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DesignPhiladelphia has built a strong community that cares about their city and its design.

DesignPhiladelphia is one of the most important design festivals in the country, uniting and highlighting all design disciplines to promote a unique and innovative Philadelphia.

DesignPhiladelphia raises awareness of Philly as a great destination for creative professionals. The more we raise awareness — let people know how much great stuff is going on here -- the better we'll be at recruiting great people.

DesignPhiladelphia is crucial to ensuring that our various design disciplines — whether they are graphic design, fashion, furniture or architecture — have a convening force.

A city has four natural advantages: variety, convenience, discovery, and opportunity. Everything should be done to protect these advantages. Everything.

DesignPhiladelphia is a model for how cities can leverage their local assets and create a compelling urban brand, one that attracts visitors and new residents alike.

Philadelphia was once known as "The Workshop of the World." The city's identity as a hub for creative activity has never vanished - instead it's been transformed.

Design Philadelphia sends a strong signal that this city has a vital creative economy and is an innovation hub. It builds the Philadelphia brand on the inside of the city and radiates it outside to the world.