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What’s New?
Our physical space at 1218 Arch Street is now named the Center for DesignPhiladelphia, marked by new window signage and exterior flags on the building.
We are also excited to announce that several design associations will be joining AIA Philadelphia and the Community Design Collaborative as In Residence Partners. This partnership will bring exhibitions, events, and programming to our space.
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news and updates by signing up for our newsletters! Be the first to know about new exhibitions, events, and the launch of our upcoming podcast, Together We DesignPhiladelphia, hosted by our Executive Director, Rebecca Johnson.
What’s staying the same?
Our programming: Design Education, the Festival, the Edmund N. Bacon Urban Design Awards, and the Louis I. Kahn Lecture will all continue underneath the new DesignPhiladelphia brand.
AIA Philadelphia and DesignPhiladelphia will continue to coexist in our shared space. As part of this collaboration, both organizations will have shared staff members, including our Executive Director, Rebecca Johnson, and our Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships, Jermaine Jenkins.
The Community Design Collaborative will also continue operating their programs from our space. Furthermore, we are delighted to host PhilaNOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects), Design Advocacy Group, and Creative Mornings PHL for their meetings and events.
We look forward to this exciting new chapter as DesignPhiladelphia and can't wait to share our journey with you. Sign up for our newsletters now to stay connected and informed!
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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.
AISC's Visions in Steel exhibit shares the vibrant and often untold stories of the steel fabricators who bring the buildings we design to life; their skilled work has shaped the fabric of our cities for years to come. As we continue to recognize the importance of diversity in… Read more
DesignPhiladelphia is thrilled to present the 37th Louis I. Kahn Award to Weiss/Manfredi. The award-winning firm, founded by Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi, has consistently pushed boundaries in architectural design, with projects ranging from cultural institutions to urb… Read more
In 2026, the United States of America will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding. Philadelphia — the city where the nation was born — serves a significant position in this historic milestone. Michael Newmuis, the incoming 2026 Director for the City o… Read more
An exciting opportunity for children to be fearlessly creative and design their very own personalized t-shirt. Through a series of fun and engaging techniques, we will learn about the elements of fashion design and create a unique art to wear t-shirt that reflects individua… Read more
Students ages 14-18 interested in interior design! Join us for a free Earth Day workshop guided by interior design professionals. Reuse discarded fabrics to create collages while learning about interior design, sustainablility, and core design principles. … Read more
Families will bring a photo in of their child’s favorite type of landscape-the beach,mountains, city, outer space, etc. We will then duplicate the space on a poster board and re-design the area by adding in architectural and natural elements and rearrange otherparts so that… Read more
The 3rd Annual JADE-PHL Symposium will take place at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia. The purpose of the event is to convene the region’s design schools, non-profits, and industry associations to address the challenge of social inequity in design education. Last year… Read more