Moving into its fifth year, DesignPhiladelphia has evolved into the largest national celebration of its kind in the U.S. - featuring over 90 events, 85 participating companies and organizations, and more than 350 individual designers throughout the Philadelphia region. The event takes place annually in October, in conjunction with National Design Week. Showcasing open studios, exhibitions, lectures, symposia, workshops, and unique events, DesignPhiladelphia creates opportunities for anyone and everyone to experience the significance of design and its connection to contemporary culture.
In 2008, approximately 235,000 people attended a DesignPhiladelphia event, and over 55 million people encountered DesignPhiladelphia information presented in magazines, newspaper articles, online blogs, TV broadcasts, and e-newsletters. Looking forward, DesignPhiladelphia continues its commitment to the creative community, as well as its role in spotlighting the impact of design.
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GROUP SHOWOpening Reception December 19, 2008 at 6:00pm Exhibition December 19 thru January 30, 2009 222 Vine Street, Philadelphia ODG / OTTO Design Group, 222Gallery and Two Twenty Two Projects, Inc. presents the perennial exhibition of works by past, present, and future exhibiting artists, staff, friends and family. More... |
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Philadelphia Emerging Architecture Prize 2008Following the Award presentations hosted during DesignPhiladelphia 2008: ISA + Qb3 Reception: 12 December 2008 / 5 - 8 pm Center for Architecture 1218 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Exhibition: 12 December 2008 - 12 January 2009 The Philadelphia Emerging Architecture Prize was established to recognize individuals or firms whose body of work exhibits a high level of architectural design and thinking. It is intended to encourage the exchange of ideas and provide a voice for emerging architects within the design community. More... |
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HELVETICA – Special Event ScreeningThursday, Dec 4th @ 6:30pm ITVS and WHYY Community Cinema Present A Special Event Screening HELVETICA, a film by Gary Hustwit about typography, graphic design & global visual culture. Thursday, Dec 4th @ 6:30PM The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, 19104 FREE and Open to the Public. More... |