education once again bring an immersive daylong art camp in partnership with Philadelphia’s Department of Parks and Recreation. This first gap week we will be partnering with James Finnegan Playground and Ferko Playground as … Read more
Kelsey McKee is a little bit of everything, but most recently, she’s a founder. Originally from Atlantic City, NJ, Kelsey made her way to Los Angeles after high school to attend the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. In 2015, she started a fashion blog called… Read more
The number of parks throughout Philadelphia increases dramatically each year on the third Friday in September, when activists, artists, architects, and other citizens transform metered parking spaces into temporary public parks. Known as PARK(ing) Day, this annual event re-imagin… Read more
Taking the leap into starting your own business can feel both exhilarating and uncertain. How do you know when you’re truly ready or do you just go for it? Join us for a candid discussion where entrepreneurs share their personal journeys to launching their businesses. Hear … Read more
Every organization has values—but not all of them show up in how people actually work together. This session is for leaders who want to take a clear-eyed look at their team culture and explore how values can be more than just words. We’ll dig into practical framework… Read more
Converting office buildings to residential uses is a hot topic, here and across the country, given the soft office sector due to remote and hybrid work. Alterra Property Group, a prominent Philadelphia real estate development and management company, selected 1701 Market… Read more
Anne Marie Duvall Decker, FAIA, and Roy Decker, FAIA, will present a lecture on their current work, including the Springdale Municipal Complex and the U.S. Courthouse, Greenville, MS, and will introduce Foundations, their debut book, released in 2024. The most important pr… Read more
Summer of 2025, CraftNOW Philadelphia and Design Education once again bring an immersive daylong art camp in partnership with Philadelphia’s Department of Parks and Recreation. This first gap week we will be partnering with James Finnegan Playground and Ferko Playground as … Read more
