DesignPhiladelphia Festival

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