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Surfacedesign Open Studio

Join the Surfacedesign team for a studio tour at our office on the Embarcadero – and then stick around for Happy Hour. Our multi-disciplinary team will present a wide range of landscape projects through the lens of a design process centered on collaboration, the ethos of our practice.

Peak Design Open Studio

Open studio at Peak Design World HQ!Peak Design is a brand that designs and builds carry gear for travelers, photographers and adventurers. Born and bred right here in SF's Dogpatch neighborhood, they've garnered a reputation for releasing uncompromising, function-first products with design details and features that border on magic. Entirely crowdfunded and independent, Peak Design

Skona Advertising – Open Studio

Join Sköna for drinks, bites, and conversation in our new SoMa office, right behind SFMoMA! Stop by for treats from our Fika bar, chat with our founder and San Francisco team, and learn more about our Scandinavian sensibilities and how we build brave brands for B2B tech.

Nonfiction & Material ConneXion Open Studio

You're invited to our studio + material library conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco. Come hear from hosts Phnam and Mardis Bagley (Co-Founders and Creative Directors, Nonfiction) as they share the surprising plot twists that have happened as we've designed products and services - and firm - over the past seven years. Come

Noisebridge – Open Studio

Noisebridge is a community workshop and hackerspace hosting events and classes. We are a donations-based and volunteers-run non-profit providing access to tools and space to creatives of all stripes. A tour with a demonstration of some machines to make swag - laser cutter, knitting machine, embroidery machine

Box Clever – Open Studio

Join us at Box Clever for an inspiring fireside chat about Shorebird, Box Clever, and Box Garden Ventures - as we share stories around partnership, creative process, and embracing the spirit of a Plot Twist. Shorebird is a premium outdoor well-being brand focused on delivering thoughtfully designed products that elevate your time outside. Shorebird is

Pact Studio – Open Studio

Swing by our open studio to share stories about the twists and turns that help shape who we are. Meet others who have had a similar journey or learn about others’ paths that have led to interesting outcomes and unique points of view. We’ll provide refreshments, light snacks and conversation starters. Looking forward to seeing

Hybrid Design + Super7 – Open Studio

Join Hybrid Design and our sister company, Super7 for an open studio in the Mission District. Our studio is an explosion of pop culture inspiration with enormous collections of vintage toys, skateboards and prints. The Hybrid and Super7 teams will be onsite to offer casual tours of the space and show some of the projects

level – Open Studio

Slide over to the Mission and celebrate SF Design Week with us at level. We invite you to come talk industrial design–and anything else–with us! The doors are open to all, enjoy a memorable night at our studio with bites, booze, good music and great conversation.

TOOOT – Open Studio

The Office of Ordinary Things (TOOOT) is a design and branding studio focused on climate, sustainability, and social good. Please join us at a social hour where we hope to cultivate a welcoming, vibrant, and engaged design community! Office and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Cocktails, mocktails, and snacks will be provided.

Mike & Maaike – Open Studio

Mike & Maaike - New Works Mike & Maaike will exhibit two new works which combine design, art, and advocacy. Juxtaposed: Religion - The Complete Edition. 2023 The Envelopes. 2023 Light refreshments will be served. 5-9pm 7pm artist talk

Small Business Manufacturing

Join us for an engaging panel discussion during SF Design Week, in which we'll dive deep into the world of small business manufacturing. "Crafting Success: Small Business Strategies in Manufacturing," will be a lively discussion that brings together small business owners in different industries to discuss the hardships and successes of manufacturing. Designer and Small

Adobe: Creating Gen AI Tools with and for Designers – San Jose

This event takes place in San Jose, California Join members of the Adobe Design and Adobe Design Research & Strategy teams for a very special event for a very special event, in conversation with local designers about the design process behind Adobe's Gen AI tools. Panelists will discuss how they're currently using AI in their

SEGD SF x AIGA SF: Richard Poulin presents his latest book, Rational Simplicity: Rudolf de Harak, Graphic Designer

Please join the SEGD San Francisco chapter and AIGA San Francisco Thursday June 8th, 2023 from 6-9pm for a special evening with Richard Poulin discussing his new book, Rational Simplicity: Rudolph de Harak, Graphic Designer. Richard is an SEGD fellow and award-winning designer, educator, author, and artist. His career spans forty years in graphic, environmental,

Art Event at MMclay Showroom + Studio- Exploring visual, tactile and culinary art in community with tableware by MMclay, paintings by Heather McFarlin and food by Charles Phan.

Please stop by MMclay Showroom + Studio for an evening of art and food as we feature the beautiful abstract paintings of local artist Heather McFarlan and delicious food by Slanted Door's renowned chef Charles Phan. The MMclay Showroom + Studio features custom ceramic lighting fixtures along with six lines of beautiful tableware designed by

How AI Can Help Designers To Be Efficient

As creative professionals, we often find ourselves bogged down by repetitive tasks that can drain our energy and time. However, thanks to AI and generative technology, we can now dream of a world where these tasks can be streamlined and automated, freeing up our time for more complex and imaginative aspects of our creative process.

Design Soup – Multidisciplinary Design Showcase – Open Studio

Join us for a tasting of design in all its physical forms, with hardware, physical products, furniture, architecture, and art on display at Studio 45. This is an open showcase for the professional creative community to demo physical objects. We’ll have both Studio 45 members share their work as well as an open call for

WORKSHOP: Dreaming of Electric Sheep, A Creative Salon on AI

Led by Tara Tan, Managing Partner, Strange Ventures Ready for a mind-bending journey through the uncharted realms of creativity? Ditch those same-old, yawn-inducing brainstorming sessions and join us for an hour of hallucinatory exploration. We're spicing things up with a twist: a guided meditation and visualization session that'll help you break free from the chains of

DataWagashi: Multisensory Data Physicalization through Wagashi

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Come explore the future of accessible data experience through multisensory data physicalization! Data visualization is a powerful tool for making sense of complex information, but it often relies solely on our visual sense to communicate insights. In this event, multidisciplinary designers Tiange Wang and I-Yang Huang share a different approach to creating and sharing data

The Design Language of Belonging

What does it mean to design spaces that evoke belonging? In this workshop, we’ll investigate what belonging means to us and how it manifests in our physical spaces. Through creating a shared language of "patterns," we’ll discover design principles that can be applied across our environments. We’ll collaboratively push the boundaries of our imagination and

Hey Siri, Let’s Talk AI with Adam Cheyer, Co-Creator of Siri

Discover the future of AI and Design with Adam Cheyer, founder of SIRI, who is a renowned pioneer and thought leader in the field of artificial intelligence. Join us at our brand-new Potrero Hill studio for a thought-provoking talk on AI, the most impactful and transcendent technology the design world has ever seen. As a

Steep Urbanists Tour directed by Lina Bondarenko

Join us on a participatory movement experience in architecture and perspective over Telegraph Hill. This tour positions urban design as a collaboration with the earth’s geography. The plan of San Francisco drapes a city grid over 48 hills. Streets undulate like rollercoasters, snaking around the land's contours, rupturing to reveal concrete walls bisected by vegetated

Experiments in AI – A Show & Tell at IDEO

If you could talk to your jeans, what would you say? Come to IDEO’s new digs and walk through a gallery of AI experiments. We’ll hear from designers and partners about how they’re playing with this explosive new medium, then have a “conversation that moves”—no spoilers, just trust us, this will be fun. Join us

BEBOP / Industrial Design Celebration

BEBOP is an industrial design studio based in Seoul, globally collaborating with startups to established brands. In January 2023, we opened our second office in San Francisco and we’ve prepared this special event to meet the local community, make new friends, and to celebrate the creative field of industrial design. We will be exhibiting a

Pop-up Design Materials Mercantile powered by the Stanford d.school

Come anytime to visit with us during the hours of: Saturday, June 10th from 12pm-5pm Sunday, June 11th from 12pm-5pm Pop in to discover a recent slate of beautiful publications from the Stanford d.school as well as other materials from established and emerging leaders in the field. Engage with and purchase publications that balance depth

SinkInSync: Biofeedback VR Experience for Remote Social Connectedness – VIRTUAL

Virtual Event Virtual Event

SinkInSync presents the design and prototype of a VR-based cross-person EEG neurofeedback platform. This generative VR platform uses one user’s brainwave data to procedurally render 3D scenes and passively displays visual cues that are synchronized with the real-time brainwave frequency to another user. With the platform, we aim to explore the potential of VR as

Gantri & Bay Area Made Present “The Locally Crafted Home”: A Celebration of New Lighting and Design Talent

Sustainable lighting manufacturer Gantri will open its SOMA studio to showcase and celebrate Bay Area designers and their work. There are two components to this event: Gantri Summer 2023 Independent Creator Release As a central focus of the event, the lighting brand will be introducing its newest Independent Creator Release collection of 3D printed designs

Wearing the Fabric of the Future – Open Studio

Open from 12:00-6:00pm Meet Jennifer Daley and her team of collaborators Enjoy local fair and join the discussion about the future of fabrics Enter to win 1 of 3 door prizes An invitation to tour The Daley Textile House, Textile Lab, and Regenerative Demonstration Garden. Meet some of our Textile and Land Team members, and

Imaginate Saturdays @ Creativity Explored

Imaginate Saturdays is a place where people of all ages and abilities can work alongside Creativity Explored artists and teaching artists to explore the power of creativity and the magic of the CE Studios. Join us for this weekly program centered around open studio time and spontaneous special projects. No experience needed. Come IMAGINATE with

MCD Mobile MakeArt x Pop-Up Village: PRIDEful Juneteenth

The Museum of Craft and Design returns to Bayview-Hunters Point for a celebration of PRIDE, Father's Day, and SF Design Week 2023! Meet us at the Pop-Up Village-- a site activation that harnesses the power of design to catalyze the magic that emerges when people and programs come together in public space. The Pop-Up Village

Dynamic Minds, Brilliant Creativity: AIDLIN DARLING AND BAMO

"Dynamic Minds, Brilliant Creativity" Led by Best-selling author of 25 books on design and architecture, Instagram influencer, design lecturer and instructor, and founder of THE STYLE SALONISTE blog, Diane Dorrans Saek, this year's expanded interior designer program follows on the great success of last year's program. The program offers a rare opportunity to tour top

$55.00

Speculative futures and Designing with AI: Exploring Industrial, Speculative, and Ethical Implications

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we design products, services, and experiences. From manufacturing and logistics to fashion and entertainment, AI is being used to streamline processes, enhance creativity, and optimize outcomes. However, as AI becomes more ubiquitous, it is crucial to consider the ethical, social, and cultural implications of AI design. San

Biofabrication Workshop: Grow a Mycelium Object with 10th Floor Studio

If you’ve been curious about biofabrication or biomaterials, this workshop is for you. Grow fungi into an object for your home. Here at 10th Floor Studio, we firmly believe that fungi can help us transition away from synthetic petroleum products and towards futures where humans coexist as a part of the natural world. We’ve been

$120.00

Forward Momentum: Launch into Your Next Chapter

Join us at Haum, a beautiful space quite literally floors above the day-to-day hussle of the everyday, for a guided exploration to imagine and realize the next chapter of your design career. Expect inspiring stories, accessible but powerful self-reflection and plenty of opportunities to connect with and build a network of support among members across

Shared Experiences in Building Literary Design Works: Meet the Authors of Recent Books from the Stanford d.school

Come step into the Stanford d.school "Hall of Books," a fun museum exhibit-esque mounting of recently published books from faculty and friends of the design program at Stanford University. From Creative Acts for Curious People to Navigating Ambiguity, each book is filled with ready-to-use insights and design approaches. At the event, you can engage with

Young Designers hosted by Stanford d.school

Calling all future designers! Built for young people ages 10-18, students from the Stanford University d.school are facilitating awesome workshops and design making sessions in several different mediums for youth! Youth participants are invited to come build prototypes of their wildest dream inventions, create digital presentations, design their own magazine, and or create a personal

Zine Wars! Hosted by Stanford d.school

Stanford d.school curators are hosting an immersive education and hands on making session centered around zines! Since the advent of mimeograph in the 1960's (one of the first reproduction mediums beyond carbon paper), the underground and commercial platforms of zine making have revolutionized how creatives and industries engage in dynamic ways. Meet with zine making

Dynamic Minds, Brilliant Creativity: KEN FULK STUDIO AND ST. JOSEPHS

"Dynamic Minds, Brilliant Creativity" led by Best-selling author of 25 books on design and architecture, Instagram influencer, design lecturer and instructor, and founder of THE STYLE SALONISTE blog, Diane Dorrans Saek, this year's expanded interior designer program follows on the great success of last year's program. The program offers a rare opportunity to tour top

$55.00

Whipsaw Open Studio

Whipsaw 55 Mississippi St, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join the Whipsaw team in our stunning new studio in Potrero Hill. See the light-filled industrial-chic space, enjoy our product gallery, meet members of the team, and pick up exclusive Whipsaw swag. We’re looking forward to seeing you in person!

Dynamic Minds, Brilliant Creativity: ODADA, GARY HUTTON, FELDMAN ARCHITECTURE

"Dynamic Minds,Brilliant Creativity" Led by Best-selling author of 25 books on design and architecture, Instagram influencer, design lecturer and instructor, and founder of THE STYLE SALONISTE blog, Diane Dorrans Saek,, this year's expanded interior designer program follows on the great success of last year's program. The program offers a rare opportunity to tour top architecture

$55.00

Dynamic Minds: Creative Brilliance Seminar Series | Studio visits to Aidlin Darling Design, ODADA and  Bohlin Cywinski Jackson [BCJ]

San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA, United States

This tour includes studio visits to Aidlin Darling Design, ODADA and  BCJ. 5pm Reception. Participation will converse, meet, discuss idea, and meet the designers and architects. About the Studios AIDLIN DARLING DESIGN:   In 1998, co-founders Joshua Aidlin and David Darling began the studio crafting furniture together in a San Francisco woodshop. Today, this passion for

$50.00

Navigating Uncertainty: Insights from UX Frontlines

As the design industry grapples with the aftermath of widespread layoffs and a challenging job market, there's a pressing need to address the experiences, insights, and concerns of designers and researchers. Join our group of diverse, industry leading designers and researchers as they share their journeys, lessons learned, and advice for navigating these turbulent times

(REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY 5/31) Beyond the Sparkles: Tips on building a “boring” product equity practice with Adobe

Adobe 601 Townsend Street, San Francisco, California, United States

REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY 5/31 so we can send the list to security at Adobe! Developing a product equity and inclusion practice is often an effort that attracts many passionate volunteers, yet few people who can dedicate themselves full-time to the work. Because of that, there can be pressure to create shiny, quick wins that lead

The Emergency Was Curiosity: In Defense of Useless Projects

FourOneNine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

A talk and Q&A with investor and producer Christie George about The Emergency Was Curiosity, an illustrated book report inspired by Jenny Odell’s How to Do Nothing. Christie’s project could be categorized as useless - there was no client, no publisher, no commissioning editor; she did this project for no other reason than that she wanted to. During the summer of

Innovations in Immersive Reality Experiences

FourOneNine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

On June 4, 2024, the designers and artists of the Captivate Exhibition will have presentations and conversations about their work in person at 10:00am in the Four One Nine library and outdoor garden area upstairs. The subject matter of attention is on our minds–how it’s limited, the new oil, too short, precious–the list goes on

Captivate: 1 Day Exhibition

FourOneNine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

On June 4, 2024, come and view this exhibit by the designers and artists listed below at our main space at FourOneNine. No registration needed, just swing by and let the check in volunteer know you are here to see the exhibit or register for the one of the events taking place in the same

Attending to Intuition

FourOneNine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

An interactive workshop helping creatives hear, recognize, strengthen and pay attention to their intuition with Four One Nine founder and creative consultant and coach, Sonya Yu. Our inner voices are constantly begging for our attention. In the face of strong (and not always accurate) emotions like fear, anxiety, excitement, and even joy, how do we

Analog Intelligence with Everett Katigbak / Anthropic

FourOneNine 419 10th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

Everett will explore the need for human craft and creativity in the age of AI. While artificial intelligence has made exponential strides, the talk will discuss how the best AI future should augment and amplify human skills, not replace them. As more AI companies emerge, designing for AI brands doesn't mean everything must be AI-generated, but

Begin with the end

FourOneNine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

PROWL is an industrial design and research studio creating new solutions for people and the planet by employing materials, processes, and technology more responsibly. Our approach to regenerative design is holistic, derived from a system-wide perspective that uncovers new solutions through knowledge-sharing across industries and distinct expertise. Instead of asking how we can do “less

Let’s Make Book Reports! A Zine-Making Workshop

FourOneNine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Inspired by Christie George’s book report The Emergency Was Curiosity, we’re going to make our own. Bring a beloved book or find inspiration in one of the books in the Four One Nine Library. It doesn’t have to be your favorite book, just a book you’d like to remember. We all have things that we’re paying attention to, that we’d like to remember

Dynamic Minds: Creative Brilliance Seminar Series | KEN FULK studio: St. Joseph’s Arts Society

San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA, United States

A studio visit is led by best-selling author Diane Dorrans Saeks at the Magic Factory headquarters of Ken Fulk, and his recently restored St Joseph’s Arts Society church, which is a studio/ atelier/ entertainment place. The venue is a lavish site for discussions on design, altruism and philanthropy. The tour includes a visit St. Joseph’s Arts Society (tour led

$50.00

Attention: A Design x Venture Panel with Founders & Funders

FourOneNine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Hosted by DesignBayArea, you'll hear from founders, funders, and design executives at some of the most exciting startups and funds in the Bay Area in an exciting fireside chat. Panelists: Jo Marini CEO, Founder & MBA Professor at Mothership Materials: a climate-era ingredients manufacturer that’s designing biodegradable next-generation materials for consumer goods products through its

Climate Carrot or Sustainability Stick? SFSU Explores Strategies for Shifting to Sustainable Design Practices

FourOneNine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

This fall, San Francisco State University School of Design will launch the first materials library on the West Coast dedicated solely to sustainable materials: the SFSU Sustainable Materials Learning Library. SFSU Students and faculty in design have spent the last two years collecting physical material samples from groundbreaking sustainable materials innovators in countries as far flung as Australia, New

Curating Curiosity: How Technology Engages Us with Art w/ Cheng Xu the Asian Art Museums First Curator for Games and Tech

FourOneNine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join Cheng Xu, an artist and engineer who creates tools for facilitating self-expression, as she reflects on her recent transition into a curatorial practice at the Asian Art Museum. Watch voices take shape, strangers make eye contact, and museum visitors attempt to sandwalk, all by the magic wand of tech. Cheng will share insights about

Shifting the Venture Status Quo Workshop

FourOneNine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Using design to shift the venture status quo today and building for the future, hosted by DesignBayArea. Join our workshop, led by: Jo Marini Jo Marini CEO & Founder at Mothership Materials, MBA Professor at CCA MBA in Design Strategy & Parsons The New School. Mothership Materials transforms food processing waste into the world’s most

Generative AI Panel w/ Adobe, Uber, Uber Freight

FourOneNine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us for a lively discussion around Design, Strategy, AI, and Emerging Tech with some of the most exciting startups and design companies in the Bay Area in this exciting fireside chat. Moderator: Alana Washington, Product Design Director, Board Chair at Design Bay Area Panelists: Danielle Morimoto, Sr Design Manager, Machine Intelligence and New Technologies

(Re)Designing Obama

Four One Nine 419 10th St, San Francisco, California, United States

In one of their proudest moments in the studio’s trajectory, Manual has evolved the Obama Foundation brand identity with a comprehensive redesign ahead of the Obama Presidential Center’s opening in 2026. Join Hashem Bajwa, Chief Creative Officer of the Obama Foundation, alongside Tom Crabtree, Founder, and Vanessa Lam, Design Director, from Manual. We’ll share the

Service Design Network Happy Hour

Gott's Roadside Embarcadero One Ferry Building The Embarcadero S, San Francisco, CA, United States

The SF Chapter of the Service Design Network would like to formally invite you to mingle with fellow designers at the Gott’s Roadside at the Ferry Building for a Happy Hour, on June 4th, 4:30-6:30p. Hoping the whether is nice there is outdoor seating that we will gather at, with the option of indoor seating

Official Design Week Opening Night Party

FourOneNine 419 10th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us for the Official San Francisco Design Week Opening Party, hosted by DesignBayArea. We'll gather, see old friends and make new connections! Many of our speakers and VIPs will be in attendance. Join us for live music by DJ heyLove, socializing, a photo wall and an exhibition and swag. Tickets are limited so make

Design-a-thon for ALRP

Skona Advertising 147 Natoma Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Please join us in a celebration of creativity and community as we come together to bring attention to the AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP), a non-profit organization that's been close to our hearts for two decades. As part of our Sköna Forward initiative, we’ve provided the creative design concepts for ALRP’s annual gala for the

Climate Circle for Designers at the Presidio (and chance to win free yoga!)

Presidio Main Parade Lawn 210 Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United States

The climate crisis impacts us all differently.  Acknowledging our climate emotions can help refresh our spirits and open the path for creativity.  Join us for a restoring hour in a Climate Circle, a little pause in the Design Week buzz.  Hosted by Maria of Flourish, this small gathering will take place in nature on the

Eventbrite Presents: The Art and Science of Human Gathering

Eventbrite Headquarters, Presidio SF Building 103 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California, United States

Join us at Eventbrite headquarters located directly in the San Francisco Presidio, directly across from the lush park green and with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, for an enlightening evening that explores the evolving landscape of human connection. This event delves into the changing dynamics of how we gather, influenced by technology and

ERICA TANOV: The Fine Art of Collaboration — The dynamics of successful creative partnerships

Erica Tanov Studio 1808 Fifth Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

Join clothing & lifestyle designer ERICA TANOV, and her collaborators for a lively conversation and visual presentation, moderated by acclaimed design writer DIANE DORRANS SAEKS. They will explore the art of creative collaboration for home design and fashion collections. In addition to Tanov, panelists include three talented creative women: interior designer ELENA DENDIBERIA, co-founder of

Design Week Open House with Letterform Archive

Letterform Archive 2325 3rd Street, Floor 4R, San Francisco, CA, United States

Where does your design inspiration come from? Maybe it’s time to get off the internet and into the library! Letterform Archive holds one of the world’s best collections of graphic design and typography artifacts. We’re welcoming the Design Week community for bites, drinks, and a peek into the Archive. Be here by 6:00pm for a

Product Design For A Circular Economy: A Practical Guide w/ Tact Product Dev, Whipsaw, Informal, Google, Logitech and more

Informal 55 Grace Street, San Francisco, CA

Arguably, the most pressing issue our planet will face in the next 100 years is to address the massive human-created impacts from the last 100. Product designers have a lot to answer for. With so much information and opinion about “sustainability” and the “circular economy” how can a product designer cut through the chatter and

Design Collaboration: Aer + Box Clever

Box Clever 285 7TH ST, SAN FRANCISCO, California, United States

Aer + Box Clever invite you to an exclusive reveal of their bay area design collaboration, Aer’s bespoke Carry-On suitcase. Join us for an inspiring evening at the Box Clever studio to see the premium product line in all 5 launch colorways, and learn about our commitment to designing and delivering a quality modern product

Designer Swag Swap with Playbook

GroundfloorSF 455 Valencia St, San Francisco, United States

Welcome to SF Design Week: Designer Swag Swap hosted by Playbook! Come meet and greet other designers—product designers, UX/UI designers, creative directors, and art directors. Anyone in the creative industry is welcome to join! Swag NOT required, just come hang out and score some! Join us for a fun evening of swapping designer goodies with fellow

Women in Design SF Exhibition

Jettison Creative 47 Jeff Adachi Way, San Francisco, United States

IDSA's Women in Design SF Chapter is hosting a show of outstanding work from our community of Bay Area women designers at Jettison Creative. A wide range of works will be on display - encompassing various fields such as Industrial Design, Design Research, User Experience, Architecture, Visual Design, Material Design, Textiles, Apparel, Craft, Furniture, Art,

Attend to _____.

frog 1011 3rd St, San Francisco, California, United States

The attention economy has you. Your focus is being monetized every minute of every day. The only escape is to slow down, put away the social media, and place your focus on ____. What should you attend to? Find the answer at frog, and enjoy smart design conversations over cocktails and eclectic beats. Directions &

Design 101

San Francisco State University School of Design 1600 Holloway Avenue, Fine Arts Building, Room 117., San Francisco, CA, United States

High school students, community college students, and anyone else interested in design are invited to DESIGN 101, a 2-3hour workshop where participants will explore the principles of design through a hands-on session. DESIGN 101 will start with a brief introduction to design principles. Participants will rotate through several activities including virtual reality world building, design

I Profess Traveling Poster Exhibit

Fine Arts Building, School of Design Hallway, San Francisco State University School of Design 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

San Francisco State University’s School of Design is hosting the traveling juried exhibit I Profess: The Graphic Design Manifesto https://www.audreygbennett.com/baohouse/i-profess . How do graphic designers visualize their teaching philosophies—their pedagogical beliefs that are in constant dialogue with other cultural, philosophical, and disciplinary values and practices?” Out of the submitted entries, 23 responses were chosen to

Design Challenge: AI character re-design

IBM San Francisco Design Studio 425 Market St., San Francisco, CA, United States

What if the Terminator was a friendly brainstorming assistant rather than a cyborg of mass destruction? For decades, AI characters have proliferated in film, television, literature, and other forms of popular media. These AI characters are not always evil or malicious, but their interactions with humans could often be improved. They could benefit from a

Developing a network of shared interest in the future of San Francisco

238 King St 238 King St, San Francisco, California, United States

Hosted by Problem Library which is supporting a renaissance toward beauty, goodness, and truth in education, art, and cultural infrastructure. Since 2017, the program has been transforming vacant retail spaces in San Francisco and Oakland into sites of creative use: studios, galleries, and installations. By building relationships with property owners the program is able to

Design Challenge: Design an Earthscape on Mars

HGA San Francisco 222 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California, United States

How Connected Are You to our Earth? Join us in this unique challenge to design a piece of Earth on Mars and deepen your connection with our Earth. Storyline: Imagine a future where humanity has expanded its horizons and established thriving communities on Mars. New generations, born and raised as Martians, have heard stories about

Armadillo and California Home + Design Present A 1000 X Better: Rebel by Design Book Signing with Interior Designer Kirsten Blazek

Armadillo 3695 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Armadillo hosts founder and principal designer of A 1000 X Better, Kirsten Blazek, as she debuts her book Rebel by Design – Interiors by Kirsten Blazek. In conversation with CA Home + Design editorial director, Lindsey Shook, Kirsten will share her design philosophy and how she carves out a unique corner in a crowded space, using

Blu Dot Art Mode Launch Event

blu dot san francisco 99 Missouri Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us at our store to celebrate the launch of Art Mode: a collection of incredible work from artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We partnered with local nonprofit NIAD Art Center, as well as NYC’s LAND GALLERY and Austin’s SAGE Studio to bring you 16 unique pieces with all profits going back to the

Designing Together: Empowering Sustainability through Collaboration

HGA Office 222 Sutter Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA, United States

Our special exhibit will serve as a dynamic showcase of collaboration between architect HGA, fabricator One Hat One Hand, and The Good Plastic Company (manufacturer of Polygood®, a versatile, high-end surface material made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic). Together, we embark on a journey to produce a collection of furniture pieces that not only

Industrial Design Outreach – Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators

Two Furnish 500 Davis St, San Francisco, California, United States

Learn how you can impact a young person’s life by joining our community of design professionals who foster curiosity, promote creativity, and build self-confidence in youth from marginalized communities through design education. Our world’s most complex problems require diversity of thought. We develop creative competencies by providing students with a dynamic curriculum, materials, tools, and mentorship

Enlisted Design Open Studio

Enlisted Design Oakland 464 19th Street #205, Oakland, CA, United States

Enlisted welcomes all design enthusiasts to our Uptown Oakland studio for a low-key evening of drinks, industry networking, and delicious local food. Join us, kick back and vibe out to a vinyl DJ set from our own DJ Kuroko. Hope to see you there! Note: Enlisted Design is unfortunately not ADA accessible. Patrons will need

2024 Makers Series | Fresh Brew: In Conversation with Mark Rogero

Center for Architecture + Design 140 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California, United States

The first of the 2024 Makers Series kicks off during San Francisco Design Week featuring Lise de Vito, Owner, Zack | de Vito Architecture + Construction in conversation with Mark Rogero, Founder, Concreteworks. The series is part of the Center for Architecture + Design's "Fresh Brew" conversations and showcase makers whose work is directly or

Hello, Robot: Welcoming the Age of Human-Robot Interaction

Card79 3435 Cesar Chavez St, Apt 221, San Francisco, California, CA, United States

Card79 has been at the cutting edge of design and technology since our inception, continually pushing the boundaries with emerging technologies like neurotechnology and robotics. This year, we're stepping away from our CAD tools and Post-it notes to invite you to a special evening focused on Human-Robot Interactions. With the fields of AI and Hardware

In Conversation with Dung Ngo

In Conversation with Dung Ngo 560 Ninth Street, San Francisco, California, United States

Arkitektura is thrilled to host an event during SF Design Week on Thursday, June 6, featuring Dung Ngo, the editor-in-chief of August Journal. Ngo will discuss the latest issue, Utopia, and the story on the USM Modular Furniture project, the Buchli House. The Arkitektura showroom will also showcase USM modular furniture, giving attendees an opportunity

level: From sketch to market, how we get it made.

level 530 Hampshire Street, San Francisco, California, United States

Join us for a conversation where we’ll be walking through what makes our studio tick, and how we support our clients from the first sketches through to market launch. There’ll be case studies, samples, and refreshments. Come ready with questions!

Bring Us Your Problems | Special Design Event Presented by Stanford d.school

Stanford Campus 550 Panama Mall, Stanford, CA, United States

Following a super fun and successful collaborative event during last year's festival in San Francisco, Design Week and the Stanford d.school are excited to present this all-inclusive + human-centered design event built with makers and innovators in mind. Facilitated by incredible designers and instructors from the d.school, Bring Us Your Problems is a space for attendees to bring

What they don’t tell you about breaking into product design

Virtual Virtual, Virtual, California, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

In order to be in the top 1% of candidates, you must do what the other 99% won’t. This is especially true in the current job market. In this session, Kathy will walk you through exactly how she was able to land her dream job in product design. By listening to her personal story, you’ll

Dynamic Minds: Creative Brilliance Seminar Series | The Office of Charles de Lisle, Studio Collins Weir, and Martin Kobus Studio

Sausalito,CA Sausalito, CA, United States

Studio visits to The Office of Charles de Lisle,  Studio Collins Weir, and Martin culminating with a reception and refreshments at Martin Kobus studio About the Studios: STUDIO COLLINS WEIR: Founded by Chris Weir and Susan Collins Weir, the studio utilizes their extensive backgrounds in architecture, art history, and design to create spaces that exude

$50.00

Becoming A Climate Designer for a Regenerative Future: A Guided Networking Experience

Arcana 2512 Mission Street, San Francisco, United States

What does it mean to design with climate in mind?  How might designers think more like ecologists?  How do I express my unique essence in a way that regenerates the whole?  What is the world we want to live in, not the one we want to avoid? Join us for a guided networking event bringing

AI and the Future of the Design and Make Workforce

Autodesk Gallery One Market Street, San Francisco, California, United States

Join us for an exclusive opportunity at the Autodesk Gallery to learn from Design and Make experts on how artificial intelligence will influence the future workforce. Experts agree that AI will fundamentally change both how we work and the type of work we do, as it has the potential to raise productivity, inspire creativity, and overcome obstacles. Companies

Craft from Kyoto Exhibition, Opening Party

Heath Ceramics 555 Alabama Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

This summer, Heath Ceramics is bringing Kyoto to San Francisco with a month-long celebration of some of Kyoto’s celebrated makers. For centuries, Kyoto has been a refuge for artisans upholding ancient forms and techniques. Today, it continues to support a vibrant community of craftspeople who adhere to—and advance—long-standing traditions. Craft From Kyoto celebrates this uniquely

Robots, AI, and Making Courageous Futures

IDEO 320 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

IDEO has been in the emerging tech game since we designed the first commercial mouse for Apple more than 40 years ago. Since then, we've designed the future of everything from kitchens to jet planes, to entire school systems. This year, we’re coming out of our server rooms, turning off our CNCs and inviting you

Design Week Open House + Film Screening

Creativity Explored: Main Gallery & Studio 3245 16th Street, San Francisco, California, United States

Event Details: 5 PM – Open house starts 6 PM – Opening remarks by Alex Whittlesey, Housing Specialist and Filmmaker, and some of the Creativity Explored artists 6:15 PM – Screening of BACC housing videos & open studio Join us for a multimedia night, as we open our studio doors to welcome new guests, artists,

Rafi Ajl at The Future Perfect Exhibition and Art Opening

The Future Perfect 3085 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, United States

Experience the work of Rafi Ajl at The Future Perfect (3085 Sacramento Street), beginning June 7.  Ajl is a Berkeley, California-based artist who is obsessed with form and process. He is driven by the possibilities of materiality, an insatiable curiosity, and an undisputed reverence for the pressures of the creative process. At The Future Perfect's

Vessel

Pallas Annex 1117 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United States

Presented by Canoa, Curated by Studio Anand Sheth VESSEL is an original group exhibition showcasing the vibrant creativity and diverse talents of individuals with strong ties to the Bay Area. Departing from conventional geographic labels, VESSEL embraces the fluidity of contemporary artistic identity, inviting viewers to embark on a journey through the interconnectedness of artistic

Mr. Roboto Curator Walk-Through and MakeArt Activations at MCD

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 Third Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

On June 8th, experience MCD's Mr. Roboto like never before! 1-2pm: Curator Walk-Through with Guest Curator Eleanor Pries 12-4pm: Hands on MakeArt activations inspired by Mr. Roboto SF Design Week comes to the Museum of Craft and Design! Join us as we celebrate the final month of Mr. Roboto with a deep dive into the exhibition and drop-in activations inspired by the four types of

Dynamic Minds: Creative Brilliance Seminar Series | The Wiseman Group, BAMO, Geoffrey de Sousa Design, and de Sousa Hughes

San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA, United States

The design studios of The Wiseman Group and BAMO, and Geoffrey de Sousa Design and de Sousa Hughes, new showroom to view newest projects including modern and classical design, architectural historic restoration, and new design collections.  BAMO has invited us to end the day with a reception. About the Studios: DIANE DORRANS SAEKS is the

$50.00

Mahjong: The Intersections of Tradition, Community, and Craft

Catharine Clark Gallery 248 Utah Street, San Francisco, California, United States

EXiT at Catharine Clark Gallery, FYRN, and Sharon Zheng cordially invite you to an afternoon centered around learning mahjong, a Chinese game played by four people. The event, hosted by EXiT, will take place in Catharine Clark Gallery’s main exhibition space during the run of In Real Life by Michael Hall and Salty Rainbow by

Double Union Feminist Hacker/Maker Space Open House

Double Union community workshop 650 Florida St Unit M, San Francisco, CA, California, United States

Discover the spirit of Double Union at our Open House! As a hacker/maker space, we're dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where women and nonbinary individuals can freely engage in a variety of activities, from coding to crafting. Our members are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity, inclusivity, and experimentation. No need to prove

The Future is Physital – Designs that Bridge the Physical and Digital World, Enabled by XR, AI and other Emerging Tech

Studio Heimat 455 10th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

In this lecture, designer and artist Xiaobi Iris Pan (https://irispan.net/) will share design trends made possible with the latest AI and XR technologies. Iris believes the future of design should poetically bridge the digital world with the physical, to create a world where bits and atoms are interwoven, where technology is used to connect rather than isolate, inspire rather than distract, nourish rather

Surface Design Vase Painting with Holly Coley

Pinckney Clay 3417 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join local artist and designer Holly Coley for bud vase painting and wine tasting. Enjoy painting your favorite color pallet on a handmade bud vase by Holly Coley. Enjoy a glass of wine as you paint the night away. Pinckney offers an SF Design Week Special! :) For this workshop the cost per person is