• AI Design at Google

    Google 345 Spear Street, San Francisco, California, United States
    *** EVENT SOLD OUT*** Join the Design team at Google for a series of lightning talks across four AI related design topics touching on our various products! Meet our teams, learn about the work and have the opportunity to engage and ask questions. Light reception to follow to hang out with our team and speakers!

    Adobe Creative Cafe x SF Design Week Portfolio Review

    Adobe 601 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA, United States
    *** EVENT SOLD OUT*** Head to Adobe’s San Francisco office for an event focused on the new generation of designers. Open to all students, recent grads and young creators interested in pursuing a career in graphic design or professional art. Join us for 1:1 portfolio reviews with the Adobe Design Team. This event is designed

    Art-Inspired Design

    TINT Gallery 149 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA, California, United States
    *** EVENT SOLD OUT*** Art is an essential element in beautiful interior design that reflects the core values of the designer and client, as well as the story of a space.  So often, art is the final element designers use to finish a space with their clients.  But what if we begin with the art? 

    Designing Fairness: The Future of Justice Reform

    Checkr Inc. HQ 120 Kearny St, Suite 2400, San Francisco, CA, United States
    *** EVENT SOLD OUT*** Join us for a dynamic panel exploring how design thinking is revolutionizing criminal justice reform across the entire system—from prevention to reentry. We will have visionaries from Designing Justice + Designing Spaces, Recidiviz, ideas42’s (Un)Warranted initiative, CROP Organization, Dignifi, and Checkr who are using human-centered approaches to dismantle barriers and create pathways to opportunity.

    The Connectivity of Craft

    Space Theory 360 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, California, United States
    *** 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

    Ritual Momentos: An Intuitive Sculpture Workshop

    re.riddle (Minnesota Street Project) 1275 Minnesota Street, San Francisco, California, United States
    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.
    $35.00 – $45.00

    An Evening with Chef Tu David Phu, a San Francisco Chronicle Rising Star Chef: SF Design Week Fundraiser

    Gigi's 299 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA, United States
    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
    $100.00 – $1,000.00
  • Open Box: An Open Studio Experience with Zenpack

    Zenpack San Jose Design Studio 1050 North 5th Street, Suite #30, San Jose, California, United States
    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

    Adobe 601 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA, United States
    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
    $25.00

    Caroline Lizarraga: The Art of Surface

    Cooritalia & Elementi Showroom 151 Vermont Street Suite 3, San Francisco, California, United States
    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