*** EVENT SOLD OUT*** The place we call home has a vast influence on what we make. But how do the things we make actually shape the fabric of our home? How does the production of craft — whether in the form of a sculpture, garment, or a gathering — influence our environment and sense

This hands-on workshop will guide participants to create personal sculptural mementos using found natural elements—dried plants, stones, twigs—and intuitive assembly. Through slow-making and reflection, participants will explore creative reuse as a grounding ritual. No experience is necessary; come with a natural found object with personal meaning.

We believe some of the most meaningful connections happen around food. Join us in supporting San Francisco Design Week by reserving your spot for an intimate reception with acclaimed Chef Tu David Phu. All proceeds benefit San Francisco Design Week. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated evening with a small circle of local design leaders—taste Chef Tu’s

Join Zenpack during San Francisco Design Week for Open Box, a casual open studio experience where we invite you to step inside our world of packaging design and brand storytelling. We’re opening our doors to designers, founders, and the broader creative community to explore our studio, meet the team, and connect in a relaxed, informal

Creatives in Conversation: Processes & Tools Shaping Today’s Design brings together local creative professionals for a candid discussion about how they work. From the spark of inspiration to final delivery, panelists will explore how AI-powered tools like Adobe Firefly are integrating into real design workflows, and where human creativity, instinct, and craft remain irreplaceable. Panelists: Evgenia Piskun, Senior AI

Join Cooritalia & Elementi for an immersive exploration of materiality and artistry featuring renowned decorative artist Caroline Lizarraga. Known for her richly layered finishes and detailed approach to architectural surfaces, Lizarraga will demonstrate how texture, tone, and movement can transform the built environment. Set within a curated installation of architectural elements, this event invites architects

What makes a project genuinely memorable isn’t just how it looks—it’s how clearly its ideas hold together from concept to construction. In an industry often obsessed with novelty, Butler Armsden Architects Director of Design Sunwoo Kim argues for the enduring value of convention, clarity, and restraint. Drawing from architectural theory (from Vitruvius to Venturi), grounded in

​As robots enter homes, hospitals, and public spaces, their design language—how they look, move, and behave—will shape how we trust and relate to them. This session, hosted by design leaders at IDEO, explores emerging visual, interactional, and behavioral grammars of human-robot interaction. Must robots mimic humans or machines, or can new forms evolve? Alongside special

What does a room sound like? Join us for an evening with architect Craig O’Connell and special guests from EMPIRE Records and Bang & Olufsen, delving into the meeting of California Organic and Scandinavian aesthetic in a conversation about how sound and multimedia transform our indoor and outdoor spaces for beautiful living. Sound Sampling Hour

Join us at Thuma’s San Francisco flagship store for a happy hour hosted by Thuma’s Design Team. From 6:00–8:00 PM, guests are invited to experience the space through a behind the scenes lens, with a selection of informal design process materials gathered from our studio offering insight into how our products come to life. Enjoy