BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Francisco Design Week - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:San Francisco Design Week X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sfdesignweek.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for San Francisco Design Week REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240607T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240607T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240411T213452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T205236Z UID:10000226-1717779600-1717790400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Robots\, AI\, and Making Courageous Futures DESCRIPTION: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 to come explore with us—and our AI agents. Come meet us and hear about what we’ve been making in this era of emerging tech. \nWe’ll share insights on the state of technology in 2024\, highlighting the trends and opportunities that excite us the most\, and showcase some of our most exciting work commercializing emerging technologies—like AI\, XR\, and robotics. But we prefer making to talking\, so we’ll invite you to experiment along with us. Expect an evening filled with compelling conversations\, hands-on activities\, and drinks and bites to fuel new ideas. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/robots-ai-and-making-courageous-futures-with-ideos-tech-lab/ LOCATION:IDEO\, 320 Florida Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States CATEGORIES:AI: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning,AR/VR/XR,Artificial Intelligence,Augmented Reality,Cross-Discipline,Great Design,Makers/Craft,Robotics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-SFDW-Emerging-Tech-Lab-Launch-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="IDEO":MAILTO:margocanada@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240607T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240607T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240508T221709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T205939Z UID:10000284-1717779600-1717790400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Design Week Open House + Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \n\n5 PM – Open house starts\n6 PM – Opening remarks by Alex Whittlesey\, Housing Specialist and Filmmaker\, and some of the Creativity Explored artists\n6:15 PM – Screening of BACC housing videos & open studio\n\nJoin us for a multimedia night\, as we open our studio doors to welcome new guests\, artists\, and designers alike to check out our newest work and talk about art\, equity\, and inclusivity in San Francisco. \nOver the past 6 months\, Creativity Explored artists have united in working to envision a better future centered around access to safe and inclusive housing for all. Thanks to the support of the Bay Area Creative Corps grant\, we’ve had the opportunity to bring this vision to life through art making and personal testimonies\,  culminating in a multimedia project that highlights issues that people with disabilities face in and around housing\, and their wishes for the future of disability housing\, and housing in general\, in the Bay Area. We will be unveiling this important project and hearing from the artists at Creativity Explored directly about their work on this project. Join us as we unveil the collaborative artwork and compelling video projects featuring their interviews and advocacy efforts. \nCreativity Explored’s  studio and main gallery sit in the heart of the Mission District. Our studio-based collective partners with neurodiverse and developmentally disabled artists to celebrate and nurture the creative potential in all of us. Established in 1983\, Creativity Explored has evolved into a thriving artist collective\, serving as a bustling workshop\, where over 135 artists collaborate\, experiment\, and bring their visions to life under the guidance of experienced mentors and teaching artists.   Immerse yourself at this open house in our studio’s kaleidoscope of paintings\, drawings\, and sculptures. For Design Week\, our studio will transform into a fully shoppable space\, URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/design-week-open-house-film-screening/ LOCATION:Creativity Explored: Main Gallery & Studio\, 3245 16th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC00144-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creativity Explored":MAILTO:jackiemeng@creativityexplored.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240607T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240503T190126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T053028Z UID:10000261-1717783200-1717790400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Rafi Ajl at The Future Perfect Exhibition and Art Opening DESCRIPTION: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 Pacific Height’s gallery\, see a range of his works\, including furniture\, glass works\, and more. \nSchedule: \n\nExhibition Gallery Open 10am-6pm\, stop by any time to see the exhibit Monday-Friday.\nOpening Celebration Event 6pm-8pm\n\nThe Future perfect will be serving Las Jaras wine for  the opening celebration. \nThis event celebrates the exhibition opening; however\, attendees are also encouraged to visit the Gallery\, open from 10 am – 6pm\,  Monday through Friday. \nRafi Ajl (b.1983) 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. \nAjl’s approach is also deeply rooted in post-structuralist critical theory\, which emphasizes that the process is never terminal but boundless and full of play. \nAjl studied literature and critical theory at Hampshire College\, where he gained a foundation in post-structuralist critical theory\, the Situationists\, a prominent group of European intellectuals and avant-garde artists\, and the German philosopher Walter Benjamin. \nBorn and raised in Brooklyn\, New York\, Ajl grew up in a deeply artistic home where making things was a way of life. He can scarcely recall a time when he wasn’t building and taking things apart\, and cites his quilter mother\, who taught him how to sew and about color\, as an early influence. His house was an assemblage of folk art\, antique furniture\, and quilts\, where brightly colored walls contrasted with parquet floors and neo-Victorian details. In 2012\, Ajl graduated from the California College of the Arts with an MFA in Design. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/rafi-ajl-at-the-future-perfect/ LOCATION:The Future Perfect\, 3085 Sacramento Street\, San Francisco\, 94115\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_1118-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T000000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240522T161319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T232103Z UID:10000321-1717783200-1717804800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Vessel DESCRIPTION: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 communities. \nThis multi-city exhibition celebrates the prolific voices and contributions of artists and creatives rooted in the place that changed the world. VESSEL brings together Anand’s collaborative community of artists and designers from various experience levels and disciplines. From emerging talents to established practitioners\, the exhibitions the Bay Area’s culture landscape. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/vessel/ LOCATION:Pallas Annex\, 1117 Geary Blvd\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Vessel_Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canoa":MAILTO:liz@canoa.supply END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240516T152702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T142947Z UID:10000309-1717844400-1717952400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Bay Area Made: Product Design Stories Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Gantri lighting will open their studio for the exhibition “Bay Area Made: Product Design Stories” featuring products from over 30 of the Bay Area’s finest makers and the stories behind them. Bay Area Made is a community of values-driven makers from around the Bay dedicated to virtues such as craft\, quality\, good design\, innovation\, and sustainability. The exhibition will include established and up-and-coming brands spanning home & garden\, clothing & accessories\, food & beverage\, and body & bath. Products will be displayed along with the story behind them\, which will provide a behind the scenes glimpse into how and why they are made. \nCome join us at the exhibition: \n\nSaturday June 8th from 11am to 5pm\nSunday June 9th from 11am to 5pm URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/bay-area-made-product-design-stories-exhibition/ LOCATION:Gantri\, 320 10th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bay-Area-Made-Product-Design-Stories.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bay Area Made":MAILTO:jason@bayareamade.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240516T062447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T011019Z UID:10000333-1717848000-1717862400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Mr. Roboto Curator Walk-Through and MakeArt Activations at MCD DESCRIPTION:On June 8th\, experience MCD’s Mr. Roboto like never before! \n\n1-2pm: Curator Walk-Through with Guest Curator Eleanor Pries \n12-4pm: Hands on MakeArt activations inspired by Mr. Roboto \n\nSF 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 art collaboratively created by San José State University (SJSU) students and the robotic arm – live in the gallery! \nSee the exhibition through curatorial eyes.  Guest curator Eleanor Pries facilitates a curator walk-through of Mr. Roboto from 1-2pm. Eleanor contextualizes the works on display and speaks to the creative practices of SJSU student cohorts\, all of whom found unique ways to work with the robot and integrate this human-machine collaboration into their projects. \nSwing by the museum between 12-4pm for Mr. Roboto-inspired activations. Try your hand at Jojo Liu’s Cobot (Collaborative Robot) Calligraphy\, interpret robot art from a human perspective with Rae Lanzerotti’s MakeArt project\, make light rays tangible with glow-in-the-dark art\, and recreate the ‘taxidermy’ puppets for your own rendition of Roadkill Jamboree.\nDon’t miss MCD’s Design Week event! See Mr. Roboto through Eleanor’s eyes and craft to connect with robots and people alike before picking up a FREE take-home MakeArt Kit. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/mr-roboto-curator-walk-through-and-makeart-activations-at-mcd/ LOCATION:Museum of Craft and Design\, 2569 Third Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Museum-of-Craft-and-Design_Mr-Roboto_19_©Henrik-Kam-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240514T021721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T212504Z UID:10000315-1717851600-1717866000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Dynamic Minds: Creative Brilliance Seminar Series | The Wiseman Group\, BAMO\, Geoffrey de Sousa Design\, and de Sousa Hughes DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Studios:\nDIANE DORRANS SAEKS is the bestselling author of twenty-five design books\, including ‘Parisian by Design Interiors by David Jimenez’ and “Jean-Louis Deniot Interiors”. Diane Dorrans Saeks is also interior design editor for PaperCity and an editor with C MAGAZINE. Her writing has been published in The New York Times\, the Financial Times\, Vogue Living\, Australian Vogue. INSTAGRAM: @dianedorranssaeks \nTHE WISEMAN GROUP: Paul Wiseman\, the founder of The Wiseman Group\, has built a notable reputation since establishing his firm in 1980 in a historic Victorian ‘captain’s house’ on Potrero Hill. Celebrating over 40 years of success\, Paul and his team are renowned for their highly customized\, elegant interiors\, with a particular focus on craftsmanship and detailed design. The firm\, which has taken on high-profile projects such as assignments for Salesforce\, collaborates with a diverse roster of skilled craftspeople worldwide to produce both innovative high-tech and traditional old-world effects. Their work utilizes advanced techniques like 3D printing alongside traditional methods such as hand-appliqué and laser cutting. Emphasizing a deep understanding of the history of architecture and interior decoration\, The Wiseman Group is also deeply committed to environmental sustainability. The result of their approach is work that is both intellectually and emotionally engaging\, reflecting both a sensual and precise aesthetic. \nDE SOUSA HUGHES: De Sousa Hughes\, led by cofounders and creative directors Erik Hughes and Geoffrey De Sousa\, is a premier design showroom and interior design firm located in San Francisco. Spanning 27\,000 square feet\, this space is dedicated to showcasing over 45 companies known for their exceptional\, handcrafted furnishings. The showroom features a diverse array of furniture\, textiles\, lighting\, art\, and accessories from both local and international artisans. Renowned within the interior design community\, De Sousa Hughes specializes in offering contemporary and innovative home furnishings that cater to professional interior designers looking for unique\, custom boutique lines. Through their meticulous selection of artisanal products\, Erik and Geoffrey have established De Sousa Hughes as a leading figure in the world of interior design. \nBAMO: A distinguished full-service design firm\, BAMO has been shaping spaces globally for thirty years with a focus on residences\, hotels\, restaurants\, yachts\, private clubs\, and corporate headquarters. Operating from an inspiringly creative studio housed in a renovated industrial warehouse\, the firm thrives on a culture of creativity and passion for design. Under the leadership of Pamela Babey and her highly accomplished Principals and associates\,  BAMO is celebrated for its imaginative “fantasy scripts” for international hotels\, such as Villa Feltrinelli\, and for its classical designs for Four Seasons hotels in locations like Milan\, French Polynesia\, and Hawaii. Known for its versatility\, BAMO prides itself on eschewing a uniform style in favor of bespoke\, client-centered solutions\, which has led to multiple awards and a dynamic\, diverse portfolio.  \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nAddresses AND LOCATIONS provided upon ticket purchase: Car pooling planned \nPlease note\, locations are not suitable for children. All guests must bring a photo ID with them to the event that matches the name you registered under. Attendees will be emailed details on meeting location prior to the event. \n\n\nThe Dynamic Minds Seminars Series produced by Diane Dorrans Saeks is 4 separate afternoon events over a week from June 1 through June 8 2024.. Please acquire an ‘all access pass”; and then register for each event. \nCreativity\, ideas\, inspiration and exploration\, balanced with in-depth knowledge\, remain essential elements in today’s interiors and architecture. \nInspiration and intense engagement are evident throughout four special afternoon seminars at the studios of leading California architects\, a new showroom\, and interior designers in San Francisco. \nDuring the architecture and design studio on-site events in the series\, attendees will meet San Francisco’s leading architecture and design practitioners and view work and discuss process. \nStudios include Aidlin Darling Design\, The Wiseman Group\, BCJ\, ODADA\, Geoff de Sousa Design and de Sousa Hughes\, and BAMO\, Ken Fulk\, Martin Kobus\, Studio Collins Weir and The Office of Charles de Lisle. These 4 intense on-site seminars take place on different afternoons over 4 days and require separate ticketing.  In each intense on-site seminar\, we have a program to meet the designers and architects\, to engage with new projects\, and new highlights from work on the boards. \nEach studio visit is an opportunity to encounter advanced ideas\, creative procedures\, and design and architecture concepts and advanced thinking. \nAttendees will experience the full range of aesthetics\, from pure modernism to richly informed classical design\, traditional\, bold\, minimal\, and eclectic expression. All are based on intellectual and intuitive disciplines. A highlight will be viewing and discussing works in process\, as well as newly completed interiors and unpublished new residences. \nWe will see how studios fully use newest technical advances such as VR and AI\, and 3D printing (and continue to sketch) in their design concepts and in interactions with their clients. Participants will view and engage with latest thinking on sustainability\, ‘green’ practices\, and the use of tech and an appreciation for sketching. \nAt the end of each day\, participants are invited to a private in-studio reception and celebration\, offering the opportunity to meet designers and their staff and to discuss in-depth ideas and views.\n \nLed by best-selling author and leading interior design journalist/ author Diane Dorrans Saeks\, this year’s interior designer program follows on the great success of last ten year’s programs.\n\nDiane’s seminars offer a very rare opportunity to tour top architecture and interior design studios\, meet with designers and architects one-on-one. \nDynamic San Francisco architecture and design firms on the seminar roster include Aidlin Darling Design\, BAMO\, and The Wiseman Group and BCJ\, as well as leading interior designers Ken Fulk\, Martin Kobus\, Charles de Lisle\, Susan Collins Weir\,  ODADA. A special visit to the new De Sousa Hughes NEW showroom is a highlight.  \n\nEach highly accomplished designer and architect will speak of works in progress\, new work\, and what they see happening in the near future. Studio visits celebrate achievement\, creativity\, the power of ideas\, and the power of optimism. This program is not appropriate for children under 16\, as they are architecture & design study tours of studios\, with formal presentations made by company principals. \n\n  \n\nADDITIONAL SEMINARS:\nLearn more about other events in the series – \nJune 1\, 1pm-5pm:  San Francisco\nStudio visits to Aidlin Darling Design\, ODADA and  BCJ.This tour includes a 5pm Reception. Participation will converse\, meet\, discuss idea\, and meet the designers and architects. \nJune 4\, 1pm too 5pm: San Francisco\nA 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. \nJune 7\, 1 pm to 5 pm:  Sausalito\nStudio visits to The Office of Charles de Lisle\,  Studio Collins Weir\, and culminating with a reception and refreshments at Martin Kobus Studio: URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/dynamic-minds-creative-brilliance-seminar-series-the-wiseman-group-bamo-geoffrey-de-sousa-design-and-de-sousa-hughes/ LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BAMO_Waldorf-Astoria-Pompano-Beach-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T163000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240515T033652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T002044Z UID:10000299-1717853400-1717864200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Mahjong: The Intersections of Tradition\, Community\, and Craft DESCRIPTION: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 Imin Yeh. \nImin Yeh is an interdisciplinary artist specializing in sculpture\, installation\, and participatory events. Her projects use print media both as a technical tool for realizing large-scale works and as a conceptual strategy for exploring free exchange and craft-based economies. Among Yeh’s diverse and ongoing projects\, this event will highlight her project Paper Mahjong\, of which kits can be purchased to build at home. This project encourages contemplation of the unseen labor behind cultural souvenirs\, while also delving into how games and craft nurture community\, collaboration\, and companionship. \nIn addition to Paper Mahjong\, mahjong game sets will be available for attendees to play. Local artist and creative Sharon Zheng will be present with her handmade How to Play Mahjong zines\, providing insights and instruction in playing the traditional game. In conversation with Salty Rainbow is In Real Life\, a show of trompe-l’œil artworks by Michael Hall that bridge painting\, sculpture\, and shelving. Both artists’ work engages with the domestic\, parenting\, and the ordinary details of family and community life through highly crafted artworks that draw upon historical artmaking techniques. Seating for game-play will be provided by FYRN\, renowned for its marriage of traditional woodworking techniques with modern manufacturing to produce elegant essential furniture pieces that advance the tradition of American furniture-making. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/mahjong-the-intersections-of-tradition-community-and-craft/ LOCATION:Catharine Clark Gallery\, 248 Utah Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SFDW-1a.png ORGANIZER;CN="EXiT at Catharine Clark Gallery and FYRN":MAILTO:exit@cclarkgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T171500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240515T061226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T191412Z UID:10000312-1717858800-1717866900@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Double Union Feminist Hacker/Maker Space Open House DESCRIPTION: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 yourself here—just come as you are and explore your passions. \nDuring the Open House\, you can browse our library\, try out tools\, and get creative by making your own zine\, button\, or model rocket. See what we’ve been working on and shop handmade products crafted by our members. \n650 Florida St Unit M is nestled in a courtyard. It’s about a .75 mile walk from the 16th St Mission BART station or 1.75 miles from the 4th & King Caltrain station. We’ll be here between 3–5:15 PM. Don’t forget to wear a mask (or grab one from our supplies if you need it). \nSee you then! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/double-union-feminist-hacker-maker-space-open-house/ LOCATION:Double Union community workshop\, 650 Florida St Unit M\, San Francisco\, CA\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/356071750_1000904334264187_8864556263022754483_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Double Union":MAILTO:amillion@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T171500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240520T161543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T034552Z UID:10000340-1717858800-1717866900@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Future is Physital - Designs that Bridge the Physical and Digital World\, Enabled by XR\, AI and other Emerging Tech DESCRIPTION: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 than exhaust people. \nThe lecture will feature 3 of Iris’ independent design works\, including\n1) Love Cassette\, the first-of-its-kind sound interactive installation that can turn one’s love message into a postcard on the spot\, to date\, Love Cassette has been visited by over 1 million participants around the world.\n2)Heat Chair\, an innovative computational design and fabrication system that can turn human ergonomics data into the robotic heating path\, to manufacture a chair that is completely responsive to human ergonomics.\n3) a series of XR interactive projects that break the boundary between the digital and physical world. \nThe audience will learn from the lecture: \n1) The future is physical. From an experience level\, Iris is advocating for hybrid and holistic experience design where the experience itself involves multiple senses and bridges the digital world with the physical.\n2) From a human level\, our products and experiences need to be personalizable\, anticipatory\, and adaptable to human needs and various human states. And luckily\, now these designs are made possible with advanced AI technology.\n3) From an environment and system level\, the future of design needs to be programmable. (Material\, Algorithm\, Fabrication. etc.) \nThese trends are also made possible because of the most recent advanced manufacturing techniques (e.g. nano-scale 3D printing\, bio-programmable material\, etc.) URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-future-is-physital-designs-that-bridge-the-physical-and-digital-world-enabled-by-xr-ai-and-other-emerging-tech/ LOCATION:Studio Heimat\, 455 10th St\, San Francisco\, CA\, CA 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Poster_SFDesignWeek_Talk_new-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Iris Pan":MAILTO:irisxpan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240429T170419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T162841Z UID:10000243-1717867800-1717873200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Surface Design Vase Painting with Holly Coley DESCRIPTION:Join local artist and designer Holly Coley for bud vase painting and wine tasting. \nEnjoy painting your favorite color pallet on a handmade bud vase by Holly Coley. Enjoy a glass of wine as you paint the night away. \nPinckney offers an SF Design Week Special! 🙂 For this workshop the cost per person is $50 (a deal!) which covers the cost of materials.\nWorkshops with Pinckney are usually held for $100. \nAll vases will be fired and shipped to participants in 2-3 weeks after they have been exhibited in the window of Pinckney Clay for one week. \nPinckney Clay 3417 Mission Street\, San Francisco CA \nPinckneyclay.com \n*Shipping is not included in class price. Shipping is an additional $25 paid at the time of the workshop. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/surface-design-vase-painting-with-holly-coley/ LOCATION:Pinckney Clay\, 3417 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Closing Party,Makers/Craft ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Brown-Program-Countdown-Instagram-Post-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pinckney Clay":MAILTO:https://www.pinckneyclay.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240517T193349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T083442Z UID:10000327-1717930800-1717941600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Look at Building a Creative Space DESCRIPTION:Do creatives need a home? Why does a physical space for the creative industry matter? Join the founders of Ciel Creative Space as they discuss their intentions for opening 55\,000 square feet of creative studios\, and the philosophy behind it all\, Urban Acupuncture. \nLocated in Berkeley\, California\, and stretching an entire city’s block\, Ciel Creative Space is a multi-use space spanning 55\,000 square feet. Containing 10 studios varying in size from 1\,000 to 3\,700 square feet\, an inviting coworking area featuring both open desks & private offices\, and lush greenery everywhere you look\, this unique space was designed with the intention to inspire and enhance productivity for industry professionals.\nMeet the founders of Ciel\, Cecilia Caparas Apelin and Alexis Laurant\, as they have a candid conversation about the philosophy behind Ciel – Urban Acupuncture. Just like acupuncture is aimed at relieving stress in the human body\, the goal of urban acupuncture is not to disrupt a neighborhood or city\, but to release tension and ultimately allow the energy to be released and flow naturally. \nThis conversation will be held in our newest wing of Ciel\, Studio Zero. Studio Zero is our members-only studio space\, filled with state-of-the-art podcast recording booths\, a lounge\, a coworking space\, and an event venue. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or simply curious about the world of audio storytelling\, our Grand Opening of Studio Zero is the perfect opportunity to connect\, learn\, and be inspired. \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity on Sunday\, June 9th from 11am-2pm to experience the magic of our studio space\, listen to the thoughtful conversations around design and innovation\, and meet new people in your industry. Bubbly\, coffee\, and light bites will be provided. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/ciel-creative-space-studio-zeros-grand-soft-opening/ LOCATION:Ciel Creative Space\, 2611 Eighth Street\, Berkeley\, California\, 94710\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AmyRosePhotography_PoppyCreative_021-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ciel Creative Space":MAILTO:genevieve@cielcreativespace.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T163000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240515T035402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T035953Z UID:10000302-1717931700-1717950600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:MMclay "Pop-Up" Marketplace: Intentional Living through Culinary Connections DESCRIPTION:At MMclay\, our work is created as a reminder of the slow beauty that can only be created by human hands. Our attention is put into slower and manual processes\, creating work that brings people together while making everyday moments special–from your morning coffee to a dinner party.   For this event\, we aim to celebrate Attention with Intention: what we do or make is thoughtfully crafted and makes everyday moments special\, particularly around dining.   We’re partnering with a small selection of vendors to celebrate this theme. \nAttendees are welcome to stop by anytime between 11:15-4:30. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/mmclay-pop-up-marketplace-intentional-living-through-culinary-connections/ LOCATION:MMclay Studio. + Showroom\, 69 Gough Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MMCLAY-HOUSE-SHOOT-62-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MMclay":MAILTO:shop@mmclay.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240519T221102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T204108Z UID:10000339-1717945200-1717952400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Chronos vs. Kairos: The Battle for Attention DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive discussion and exploration of time. How do we experience it? Are we using it wisely? The technological advancements of the digital age enable us to keep our calendars full and our lives productive as ever\, but at what cost? \n\nThe ancient Greeks had two concepts of time. Chronos is quantitative time\, measured in years\, months\, weeks\, days\, hours\, minutes\, seconds. Kairos\, is qualitative time or also known as “Deep Time”\, an experience where our perception of Chronos stops or disappears\, and we’re able to be truly present. \nThis event will invite you to examine and explore how these two concepts play out\, and consider how we may cultivate greater mindfulness and deeper experiences in our daily lives and design practices. \nBrought to you by:\nPact Studio – Creating meaningful\, unmistakable brands.\nExistential Co. – Storyteller exploring life\, death\, and meaning.\nDavid Bill – Service Designer and UX’er interested in history\, systems thinking\, human behavior\, and the role of technology. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/chronos-vs-kairos-the-battle-for-attention/ LOCATION:El Lopo\, 1327 Polk St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PACT_Chronos-vs-Kairos-Event-Cover-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pact Studio":MAILTO:tony@pact.studio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240430T180200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T152416Z UID:10000257-1717947000-1717956000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Women in Leadership & Design (WILD) Jam: Focus Your Vision DESCRIPTION:We are redirecting the attention of our Women in Leadership & Design (WILD) community through a vision boarding party during SF Design Week. Vision boarding is an inspiring creative tool for focusing one’s attention on a better\, more intentional future — a major part of both SFDW’s and WILD’s reasons for being. When we give our hopes\, dreams\, and wishes form — whether we put them in words by writing them down\, or make them tangible through visual design — they are more likely to become a reality. So we will gather\, with magazines and collage materials\, to bring our unique visions for creating a better world and daily life\, together.  \nWe will provide thematic creative prompts ahead of the session\, such as ‘How do you want to show up bold?’ to guide all participants in selecting powerful images to work with\, that uplift and elevate our mission and purpose. Participants are encouraged to bring their own inspirational materials\, adding a personal touch to their vision boards and enhancing the collective creativity of our WILD community. We are excited to ignite change through art and design. As this year’s ‘Attention’ theme suggests\, we seek to bring together a global and intersectional community of designers\, strategists\, artists\, and activists to focus on connections yet to be made. Learn more about WILD here. \nAgenda: \n\n3:30-3:45: Gathering and mingling\n3:45-4:00: Brief introductions and intentions.\n4:00-5:15: Vision boarding; 5 minute break moments will happen throughout the creation session to share ideas\, works in progress\, and reflections.\n5:15-5:45: Share vision boards with one another\n5:45-6:00: Wrap up & goodbyes\n\nThis WILD Jam session will be held at The Box SF\, the former ‘William Randolph Hearst Printing Plant’ and one of San Francisco’s premier event spaces. It has been generously donated by Mark E. Sackett\, Founder and Executive Creative Director at TheBoxSF.com\, Sackett Design and Reflectur.com. Learn more by following @theboxsfmercantile and @theboxsfevents on Instagram. \nExcited to support the WILD community? Click this link to donate. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/women-in-leadership-design-wild-jam-focus-your-vision/ LOCATION:The Box SF\, 1073 Howard Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:Design Culture,Graphic Design,Leadership & Development,Makers/Craft,Social Impact,Women in Design ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/For-SFDW-Proposal-event-image-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240522T055547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T170307Z UID:10000248-1717950600-1717963200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Mindful Futures - creativity for humanity DESCRIPTION:Topic: Regenerative AI \nDiscuss limits and possibilities of using AI to inform new approaches in sustainability\, innovation\, and new business models.Our event centers on the theme of fostering creativity for humanity in the era of AI generatively. We aim to gather professionals from various industries who incorporate Generative AI into their workflow to showcase their work\, engage in dialogue\, and explore its impact on their creative processes and the broader industry landscape. The ideal event format will feature a dynamic program comprising showcase and exhibition\, panel discussions\, and interactive networking sessions. \nThe showcase and exhibition will highlight innovative projects and artworks that demonstrate the creative potential of Generative technology. The panel discussions will connect professionals to critique\, explore\, and speculate on the future path of creativity and humanity. Networking sessions at the end will provide the opportunity for attendees to connect\, exchange ideas\, and foster collaborations. \nFormat: Presentation + Panel discussion + social hr (3.5 hrs) \n\nMini-presentations (6-8 min each)\nPanel discussion (10-15 min)\nQ&A (15 min)\nSocial hour (1.5 hr)\n\nSnacks and drinks\n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\nWendy Di Wang\n \nAward-Winning Designer | Design Futurist\nHaruka Takamori\n \nVC | Founder | Fintech | Helping Women and Young Generation Save Better and Easier\n  \nSponsored by Syval URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/mindful-futures-creativity-for-humanity/ LOCATION:44 Montgomery St\, 44 Montgomery St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94104\, United States CATEGORIES:Design Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sfdw-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Speculative Futures":MAILTO:me@wendydiwang.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240520T144831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T163003Z UID:10000332-1718015400-1718019000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Pacita Abad: The Making of an Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The late Filipino-American artist Pacita Abad (1946-2004)—whose 32-year career focused on marginalized people on the “periphery of power”—is having a major cultural moment. The Pacita Abad Exhibition opened at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis\, MN in 2023\, as the largest museum exhibit in the U.S. devoted to an Asian American female artist.  The exhibition traveled next to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. It is currently on view at MoMA PS1 in New York\, then later this year\, travels to the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto. \nDuring her career\, Abad created over 4\,500 artworks\, adapting the trapunto technique which give her paintings a beguiling\, sculptural appearance.  Her work—which has been exhibited in over 200 museums\, galleries and other venues\, around the world— is in public\, corporate and private art collections in over 70 countries. Go behind the scenes of this ground-breaking exhibition:  Hear from Matthew Villar Miranda\, Curatorial Associate at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive in conversation with Lisa Boquiren.  Matthew—who as Visual Arts Curatorial Fellow worked on the Pacita Abad Exhibition at the Walker Art Center—will discuss the many references that for them informed the conceptual basis of the exhibition and catalog.  Other presenters TBA \nGo behind the scenes of this ground-breaking exhibition: Featuring Matthew Villar Miranda (Curatorial Associate at Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive\, and former Visual Arts Curatorial Fellow at Walker Art Center); Alison Guh (Curatorial Associate\, Contemporary Art at SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art); and Sheldon Gooch (Curatorial Assistant at MoMA PS1) in conversation with Lisa Boquiren. \nThe group will dialog on the references that for them informed the conceptual basis of the exhibition and catalog for the Walker Art Center\, as well as for the touring institutions. They will reflect on challenges\, assess the exhibition using their barometer(s) for success and discuss the exhibition’s impact. This event also includes audience engagement during a Q&A and comments portion. \nAbout the Presenters: \nMatthew Villar Miranda (he/they/siya) is Curatorial Associate at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. In their former position as Visual Arts Curatorial Fellow at the Walker Art Center\, they worked on exhibitions by Julie Mehretu\, Pao Houa Her\, Paul Chan\, and Pacita Abad. They serve on the Board of Stakeholders Museums Moving Forward (MMF)\, a Ford and Mellon Foundation-funded initiative of an intergenerational\, cross-institutional coalition of art museum professionals committed to advancing equity across the museum field. In 2021\, they co-curated the Art for Justice Fund-supported exhibition Undoing Time: Art and Histories of Incarceration at the Arizona State University Art Museum (ASUAM). They received their BA in History of Art from UC Berkeley (2013) and graduated among the inaugural class of ASU-Los Angeles County Museum of Art Master’s Fellowship in Art History (2021). \nSheldon Gooch is Curatorial Assistant at MoMA PS1. Since joining PS1 in 2023\, Gooch has played an integral role in the organization of Pacita Abad\, And ever an edge: Studio Museum Artists in Residence 2022–23\, and the upcoming Warm Up 2024. Prior to PS1\, Gooch held curatorial positions at Studio Museum in Harlem\, The Museum of Modern Art\, and Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. They proudly hold an undergraduate degree from Illinois State University. \nAlison Guh is the Curatorial Associate of Contemporary Art at SFMOMA\, where she has contributed to exhibitions including New Work: Mary Lovelace O’Neal\, Pacita Abad\, What Matters: A Proposition in Eight Rooms\, and New Work: Toyin Ojih Odutola. She received an MA in Modern and Contemporary Art from Columbia University and an AB in Art History and Psychology from Dartmouth College\, and previously held positions at The Museum of Modern Art\, New York and the Hood Museum of Art. \nLisa Boquiren brings insight\, ideas and strategy to creative businesses as a brand strategist and marketing advisor. She is also produces\, and moderates\, convergent conversations on topics such as the creative process\, messaging and equity in design and architecture. San Francisco Design Week\, she produced\, and moderated\, Creative Cross-Pollination (2022)\, featuring acclaimed industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue and fabric-turned-metal designer Annie Kantor; and Moving Pictures: How Indie Film “Marcie’s” Was Made (2023). URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/pacita-abad-the-making-of-an-exhibition/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual\, Virtual\, California\, Virtual\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SFDW_2024_The-Making-of-an-Exhibition_Pacita-Abad_Event-Graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Boquiren":MAILTO:lisaboquiren@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240423T220415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T174812Z UID:10000246-1718037000-1718042400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Complexity of Simple Design: Challenges of a Hawaii Project DESCRIPTION:Designing a new home in Hawaii has many challenges – starting with the remote nature of the site\, leading to the orientation of the proposed project\, being respectful of the extreme environmental conditions\, developing simple details that complement the surrounding nature\, and striving for the clearest communication of these decisions in the execution of our client’s vision for a modern home. Come join us to learn about how we have been able to successfully navigate these challenges utilizing some new virtual tools and applying standard practices to a project on the Big Island. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-complexity-of-simple-design-challenges-of-a-hawaii-project/ LOCATION:JOHN CLARKE Architects\, 4000 Bridgeway\, suite 304\, Sausalito\, CA\, 94965\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0765-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Clarke Architects":MAILTO:kelly@jcarchs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T201500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240518T143940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T175714Z UID:10000320-1718039700-1718050500@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:A Question of Quality: Value and the power of craft in the fintech space DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Mercury HQ for food\, drinks\, and a fireside chat with our team. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/a-question-of-quality-value-and-the-power-of-craft-in-the-fintech-space/ LOCATION:Mercury’s SF HQ\, 333 Bush St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94104\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mercury-SFDW-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercury":MAILTO:ida@mercury.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240523T195906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T232112Z UID:10000358-1718040600-1718051400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Anthropic: AI for all of us DESCRIPTION:Join a panel discussion of people building practical\, usable AI tools for diverse audiences. We’ll consider the differences between hype and reality\, working on horizontal vs. vertical tools\, how to work with AI researchers on user experience\, and what it means to enable individuals from all backgrounds to engage with and benefit from AI technologies. Panelists include designers and builders from Anthropic\, Perplexity\, & Jasper.ai. \nBeverages and snacks will be provided! \nSCHEDULE: \n\n5:30 Doors Open\n6:30 Panel Discussion\n8:30 Event Ends\n\n*Address has been emailed to REGISTERED ATTENDEES. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/anthropic-ai-for-all-of-us/ LOCATION:TBD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sf-design-week-panel-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240522T034132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T151413Z UID:10000307-1718049600-1718053200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: The Future of Connecting Communities through Creative Technology DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. \nOn Board Experiential (OBE) is an experience-led creative agency that has crafted meaningful\, powerful experiences for brands such as Nike\, Salesforce\, Meta\, J.P.Morgan Chase & Co.\, and Sephora\, for almost 30 years. The most impactful of these experiences focus on audience-centric design and community-building engagement. While these driving forces behind our design practice stay constant\, we are continually evolving to meet new audience needs\, stay relevant to their communities\, and demonstrate the industry-leading mindset of our clients and partners. \nFor this event\, we will discuss how emerging technologies are shaping the future of 360-degree experience design. We will look at how new augmented and mixed reality developments as well as immersive virtual platforms like Roblox and Fortnite are creating fresh ways to connect with\, celebrate and engage different communities. And we’ll unpack some of our case studies (warts and all) for learnings on how\, when and where to best leverage creative technology for building connection. Light bites and drinks will be provided. \n  \nModerator: \nJeff Yang is VP of Technology and Innovation at OBE. With more than 15 years of experience in marketing and interactive storytelling\, he has worked with clients from fortune 500 companies\, non-profit organizations and everything in between\, helping to strategize\, concept\, and implement experiential technology into thought-provoking brand experiences. \nPanelists: \nGrace Chee is a creative technologist and award-winning multi-disciplinary designer who pushes the boundaries of traditional marketing by immersing audiences in unforgettable brand experiences at the intersection of physical and digital mediums. She holds a Master of Architecture from Harvard\, where her research focused on spatial storytelling and responsive environments. \nKatie Schray is a creative producer-editor and former broadcast news director with 16-plus years of industry experience. She has a multi-faceted skillset including content capture\, post-production and technical direction for virtual and live events. She is experienced in all stages of production and project development from ideation to execution. \nBram van de Ven is founder and owner of immersive technology agency arfected. Based in the Netherlands\, arfected is an official partner of Meta and Snapchat. He started off as a freelancer 5 years ago and has grown to an in-house team of 14 enthusiastic and tech-savvy AR professionals. As one of the pioneers in the world of immersive tech\, the team closely follows the newest trends and developments on various AR platforms. \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-future-of-connecting-communities-through-creative-technology/ LOCATION:Cambria Gallery SF\, 1045 Bryant St\, Ste 100\, San Francisco\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:Augmented Reality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SF-Design-week-OBE.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="On Board Experiential":MAILTO:grace.chee@obexp.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240425T005744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T172342Z UID:10000249-1718125200-1718136000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Studio Crawl Night 1 - Tuesday\, June 11th DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/studio-crawl-night-1-tuesday-june-11th/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Studio Crawl ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DALL·E-2024-04-24-18.26.48-Create-an-engaging-and-fun-photorealistic-image-of-a-design-studio-during-an-open-house-event-showcasing-a-lively-atmosphere.-The-studio-is-filled-wi.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240515T174401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T172738Z UID:10000290-1718125200-1718136000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Rose Design Interiors Art Show & Open House DESCRIPTION:We are opening our doors during SF Design Week for an evening in our studio. We will be showcasing materials and projects including our local The Madrigal restaurant and bar designed with strategic branding agency UNIT Partners. We will also be showing paintings by Willow Murphy and ceramic sculpture by Sierra Kanistanaux. We look forward to seeing you! Rose Design is a full-service multidisciplinary interior design studio. Serving residential\, hospitality\, and commercial clients in the Bay Area and throughout North America. UNIT partners is a strategic branding and design agency with an insatiable appetite for hospitality\, retail\, and CPG brands of all makes and sizes.  Willow Murphy is a London artist and traveler. Willow captures ephemeral moments celebrating color\, Willow’s work resonates with the universal human desire for happiness and fulfillment. Sierra Kanistanaux is a ceramic artist whose hand-built pieces are contemporary relics where she explores the subconscious process of creation. Combining texture\, pattern\, and traditional techniques\, she aims to transform the subliminal experience of our spaces. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/rose-design-interiors-art-show-open-house/ LOCATION:Rose Design Studio\, 1728 Union St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94123\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RD_Logo_RGB_R05D.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rose Design":MAILTO:carly@rose-design.co END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240515T174630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T174838Z UID:10000283-1718125200-1718136000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Multistudio DESCRIPTION:Come visit our South Park studio\, meet our friendly design team\, and learn about our practice. Multistudio rebranded and changed our name in 2021 to reflect the collective and multidisciplinary nature of our designs. Learn about our work at a variety of scales: from master plans to new buildings\, to branding projects. We’ll have great drinks\, even better company\, and maybe a few surprises! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/multistudio/ LOCATION:Multistudio\, 156 South Park St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SFDW_Multistudio.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Multistudio":MAILTO:liz.thelen-torres@multi.studio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240515T174739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T191923Z UID:10000293-1718125200-1718136000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Re-Focus: Circular Design Showcase at Swissnex DESCRIPTION:During this year’s San Francisco Design Week\, Swissnex San Francisco is excited to present a special exhibition focused on Circular Design\, featuring the work of several 2024 Swiss Design Awards finalists. This exhibition aims to recapture and refocus attention on the crucial role of sustainability in design by showcasing how emerging Swiss talents are pioneering the application of circularity techniques—such as reuse\, recycling\, and sustainable practices. Held in parallel with the Swiss Design Awards at Art Basel\, this event offers a unique opportunity to get a glimpse into groundbreaking projects showcased at the world-renowned fair. Join us to discover the work of these young Swiss designers setting new standards in sustainable design\, and enjoy a drink with our team! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/re-focus-circular-design-showcase/ LOCATION:Swissnex in San Francisco\, pier 17 The Embarcadero\, san francisco\, California\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image001-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Swissnex in San Francisco":MAILTO:alicia.rieckhoff@swissnex.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240515T175032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T175112Z UID:10000217-1718125200-1718136000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Walker Warner DESCRIPTION:Walker Warner invites you to visit our East Cut studio during the 2024 San Francisco Design Week Studio Crawl. Join us to view recent and in-progress residential and hospitality projects spanning Hawaii\, California\, and the Rocky Mountains. Speak with fellow designers while enjoying light refreshments and touring our historic office space in the former E.M. O’Donnell Copper Works building. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/walker-warner/ LOCATION:Walker Warner\, 353 Folsom Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States CATEGORIES:Architecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wordmark_stacked_black.png ORGANIZER;CN="Walker Warner":MAILTO:skrick@walkerwarner.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240516T182006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T184356Z UID:10000316-1718125200-1718136000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Furniture Vignettes: Technology\, Connectivity\, and Power DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our Open House! Every quarter\, our Pop Up undergoes a transformation with a new “quarterly window vignette.” This quarter’s focus revolves around Technology\, Connectivity\, and Power. Explore innovative technology solutions from Hat Collective\, Config\, Humanscale\, Anthology\, and Kimball/National showcased in our vignettes. Enjoy great company while you browse through our latest products at the pop-up at Two Embarcadero. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/furniture-vignettes-technology-connectivity-and-power/ LOCATION:PeopleSpace Furniture Pop Up\, Two Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, California\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/4.png ORGANIZER;CN="PeopleSpace":MAILTO:lnguyen@peoplespace.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240518T160748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T230933Z UID:10000336-1718125200-1718136000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:GDP Studio DESCRIPTION:Step into GDP’s Jackson Square office and immerse yourself in a brand studio with an editorial mindset. You’ll see documentaries created by the team that brought you the award-winning Netflix series *Abstract: the Art of Design*\, flip through national magazines we’ve redesigned\, and explore our global campaigns and identity work. You’ll leave with a better sense of how our designers\, journalists\, strategists\, and product specialists put true stories at the center to help build story-driven brands. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/gdp-studio-tour/ LOCATION:Godfrey Dadich\, 560 Pacific Ave\, San Francisco\, 94133\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GDP_Header-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240515T023749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T024729Z UID:10000294-1718128800-1718136000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Sculptural Histories DESCRIPTION:What’s San Francisco’s favorite chair doing in a contemporary art gallery? \nAn engagement between Fyrn + Catharine Clark Gallery that seeks to investigate the melding of the art + design worlds\, through an interdisciplinary conversation exploring the echoes of heritage and tradition in the contemporary landscape of design + high craft. \n\nRos Broughton\, Fyrn Product Designer + Co-Founder\nCatharine Clark\, Owner + founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery\nLisa Ellsworth\, Former Manager of the Workshop Residence\, Special Projects Manager at FOR:SITE + incoming Development Director at the Minnesota Street Project Foundation\nWith additions to the conversation from CCG’s current exhibiting Artists\n\n  \nTuesday June 11th \n6 – 8 PM \nDoors + Drinks starting at 6 PM \nConversation will begin at 6:30 PM \nCatharine Clark Gallery \n248 Utah St URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/sculptural-histories/ LOCATION:Catharine Clark Gallery\, 248 Utah Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Design-Week-Creative-CC-Gallery.png ORGANIZER;CN="FYRN":MAILTO:lauren@fyrn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240425T011103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T171600Z UID:10000250-1718211600-1718222400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Studio Crawl Night 2 - Wednesday\, June 12th DESCRIPTION:Deepen Your Connection With the SF Design Community.\nContinue your exploration of San Francisco’s vibrant design scene with the second night of our Studio Crawl. This event offers One Pass holders another opportunity to discover new studios\, see design in action\, and meet the creators behind innovative projects. \nWhat’s Happening?\nThe selection process is still underway as the San Francisco Design Week team carefully curates a lineup of participating studios. Please check back on this page soon to see the updated list of studios and access the map detailing their locations. \nStay Updated: Keep this page on your radar for the latest updates and prepare for another enriching evening of design exploration. \n  \n*Picture created by Vince Cimo at Empowered Streaming \n  \nWhipsaw Open Studio\n55 Mississippi St\, San Francisco\, CA 94107\nJoin the Whipsaw team at our studio in Potrero Hill. See the light-filled industrial-chic space\, enjoy our product gallery\, and meet members of the team. We’re looking forward to seeing you in person! \n  \nLicorice Chocolate Tasting @ Norden Living\n2865 18th St\, San Francisco\, CA 94110\nIn Scandinavia\, chocolate and licorice are two great tastes that taste great together. This intriguing combination\, first developed in Iceland\, is showcased beautifully by Danish confectioner Lakrids by Bülow. Stop by Norden Living to sample sweet or salty licorice wrapped in luxurious chocolate\, some with complementary flavors like passion fruit or raspberry. We’ll also be raffling off one of our showroom favorites: a Flowerpot VP9 portable lamp. \n  \nPA: Pay Attention!\n517 York St\, San Francisco\, CA 94110\nThe PA design and engineering teams formerly known as Astro Studios and Cooper Perkins have joined forces under one roof. We’ve merged our SoMa and Mission locations and are now working together at 517 York Street! Join us for a studio warming to celebrate together and see what we’ve been working on. We’ll be showcasing our recent projects and combined global talent\, skills\, and capabilities. Have a drink on us and meet the new-ish team.\n\n\nSmall Team\, Big Dreams: Designing Consumer Electronics with a 3-Person Studio\nNanu Studio – 1450 Mariposa St\, San Francisco\, CA 94107\n\nJoin us at the Nanu studio for a behind-the-scenes look at the journey of designing consumer electronics with a small but mighty team of three. We\’ll delve into how we built Arc\, a contemporary take on the classic alarm clock. We\’ll walk through our sketches\, prototypes\, brand formation\, and launch plan from initial concept to manufacturing. Whether you are an entrepreneur\, seasoned designer\, or just curious about the process of building consumer electronics\, this event will share lessons learned from a team in the midst of it (we are launching Arc this summer)! We look forward to seeing you there 🙂 URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/studio-crawl-night-2-wednesday-june-12th/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Studio Crawl ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DALL·E-2024-04-24-18.19.02-A-lively-and-fun-photorealistic-image-of-a-design-studio-during-an-open-house-event-with-a-vibrant-yet-not-overly-intense-color-palette.-The-scene-fe.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240515T175839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T175839Z UID:10000295-1718211600-1718222400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:PA: Pay Attention! DESCRIPTION:The PA design and engineering teams formerly known as Astro Studios and Cooper Perkins have joined forces under one roof. We’ve merged our SoMa and Mission locations and are now working together at 517 York Street! \nJoin us for a studio warming to celebrate together and see what we’ve been working on. We’ll be showcasing our recent projects and combined global talent\, skills\, and capabilities. Have a drink on us and meet the new-ish team. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/pa-pay-attention/ LOCATION:PA Consulting\, 517 York Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States CATEGORIES:AR/VR/XR,Architecture,Branding,Concept Design,Design Culture,Digital,Industrial Design,Product Design,Robotics,Wearables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/YorkSt-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240515T175956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T201455Z UID:10000281-1718211600-1718222400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Nanu DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nanu studio for a behind-the-scenes look at the journey of designing consumer electronics with a small but mighty team of three. We’ll delve into how we built Arc\, a contemporary take on the classic alarm clock. We’ll walk through our sketches\, prototypes\, brand formation\, and launch plan from initial concept to manufacturing. Whether you are an entrepreneur\, seasoned designer\, or just curious about the process of building consumer electronics\, this event will share lessons learned from a team in the midst of it (we are launching Arc this summer)! We look forward to seeing you there 🙂 URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/small-team-big-dreams-designing-consumer-electronics-with-a-3-person-studio/ LOCATION:Nanu Studio\, 1450 Mariposa Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024_SFDesignWeek_Nanu-EventImage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nanu":MAILTO:hanna@nanuelectrics.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240516T180429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T180509Z UID:10000335-1718211600-1718222400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Whipsaw DESCRIPTION:Join the Whipsaw team at our studio in Potrero Hill. See the light-filled industrial-chic space\, enjoy our product gallery\, and meet members of the team. We’re looking forward to seeing you in person! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/whipsaw/ LOCATION:Whipsaw\, 55 Mississippi St\, San Francisco\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/01_Building-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240516T180949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T180949Z UID:10000308-1718211600-1718222400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Licorice Chocolate Tasting @ Norden Living DESCRIPTION:In Scandinavia\, chocolate and licorice are two great tastes that taste great together. This intriguing combination\, first developed in Iceland\, is showcased beautifully by Danish confectioner Lakrids by Bülow. Stop by Norden Living to sample sweet or salty licorice wrapped in luxurious chocolate\, some with complementary flavors like passion fruit or raspberry. We’ll also be raffling off one of our showroom favorites: a Flowerpot VP9 portable lamp. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/licorice-chocolate-tasting-norden-living/ LOCATION:Licorice Chocolate Tasting @ Norden Living\, 2865 18th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2980.png ORGANIZER;CN="NORDEN LIVING":MAILTO:cvs@nordenliving.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240516T184553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T142700Z UID:10000331-1718211600-1718222400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Fletcher Studio Landscape Architecture + Urban Design DESCRIPTION:We are Fletcher Studio\, a boutique landscape architecture and urban design collaborative based in San Francisco. We believe design matters\, and that people deserve to find value\, meaning\, and possibility in the places they encounter and occupy. We’re so excited to open our doors for SF Design week! Come visit our studio\, located in the historic Dogpatch District\, where you’ll get an exclusive look at our design process\, meet our team\, and gain a new perspective on outdoor spaces. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/fletcher-studio-landscape-architecture-urban-design/ LOCATION:Fletcher Studio Inc.\, 2325 3rd st\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SFDW-Studio-Crawl-Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fletcher Studio":MAILTO:mkaku@fletcherstudio.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240516T191723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T195401Z UID:10000324-1718211600-1718222400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Pact Studio DESCRIPTION:Pact is a strategic brand identity design studio crafting intentional and engaging brands for organizations seeking change. We’re also San Francisco Design Week 2024’s proud campaign partner. Stop by our Mission studio to say hello and tell us what you’ve been paying attention to lately. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/pact-studio-crawl/ LOCATION:Pact Studio\, 1300 S VAN NESS AVE\, SAN FRANCISCO\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pact-Cover-Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pact Studio":MAILTO:tony@pact.studio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20240522T233648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T033123Z UID:10000357-1718211600-1718222400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Quartz Canvas: Live Painting at the Cambria Gallery with Steve Javiel DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening of creativity at the Cambria Gallery as we unveil a unique showcase where local artist\, Steve Javiel\, will paint a masterpiece live on a canvas of Cambria quartz. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to engage with the creative process and discover the endless possibilities of Cambria quartz stone. Join us for an unforgettable evening of food\, art\, and inspiration \nCheck out Steve’s work: https://stevejaviel.com/section/367469 URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/quartz-canvas-live-painting-at-the-cambria-gallery/ LOCATION:Cambria Gallery SF\, 1045 Bryant St\, Ste 100\, San Francisco\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:Interior Design ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FINAL-SFDW-wSteve-Javiel.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cambria":MAILTO:sarah.balin@cambriausa.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250523T053425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T181846Z UID:10000527-1748685600-1748692800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Rivian Kids SF Design Week Marshmallow Metropolis Challenge DESCRIPTION:Join Rivian and Sunnyside early childhood educators during SF Design Week and become your own architect! Design\, prototype\, and build structures and discover which designs can withstand a dinosaur attack! \nRecommended age 3+ \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/rivian-kids-sf-design-week-marshmallow-metropolis-challenge/ LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rivian-marhsmellow-challenge-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250531T181944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T181944Z UID:10000533-1748854800-1748887200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area DESCRIPTION:Need a workspace during SF Design Week? The Rivian Space in Hayes Valley is opening as a co-working studio with free\, strong Wi-Fi and complimentary morning coffee. Plus\, when you’re done working\, you can get an up-close look at Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles—explore the features and even take one for a spin.\n\n  \n   URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/sfdw-co-working-space-with-rivian-x-design-bay-area-8/ LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-29-at-7.19.21-AM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250425T151435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T195340Z UID:10000422-1748858400-1748865600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:A Mini Retreat: Recharge. Refocus. Redesign Your Creative Career With Intent at St. Joseph's Art Society DESCRIPTION:This retreat offers a rare moment to step back and get clear on what’s next in your creative career. Through guided reflection and meaningful dialogue\, you’ll uncover what’s no longer serving you\, reconnect with what truly energizes you\, and walk away with practical insights to redesign your path with more purpose and intention. \nStep away from your daily hustle and join an inspiring 2-hour mini-retreat designed by Claudia Fulga in Partnership with Design Bay Area\, exclusively for the design community. \nJoin us at Saint Joseph’s Art Society\, a national historical landmark re-envisioned by designer Ken Fulk\, for a bespoke retreat with intent and a sense of empowerment.  This intentional space is your moment to pause\, reflect\, and gain crystal-clear insights on what truly matters to you\, personally and creatively. \nRetreats are a powerful catalyst for transformation—73% of participants gain clarity within a week\, creativity increases by 50% in nature\, burnout symptoms drop by up to 89%\, decision-making confidence rises by 32%\, and group connection boosts belonging by 68%\, making them one of the most effective ways to reset\, realign\, and reimagine your life or career. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nRelaxation & Recharge: Take a break from deadlines and reconnect with yourself in a peaceful\, intentional environment.\nClarity & Inspiration: Engage in guided exercises designed to help you identify and amplify what’s most meaningful in your creative life.\nConnection & Community: Network and share insights with like-minded creative professionals.\n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With: \n\nRenewed energy and clarity on your creative priorities.\nPractical insights and actionable ideas to align your daily choices with your creative aspirations\nNew connections within the thriving SF Bay Area design community.\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nABOUT CLAUDIA FULGA\n\nClaudia Fulga is the Founder and Mindset & Career Coach of the Forty | Forty Group\, specializing in bespoke coaching and curated retreats. \nWith an extensive background as a leader at prominent tech and design  firms such as BAMO and Huntsman Architectural Group\, Claudia deeply understands the unique challenges and aspirations of creative professionals. \nThrough her tailored coaching practice\, Claudia empowers leaders across creative\, design\, technology\, and even professional racing fields. She helps ambitious professionals cultivate clarity\, confidence\, and an empowered mindset\, enabling them to design meaningful careers and lives—on their own terms. \nCHECK HER OUT \nwww.claudiafulga.com \nwww.claudiafulga.com/retreats \ninsta: @claudiafulgacoaching \n\n\n  \nABOUT DESIGN BAY AREA:\nDBA is the leading multi-disciplinary design\, arts and culture platform showcasing the San Francisco Bay Area’s influence globally.\nWe create opportunities for designers\, brands\, and organizations to thrive\, positioning the region as a leader in innovation\, tech\, sustainability\, and community impact. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/a-mini-retreat-recharge-refocus-redesign-your-creative-career-with-intent-at-st-josephs-art-society/ LOCATION:St Joseph’s Art Society\, 1401 Howard St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Copy-of-Copy-of-APSE_NAVE-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Fulga":MAILTO:CLAUDIA@CLAUDIAFULGA.COM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250420T211829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T233851Z UID:10000409-1748880000-1748887200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Reform by Design: A Service Design Community Mixer with Miro + SDN DESCRIPTION:Join us for a partnership event between Miro and Service Design Network San Francisco where we will explore Design Week’s theme “Reform” and explore how to drive meaningful change in our personal and work lives. Through individual and small group reflection activities\, participants will have the chance to examine assumptions\, expand perspectives\, and uncover learnings that can be applied to your own design challenges. All are welcome to join\, including those who are new to service design. Come for the conversations and leave with new connections from the service design community!\n\n \nHappy hour bites and drinks will be served at 4:30PM. The activities are “go at your own pace” and we will gather for a group discussion around 5:30PM before ending at 6:00PM.\n\nDue to the size of the space and types of activities this event is capped at 35 people with a small waitlist. Get your ticket early! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/reform-by-design-a-service-design-community-mixer/ LOCATION:Miro’s Montgomery St Office\, 44 Montgomery St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94104\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MiroSDN-black.png ORGANIZER;CN="Miro &%3B Service Design Network - SF Chapter":MAILTO:sdnsf15@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250426T142450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T151620Z UID:10000428-1748880000-1748894400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Artist Windy Chien's Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Artist Windy Chien will open the doors to her private studio located in the Heath Ceramics’ San Francisco building in the Mission District. She will give in-person guided tours of her studio\, giving insights into her process\, materials\, and inspirations. Available works and works-in-progress will be on view. Visitors will walk away with rare and special insight into the inner workings of her thriving artistic practice and the inspirational studio space that houses it. \nArtist Windy Chien is best known for her 2016 work\, The Year of Knots\, in which she learned a new knot every day for a year. Her work ranges in size from a knot that can fit in the palm of a child’s hand to room-sized installations that are sought after by private collectors. Following long careers at Apple and as the owner of legendary music shop Aquarius Records\, she launched her studio in 2015. Select clients include the National Geographic Society\, the De Young Museum\, the San Francisco MOMA\, Nobu Hotels\, Google\, the U.S. Department of State\, and the Kering Group\, and her work has been covered by Wired\, The New York Times\, and Martha Stewart. Windy’s book about her work was published by Abrams in 2019. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/artist-windy-chiens-open-studio/ LOCATION:Studio Windy Chien\, 550 Florida St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/YNG07753.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Studio Windy Chien":MAILTO:studio@windychien.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250506T071739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163624Z UID:10000465-1748883600-1748890800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Branch Furniture - Bringing a Better Way to Work to San Francisco DESCRIPTION:Join us at the brand-new Branch San Francisco showroom for an evening of design\, conversation\, and connection. Get up close and personal with our full collection of ergonomic office furniture—designed to support focus\, comfort\, and creativity whether you’re outfitting a full floor office space or carving out a corner for productive work at home. Hear from the team on how we create products that balance beauty\, functionality and productivity\, while remaining accessibly priced. Come by for an evening of drinks\, snacks\, and a chance to win select samples. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/branch-furniture-bringing-a-better-way-to-work-to-san-francisco/ LOCATION:Branch San Francisco Retail Store\, 524 Washington Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BranchFurniture-SFDesignWeek2025PromoPic110.png ORGANIZER;CN="Branch Furniture":MAILTO:alessandro.pagura@branchfurniture.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250501T231311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T014012Z UID:10000449-1748885400-1748896200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Phone a (AI) Friend with Anthropic DESCRIPTION:**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT** \n Chances are\, designers have been playing with AI or hearing about it far more than they have actually spoken to someone working on the technology. This talk provides a rare opportunity for designers to step directly into conversation with the experts researching  and developing the AI technologies that are transforming creative industries. This event offers unprecedented access to the minds behind the algorithms. \nThis isn’t another AI showcase—it’s privileged access to meaningful conversations that typically happen behind closed doors\, recognizing designers as co-creators in tomorrow’s technologies.\n \nBeverages and snacks will be provided! \n\nSCHEDULE \n\n5:30 Doors Open\n6:30 Event Begins\n8:30 Event Ends\n\n*Address and instructions will be been emailed to REGISTERED ATTENDEES. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/phone-a-ai-friend/ LOCATION:Anthropic HQ\, 500 Howard St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Anthropic-SFDesignWeek-25.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Anthropic":MAILTO:belonax@anthropic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250422T185620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163842Z UID:10000419-1748887200-1748898000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Ian Yang / Gantri & Robert Brunner / Ammunition DESCRIPTION:Ian Yang\, CEO/Founder of Gantri sits down with industrial design pioneer and founder of Ammunition\, Robert Brunner to discuss the impact of product design and innovation on manufacturing and consumption. \n  \nIan Yan\, CEO/Founder\, Gantri\n\n\n\n\n\nIan Yang is the Founder and CEO of Gantri\, a pioneering digital manufacturing platform that merges 3D printing technology with sustainable manufacturing. Raised between Shanghai and the U.K.\, Ian’s entrepreneurial spirit was shaped early by his parents’ global logistics business. After earning honors in Government and Economics from the London School of Economics\, he worked in strategy consulting before diving into design at Central Saint Martins. This fusion of business\, design\, and technology led him to San Francisco\, where stints in software engineering and product design sparked his vision for democratizing design through modern digital fabrication. Today\, Ian leads Gantri in redefining how thoughtful products are imagined\, made\, and experienced. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Brunner\, Founder & Creative Director\, Ammunition\nThe former Industrial Design Director at Apple and current Lead Designer for Beats by Dre\, Robert is a globally acclaimed product designer with over 40 years of experience. Robert built the pioneering internal corporate design organization at Apple\, and was a partner at the prestigious design consultancy\, Pentagram. Under his leadership\, his current studio Ammunition has developed iconic products for Beats\, Lyft\, Square\, Polaroid\, and numerous start-up enterprises. Robert’s work is part of the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and San Francisco\, and he has been named one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business”. He is also the co-author of the book “Do You Matter? How Great Design Will Make People Love Your Company.” URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/fireside-chat-with-ian-yang-robert-brunner/ LOCATION:Gantri\, 320 10th St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Gio_Table-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gantri":MAILTO:holland.denvir@gantri.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250503T172019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T202532Z UID:10000448-1748889000-1748899800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:What they don't tell you about breaking into product design with AI Leaders DESCRIPTION:Event description \nIn 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 learn all the tips and tricks to put you in the top 1%. \nMeet the speaker: Kathy Wang is currently a product designer at Snorkel AI. She’s previously worked at Dropbox and IBM\, and received her master’s in Information Science from Cornell University. Kathy is based in San Francisco.  \nMeet the host: Jeremie Gluckman is building the Dovetail community for the AI-first customer intelligence practitioners. They will share how to embrace change in the fast paced tech industry.\n\nKey takeaways \n\nGain insights into what it’s like to work at a large company (like IBM) versus a smaller company (like Snorkel).\nLearn how to write a cold email that will catch the recruiter’s attention and guarantee you an interview with your dream company. (Most people don’t know how to write a good cold email. Kathy will teach you.)\nUnderstand how to usability test your portfolio. (You need to treat your portfolio like a product\, which means that you have to get feedback from others.)\nGet advice on how to navigate this competitive job market (i.e. how to get LinkedIn Premium for free\, which conferences to attend\, how to make sure you’re using timing to your advantage\, etc.). This session will be worth your while if you’re trying to get a job in product design. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/what-they-dont-tell-you-about-breaking-into-product-design-2/ LOCATION:Dovetail SF Office\, 660 Market Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, California\, 94104\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Dovetail-event-SF-Design-Week-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dovetail":MAILTO:jeremie@dovetail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250519T130324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T041212Z UID:10000509-1748937600-1748962800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach DESCRIPTION:The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Wall Within Reach    \n Presented by Ovata \n  \n Description:    \nWhat if a wall could carry memory\, scent\, and greenery—all at once? \n  \nInspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) \, Ovata presents a site-flexible installation: a  portable living wall  composed of hinged\, frame-based panels filled with  California native plants. Spread throughout the event venue\, these sculptural pieces are more than dividers—they are  multi-sensory green moments  that offer a breath of nature\, evoke regional nostalgia\, and serve as quiet visual anchors within the event energy. \n  \nEach panel transforms the space with  natural scents\, living textures \, and a subtle reference to the cultural practice of honoring people and place. Think of it as a  living scroll of memory and nature —brought into the present. \n  \nRather than serving as a static backdrop\, this installation  gently guides the flow of people \, encouraging organic circulation while shaping cozy niches for gathering\, pausing\, and connecting. Like a breeze through a forest\, its layout invites movement and mingling while offering soft\, intimate pockets of calm \n  \n Schedule:    \nNo fixed schedule. The green wall installation is designed to be  explored freely throughout the venue  during the event. \nThis is a  self-guided\, standalone installation —no formal presentation. \n  \n Bonus Features:    \n– Portable green wall panels placed throughout the venue \n–  Designed with California native species    \n–  QR codes on each panel  to explore featured plants and their ecological stories \n– Subtle  natural fragrance  in the air \n– Visual and spatial  flexibility  to frame or divide areas \n– Inspired by  병풍(Byung-poong) \, traditional Korean folding screens URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-scent-of-nostalgia-a-living-green-wall-within-reach-2/ LOCATION:Aura Tea and Coffee at Rincon Plaza\, 101 Spear Street Suite B5\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Byungpoong-by-Ovata.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ovata LLC":MAILTO:jeon.eunhye@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250422T191257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T203015Z UID:10000420-1748944800-1748952000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:More Than a Box: How Packaging Has Become the Product with Whipsaw and Zenpack DESCRIPTION:Join Zenpack and Whipsaw for a brunch exploring the power of packaging as a brand expression and storytelling medium. Through a curated showcase of contrasting packaging designs—from sustainable solutions to bold\, influencer-ready experiences—guests will engage with physical prototypes\, learn about the packaging design process\, and connect with the teams behind them. Join fellow designers\, creatives\, and clients at Whipsaw’s Potrero Hill studio for a morning of Verve Coffee and brunch. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/more-than-a-box-how-packaging-has-become-the-product/ LOCATION:Whipsaw\, 55 Mississippi St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/01_Building-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Whipsaw":MAILTO:saoirse@whipsaw.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250504T010502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T235943Z UID:10000460-1748948400-1748955600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Elevate Your Creativity: Unleashing the Power of AI and Essential Tools in Adobe Photoshop DESCRIPTION:During this comprehensive\, hands-on workshop\, participants will learn and practice the skills needed to effectively harness the latest AI-powered tools in Adobe Photoshop\, alongside key features essential to contemporary graphic design. This training is designed to enhance participants’ creative workflow\, empowering them to work more efficiently and with greater innovation for their design process. \nAttendees will gain practical experience in creating professional-quality designs and streamlining common tasks\, including advanced image editing\, seamless compositing\, and the development of visually compelling mockups. Each segment of the workshop will feature guided exercises to reinforce these skills\, ensuring participants leave with both a strong conceptual foundation and applicable\, real-world expertise. \nPlease bring your laptop fully charged with Adobe Photoshop available for the workshop. \nTOOLS & TOPICS COVERED: \n\nPhotoshop 2025 features (incl. AI-powered tools)\n\nGenerative Fill & Expand\n\nText-to-Image with Adobe Firefly integration\n\nNon-destructive workflow techniques\n\nLayer management\nColor and tonality Adjustment Layers\nMockup creation & Smart Objects\n\n  \nNicolas Gutierrez: \nPhotoshop instructor at UC Berkeley Extension\nFounder of Nico Gutierrez Photography \nNicolas Gutierrez\, M.F.A.\, is a commercial and art photographer based in San Francisco. He has a B.F.A. in Fine Arts from Los Andes University in Bogota\, Colombia. He moved to San Francisco in 1999\, where he pursued an M.F.A. in photography at the Academy of Art University and graduated top of his class. During the past 20 years\, Nicolas has worked in different aspects of image production for companies such as AirBnB\, Ubisoft\, 500PX\, XYZ and Gap and publications such SFMag\, 180 Mag\, SOMA\, 7×7 and the Financial Times. He has also exhibited his artwork in galleries in the U.S. and abroad. Nicolas’ interest in digital image creation brought him to teach Photoshop I at UC Berkeley Extension. He is committed to creating a friendly\, stimulating and unstressed educational environment\, understanding the unique needs of every student to help them reach their full potential. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/elevate-your-creativity-unleashing-the-power-of-ai-and-essential-tools-in-adobe-photoshop/ LOCATION:UC Berkeley Art and Design Extension Floor 6\, 160 Spear St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/NicolasGutierrez_GraphicDesign.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UC Berkeley Extension":MAILTO:itrujillo@berkeley.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250426T142454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T151324Z UID:10000431-1748955600-1748970000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Artist Windy Chien's Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Artist Windy Chien will open the doors to her private studio located in the Heath Ceramics’ San Francisco building in the Mission District. She will give in-person guided tours of her studio\, giving insights into her process\, materials\, and inspirations. Available works and works-in-progress will be on view. Visitors will walk away with rare and special insight into the inner workings of her thriving artistic practice and the inspirational studio space that houses it. \nArtist Windy Chien is best known for her 2016 work\, The Year of Knots\, in which she learned a new knot every day for a year. Her work ranges in size from a knot that can fit in the palm of a child’s hand to room-sized installations that are sought after by private collectors. Following long careers at Apple and as the owner of legendary music shop Aquarius Records\, she launched her studio in 2015. Select clients include the National Geographic Society\, the De Young Museum\, the San Francisco MOMA\, Nobu Hotels\, Google\, the U.S. Department of State\, and the Kering Group\, and her work has been covered by Wired\, The New York Times\, and Martha Stewart. Windy’s book about her work was published by Abrams in 2019. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/artist-windy-chiens-open-studio-2/ LOCATION:Studio Windy Chien\, 550 Florida St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/YNG07753.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Studio Windy Chien":MAILTO:studio@windychien.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250516T164605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T224702Z UID:10000507-1748955600-1748970000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Dynamic Minds: Creative Brilliance | The Magical World of Ken Fulk: Multi-Level Studio\, Loft\, New Supershop and Historic Basilica DESCRIPTION:Ken Fulk is a renowned designer\, world-builder\, style icon\, and arts patron\, known for shaping the daily lives of clients over the past 25 years. He has crafted everything from homes and private jets to restaurants\, hotels\, and personal experiences like weddings and family retreats. With studios in San Francisco\, New York\, and Los Angeles\, his clients include tech leaders\, financial moguls\, rock stars\, and Pulitzer Prize winners. \nFulk oversees all aspects of his projects\, from design to branding\, custom scents\, uniforms\, and guest rituals. He partnered with Pharrell Williams to launch The Goodtime Hotel in Miami and serves as Creative Director at Major Food Group\, where he helps expand their global restaurant empire. He also co-founded Felix Roasting Co.\, a coffee brand reimagining café culture. Beyond design\, Fulk founded Saint Joseph’s Arts Society\, a nonprofit supporting local artists in San Francisco and Provincetown\, MA. \nA celebrated creative\, Fulk was named “The Incredible Fulk” by The Economist and has appeared on Architectural Digest’s AD100\, Elle Decor’s A-List. He was inducted into Hospitality Design’s Platinum Circle Hall of Fame\, and received DesignLA’s “Living Legend Award.” \nThe afternoon seminar:\nFor this Ken Fulk panoramic visit\, we will meet and greet at Ken Fulk headquarters. \nThere\, we will first  be welcomed and will  visit Ken’s latest sensation\, his dazzling new by appointment-only  shop\, Ken Fulk Purveyor of the Extraordinary. The alluring and inspiring shop offers design\, antiques\,  garden decor\, lifestyle\, curiosities\,   and Ken Fulk vintage finds\, Ken’s favorite books\, private collections\,   art\, accessories. Please note: Ken Fulk  has extended the offer of a designer discount of  ten per cent off for all attendees for purchases during Design Week.. \nWe visit the Magic Factory studio and atelier\, meet and have informal conversations with  KFI designers to discuss recent projects\, and view images of recent projects\, and study them. \nWe will carpool\, walk and gather at St. Joseph’s Arts Foundation to be welcomed by Martin Strickland\, the dynamic  director of St Joseph’s Arts Society. \nOn view at St. Joseph’s Arts Society for all attendees\, is: \n The dynamic new  FABRICATIONS show which  brings together Bay Area–based artists from The Space Program San Francisco residency who work with raw\, reclaimed\, and unconventional materials—reshaping\, repurposing\, and reinterpreting them to create meaning. \nThrough sculpture\, painting\, fiber arts\, ceramics\, video\, and mixed media\, these artists push the boundaries of material-based practices and offer fresh perspectives on our relationship with both the built and natural environments. Their works uncover the personal and cultural histories embedded in material itself\, revealing how what we create—and what we cast aside—reflects who we are and what we value. \nPresented at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society\, this exhibition also encourages reflection on material consumption and sustainability\, emphasizing the environmental consequences of production and disposal. By giving renewed life to overlooked or discarded matter\, the artists in FABRICATIONS invite us to question what we take for granted and to recognize the power of art to reimagine place\, identity\, and the future. \nParticipating artists include: Kristin Bauer\, Maria A. Guzmán Capron\, Julia Goodman\, Dana Hemenway\, Hughen/Starkweather\, Amy Nathan\, Rachelle Reichert\, Laurel Roth Hope\, Charlene Tan\, Henna Vainio\, Amber Jean Young\, and Connie Zheng. \nAbout Diane Dorrans Saeks:\nDiane Dorrans Saeks has been presenting her in-studio design seminars for San Francisco DESIGN WEEK for fourteen years. \nShe is the acclaimed author of 26 books on design\, travel\, interiors\, and architecture and gardens. \nShe is design editor for PAPERCITY magazine Dallas and Houston\, and an editor for C magazine\, and writes for many other publications. \nShe has published best-selling design books with Rizzoli\, Taschen and Chronicle Books. \nShe is co-founding editor of many publications\, including C California Style\, Metropolitan Home\, Indagare\,  and Garden Design. \nA lifelong arts advocate and a Francophile she lives in California and visits France as often as possible. \nSAN FRANCISCO\, CA – April 16 – Atmosphere at AD PRO x KEN FULK Private Preview Party on April 16th 2025 at Ken Fulk Magic Factory Peepshow and Loft in San Francisco\, CA (Photo – Drew Altizer) \n\nSAN FRANCISCO\, CA – April 16 – Atmosphere at AD PRO x KEN FULK Private Preview Party on April 16th 2025 at Ken Fulk Magic Factory Peepshow and Loft in San Francisco\, CA (Photo – Drew Altizer) URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/dynamic-minds-creative-brilliance-the-magical-world-of-ken-fulk-multi-level-studio-loft-new-supershop-and-historic-basilica/ LOCATION:Ken Fulk Studio\, 310 7th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/C455_Living-Room_Main-House_0016.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="DIANE DORRANS SAEKS":MAILTO:ddswriter@earthlink.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250507T211148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T173549Z UID:10000452-1748959200-1748973600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Mix\, Mingle\, and Moodboard with Skona DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Sköna HQ for a happy hour open to all. One of our company values is dogged curiosity\, and after 20 years as a San Francisco-based business\, we’ve been thinking a lot about how we can help make the city we love even better.  \nWe’re inviting designers\, creatives\, and the generally curious alike to contribute to a collaborative digital moodboard exploring ways to contribute to the ongoing revitalization of SoMa and Downtown SF.  Our neighbors\, Yerba Buena Partnership\, will be in attendance to join the fun and answer questions about the cool things they’re doing to improve the neighborhood. \nWe’ll provide the snacks and beverages to keep those creative juices flowing. Just bring yourself\, a willingness to participate\, and if you’d rather work on your own device\, your laptop.   \n2-6pm: Mix\, mingle\, and moodboard. Come and go as you please. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/mix-mingle-and-moodboard-with-skona/ LOCATION:Skona HQ\, 147 Natoma St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/NatandCody_Skona_220923_L1010539-Edit-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Skona Advertising":MAILTO:boramy@skona.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250503T192529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T165649Z UID:10000455-1748962800-1748973600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Design x AI: SFDW Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful happy hour and mixer focused on design at Create\, a generative AI-first platform that empowers individuals to build websites\, prototypes\, tools\, and apps using plain English. \nIn celebration of San Francisco Design Week\, we will gather in our cozy office near Union Square. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow designers\, AI enthusiasts\, and creatives while enjoying drinks and light bites. \nWe are excited to announce that our founding designer\, Zaria\, will give a brief presentation on Create and the future of design. At Create\, we envision a future where coding is as simple as having a conversation\, making software creation accessible to everyone. We believe that in ten years\, there could be one billion new “programmers\,” fundamentally changing how we engage with design and technology. \nWhether you are a designer looking to exchange ideas\, curious about our mission\, or eager to network\, you are warmly invited to celebrate design and creativity with us! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/design-x-ai-sfdw-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Create\, 233 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, California\, 94108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DesignxAI.png ORGANIZER;CN="Create.xyz":MAILTO:zaria@create.xyz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250505T220436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T021647Z UID:10000492-1748968200-1748973600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Intersection of Design and Sustainability @ Rivian DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore design and sustainability with a Rivian panel and explore how design and sustainability played a central role in the community space designed as the Rivian SF Flagship. Seats are extremely limited! \nPANELISTS:\nMarcos Mafia // MAFIA Bags \nLiz Guerrero // Rivian Brand Experience \nSophia Park // Rivian Color Material Finish \nRivian: How we design\n\nWe design for complete life cycles across everything we do. Our battery packs are designed to be easily removed from our vehicles and either recycled or used in “second life” applications such as stationary storage. The interiors of our vehicles are made from 100% animal-free materials. Dunnage containers at our plant are reusable and made from ocean-bound plastics. \n“A more sustainable transportation and energy future is not simple or inevitable. How we approach each challenge will ripple through history for generations.”\nAnisa Kamadoli Costa: RIVIAN CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER\n\n  \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-intersection-of-design-and-sustainability-rivian/ LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-05-at-2.56.10-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250407T212424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T170059Z UID:10000393-1748968200-1748975400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Korean Waves in Design DESCRIPTION:BlueStream Gallery\, a contemporary art space dedicated to innovative exhibitions and creative dialogue\, is thrilled to present “Korean Waves in Design” during SF Design Week 2025. As a gallery founded by Asian American designers\, we have consistently supported the Asian modern design community and beyond through diverse exhibitions. This event will spotlight Korean-inspired design and innovation\, exploring how traditional aesthetics\, materials\, and philosophies inspire contemporary product design. By highlighting the influence of K-Waves in design\, we aim to foster meaningful conversations about design’s role in cultural storytelling and bridge connections between Korean designers and the Bay Area design community. \nEvent Description\nThis immersive showcase will celebrate the vibrancy of contemporary Korean design\, featuring brands that seamlessly blend tradition with modern innovation. Attendees will explore the evolution of Korean design across digital experiences\, consumer products\, and tactile packaging. The space will highlight interactive media forms\, and visually striking branding alongside handcrafted textiles\, minimalist ceramics\, and sustainable materials. Through interactive exhibits and experiential storytelling\, this event will offer a deep dive into the creative forces shaping Korea’s dynamic design landscape today. \nKey elements of the event include: \n\nPanel Discussion (15 min; moderated by Soh Kim\, Stanford Food Design Lab): A short panel featuring Korean designers and Bay Area creatives discussing the intersection of tradition and innovation in design.\nOngoing Design Showcase Booths: A curated selection of Korean-inspired products and designs in both tangible and digital forms.\nCultural Networking: A casual networking session with curated Korean-inspired food and refreshments from Chimmelier x Jilli (Korean Tapas Restaurant)\, fostering connections between Korean designers and the Bay Area design community.\n\nGoals & Outcomes \n\nAmplify Visibility: Increase the visibility of cultural diversity in the Bay Area design landscape.\nShowcase Innovation: Highlight the integration of tradition and innovation from Asian-inspired design.\nFoster Collaboration: Facilitate connections and collaborations between designers\, Bay Area creatives\, and businesses who are interested in cultural diversity\nCultural Exchange: Promote cross-cultural understanding through design and storytelling. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/korean-waves-in-design/ LOCATION:BlueStream Gallery\, 555 Grant Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, California\, 94108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Korean_Waves_in_Design-scaled-e1744060541474.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="BlueStream Gallery":MAILTO:bluestreamgallery@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250507T162921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T085615Z UID:10000451-1748970000-1748980800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Designing Relevance: How UX Teams Future-Proof Organizations with Open Table DESCRIPTION:How do companies stay relevant over decades? For many\, the secret lies in continuous UX innovation and a deep commitment to customer needs. \nJoin us for a panel discussion featuring top design leaders from some of the most established online marketplaces. We’ll explore how continuous improvement of the  user experience has helped their companies navigate industry shifts\, evolve through transformation\, and remain competitive in an ever-changing landscape. We’ll also discuss how design leadership for an established yet evolving brand requires a blend of creativity\, determination\, adaptability\, and the ability to face setbacks head-on.  \nToday’s startups hope to become the household names of tomorrow—but what lessons from the past still hold up\, and which have expired? Our panelists will reflect on the pivotal design moments that shaped their organizations and share how they’re addressing similar challenges today. \nWhether you’re building something new or evolving a legacy product\, this conversation will offer inspiration and perspective on creating lasting impact through design. \nPanelists: \n\nBlake Engel\, VP of Design\, OpenTable\nSusan Dybbs\, VP of Design\, Etsy\nKelly Kinch\, VP of Design\, Yelp\nJared Benson\, Principal\, Volkswagen (Moderator)\n\nAgenda \n5:00 PM — Networking (refreshments + light bites provided) \n5:30 PM — Panel Begins \n6:30 PM — Audience Q&A \n7:00 PM — Post-panel Social \n  \nFind us at 120 Kearny St. San Francisco\, inside One Montgomery Tower URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/designing-relevance-how-ux-teams-future-proof-organizations-with-open-table/ LOCATION:OpenTable\, 120 Kearny St\, San Francisco\, 94107 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sfdw-event-opentable.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="OpenTable":MAILTO:bengel@opentable.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250503T174350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T231219Z UID:10000450-1748971800-1748980800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Unlock Your Power: Elevate Your Personal Brand DESCRIPTION:Imagine what could happen if your reputation worked FOR you 24/7. Join Women in Innovation\, a community of innovators working together to break down the barriers that keep women from advancing and leading in innovation\, for a transformative event focused on harnessing the power of your personal brand to unlock new possibilities\, attract dream clients\, and build lasting influence. \nPersonal branding isn’t about being someone you’re not\, it’s about being strategic and showing up honestly. By gaining clarity on your core values and philosophies you’ll chart personal and professional paths with purpose and alignment. \nAt this interactive event\, you’ll learn:\n\nHow to uncover and articulate what truly sets you apart\nReal-world examples of women who’ve transformed either their careers or their client’s careers through personal branding\nHow to turn your story into your strongest asset\nActionable steps you can take immediately to boost your visibility and impact\n\nExpect a hands-on exercise\, lively discussion\, and practical takeaways you can use right away. This event is hosted by\, and geared towards\, women. \n  \nThis event is for you if:\n\nYou want to grow your career\, business\, or influence\nYou’ve ever wondered how to create your own personal brand\nYou’re ready to invest in yourself and connect with other ambitious women\n\nMeet our Panelists:\n \nHost: Renee Frojo\, is a brand strategist\, storytelling coach\, and former journalist who helps founders and solo business owners build reputations people trust. She’s the creator of StoryMining\, a process that turns raw personal experiences into powerful brand narratives\, and the founder of A Good Reputation\, a newsletter and storytelling community for creative entrepreneurs. Her writing has been published in the BBC\, San Francisco Chronicle\, and San Francisco Business Times\, and her work has shaped content strategies for startups\, agencies\, and impact-driven brands. By day\, she builds story-driven brands; by night\, she wrangles two kids and dreams up her next creative retreat. Follow her on LinkedIn @reneelynnfrojo. \n  \n\n\n \nAshley Faus\, a marketer\, writer\, and speaker by day\, and a singer\, actor\, and fitness fiend by night. She’s the authors of\, “Human-Centered Marketing: How to Connect with Audiences in the Age of AI.” Her work has been featured in TIME\, Forbes\, and The Journal of Brand Strategy\, and she’s shared insights with audiences at Harvard Business Review\, INBOUND\, and MarketingProfs. She works for Atlassian\, a collaboration software maker on a mission to unleash the potential of every team. Follow her on LinkedIn @ashleyfaus \n\n\n\nBecca Chambers\, is an award-winning tech CMO\, venture marketer\, podcast host\, and personal branding expert\, who has become one of the most influential voices in sales and marketing on LinkedIn today. Known for her bold takes and no-BS approach to brand\, communications\, leadership\, and technology\, Becca’s insights reach millions of people every month. She’s been featured in The Wall Street Journal\, Fast Company\, Rolling Stone\, and The Washington Post\, and was recently ranked the #2 woman on LinkedIn. \nShe’s also the host of the Under Embargo podcast\, a sought-after speaker\, startup advisor\, passionate neurodiversity advocate\, and active philanthropist\, serving as Marketing Chair for the SF AFfiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Becca is currently CMO at Scale Venture Partners. Follow her on LinkedIn or at www.beccahasADHD.com. \n\n  \nThe Linkedin Community Space can be found on the ground floor of 222 Second Street.  \nAccess to the space is found behind the large lobby staircase on the left\, or through a direct lobby entrance. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/unlock-your-power-elevate-your-personal-brand/ LOCATION:LinkedIn Community Space: Ground Floor\, 222 2nd St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Event-Photo-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Innovation":MAILTO:laurac@womenininnovation.co END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250429T164332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T013854Z UID:10000469-1748975400-1748982600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Official SFDW Opening Night Reception with Rivian X Design Bay Area DESCRIPTION:***Due to the popularity of this event\, and limited RSVP’s. The Opening Reception is completely sold out*** \nJoin us for the Official San Francisco Design Week Opening Party\, co-hosted by Rivian and DesignBayArea. We’ll gather\, see old friends and make new connections! Many of our speakers and VIPs will be in attendance as we gather to engage and connect! Have a drink on us\, and celebrate the launch of San Francisco Design Week 2025! \n\nLight bite experiences served up by local New Indian Tiya SF\nSwag for the first 120 attendees through the door\n\nFor our 21+ attendees: \n\nExceptional wine from Flowers Vineyard + Winery\nSip on Golden Rule Spirits\n\n  \n*OnePass Registration is required to attend this event. This event is sold out! \n  \n     URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/official-sfdw-opening-night-reception-with-rivian-x-design-bay-area/ LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-29-at-7.19.21-AM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250519T130407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T041235Z UID:10000510-1749024000-1749049200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach DESCRIPTION:The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Wall Within Reach    \n Presented by Ovata \n  \n Description:    \nWhat if a wall could carry memory\, scent\, and greenery—all at once? \n  \nInspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) \, Ovata presents a site-flexible installation: a  portable living wall  composed of hinged\, frame-based panels filled with  California native plants. Spread throughout the event venue\, these sculptural pieces are more than dividers—they are  multi-sensory green moments  that offer a breath of nature\, evoke regional nostalgia\, and serve as quiet visual anchors within the event energy. \n  \nEach panel transforms the space with  natural scents\, living textures \, and a subtle reference to the cultural practice of honoring people and place. Think of it as a  living scroll of memory and nature —brought into the present. \n  \nRather than serving as a static backdrop\, this installation  gently guides the flow of people \, encouraging organic circulation while shaping cozy niches for gathering\, pausing\, and connecting. Like a breeze through a forest\, its layout invites movement and mingling while offering soft\, intimate pockets of calm \n  \n Schedule:    \nNo fixed schedule. The green wall installation is designed to be  explored freely throughout the venue  during the event. \nThis is a  self-guided\, standalone installation —no formal presentation. \n  \n Bonus Features:    \n– Portable green wall panels placed throughout the venue \n–  Designed with California native species    \n–  QR codes on each panel  to explore featured plants and their ecological stories \n– Subtle  natural fragrance  in the air \n– Visual and spatial  flexibility  to frame or divide areas \n– Inspired by  병풍(Byung-poong) \, traditional Korean folding screens URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-scent-of-nostalgia-a-living-green-wall-within-reach-3/ LOCATION:Aura Tea and Coffee at Rincon Plaza\, 101 Spear Street Suite B5\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Byungpoong-by-Ovata.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ovata LLC":MAILTO:jeon.eunhye@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T110000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250507T003330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T042044Z UID:10000481-1749031200-1749034800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Color as Catalyst: Design for Social Impact with Project Color Corps and Fuseproject DESCRIPTION:Join moderator Dawn Zidonis for a Fireside Chat with Laura Guido-Clark\, Founder and CEO of Love Good Color and Project Color Corps and Yves Behar\, Founder and CEO of Fuseproject as they revisit their collaboration between Project Color Corps and fuseproject at the Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club in San Francisco’s Hunters Point. Through community-led workshops\, kids created a “Good Fun” color palette that transformed their space and reflected their voices. \nThis conversation will explore how color can shape perception\, mood\, and behavior—and how it continues to drive meaningful transformation\, creating equity\, joy and belonging in neighborhoods. \nSPEAKERS: \n\nABOUT LAURA-GUIDO CLARK: \nLaura Guido-Clark is an expert in the skin of consumer products – their color\, materials\, and finish.  \nThroughout her twenty-plus year career\, Laura has analyzed the conscious and unconscious influences that drive buying decisions. She has been dubbed an ‘Experience Consultant’ because of her ability to translate those influences into prescient forecasting and concrete applications of color and finish for new products.  \nIn 2017\, Laura launched her groundbreaking color methodology called LOVE GOOD COLOR. LOVE GOOD COLOR integrates science and the senses\, enabling designers to factor in emotive response when using color.  \nLaura has helped companies such as Herman Miller\, HP\, Samsung\, and Toyota use color and materials on their products that resonate with consumers and succeed in competitive markets. Her textile and pattern design includes work for HBF\, Pallas\, Carnegie\, and FLOR.  \nLaura’s expertise ranges from textiles to consumer products such as automotive\, electronics\, and major household appliances. \nIn 2011\, Laura founded Project Color Corps\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to painting urban neighborhoods with color and pattern that impart positive messages of joy\, equity and belonging. The organization is now flourishing in four cities across the country. \n  \n\nABOUT YVES BEHAR: \nYves Behar is the Founder and CEO of fuseproject\, a design and innovation studio based in San Francisco and Lisbon. He has launched over 100 early-stage ventures and developed products for brands such as Samsung\, Herman Miller\, and L’Oréal. His work is rooted in the belief that design accelerates the adoption of new ideas\, shaping products that transform how we live. \nBehar is known for creating iconic products like the SNOO smart sleeper\, Herman Miller Sayl chair\, and Samsung Frame TV. He has also led humanitarian projects such as a partnership with the non-profit The Ocean Cleanup\, and See Better to Learn Better\, which have improved millions of lives globally. \nA leader in AI and robotics\, Behar and Fuseproject designed Moxie\, an emotionally intelligent robot for children\, ElliQ\, an AI companion for the elderly\, and Maxio for AES – an AI-driven robot that installs solar panels in half the time at half the cost. His work is included in the collections of major museums\, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. \nBehar has received over 300 awards and has been named one of TIME Magazine’s Top 25 Visionaries. Forbes recognized him as the “Most Influential Industrial Designer in the World.” \n  \n\nMODERATOR: DAWN ZIDONIS\n \nCo-founder and CEO of Design Bay Area and San Francisco Design Week. Design Bay Area is the leading multi-disciplinary design\, arts and culture platform showcasing the innovation\, influence and reach of the products and brands in our region. \nDawn is also the co-founder of World Design Weeks\, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting international design weeks\, sharing resources and content while fostering conversations and relationships between design cities. \nShe has served on the board of directors at The Center for Architecture and Design in San Francisco which produces Architecture and the City\, a month long celebration of Architecture and Design. Dawn calls herself “a total introvert” but no one who actually knows her believes it. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/color-as-catalyst-design-for-social-impact-with-project-color-corps-and-fuseproject/ LOCATION:California ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-01-at-3.55.28-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250519T132152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T184338Z UID:10000505-1749033000-1749060000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area DESCRIPTION:Need a workspace during SF Design Week? The Rivian Space in Hayes Valley is opening as a co-working studio with free\, strong Wi-Fi and complimentary morning coffee. Plus\, when you’re done working\, you can get an up-close look at Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles—explore the features and even take one for a spin.\n\n  \n   URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/sfdw-co-working-space-with-rivian-x-design-bay-area/ LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-29-at-7.19.21-AM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250509T200958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T042209Z UID:10000501-1749034800-1749038400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Am I the Creative\, or Just the Prompt? with Pablo Stanley DESCRIPTION:A doodle-filled fireside chat about creativity in the age of AI—from the thrill of working with these tools to the creeping fear of being replaced by them. Pablo Stanley shares his personal journey with generative tech\, the tension between control and collaboration\, and what it means to stay human when a robot helps you with your ideas. Live iPad sketching included. \n  \n  \n  \nABOUT PABLO STANLEY: \n\n\n\n\nHola\, I’m a Co-founder at Musho—AI Designer\, Blush\, and Lummi—tools to unlock people’s creativity. Working in Bueno\, and previously made Robotos\, Humankind\, Transhumans\, Humaaans\, Open Peeps\, etc . Previously I was a Lead at InVision\, a Staff Designer at Lyft\, and co-founder of Carbon Health. I give design workshops and share design tutorials on YouTube. I also host a design podcast\, manage Latinxs Who Design\, give talks around the world\, and write silly comics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlush / Instagram / Twitter / Medium / LinkedIn / YouTube / Newsletter \n\n\n\n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/am-i-the-creative-or-just-the-prompt-with-pablo-stanley/ LOCATION:FourOneNine\, 419 10th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-09-at-1.01.25-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250509T211519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T042246Z UID:10000502-1749038400-1749042000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Fashioning Reform: A Panel with Sonya Yu DESCRIPTION:“What if” we reinvented fashion? “What if” that reinvention helped change the world? And “what if” every designer asked themselves “what if” to spark lasting change? \nThe innovative designers Ann Duskus\, Paolo Cui and Stella Harry Lee ask themselves this question to change how they approach and execute designs while creating a fashion forward model of sustainability via their chosen mediums: bespoke footwear for Ann through her consultancy Studio Duskus\, reworked vintage and sashiko mending workshops for Paolo through his brand Idle Worship\, and experimental fibers for Stella through her material design studio. \nIn conversation with Four One Nine founder Sonya Yu\, the three designers explore the idea of reform—and stagnancy—in the fashion industry\, manufacturing\, supply chain\, and personal creativity. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/fashioning-reform-a-panel-with-sonya-yu/ LOCATION:California ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-09-at-1.20.36-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250509T175741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T042319Z UID:10000500-1749045600-1749049200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:James Hurst: The Tension of Design Between the Familiar and the Unfamiliar DESCRIPTION:Design has always been a tension between the familiar and the unfamiliar. \nToo normal? No one notices.\nToo weird? No one understands.\nThe sweet spot? That’s where culture shifts. \nI’ll be talking about the creative framework that’s shaped much of my work over the past two decades:\n   Weird the Normal — making the everyday feel strange\, delightful\, or uncanny.\n   Normal the Weird — taking complex or unconventional ideas and making them feel obvious. \nFrom rethinking global brand systems at Google to building playful weirdness into Tinder\, I’ve found that creative impact often comes down to how bravely — and precisely — we calibrate those two forces. \nIn this talk\, I’ll share:\n– Why our cultural definition of “normal” is eroding (and why that’s a good thing)\n– How to use AI not just to generate\, but to reframe\n– Real stories from the frontlines of brand reinvention\, product design\, and semiotic strategy\n– Tools to help your team design for emotional resonance\, not just efficiency \nIf you’re working at the intersection of creativity and technology — this is for you. \n\nCome find me at SF Design Week — I’ll be in conversation\, sharing new ideas\, and probably drawing some weird diagrams. \n  \nABOUT JAMES HURST: \nJames Hurst is a designer\, author\, Partner & Chief Creative Officer at Zag. \nHe has led creative teams at some of the world’s most influential tech companies — as Head of Brand Design at Google\, Global Creative Director at Pinterest\, and Creative Director at Tinder — where he helped shape product-led brand experiences at scale. James is the author of Use Design To Design Change\, a practical framework for building brands with purpose\, and teaches a course on AI and Aesthetic Intelligence\, equipping creatives with the tools to thrive in a new era of design. \nWork etc & Rogue School URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/james-hurst-the-tension-of-design-between-the-familiar-and-the-unfamiliar/ LOCATION:California ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-09-at-9.48.49-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250508T223829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T042403Z UID:10000498-1749049200-1749052800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Design Edge: Reimagining Climate Action DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring conversation where we explore the frontiers of climate innovation through design. This exclusive San Francisco Design Week roundtable brings together four leaders who are pioneering solutions to environmental challenges through creative approaches to materials\, behavior change\, and perception. \nDiscover how how innovators are creating tangible solutions at the intersection of design and climate action. Through their work\, they explore a critical superpower in the climate crisis: making sustainable solutions not just viable but desirable. Together we’ll examine how design thinking can transform complex climate initiatives into compelling experiences that drive adoption and inspire change. \nFORMAT: \n\nIntroductions\n5-7 minute presentations\nDiscussion and Q+A\n\nPRESENTERS: \n\nJulia Marsh – Co-founder and CEO of Sway\, transforming seaweed into innovative packaging materials that replace single-use plastics with regenerative alternatives designed to work in harmony with natural ecosystems\nNatalia Kowaleczko – Founder and Creative Director of Pact Studio\, reimagining sustainability initiatives and technologies through strategic design and visual narratives that amplify impact and adoption\nBaillie Mishler – Founding Industrial Designer of PROWL Studio\, bringing products\, research and storytelling to life through a ‘We Begin with the End™’ ethos\, an earth-centered framework\, strategic collaboration\, and by placing materials at the center of development. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-design-edge-reimagining-climate-action/ LOCATION:California ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/The-Design-Edge-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250328T204659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T041848Z UID:10000385-1749049200-1749060000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Tolleson Open House DESCRIPTION:We’re opening the doors of our Sausalito studio\, just a few short blocks from the ferry terminal. It’s a space we’ve designed to elevate how we think\, design\, write\, and work together. Come by and meet our team\, grab a snack\, get an inside look into our process\, and take in some relaxing bay views.\n\nAbout Tolleson \nOur brand studio helps organizations discover\, articulate\, and express their most ownable truths. Through strategy\, design\, writing\, and photography\, we create brand systems that bring clarity and credibility to their work\, now and into the future.\nFor over 40 years\, we’ve established brands for organizations that are redefining their industries—from the likes of Nike\, Electronic Arts\, UCSF\, and Lucid Motors to startups and small businesses at every stage of growth.\n\n  \nMore at tolleson.com. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/tolleson-open-house/ LOCATION:Tolleson Sausalito studio\, 101 Caledonia Street\, Sausalito\, California\, 94965\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Tolleson-WhoWeAre-2-Adobe-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tolleson":MAILTO:nhoag@tolleson.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250516T010608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T095008Z UID:10000506-1749052800-1749056400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Cultivating Resilience: Reimagining Urban Landscapes DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring conversation\, moderated by co-founder of Galanter & Jones\, Miranda Jones\, with four visionary Bay Area landscape designers who are reimagining outdoor spaces for our changing climate. Molly Sedlacek (Orca) shares perspectives on sustainable coastal design\, while Daniel Nolan demonstrates the beauty and practicality of drought-resistant gardens. Holly Kuljian (Pine House Edible Gardens) reveals how productive food landscapes can transform urban environments\, and Anooshey Rahim (Dune Hai Landscape Design) discusses culturally-responsive and contemporary landscape solutions. Together\, they’ll explore how thoughtful design can create resilient\, beautiful\, and functional spaces in our changing climate. Discover how these visionaries are transforming the Bay Area through innovative approaches to design that honor both natural ecosystems and cultural heritage. \nModerated by: Miranda Jones\, Co-founder Galanter & Jones \nMolly Sedlacek – ORCA \nDaniel Nolan –Daniel Nolan Design  \nHolly Kuljian – Pine House Edible Gardens \nAnooshey Rahim – Dune Hai URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/cultivating-resilience-reimagining-urban-landscapes/ LOCATION:California ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SF_The_Battery_3e9b8995-e136-49aa-bc17-2ee8032f0399_1000x.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250408T154916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T154916Z UID:10000395-1749054600-1749061800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Shaping the Future of Health Through Design DESCRIPTION:As AI advances innovation in Health and MedTech\, the need for thoughtful\, user-centered product design has never been greater. How do we craft solutions that are not only powerful but also intuitive\, accessible\, and widely adopted? \nJoin us in-studio at level for a conversation on how we merge AI\, design\, and technology to create simple\, elegant\, and impactful Health and MedTech products. We’ll have a behind the scenes look at our Industrial Design Process on display\, showcasing some of our products we have designed for MedTech\, HealthTech and Wellness. \n  \nschedule \nRefreshments | networking | browse product showcase: 4:30-5pm \nConversation with Nichole Rouillac\, level’s Founder and Creative Director: 5-5:45pm \nAudience Q&A: 5:45-6pm \nRefreshments | networking | browse product showcase: 6-6:30pm \n  \nabout level \nlevel is a West Coast Women-led Industrial Design shop. We bring the world’s “first of its kind” products and experiences to market with innovative designs and purposeful technology that people fall in love with. Learn more about us and our work at www.leveldesignsf.com URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/shaping-the-future-of-health-through-design/ LOCATION:level\, 530 Hampshire Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/level_openwater_1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="level":MAILTO:erica@leveldesignsf.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250507T205221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T140734Z UID:10000486-1749054600-1749063600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:AI Fashion Design Workshop: From Design to Manufacturing DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop exploring the intersection of sustainable fashion and AI-assisted design. This hands-on event brings together fashion designers\, sustainability enthusiasts\, and technology innovators to reimagine everyday wear using ethical materials and cutting-edge design tools. \nSchedule\n\n4:30 PM: 4:30pm: Refreshments + designing with Flair’s AI platform\n5:00pm: Welcome from Rethink the Runway (RTR) and Flair + demo of Flair’s design to manufacturing process\n5:30pm: Fireside chat about ethical inclusion of AI into design process with RTR’s Mira Musank and Flair’s Justin Kwong\, followed by audience Q&A\n6:15pm: Refreshments + continue designing + networking\n7:00pm: Event concludes\n\nWhy Attend\nExperience firsthand how AI tools can serve as collaborators in the design process while maintaining the human creative element. Learn about innovative sustainable materials\, flex your creativity\, and get the opportunity to have your design manufactured by Flair! \nMaterials & Sustainability\nAll design material options are sustainably sourced\, with an emphasis on emerging and innovative fabrics that are shaping the future of fashion. Participants will get hands-on experience with low-impact\, high-performance textiles and insights into their environmental benefits and supply chains\, such as TENCEL™ Lyocell\, hemp / hemp blends\, organic cotton\, milk fabric\, or bamboo linen. \nGarment Design Competition\n\nCreate a design during the workshop (submit via Flair app)\nPublic voting will determine the winning design\nThe winning design will be professionally produced and sent to the creator\nDesigners retain full ownership of their creations\n\nRegistration\nThis event requires a SF Design Week OnePass to attend. Limited spots available.\nPresented by Rethink the Runway in collaboration with Flair for SF Design Week 2025.  \nAbout the hosts: \n​Rethink the Runway (RTR) is a new movement to curate community events that focus on the intersection of sustainable fashion and climate action. Led by Mira Musank and supported by a team of Climatebase fellows\, RTR aims to unite changemakers\, from innovators and brands to emerging designers and community organizations to host industry and community events that advance circular and regenerative fashion.  \nFlair is the first AI fashion platform where imagination meets perfect fit. Craft unique looks with AI or shop designs from our creative community. Every garment is custom-fitted to your unique measurements for a feel that’s perfectly yours. With our just-in-time production model\, we create each piece on demand\, eliminating waste while keeping manufacturing local. Flair: AI-designed\, custom-fitted\, uniquely you. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/ai-fashion-design-workshop-from-design-to-manufacturing/ LOCATION:Flair Microfactory\, 515 Alabama Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pexels-kseniachernaya-3965545-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rethink the Runway":MAILTO:miramusank@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250519T234953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T043218Z UID:10000525-1749056400-1749060000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Design Futures: A Conversation with SFMOMA Curator Joseph Becker DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening with Joseph Becker\, curator of architecture and design at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)\, as he shares insights into the evolving landscape of design through the lens of curatorial practice.  \nThis intimate conversation will explore how design is documented\, exhibited\, and interpreted within the museum context—from emerging technologies and sustainable materials to the cultural shifts influencing form and function. Joseph will reflect on recent exhibitions\, acquisitions\, and their vision for the future of design at SFMOMA. \nWhether you’re a practicing designer\, student\, or simply design-curious\, this event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from leading voices shaping the public dialogue around architecture and design in the Bay Area and globally. \nModerated by San Francisco Design Week and Design Bay Area CEO\, Dawn Zidonis. \n  \n  \n\n  \nJOSEPH BECKER\nCurator of Architecture and Design\, SFMOMA\nJoseph Becker is a curator\, writer\, and educator in San Francisco. He is the Curator of\nArchitecture and Design at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art\, where since 2007\nhe has contributed to dozens of exhibitions\, including curating Art of Noise (2024)\,\nMarshall Brown Projects: Dequindre Civic Academy (2023)\, Insist\, Resist\, Persist:\nWomen’s Liberation Posters (2020)\, Stephen ESPO Powers: Daymaker (2019)\, Donald\nJudd: Specific Furniture (2018)\, Get with the Action: Political Posters from the 1960s to\nNow (2017-18)\, Tomás Saraceno: Stillness in Motion – Cloud Cities (2017)\, Field\nConditions (2012) and Less and More: The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams (2011)\, as well\nas co-curating Barbara Stauffacher Solomon: Strips of Stripes (2023)\, Tauba Auerbach:\nS v Z (2022)\, Far Out: Suits\, Habs\, and Labs for Outer Space (2019-20)\, The Sea\nRanch: Architecture\, Environment\, and Idealism (2018-9)\, Nothing Stable Under\nHeaven (2018)\, Typeface to Interface: Graphic Design from the Collection (2016)\, and\nLebbeus Woods\, Architect (2013-14). Joseph has also been responsible for hundreds of\nmajor acquisitions and donations to SFMOMA’s collection\, as well as the exhibition\ndesign and visual direction of many of SFMOMA’s Architecture and Design exhibitions.\nHe has moderated and served on numerous art and design panels\, been an invited\njuror at many national architecture programs\, led workshops on exhibition and\nexperiential design\, lectured internationally\, and consulted on public art and design\nprojects. His recent publications on art\, architecture\, and design include Tauba\nAuerbach: S v Z (SFMOMA/D.A.P.\, 2020)\, and The Sea Ranch: Architecture\,\nEnvironment\, and Idealism (Prestel/DelMonico\, 2018)\, and contributions to Lebbeus\nWoods: Exquisite Experiments\, Early Years (Wiley\, 2024)\, Strips of Stripes: Barbara\nStauffacher Solomon (Colpa Press\, 2023)\, Recurrent Visions: The Architecture of\nMarshall Brown Projects (Princeton Architectural Press\, 2022)\, Allied Works\nArchitecture: Dwelling (Rizzoli\, 2017)\, and Lebbeus Woods: Architect (The Drawing\nCenter\, 2014). He received both his Bachelor of Architecture and his Master of\nAdvanced Architectural Design in Design Theory and Critical Practice from the\nCalifornia College of the Arts\, where he has been a Visiting Professor teaching\ninterdisciplinary seminars on art and architecture. \n  \n\nDawn Zidonis\nCEO\, San Francisco Design Week/Design Bay Area\nCo-founder and CEO of Design Bay Area and San Francisco Design Week. Design Bay Area is the leading multi-disciplinary design\, arts and culture platform showcasing the innovation\, influence and reach of the products and brands in our region. \nDawn is also the co-founder of World Design Weeks\, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting international design weeks\, sharing resources and content while fostering conversations and relationships between design cities. \nShe has served on the board of directors at The Center for Architecture and Design in San Francisco which produces Architecture and the City\, a month long celebration of Architecture and Design. Dawn calls herself “a total introvert” but no one who actually knows her believes it. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/design-futures-a-conversation-with-sfmoma-curators-jennifer-dunlop-fletcher-joseph-becker/ LOCATION:California ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-4.37.48-PM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250422T184614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T004024Z UID:10000418-1749056400-1749063600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:“Brilliant Creativity Lasting a Lifetime”: A Conversation with LA Architecture Firm Woods + Dangaran DESCRIPTION:“Brilliant Creativity Lasting a Lifetime”  \n33SIXTY Founder GREGORY HERMAN invites you to discover the works of innovators BRETT WOODS and JOSEPH DANGARAN\, principals of AD100 architecture and design firm Woods + Dangaran\, through a lively conversation with GREGORY HERMAN.  \nThe architects will discuss designing in the spirit of California’s great builders. Learn how Woods + Dangaran’s midcentury restorations and bespoke modern homes share FLEXFORM’s vision of history\, innovation\, and creativity. FLEXFORM’s exquisite furniture collection is handcrafted in Italy by specialized artisans\, resulting in heirloom designs lasting a lifetime. \nSchedule: \n\n5PM Prosecco & networking. Meet the architects.\n5:30PM Talk begins\n6:15PM Talk ends. Meet the architects\, and book signing.\n7pm Event ends.\n\nPhoto Credit: Joe Fletcher \n\n  \nAbout Woods + Dangaran: \nMany firms describe their work as “transformative”—architecture as an accomplished fact. At Woods + Dangaran\, the the Los Angeles-based firm creates modern homes through dialogue and exploration. By collaborating closely with its clients throughout the design process\, the architects are better able to inspire them with the finished product. By working closely with trusted tradespersons\, the firm can deliver work that is uncompromising in craftsmanship. \nWorking across the country\, Woods + Dangaran designs holistically and at every scale: from integrating architecture and interiors to creating custom furnishings. The result are projects that are subtle and disciplined\, pure in form\, and focused on realizing sublime experiences of space and light. Each building is a carefully curated journey through indoor and outdoor environments that are quietly luxurious\, elegantly fluid\, and warmly modern. \nAbout 33SIXTY: \n33SIXTY isn’t just a showroom—it’s a refined space where design meets soul. Since its 2014 debut by California entrepreneur Gregory Herman\, the company has quietly redefined modern luxury. First rooted in San Francisco with a Flexform flagship\, and expanding to Los Angeles\, it has become synonymous with Italian craftsmanship and restrained elegance. \nIn 2024\, the brand entered a striking new phase through a partnership with Boffi | de Padova\, marked by a new San Francisco showroom. With its curated mix of Italian furniture and cabinetry\, and Herman’s personal approach to client service\, 33SIXTY continues to attract the attention of design insiders. \nMore than a retail destination\, 33SIXTY fosters meaningful conversations in design. Its programming—ranging from intimate talks to panels with top creative professionals\, including architect Anne Fougeron\, architects Leo Marmol and Ron Radziner; architect Greg Faulkner; designers Gary Hutton\, and Paul Wiseman—has made it a cultural touchpoint for the West Coast design community. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/brilliant-creativity-lasting-a-lifetime-a-conversation-with-la-architecture-firm-woods-dangaran/ LOCATION:Flexform\, Flexform\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WoodsDangaran_PalmSprings_50S1061-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="33SIXTY":MAILTO:coralie@socialblueprint.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250503T170602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T051902Z UID:10000447-1749056400-1749063600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:SEGD + Arup present Larger than Life: Digital Sculpture + Architecture DESCRIPTION:The Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) and Arup present a panel discussion by local artists specializing in large scale\, digital art installations. \nJoin us for this exploration of how digital technology continues to shape the future of storytelling. \nLight snacks and beverages will be provided courtesy of Float4. \n  \nSCHEDULE\n5:00-5:45pm Networking \n5:45-6:30 Panel and Q&A \n6:30-7:00 Networking and Closing \n  \nSPEAKERS\nNATHAN HOUCHIN\nSenior Technical Consultant\nBusiness Development\nFloat4\nSan Francisco Bay Area\, CA \nPrior to joining Float4 Nathan spent 15 years at Obscura Digital helping develop some of their most iconic architectural projections including the Guggenheim\, the Sydney Opera House\, the Vatican\, and Art on theMART to name a few. \nNathan leads Float4’s west coast Business Development efforts and his role as a Senior Technical Consultant provides a valuable resource to both the client and internal teams to build project plans and strategic partnerships to achieve the creative vision and strategic business goals. \n  \nROBB POPE\nFounder\nDigital Ambiance\nSan Francisco Bay Area\, CA \nRobb Pope founded Digital Ambiance after 5 years of concert touring as a lighting designer and video engineer. Recognizing the growing market for innovative lighting projection and interactive installations he put together a team of artists and engineers to design and build the architectural lighting installations Digital Ambiance is now known for. Using a combination of immersive technologies\, parametric design\, and cutting-edge design principles Digital Ambiance is pushing the boundaries of what it means to create architectural lighting and new media installations. \n  \nNICK MOSER\nPartner\, Creative Technologies\nLMNL\nSan Francisco Bay Area\, CA \nNick describes his work as “designing better spaces for humans.” With a robust roster of public art\, placemaking\, and tech-enabled experiences—as well as a Masters in Integrated Design\, Business\, and Technology—he specializes in immersive spaces that foster deeper appreciation of community\, environment\, and each other. His ventures have garnered press from The New York Times\, Scientific American\, Vox\, and University of Southern California\, among others. \n  \nPAUL CHAVEZ\nAssociate\, Technology Design & User Experience\nArup\nGreater Los Angeles Area\, California \nPaul Chavez is an Associate at the international engineering firm Arup\, where he specializes in Experience and Interaction Design. With over 30 years of experience in sensory technology design for the built environment he has designed for a wide variety of applications. He has served as the technical director for Luminex\, a bi-annual community video art event in downtown Los Angeles. Additionally\, his writings on occupant engagement in smart buildings to enhance performance have been featured on ArchDaily.  As an educator\, Paul is a lecturer in the Design program at California State University\, Long Beach\, where he teaches in the graduate program for Human Experience Design & Interaction (HXDI). He has also shared his expertise as a guest lecturer at prestigious institutions like USC and SciArc. \n  \nAbout SEGD\nSEGD exists at the intersection of experiential design and technology-driven architectural storytelling. The panel will dive deep into cutting-edge developments in digital media\, immersive and interactive environments\, and the evolving landscape of cultural experiences that transform our cities. \nhttps://segd.org/ \nAbout Arup\nArup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise to guide\, plan\, and design the\nfuture of the build environment. Arup’s experience design team is a collective of strategists\,\nconceptual designers\, technology designers\, architects\, urban planners\, ethnographers\, and\nservice designers. Together with our clients\, we’re reinventing the relationship between people\,\nplaces\, and technology to produce experiences that users love.\nhttps://www.arup.com/services/experience-design/ URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/segd-arup-present-larger-than-life-digital-sculpture-architecture/ LOCATION:Arup\, 560 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, California\, 94105\, United States CATEGORIES:Architecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/91a42302-f683-477e-b8ef-ebc6c2e13047-1_all_20165-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SEGD":MAILTO:sf-chapter@segd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250417T180631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T205125Z UID:10000414-1749063600-1749072600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Studio Crawl Night 1 - Wednesday\, June 4th DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/studio-crawl-night-1-wednesday-june-4th/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Studio Crawl ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DALL·E-2024-04-24-18.26.48-Create-an-engaging-and-fun-photorealistic-image-of-a-design-studio-during-an-open-house-event-showcasing-a-lively-atmosphere.-The-studio-is-filled-wi.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250421T185609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T205332Z UID:10000413-1749063600-1749072600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Now Studio Open House DESCRIPTION:Now Studio is opening its doors for our first SF Design Week Studio Crawl. Explore our work\, meet the team and experience what makes our approach distinct. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. Come by and see what’s happening Now. \n  \nNow Studio is a nimble\, hands-on Industrial Design agency based in San Francisco. \nOur team has a deep love for creating delightful\, thoughtful products. This combined with our end to end experience in new product development and collaborative approach\, allows us to efficiently deliver innovative designs to market. \nAt now\, we believe what we do matters. We drive to create tangible\, physical products for the world of tomorrow. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/now-studio-open-house/ LOCATION:Now Studio\, 2309 Bryant St\, San Francisco\, CA\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-03-14-NowStudio-Gradient-16by917-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Now Studio":MAILTO:kenneth@now-studio.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250423T233836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T234023Z UID:10000375-1749063600-1749072600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Gilmour Craves a Strategic Design Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Gilmour Craves is a strategic design agency built on a simple philosophy: respond to our clients’ needs through insight and thoughtful design. For SF Design Week we’re opening our studio doors\, and you’re invited! Drop by our space in the design district\, have a look at our latest work\, and meet the team that makes it happen. Light snacks and refreshments will be served—we look forward to seeing you! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/gilmore-craves-a-strategic-design-open-studio/ LOCATION:Gilmour Craves\, 455 Irwin Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_2124-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gilmour Craves":MAILTO:david@gilmourcraves.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250423T234001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T001737Z UID:10000386-1749063600-1749072600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Whipsaw Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Join the Whipsaw team at our studio in Potrero Hill. Explore the light-filled industrial-chic space\, experience interactive exhibits\, and browse our product gallery while meeting the team behind our work. Enjoy delicious food and drinks\, all set to the sounds of a live DJ. We can’t wait to see you in person! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/whipsaw-open-studio-2/ LOCATION:Whipsaw SF\, 55 Mississippi St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/E7A4818-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Whipsaw":MAILTO:saoirse@whipsaw.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250423T234502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T171138Z UID:10000390-1749063600-1749072600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Nanu Studio Crawl DESCRIPTION:Stop by Nanu’s studio for a deep dive into the design for repairability efforts behind our recently launched Arc Alarm Clock. We’ll dive into how we designed Arc to be fully repairable\, from physical repairs to firmware updates. Stop by for a behind-the-scenes look at the journey of designing consumer electronics with a small but mighty team. \n\n\n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/nanu-studio-crawl/ LOCATION:Nanu’s Studio\, 1450 Mariposa Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20230720-Teardown-Library-at-Nanu-_-0059-web-1-1-copy.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Nanu":MAILTO:hanna@nanuelectrics.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250423T235012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T210157Z UID:10000427-1749063600-1749072600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Huge Design Open Studio\, We're turning 15! DESCRIPTION:Join us at Huge Design as we celebrate 15 years of impactful design\, creative problem-solving\, and unforgettable design partnerships.\nSwing by our studio\, grab a drink and a free t-shirt\, and hang out with our team. Whether you’re into talking shop or just want to soak in the vibe\, we’ll be gathering around the center table to share stories\, process insights\, and some of our favorite design projects over the years. \nWe’re a San Francisco-based industrial design studio specializing in strategy\, ID/UX design\, and engineering. Over the years\, our work has grown from cutting-edge consumer electronics to include transportation\, home appliances\, medical devices\, and industrial products. \nCome celebrate with us — we’d love to see you there! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/huge-design-open-studio-were-turning-15/ LOCATION:Huge Design Studio\, 1082 Howard St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Huge Design":MAILTO:bill@huge-design.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250502T155021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T215507Z UID:10000438-1749063600-1749072600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Re/Form with Unbox Product Design DESCRIPTION:As a first-year SF Design Week contributor\, we are excited to open our SOMA studio doors to meet the community! To spice things up\, we’ve organized interactive activities where you can mix\, mingle\, collaborate\, and share your ideas on design and beyond. And of course\, we’ll have refreshments\, snacks\, music\, and freebies for those who just want to stop by and hang out. We look forward to seeing you! \n  \nUnbox Product Design is an international award-winning design\, engineering\, and brand consultancy. We specialize in new product innovation with solid brand direction. \n Our work is designed to address user needs\, market trends\, and opportunities while also considering the best manufacturing processes\, business returns\, and social and environmental impacts. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/re-form/ LOCATION:Unbox Product Design studio\, 364 11th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Unbox-Product-Design_ReForm_2025-SF-Design-Week-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unbox Product Design":MAILTO:andrew@unboxpd.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250502T155633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T190658Z UID:10000479-1749063600-1749072600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Gantri Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Join Gantri as we celebrate the launch of Gantri Made\, a first-of-its-kind product development and digital manufacturing platform. Gantri Made is set to revolutionize the design industry with a speedy\, cost-efficient\, and sustainable process for designers and brands to easily create and scale high-quality lighting products—without the high costs\, long timelines\, and complexities of traditional manufacturing. Launching alongside the platform are three fresh lighting designs from Rarify\, RAD\, and Haworth\, all developed using Gantri Made. \nThis event is co-hosted in partnership with MG West — San Francisco’s go-to partner for Haworth. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/gantri-open-studio/ LOCATION:Gantri\, 320 10th St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Haworth_B2C_LACP_Chicago_Feb25-5395.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gantri":MAILTO:holland.denvir@gantri.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250502T191525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T000409Z UID:10000484-1749063600-1749072600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:NewDealDesign Turns 25: Let's Party Like It's 2000! DESCRIPTION:We’ve been kinda busy for like 25 years—it’s time to celebrate! \nCome party with us as we toast to a quarter-century of creativity\, collaboration\, and bold ideas. We’re throwing open the doors of our brand-new South Park studio\, and you’re invited. Sip on a cocktail\, groove to a live DJ in our courtyard\, explore our new space\, and dive into hands-on design activities. Whether you want to kick back with a snack\, spend some serious time in the Photo Booth\, or dance the night away\, you should make us your first and last stop on the studio crawl. Come celebrate with us because after 25 years we are just getting started! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/newdealdesign-turns-25-lets-party-like-its-2000/ LOCATION:NewDeal Design\, 333 Bryant St #190\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/nddimageevent-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250524T162046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T152458Z UID:10000526-1749063600-1749072600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:From Bloom to Decay: A Floral Installation DESCRIPTION:“Foraged art is making art with what you find and finding art in what you see.” Bloom and Decay transforms an industrial space into a lush\, immersive garden using floral sculptures crafted from botanicals and found materials. Inspired by Flower House Mexico\, this project brings together San Francisco-based floral designers & multi-media artists to reimagine space\, the natural world\, and community. Embracing the ephemeral nature of plants\, the work celebrates the full lifecycle of botanical material—from bloom to decay—encouraging a deeper appreciation for the fleeting yet powerful presence of nature in our everyday lives.  \nLeslie Jonath is curator\, book packager and event producer. She works with floral designers to create books and events including Floret Flower Farm\, Ariella Chezar\, and artist Mary Jo Hoffman. She was a featured artist with Peter Cole for San Francisco Park Alliance Heart Your Parks Day in which she co-created a 50-foot heart using reclaimed wood and rose petals for Earth Day in 2021. She is the co-author of Foraged Art: Creating Projects Using Blooms\, Branches and Elements in Nature published by Blue Sky . \n  \nMadge McCulloch is an Oakland-based stylist\, event producer and chef working at the intersection of food and art. For over a decade\, they have catered and curated interactive pop-ups\, mixed-media experiential events\, and large-scale edible installations.  \nRooted in collaboration\, community\, and sustainability\, their creative process reimagines food as a dynamic art form. Through interdisciplinary partnerships and a deep appreciation for shared experiences\, they explore new ways to connect\, create\, and inspire. \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madge.pie/ \n  \nLela Quirós is a floral artist who explores nature and flowers through design\, installations and photography. She earned an MA in art direction in Paris\, studied photography on scholarship in Barcelona and co-founded an event photography business.  \nHer work centers on identity and a strong need for belonging. Using colourful combinations and experimenting with different mediums are essential parts of her creative process. Her work is sustainable\, sourced from foraging\, local flower markets\, and farms\, and is based on building structures with reusable materials. \nInstagram: @lelaquiros \n  \nMargaux Axelrod is a San Francisco–based floral designer and creative producer with a lifelong passion for art\, music\, and design. She creates immersive\, nature-inspired work that reflects her artistic roots and love of storytelling. A naturally creative spirit\, Margaux sees flowers as her current medium—favoring bold textures\, layered movement\, and seasonal color\, with a deep commitment to sourcing locally whenever possible.​ \nInstagram: @margaux_axelrod_design \n  \nMaggie is a floral artist who loves all kinds of flora and is passionate about uncovering the unique elegance in everyday surroundings. She believes flowering is not just making something beautiful\, it’s making something powerful. \nInstagram: @mflora.design \n  \nMolly DeCoudreaux is a producer and photographer based in San Francisco with deep connections to the Northern California food\, farm\, flower\, and art communities.  She thrives on collaborating with small business owners\, designers\, artists\, & restaurants\, and people who cultivate\, create\, and transform food through love With  BFA  from SFAI she has photographed and produced many books\,  including Feed Your People\, Sharp\, Designing with Dried Flowers\, Italy by Ingredient and Serious New Cook.   \nhttps://www.mollydecoudreaux.com \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/flower-house-sf-from-bloom-to-decay/ LOCATION:630 Treat Street\, 630 Treat Avenue\, B\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/bloom-and-decay-scaled-e1748618678363.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250519T130505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T041401Z UID:10000511-1749110400-1749135600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach DESCRIPTION:The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Wall Within Reach    \n Presented by Ovata \n  \n Description:    \nWhat if a wall could carry memory\, scent\, and greenery—all at once? \n  \nInspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) \, Ovata presents a site-flexible installation: a  portable living wall  composed of hinged\, frame-based panels filled with  California native plants. Spread throughout the event venue\, these sculptural pieces are more than dividers—they are  multi-sensory green moments  that offer a breath of nature\, evoke regional nostalgia\, and serve as quiet visual anchors within the event energy. \n  \nEach panel transforms the space with  natural scents\, living textures \, and a subtle reference to the cultural practice of honoring people and place. Think of it as a  living scroll of memory and nature —brought into the present. \n  \nRather than serving as a static backdrop\, this installation  gently guides the flow of people \, encouraging organic circulation while shaping cozy niches for gathering\, pausing\, and connecting. Like a breeze through a forest\, its layout invites movement and mingling while offering soft\, intimate pockets of calm \n  \n Schedule:    \nNo fixed schedule. The green wall installation is designed to be  explored freely throughout the venue  during the event. \nThis is a  self-guided\, standalone installation —no formal presentation. \n  \n Bonus Features:    \n– Portable green wall panels placed throughout the venue \n–  Designed with California native species    \n–  QR codes on each panel  to explore featured plants and their ecological stories \n– Subtle  natural fragrance  in the air \n– Visual and spatial  flexibility  to frame or divide areas \n– Inspired by  병풍(Byung-poong) \, traditional Korean folding screens URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-scent-of-nostalgia-a-living-green-wall-within-reach-4/ LOCATION:Aura Tea and Coffee at Rincon Plaza\, 101 Spear Street Suite B5\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Byungpoong-by-Ovata.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ovata LLC":MAILTO:jeon.eunhye@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T103000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250420T204837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T044208Z UID:10000407-1749112200-1749119400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Reform Café at Fellow Flagship DESCRIPTION:Inviting independent creatives\, solopreneurs\, and the freelance-curious! \nJoin us for a morning of coffee*\, conversation\, and community as we explore how we can creatively redesign the way we work and live. Set inside Fellow’s Mission District flagship store\, our pop-up café invites you into a shared coffee ritual and a space for thoughtful dialogue on reimagining the rhythms of independent work. \nCome with ideas\, questions\, and curiosity—leave with fresh energy\, new connections\, and a renewed sense of what’s possible. \nHosted by Freelance for Life and On Connection in collaboration with Fellow \n*Coffee and pastries provided URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/reform-cafe-at-fellow-flagship/ LOCATION:Fellow\, 820 Valencia Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FellowCoffee.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="On Connection":MAILTO:sarah@huzzahstudio.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250519T132230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T184739Z UID:10000517-1749114000-1749146400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area DESCRIPTION:Need a workspace during SF Design Week? The Rivian Space in Hayes Valley is opening as a co-working studio with free\, strong Wi-Fi and complimentary morning coffee. Plus\, when you’re done working\, you can get an up-close look at Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles—explore the features and even take one for a spin.\n\n  \n   URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/sfdw-co-working-space-with-rivian-x-design-bay-area-2/ LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-29-at-7.19.21-AM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250504T011641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T202107Z UID:10000464-1749124800-1749128400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:When UX Meets ML/AI: Human-Centered Design in an Algorithmic World\, How UC Berkeley Extension is embracing AI and Tech DESCRIPTION:Explore the intersection of UX design and AI/ML—how designers can and should shape the user experience around intelligent systems\, focusing on usability\, transparency\, trust\, and human agency.  \nIn an era where artificial intelligence is embedded in everything from search engines to smart assistants\, the role of user experience (UX) design is being radically redefined. This talk delves into the intersection of AI and UX\, examining how designers can create intuitive\, ethical\, and empowering digital experiences that work in harmony with machine intelligence. \nWe’ll discuss how designing for AI-driven systems is fundamentally different from traditional UX. AI systems are adaptive\, probabilistic\, and often opaque\, meaning users don’t always understand how decisions are made. This introduces new design challenges\, such as building trust\, ensuring transparency\, and providing effective feedback mechanisms. \nWe’ll explore: \n\nHow to apply UX principles like explainability and control in AI contexts\nCommon pitfalls and challenges\, such as data bias and over-automation\nDesign patterns that help users feel confident using AI\nReal-world case studies in productivity tools\, entertainment\, and high-stakes industries like healthcare and finance\n\nThe talk will conclude by looking ahead\, highlighting the emerging roles of UX designers in shaping the future of AI. As tools evolve and AI becomes a design collaborator\, UX professionals will need to learn new skills\, such as prompt engineering and behavior modeling. \nWhether you’re a designer\, product manager\, or tech enthusiast\, this talk will give you practical insights and inspiration to create human-centered AI experiences.\n \nHow UC Berkeley Extension is Embracing AI and Emerging Technology Courses\nUC Berkeley Extension is adapting its curriculum to meet the growing demand for AI and emerging tech skills by offering courses in areas such as machine learning\, data ethics\, and human-centered AI and Voice Design. These courses emphasize not only technical knowledge but also critical thinking and ethical design\, preparing students to lead in creating responsible\, people-first AI experiences across disciplines. \n  \nAbdalla Emam\nUX Design and Research Instructor @ UC Berkeley Extension\nCo-Founder of Indy Pixels Venture Studio\nAuthor of the Design Container book and framework \nAbdalla Emam is an accomplished product designer\, UX professional\, and creative entrepreneur\, renowned for his extensive expertise in SaaS product design. He has contributed to projects for industry giants such as Google\, Apple\, Atlassian\, Equinix\, and QlikTech. With a focus on user-centered design\, data-driven design\, and machine learning and AI product development\, Abdalla Emam possesses a wealth of experience in these domains. Additionally\, he is a distinguished startup founder\, an educator in UX design at UC Berkeley Extension\, and an author of the Design Container book and framework. Abdalla founded Indy Pixels\, a venture studio and product design company that supports founders in building SaaS and Enterprise tools. Abdalla earned his bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media with a concentration in web and mobile devices from New York University. He also earned his master’s in business\, design\, and technology integration from the University of Southern California. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/when-ux-meets-ml-ai-human-centered-design-in-an-algorithmic-world-how-uc-berkeley-extension-is-embracing-ai-and-tech/ LOCATION:UC Berkeley Extension\, 160 Spear St.\, Floor 6 San Francisco\, CA 94105\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/UXDesign.png ORGANIZER;CN="UC Berkeley Extension":MAILTO:itrujillo@berkeley.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250419T002441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T151619Z UID:10000394-1749128400-1749132000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Inside of Nebula - A Multisensory Healing Experience - Opening Ceremony and Artist Talk with XINYE LIN DESCRIPTION:How does art heal? How can a single sensory moment reconnect us with ourselves?\nJoin internationally acclaimed artist and designer Xinye Lin — founder of  XINYE LIN LLC\, creator of Nebula (a multisensory solid perfume for calm)\, and visionary behind immersive healing experiences exhibited at Times Square NYC\, the United Nations Headquarters\, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum\, CICA Museum\, and the Digital Graffiti Festival.  \nRooted in Eastern philosophy\, architectural design\, and multisensory  \ninnovation\, Lin’s work bridges physical space and emotional transformation. She is the author of Artful Awakening: Multisensory Art & Meditation\, and recipient of the 2024 IDA Gold Award\, 2025 NY Product Design Award\, and  RISD Made\, honoring her contributions to sensory wellness and design.  \nIn this opening ceremony\, Lin will share her creative journey — from large-scale installations to the creation of Nebula\, a sculptural\, portable ritual that  \nreimagines fragrance as emotional support. She will be joined by three guest speakers\, some of whom will offer short creative reflections or presentations on how their practices engage with healing\, design\, and sensory  \ntransformation.  \nHealing Art Talk \nFollowing the individual presentations\, all four speakers will gather for a cross disciplinary dialogue\, exploring how art\, multidimensional design\,  \narchitecture\, artificial intelligence\, and curatorial practice can serve as vessels for emotional reconnection and multisensory care. \nEvent Schedule \n1:00 – 1:45 PMOpening Ceremony & Artist Presentations\nXinye Lin introduces the vision and sensory design philosophy behind Nebula\, followed by short presentations and creative sharing from select guest\nspeakers. \n1:45 – 2:00 PM Healing Art Talk\nA collective conversation among all speakers on how their fields intersect through sensory healing\, ritual\, and creative design. \nSpeaker Bios\nXinye Lin\nMultidisciplinary Artist & Founder of XINYE LIN LLC  \nXinye Lin is a healing artist\, architectural designer\, musician\, and curator of immersive sensory experiences. Her work explores the intersection of scent\, spatial storytelling\, 3D form\, and emotional transformation\, grounded in Eastern philosophy. Trained at the Rhode Island School of Design and The Royal Danish Academy\, and a former fellow at Terreform ONE\, her installations have been exhibited at the United Nations\, Times Square NYC\, and international biennales.  \nHer immersive projects have been presented at the United Nations  \nHeadquarters\, Times Square NYC\, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum\, CICA Museum\, and international biennales.  \nShe is also the author of Artful Awakening: Multisensory Art & Meditation\, a book weaving together Eastern philosophy\, contemporary art\, and sensory healing practices\, currently held in libraries and published across 17 countries.  \nThrough her work\, Lin invites audiences to experience art as a living ritual — a bridge between spirit\, body\, and imagination.  \n  \nJenny Jiang \nAI Product Lead\, CVS Health / Co-founder\, HarvardXR  \nJenny Jiang is an AI product innovator and immersive design thinker working at the intersection of healthcare\, technology\, and emotional wellbeing. At CVS Health\, she leads generative AI initiatives for clinical support systems grounded  \nInside of Nebula – A Multisensory Healing Experience  Opening Ceremony and Healing Art Talk with XINYE LIN 2 \nin empathy. She co-founded HarvardXR\, the world’s largest student-led XR conference\, and launched Exponenself\, a VR-based mental health platform supported by MIT Sandbox and Harvard Innovation Labs. \n  \nStephen Sun \nFounder & CEO\, D!G / Harvard GSD Alumnus / Y Combinator-backed  \nArchitect  \nStephen Sun is an architect and entrepreneur pioneering AI-integrated spatial design. A Harvard GSD graduate\, he is the founder and CEO of D!G\, a global platform reimagining architecture and automation. He previously co-founded   \nBuildyt (acquired post-YC)\, launched Sunplots for design schools in LA\, and contributed to Google’s HQ masterplan at West8. His practice investigates how space can breathe\, feel\, and restore.  \n  \nAntonia Dapena-Tretter \nArt Curator\, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health  \nAntonia curates therapeutic art experiences within clinical spaces. At Stanford Medicine Children’s Health\, she develops visual environments that support the emotional wellbeing of patients\, families\, and staff. With a Master’s in Art History from the University of Toronto\, she has held curatorial roles at the Walt Disney Family Museum and the Kreeger Museum\, and serves on committees for NIAD Art Center and NOAH (National Organization for Arts in Health). Her work weaves visual narrative\, accessibility\, and trauma-informed design. \n  \n  \nExplore the Immersive Exhibition   – 2:00 – 6:30 PM URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/inside-of-nebula-a-multisensory-healing-experience-opening-ceremony-and-artist-talk-with-xinye-lin/ LOCATION:Google’s Community Space\, 188 The Embarcadero\,\,\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Xinye_Lin-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="XINYE LIN LLC":MAILTO:xinyelin@linxinye.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250419T002156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T151511Z UID:10000421-1749132000-1749148200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Inside of Nebula - A Multisensory Healing Exhibition by XINYE LIN DESCRIPTION:What if fragrance could be a portal? What if design could become a healing language? \nInside of Nebula is a one-day immersive art and design experience created by internationally acclaimed multidisciplinary artist and designer Xinye Lin\, founder of XINYE LIN LLC.  \nBlending fragrance\, light\, sound\, and spatial storytelling\, the experience explores solid perfume as a multisensory design medium—one that reconnects emotion\, ritual\, and spatial perception through sensorial interaction.  \nAt the heart of this journey is Nebula—a design-driven solid perfume object developed through Lin’s research into healing rituals\, poetic materiality\, and sensory innovation. Visitors are invited to journey through scent rituals\, soundscapes\, and ambient architectural forms\, engaging with a space designed for presence\, introspection\, and quiet connection.  \nThis exhibition is not just a showcase—it is a sensorial constellation in motion \nEvent Schedule \n2:00 – 6:00 PM  Immersive Exhibition \nWalk-in experience with scent altars\, interactive installations\, and sensorial spaces.  \n6:00 – 6:30 PM  Afterlight Social \nAmbient music\, light refreshments\, and conversation to close the constellation. \nVisit anytime between the hours of 2pm and 6pm to experience this multisensory exhibition. \nArtist & Speaker Bio\nXinye Lin is a multidisciplinary healing artist\, architectural designer\, musician\, and curator of immersive sensory experiences.  \nShe is the founder of XINYE LIN LLC\, a future-forward fashion-art brand  dedicated to exploring the intersections of scent\, space\, and sensory transformation.  \nFormally trained at the Rhode Island School of Design and exchanged in The Royal Danish Academy\, and having served as a research fellow at the bio-architecture laboratory Terreform ONE\, Lin’s work spans installation art\, sound healing\, spatial storytelling\, and fragrance design.  \nHer immersive projects have been presented at the United Nations Headquarters\, Times Square NYC\, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum\, CICA Museum\, and international biennales.  \nShe is also the author of Artful Awakening: Multisensory Art & Meditation\, a book weaving together Eastern philosophy\, contemporary art\, and sensory healing practices\, currently held in libraries and published across 17 countries.  \nThrough her work\, Lin invites audiences to experience art as a living ritual — a bridge between spirit\, body\, and imagination.  \nADDITIONAL EVENTS HOSTED BY Xinye Lin:\nJoin Xinye Lin for an opening ceremony and artist talk  1:00PM– 2:00 PM\, June 5 URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/inside-of-nebula-a-multisensory-healing-experience-by-xinye-lin/ LOCATION:Google’s Community Space\, 188 The Embarcadero\,\,\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_6851-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="XINYE LIN LLC":MAILTO:xinyelin@linxinye.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250503T165037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T165037Z UID:10000429-1749135600-1749146400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Design Reimagined: An AI-Powered Open House by Freepik DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Freepik San Francisco office for an open house experience exploring how AI can reimagine and enhance the creative process. \nAs part of SF Design Week\, we’re inviting the SF creative community into our space to see how Freepik is building tools that amplify human creativity — making content creation faster\, more intuitive\, and accessible\, while keeping artistic vision and direction in the hands of creators. \nThis casual\, drop-in event will feature: \n\nInteractive demos of our latest AI-assisted design tools\nReal-world examples of how designers and creatives are using Freepik’s tools in their workflows\nConversations with Freepik’s design and marketing teams\nLight snacks and drinks\, open dialogue\, and a chance to connect with fellow creatives\n\nWhether you’re a designer\, artist\, technologist\, or simply curious about the evolving role of AI in art and design\, this event is meant to spark ideas\, encourage exploration\, and highlight the ways design\, creativity and technology can work together. \nCome meet the team\, test the tools\, and explore what’s possible when human imagination meets intelligent design. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/design-reimagined-an-ai-powered-open-house-by-freepik/ LOCATION:Freepik SF Office\, 398 5th St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/design-week-logo-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Freepik":MAILTO:elopez@freepik.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250506T070953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T091909Z UID:10000466-1749141000-1749148200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Build Less\, Solve More: Where Accurate Data Informs Efficient Design DESCRIPTION:In a world of over-designed solutions\, what if the best answer is to do less\, and do it smarter?  \nHosted by MKThink\, a pioneer in innovative spatial design for over 25 years\, this talk\, and interactive workshop explores the power of accurate as a lever for design impact.  \nRooted in the firm’s Build Less\, Solve More (BLSM) philosophy\, the session examines how data\, cultural context\, and environmental intelligence can drive decisions that reduce physical footprint while increasing value across social\, environmental\, and financial dimensions.  \nAttendees will hear from MKThink’s design and spatial intelligence leaders as they share recent\, local case studies:  \n\nHow Stanford Law School identified the equivalent of 81\,000 sq ft of new classroom space\, without building\, through utilization modeling and environmental benchmarking. \nHow LBNL’s Efficient & Healthy Schools Campaign achieved up to 30.7% energy reduction and 48.5% air quality improvement with targeted retrofits\, not renovations. \n\nParticipants will then roll up their sleeves in a collaborative workshop. The challenge? Reframe a spatial problem through the lens of build less\, solve more. With guidance from MKThink’s structured spatial analytics model and CARD standards (Clarity\, Accuracy\, Relevance\, Defensibility)\, teams will shift from “What should we add?” to “What can we solve by building less?”  \nEvent Agenda:\n\nWelcoming and Networking: 4:30 to 4:50\nMKThink Team’s Presentation: 4:50 to 5:15\nHands-on Workshop: 5:15 to 6:00\nClosing and Networking: 6:00 to 6:30\n\nThis session is for designers\, architects\, planners\, strategists\, and systems thinkers looking to increase their impact\, while reducing their footprint. It offers real tools and real metrics\, guided by the idea that just enough is a feast.  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/build-less-solve-more-where-accurate-data-informs-efficient-design/ LOCATION:Ocean Plant\, 800 Great Highway\, San Francisco\, CA\, 800 Great Hwy\, San Francisco\, California\, 94121\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SF_Design_Week_Poster-e1746321943440.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MKThink":MAILTO:grace.towle@mkthink.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250504T014738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T214304Z UID:10000463-1749142800-1749146400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Echoes of Future Matter: A Panel on Co-Invention and Material Futures DESCRIPTION:Panel Description: \nHow do we design for a world that doesn’t yet exist? In this interdisciplinary panel\, creators and technologists from the Echoes of Future Matter exhibition come together to explore the evolving relationship between materiality\, emerging technologies\, and speculative design. Rooted in San Francisco’s layered ecological and cultural contexts\, this panel invites reflection on how design can move beyond aesthetics to act as a speculative and systems-based tool for transformation. \nModerated by architect and educator Andrei Hakhovich (Gradient Matter)\, the discussion will feature: \n\nAlexey Dubov\, Co-Founder of BuildTech VC and Mighty Buildings\, pioneer in 3D-printed sustainable housing;\nDaghan Cam\, Co-Founder of Aibuild\, known for AI-driven robotic fabrication;\nOluseun Taiwo\, Co-Founder of Solideon\, a startup behind autonomous micro-factories;\nDamaso Mayer\, Founder of Estudio Material\, artistic and design practice is defined by an exploration of often overlooked and raw materials;\nThom Faulders\, founder of Faulders Studio\, an award-winning\, multidisciplinary architecture and design practice based in Oakland\, California.\nTo anchor the dialogue in practice\, each panelist will contribute a tangible design piece or artifact from their work.\n\nTogether\, they will share insights into how design and technology co-evolve in practice—from robotic additive manufacturing and generative tools to embodied craft processes—and how these collaborations generate new modes of making and meaning. \nAttendees will leave with a broadened view of how architecture\, objects\, and spatial experiences can become instruments for ecological intelligence\, poetic speculation\, and creative provocation. \nPanel Format: \nModerated conversation followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A. \nTarget Audience: \nDesigners\, architects\, technologists\, artists\, researchers\, and anyone interested in the future of making. \nLearning Outcomes:\n• Understand how digital and manual fabrication techniques can be hybridized.\n• Gain insight into how emerging technologies are transforming the material landscape.\n• Learn how speculative design can drive cross-disciplinary innovation.\n• Explore new models for collaboration between designers\, technologists\, and investors. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/echoes-of-future-matter-a-panel-on-co-invention-and-material-futures/ LOCATION:Diaspora Hub\, 221 11th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Echoes-of-the-Future-Matter.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gradient Matter":MAILTO:andrei@gradientmatter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250505T180040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T153830Z UID:10000477-1749142800-1749150000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Mid-Career Reset: Design an energizing af work/life DESCRIPTION:Is this you? \n“Work is fine\, but I feel like I’m meant to do more…” \n“I wanna do something that’s more meaningful to me…” \n“Am I really maximizing my potential? How would I even know?” \n“I worked so hard to be here but do I wanna keep going in this direction?”\n \nYou’ve checked the boxes\, climbed the ladders\, and built a career you should be proud of—yet lately\, it feels like you’re running on autopilot. \nYou’re waking up uninspired\, drained\, or quietly wondering\, “Is this really it?” You’re craving deeper self-expression\, creativity\, and creative entrepreneurship. The call for reform in your work and life is clear\, but you’re uncertain and haven’t made the space to explore. \nYou hear a persistent whisper that something more vibrant\, meaningful\, and genuinely exciting awaits 🖼️ \nJoin us during SF Design Week for a dynamic\, interactive workshop rooted in the 2025 theme of “Reform\,” specifically designed for ambitious creative professionals ready to reformulate their careers\, reclaim their spark\, and intentionally design a work/life that genuinely energizes the f out of them ⚡️ \nIn this workshop\, you will: \n\nDiscover clues about what truly lights you up\, reigniting your passion and energy.\nDream big and craft an expansive vision for your next meaningful chapter.\nAddress and overcome limiting beliefs\, creating empowering new narratives for yourself.\nDevelop a clear\, actionable plan to bring your vision to life.\nConnect deeply with a community of supportive\, like-minded professionals committed to meaningful reform in their careers and lives.\n\nExpect honest conversations\, insightful exercises\, and actionable takeaways that empower you to confidently make your next bold move toward reform. \nWho should attend: \nMid-career creatives\, designers\, marketers\, entrepreneurs\, and multi-hyphenates who: \n\nDesire an intentional\, authentic career path centered around continuous growth and meaningful reform.\nSeek work/life that fuels their creativity\, aligns deeply with their personal values\, and inspires ongoing reform.\nCrave a community of supportive peers committed to reforming and designing vibrant\, fulfilling work/lives.\n\nOutline \n5-5.30pm: Doors open\, bites & intentional connections \n5:30 – 7:00pm: Workshop \nWho’s leading the workshop? \nThis workshop is hosted by Space to Grow’s founder & coach\, Tina Yip. \nTina is a coach\, community builder\, and creator who focuses on the future of work and personal development. She’s been featured in Randi Zuckerberg’s book Pick Three\, Campaign US\, Adweek\, and spoken at Her Conference\, Youth Marketing Summit\, Pattern Brands and more. She’s also hosted and organized over 200+ events that range from conferences and hackathons to safe rooms and a brunch series\, all intentionally designed for folks to feel\, connect\, and learn. \nAfter spending the last decade as a brand strategist at agencies such as R/GA and Big Spaceship\, working on brands like Google\, Samsung\, and Mastercard\, she realized that what she cared most about was people. Bringing people together\, maximizing their human potential\, rethinking their relationship with work\, and challenging societal norms so that they can thrive. \n***** \nYour mid-career moment is your opportunity for meaningful reform—let’s design your next vibrant chapter together 🖼️ \nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot today and start your mid-career reset! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/mid-career-reset-design-an-energizing-af-work-life/ LOCATION:The Nook SF\, The Nook SF\, San Francisco\, CA\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Farah-16.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Space to Grow":MAILTO:hello@spacetogrow.world END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250518T144251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T144331Z UID:10000459-1749142800-1749150000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Opening Night Reception: Show of Hands Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Show of Hands Artist Showcase\nPresented by Heath Ceramics \nHeath Ceramics is excited to announce Show of Hands\, a showcase of new works curated by Clay Studio Director Tung Chiang. As part of Heath’s month-long Design Made Good celebration\, this event highlights a range of artists whose work explores new possibilities in material\, process\, and perspective. \nHosted within Heath San Francisco’s intimate gallery space\, Show of Hands offers a unique opportunity to embrace unfamiliar experiences and outlooks; to see and feel how a group of groundbreaking artists interpret\, navigate\, and ultimately shape the world around them by hand. \nEngage with artists at different points in their journey—some just starting out\, others evolving their practice—each bringing something new through clay\, paint\, textiles\, metal\, and more. Despite their varied backgrounds\, all share a commitment to making by hand and a respect for the traditions that inform their work. \n  \nMeet the Featured Artists \n\nAyano Shioya\nBrendan Monroe\nBrian Madden\nMax Frommeld\nRafi Ajl\nSarah Wertzberger\n\n  \nCurated by Tung Chiang\nSince 2013\, Tung Chiang has led the Heath Clay Studio\, a small team of artisans who push the field of ceramics forward through experimentation with form\, glaze\, and technique. With a background in graphic and industrial design—and a lifelong passion for craft—Tung’s practice is rooted in observation\, discovery\, and a belief in the quiet power of objects that speak for themselves. \nTung took a deeply personal approach to curating Show of Hands\, hand-selecting a diverse group of artists who—across a range of backgrounds and disciplines—challenge convention and offer a refreshing perspective on craft. His curation reflects a blend of creative curiosity\, thoughtful execution\, and a dedication to uplifting new and exciting artistic voices. \n  \nOpening Night Reception\nThursday\, June 5 · 5–7pm\nJoin the artists and the Heath team for an evening of art\, conversation\, and community.  \nExhibition Details\nJune 5–22\, 2025\nHeath Showroom Gallery\, 2900 18th Street\, San Francisco \n  \nAdditional events for Design Made Good Month \nThe Good Flea: A curated vintage market\nJune 14 & 15 \nAs part of Heath’s month-long Design Made Good celebration\, The Good Flea complements the Show of Hands artist showcase by bridging the gap between design’s past and present—and building excitement for what’s on the horizon. \nThe Good Flea is Heath’s take on a classic flea market\, offering visitors a chance to shop a wide selection of rare and interesting antiques pulled from the private collections of expert curators\, vendors\, and creative leaders. This group—assembled by Clay Studio Director Tung Chiang—will bring not only hand-chosen vintage finds\, but also a deep well of knowledge on design and craft history. \nHosted within Heath’s SF tile factory\, The Good Flea showcases objects that span eras and styles—including some special finds from Heath’s archive! Enthusiasts\, collectors\, and connoisseurs are invited to discover unique\, curated vintage pieces in an energetic\, community-driven space. \nThe Good Flea is not just a market—it’s an opportunity to discover and connect with design history. Don’t miss the chance to explore rare finds and meet the experts behind them! \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/opening-night-reception-show-of-hands-art-exhibition/ LOCATION:Heath Ceramics Showroom Gallery\, 2900 18th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Craft ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Heath-Ceramics-San-Francisco.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Heath Ceramics":MAILTO:olivia@heathceramics.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250417T181000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T205729Z UID:10000415-1749150000-1749159000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Studio Crawl Night 2 - Thursday\, June 5th DESCRIPTION:Deepen Your Connection With the SF Design Community.\nContinue your exploration of San Francisco’s vibrant design scene with the second night of our Studio Crawl. This event offers One Pass holders another opportunity to discover new studios\, see design in action\, and meet the creators behind innovative projects. \nWhat’s Happening?\nThe selection process is still underway as the San Francisco Design Week team carefully curates a lineup of participating studios. Please check back on this page soon to see the updated list of studios and access the map detailing their locations. \nStay Updated: Keep this page on your radar for the latest updates and prepare for another enriching evening of design exploration. \n  \n*Picture created by Vince Cimo at Empowered Streaming \n  \nWhipsaw Open Studio\n55 Mississippi St\, San Francisco\, CA 94107\nJoin the Whipsaw team at our studio in Potrero Hill. See the light-filled industrial-chic space\, enjoy our product gallery\, and meet members of the team. We’re looking forward to seeing you in person! \n  \nLicorice Chocolate Tasting @ Norden Living\n2865 18th St\, San Francisco\, CA 94110\nIn Scandinavia\, chocolate and licorice are two great tastes that taste great together. This intriguing combination\, first developed in Iceland\, is showcased beautifully by Danish confectioner Lakrids by Bülow. Stop by Norden Living to sample sweet or salty licorice wrapped in luxurious chocolate\, some with complementary flavors like passion fruit or raspberry. We’ll also be raffling off one of our showroom favorites: a Flowerpot VP9 portable lamp. \n  \nPA: Pay Attention!\n517 York St\, San Francisco\, CA 94110\nThe PA design and engineering teams formerly known as Astro Studios and Cooper Perkins have joined forces under one roof. We’ve merged our SoMa and Mission locations and are now working together at 517 York Street! Join us for a studio warming to celebrate together and see what we’ve been working on. We’ll be showcasing our recent projects and combined global talent\, skills\, and capabilities. Have a drink on us and meet the new-ish team.\n\n\nSmall Team\, Big Dreams: Designing Consumer Electronics with a 3-Person Studio\nNanu Studio – 1450 Mariposa St\, San Francisco\, CA 94107\n\nJoin us at the Nanu studio for a behind-the-scenes look at the journey of designing consumer electronics with a small but mighty team of three. We’ll delve into how we built Arc\, a contemporary take on the classic alarm clock. We’ll walk through our sketches\, prototypes\, brand formation\, and launch plan from initial concept to manufacturing. Whether you are an entrepreneur\, seasoned designer\, or just curious about the process of building consumer electronics\, this event will share lessons learned from a team in the midst of it (we are launching Arc this summer)! We look forward to seeing you there 🙂 URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/studio-crawl-night-2-thursday-june-5th/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Studio Crawl ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DALL·E-2024-04-24-18.19.02-A-lively-and-fun-photorealistic-image-of-a-design-studio-during-an-open-house-event-with-a-vibrant-yet-not-overly-intense-color-palette.-The-scene-fe.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250423T233712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T215721Z UID:10000368-1749150000-1749159000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Faulkner Architects DESCRIPTION:The Faulkner Architects design team invites you to an evening at our San Francisco studio to check out both past and present projects while enjoying refreshments. \nFaulkner Architects was formed in 1998 by Greg Faulkner. The office remains as it began with Greg as the single principal who guides the design process for each project. A small staff works across three locations – San Francisco\, Truckee\, and Denver. The work of the practice exists along a varied range of typologies\, from hospitality and institutional buildings (including master planning)\, to private houses and renovations. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/faulkner-architects/ LOCATION:Faulkner Architects\, 603 Battery Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Faulkner_SFoffice_DSF6820-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Faulkner Architects":MAILTO:jenna@faulknerarchitects.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250505T202700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T001455Z UID:10000489-1749150000-1749159000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Volume Inc. DESCRIPTION:Five-dimensional design for the three-dimensional world to cure one-dimensional thinking? Join Volume at their North Beach studio to learn about their specialty in place-based identities\, branded environments\, and other spatial activations. Plus: Free stuff! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/volume-inc/ LOCATION:Volume Inc\, 725 Filbert St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_6361.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250505T211231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T211313Z UID:10000490-1749150000-1749159000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Studio Hinrichs DESCRIPTION:Kit Hinrichs\nPrincipal and Creative Director of Studio Hinrichs\, San Francisco \nKit Hinrichs studied at Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles\, California. He served as principal in several design offices in New York and San Francisco before spending 23 years (1986 – 2009) as a partner of Pentagram\, the international consultancy. In 2009 Hinrichs opened an independent design firm in San Francisco called Studio Hinrichs. Kit’s design experience incorporates a wide range of projects\, including identity design\, corporate communications\, promotion\, packaging\, editorial and exhibition design. \nRead the interview we did with Kit at Design Bay Area: The Design Whisperer—Celebrating the Legacy of the Legendary Kit Hinrichs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n     \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHinrichs is a recipient of the prestigious AIGA medal in recognition of his exceptional achievements in the field of graphic design and visual communication\, and his work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art\, New York\, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Library of Congress. He is co-author of four books\, including Typewise\, Long May She Wave\, 100 American Flag Icons and The Pentagram Papers. \nA Point of View\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“There are many passions in my professional life. The predominant one is telling stories. As a consequence\, I have become an obsessive narrative designer. I find stories everywhere waiting to be told\, and\, fortunately\, I have been able to do that through design. By story\, I mean more than editorial content. I mean communicating a sense of the subject\, albeit a client’s business and philosophy or an event\, graphically through print\, packaging\, videos or environmental signage. For me\, design\, at its best\, is a visual story with the same excitement\, pacing and emotional power of a great play or musical composition. And like producing a play\, design is not a solitary act\, but a collaboration that requires inspiring the talent and spirit of writers\, illustrators\, photographers\, typographers and technicians. A successful outcome demands a strong\, clear\, consistent focus so that all elements ’speak’ in a single voice that engages the audience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Although I’ve worked on many high-profile projects\, I strive to give equal attention to the more commonplace assignment. This is the visual minutiae—the directional signs\, informational folders\, video sign offs\, product packaging\, corporate collateral\, etc.—that bombards us from all directions and impacts our collective culture. It is the face unaware that we present to the world. I feel it is the responsibility of those of us in the design profession to not treat this lightly. For me\, the role of design is to make the complex\, simple; the opaque\, transparent; the unstructured\, concrete; the obtuse\, accessible\, and the ordinary\, beautiful. After 40 years of practice\, I am still excited by that challenge and the possibilities it presents.“\n—Kit Hinrichs URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/studio-hinrichs/ LOCATION:Studio Hinrichs\, 2064 Powell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-05-at-1.30.48-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250505T213157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T130555Z UID:10000491-1749150000-1749159000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The New Company DESCRIPTION:We’re opening our doors for SF Design Week’s North Beach Studio Crawl. The team will be in the building\, merch will be on the walls\, with llloyd spinning records all night. Refreshments provided by Fort Point and Eteilla Wines\, snacks curated by our very own Seth Mroczka\, and maybe even a ‘big’ surprise.\n\nFriends\, collaborators\, and curious strangers — all are welcome. It’s been a jam-packed year (so far)\, and we’re excited to celebrate\, connect\, and share our space with you.\n\nThe New Company is a Design and Marketing agency working with brands around the world to create forward-thinking creative solutions. Established in 2018 by Matt Luckhurst (ECD) and Seth Mroczka (President)\, The New Company works with category leaders and challengers to strategically articulate the company’s vision and story. We offer a unique breadth of capabilities that allow us to think through a brand’s unique challenges from concept through to execution. We believe strategic insights drive innovation\, that creativity requires experimentation and a dedication to craft\, and that delivering effective solutions on time and on budget is our responsibility to our clients.\nInstagram: @thenewcompany URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/new-co/ LOCATION:The New Company\, 2215 Powell St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TNC_SF_INT-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250527T211938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T211938Z UID:10000528-1749150000-1749159000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Rapt Studio Open House DESCRIPTION:Rapt is an integrated design studio building brands from the inside out.\n \nHeadquartered in San Francisco\, with studios in Los Angeles and New York\, Rapt unites architecture\, interiors\, and brand strategy to create unforgettable environments and experiences for some of the world’s leading brands.\n \nFounded in 2011\, the practice has delivered award-winning work for Google\, Tinder\, The North Face\, Goop\, Norwest\, and Vans—projects recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies\, Interior Design’s Best of Year\, the FRAME Awards\, Dezeen\, and the Top 100 Giants of Design list.\n \nThe studio’s portfolio spans hybrid campuses\, hospitality-infused workplaces\, immersive retail\, and brand activations—each tailored to foster belonging and spark creativity.\n \nLearn more about our CEO and Chief Creative Officer\, David Galullo’s\, recent induction into Interior Design’s Hall of Fame.\n \nWe’re excited to open our doors to the community and invite you to tour our space\, meet other designers\, and partake in some small cocktails\, small bites\, and small drawings. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/rapt-studio-open-house/ LOCATION:Rapt Studio\, 201 Post Street 7th Floor\, San Francisco\, CA 94108\, CA\, 94108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/RaptStudio_Rawr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250519T130633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T041410Z UID:10000512-1749196800-1749222000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ovata \n  \n Description:    \nWhat if a wall could carry memory\, scent\, and greenery—all at once? \n  \nInspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) \, Ovata presents a site-flexible installation: a  portable living wall  composed of hinged\, frame-based panels filled with  California native plants. Spread throughout the event venue\, these sculptural pieces are more than dividers—they are  multi-sensory green moments  that offer a breath of nature\, evoke regional nostalgia\, and serve as quiet visual anchors within the event energy. \n  \nEach panel transforms the space with  natural scents\, living textures \, and a subtle reference to the cultural practice of honoring people and place. Think of it as a  living scroll of memory and nature —brought into the present. \n  \nRather than serving as a static backdrop\, this installation  gently guides the flow of people \, encouraging organic circulation while shaping cozy niches for gathering\, pausing\, and connecting. Like a breeze through a forest\, its layout invites movement and mingling while offering soft\, intimate pockets of calm \n  \n Schedule:    \nNo fixed schedule. The green wall installation is designed to be  explored freely throughout the venue  during the event. \nThis is a  self-guided\, standalone installation —no formal presentation. \n  \n Bonus Features:    \n– Portable green wall panels placed throughout the venue \n–  Designed with California native species    \n–  QR codes on each panel  to explore featured plants and their ecological stories \n– Subtle  natural fragrance  in the air \n– Visual and spatial  flexibility  to frame or divide areas \n– Inspired by  병풍(Byung-poong) \, traditional Korean folding screens URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-scent-of-nostalgia-a-living-green-wall-within-reach-5/ LOCATION:Aura Tea and Coffee at Rincon Plaza\, 101 Spear Street Suite B5\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Byungpoong-by-Ovata.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ovata LLC":MAILTO:jeon.eunhye@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250519T132339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T185255Z UID:10000518-1749200400-1749232800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area DESCRIPTION:Need a workspace during SF Design Week? The Rivian Space in Hayes Valley is opening as a co-working studio with free\, strong Wi-Fi and complimentary morning coffee. Plus\, when you’re done working\, you can get an up-close look at Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles—explore the features and even take one for a spin.\n\n  \n   URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/sfdw-co-working-space-with-rivian-x-design-bay-area-3/ LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-29-at-7.19.21-AM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T110000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250507T145158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T044334Z UID:10000443-1749204000-1749207600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:re*form - Panel Discussion with Carolyn Flannery & Susie Novak DESCRIPTION:Event Overview: \nMake It Home is excited to present re*form\, a full-day immersive event celebrating the power of design to transform spaces and lives. Rooted in sustainability and social impact\, re•form aligns with SF Design Week’s mission to highlight the unique intersection of ideas\, design\, business\, and entrepreneurism that defines the Bay Area. Through interactive experiences\, discussions\, and a curated pop-up shop\, attendees will explore how repurposed materials and thoughtful design can shape the future of interiors. \n10:00 PM – 11:00 AM Panel Discussion with Carolyn Flannery & Susie Novak\nA thought-provoking conversation featuring Make It Home’s founder\, Carolyn Flannery\, alongside a Bay Area Designer Susie Novak. The discussion will delve into the intersection of sustainability\, high design\, and community impact. \nVisit our other events: \n10:00 AM – 4PM  Curated Pop-Up Shop \nA unique shopping experience featuring Make It Home’s beautifully curated furniture and decor\, alongside pieces from local artisans. Guests can explore one-of-a-kind finds while enjoying a glass of champagne. \n11:00 AM – 1:00PM Upcycling Workshop with Cris\nA hands-on session led by Cris\, our in house upholstery expert\, guiding participants through the art of upcycling and furniture transformation. (Limited to 6 participants) URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/reform-panel-discussion-with-carolyn-flannery-susie-novak/ LOCATION:Make It Home Warehouse\, Northgate Mall in San Rafael\, San Rafael\, California\, 94903\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/make-it-home-bay-are.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Make It Home":MAILTO:carolyn@makeithomebayarea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T123000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250501T160542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T144331Z UID:10000424-1749204000-1749213000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Interactive Wearables Workshop in CCA’s Hybrid Lab DESCRIPTION:Calling all tinkerers\, makers\, hackers\, artists\, designers\, and creative technologists. Spend time in the California College of the Arts (CCA) Hybrid Lab\, an interactive electronic makerspace where students explore their artistic voice by prototyping designs with sensors\, motors\, creative coding\, AI\, and much more! No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity! \nIn this hands-on session\, you’ll learn to program your very own interactive DIY wristwatch. You’ll walk away with the M5StickC PLUS 2\, a palm‑sized IoT development kit with a built-in LCD screen\, buzzer\, button\, microphone\, gyroscope\, and much more—all at your disposal to customize and interact with. This device empowers you to reform your own technology– programming it to do whatever you want it to!  \nHosted by the Design Division and led by CCA creative technologist Romy Aboudarham\, this workshop features custom materials and prototyping design principles taught in the Hybrid Lab\, developed in collaboration with faculty member Dr. Sudhu Tewari.  \nFor guests who want to continue tinkering and playing with the device\, we highly encourage you to bring your own laptop (PC or MAC).  If you are bringing your own computer\, you will need to download the Arduino Software beforehand.   \nWe will have Mac laptops with the software ready to go for those who prefer just to show up and play. For those who get the programming bug\, you can always download the software in your own time after the workshop.   \nWorkshop Fee: $50 per person. Attendees will take home a DIY interactive watch programmed with Arduino software! \nThese workshop sessions are designed for kids and adults who are comfortable navigating and troubleshooting computers. \n\n  \nHosted by California College of the Art’s Design Division.  \nCalifornia College of the Arts cultivates ideas\, industry\, and impact in the progressive San Francisco Bay Area\, educating our students as global changemakers through purposeful practice and critical discourse. The Design Division at CCA advances contemporary practice by positioning the designer as a dynamic agent of cultural\, social\, and ecological change. \nRomy Aboudarham is a creative technologist and immersive designer. They have a B.S. in Computer Science from Tufts University School of Engineering. They’re passionate about exploring how we can use technology as a tool for empathy-driven storytelling and deepening our connection with ourselves and others. Romy has a wide range of art and tech skills on their toolbelt\, creating historical walking tours in Augmented Reality\, therapeutic experiences about grief in Virtual Reality\, and countless interactive digital and physical prototypes\, as the manager of CCA’s Hybrid Lab. \nDr. Sudhu Tewari is an electro-acoustic composer\, improvisor\, and bricoleur in sound\, kinetic\, and interactive art. He holds a B.A. in Music from Sonoma State University\, an M.F.A. in Electronic Music and Recording Technology from Mills College\, and a Ph.D. in Cultural Musicology from UC Santa Cruz. His passion for design\, re-design\, and recuperation has led to the creation of experimental musical instruments\, kinetic sculptures\, interactive installations\, audio electronics\, and wearable sound art. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/interactive-wearables-workshop-in-ccas-hybrid-lab-1/ LOCATION:California College of the Art’s Hybrid Lab (D104)\, Simpson Family Makers Building\, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, 94107\, California College of the Art’s Hybrid Lab (D104)\, Simpson Family Makers Building\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Untitled-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Design Division at California College of the Arts":MAILTO:design@cca.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250507T144938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T044711Z UID:10000495-1749204000-1749225600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:re*form - Curated Pop-Up Shop DESCRIPTION:A unique shopping experience featuring Make It Home’s beautifully curated furniture and decor\, alongside pieces from local artisans. Guests can explore one-of-a-kind finds while enjoying a glass of champagne. \nEvent Overview: \nMake It Home is excited to present re*form\, a full-day immersive event celebrating the power of design to transform spaces and lives. Rooted in sustainability and social impact\, re•form aligns with SF Design Week’s mission to highlight the unique intersection of ideas\, design\, business\, and entrepreneurism that defines the Bay Area. Through interactive experiences\, discussions\, and a curated pop-up shop\, attendees will explore how repurposed materials and thoughtful design can shape the future of interiors. \n  \nVisit our Other events: \n11:00 AM – 1:00PM Upcycling Workshop with Cris\nA hands-on session led by Cris\, our in house upholstery expert\, guiding participants through the art of upcycling and furniture transformation. (Limited to 6 participants) \n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Panel Discussion with Carolyn Flannery & Susie Novak\nA thought-provoking conversation featuring Make It Home’s founder\, Carolyn Flannery\, alongside a Bay Area Designer Susie Novak. The discussion will delve into the intersection of sustainability\, high design\, and community impact. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/reform-curated-pop-up-shop/ LOCATION:Make It Home Warehouse\, Northgate Mall in San Rafael\, San Rafael\, California\, 94903\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/make-it-home-bay-are.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Make It Home":MAILTO:carolyn@makeithomebayarea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250518T144503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T184033Z UID:10000508-1749204000-1749229200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Show of Hands Art Exhibition at Heath Ceramics DESCRIPTION:Show of Hands Artist Showcase\nPresented by Heath Ceramics \nHeath Ceramics is excited to announce Show of Hands\, a showcase of new works curated by Clay Studio Director Tung Chiang. As part of Heath’s month-long Design Made Good celebration\, this event highlights a range of artists whose work explores new possibilities in material\, process\, and perspective. \nHosted within Heath San Francisco’s intimate gallery space\, Show of Hands offers a unique opportunity to embrace unfamiliar experiences and outlooks; to see and feel how a group of groundbreaking artists interpret\, navigate\, and ultimately shape the world around them by hand. \nEngage with artists at different points in their journey—some just starting out\, others evolving their practice—each bringing something new through clay\, paint\, textiles\, metal\, and more. Despite their varied backgrounds\, all share a commitment to making by hand and a respect for the traditions that inform their work. \n  \nMeet the Featured Artists\n\nAyano Shioya\nBrendan Monroe\nBrian Madden\nMax Frommeld\nRafi Ajl\nSarah Wertzberger\n\n  \nCurated by Tung Chiang\n\nSince 2013\, Tung Chiang has led the Heath Clay Studio\, a small team of artisans who push the field of ceramics forward through experimentation with form\, glaze\, and technique. With a background in graphic and industrial design—and a lifelong passion for craft—Tung’s practice is rooted in observation\, discovery\, and a belief in the quiet power of objects that speak for themselves. \nTung took a deeply personal approach to curating Show of Hands\, hand-selecting a diverse group of artists who—across a range of backgrounds and disciplines—challenge convention and offer a refreshing perspective on craft. His curation reflects a blend of creative curiosity\, thoughtful execution\, and a dedication to uplifting new and exciting artistic voices. \n  \nExhibition Details\nJune 6–22\, 2025\nHeath Showroom Gallery\, 2900 18th Street\, San Francisco \nMonday–Friday 10am–6pm\nSaturday–Sunday 10am–5pm \nOpening Night Reception\nThursday\, June 5 · 5–7pm\nJoin the artists and the Heath team for an evening of art\, conversation\, and community.  \n  \nAdditional events for Design Made Good Month\nThe Good Flea: A curated vintage market\nJune 14 & 15 \nAs part of Heath’s month-long Design Made Good celebration\, The Good Flea complements the Show of Hands artist showcase by bridging the gap between design’s past and present—and building excitement for what’s on the horizon. \nThe Good Flea is Heath’s take on a classic flea market\, offering visitors a chance to shop a wide selection of rare and interesting antiques pulled from the private collections of expert curators\, vendors\, and creative leaders. This group—assembled by Clay Studio Director Tung Chiang—will bring not only hand-chosen vintage finds\, but also a deep well of knowledge on design and craft history. \nHosted within Heath’s SF tile factory\, The Good Flea showcases objects that span eras and styles—including some special finds from Heath’s archive! Enthusiasts\, collectors\, and connoisseurs are invited to discover unique\, curated vintage pieces in an energetic\, community-driven space. \nThe Good Flea is not just a market—it’s an opportunity to discover and connect with design history. Don’t miss the chance to explore rare finds and meet the experts behind them! \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/show-of-hands-art-exhibition-heath/ LOCATION:Heath Ceramics Showroom Gallery\, 2900 18th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Craft ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1000044374.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Heath Ceramics":MAILTO:olivia@heathceramics.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T123000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250421T160056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T004402Z UID:10000410-1749204900-1749213000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Designing the Future of Aging DESCRIPTION:We are in the midst of a longevity revolution. This isn’t just about longer lifespans; it’s about living those years more fully. The number of people over 80 globally is projected to triple between 2020 and 2050. As this population expands\, so does the diversity of their preferences\, interests\, passions\, and ambitions. They are not a monolithic group defined solely by age\, but a vibrant tapestry of individuals. \nSo\, with that\, how can we design for a future that celebrates that complexity? \nJoin us for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets foresight. AGE OF_ and Near Future Laboratory will guide participants through design fiction methodologies—a unique\, immersive approach that brings imagined futures to life through artifacts\, storytelling\, and scenario-building. Together\, we’ll explore the cultural\, technological\, and emotional shifts reshaping the aging experience and prototype future products\, services\, and narratives that challenge the status quo. \nThis is more than a conversation—it’s a collaborative act of future-making. Let’s stretch our imaginations\, spark unconventional thinking\, and design a world where getting older unlocks new possibilities. \nJoin us to make “better with age” not just a mindset—but a movement. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/designing-the-future-of-aging/ LOCATION:IDEO.org\, 320 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SFDW-AgeOf-NearFuture-jack-finnigan-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AGE OF _":MAILTO:esprivot@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T123000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250501T161822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T125758Z UID:10000435-1749205800-1749213000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:One-of-a-Kind: Make It\, Wear It! Embellishment workshop with fashion faculty at California College of the Arts. DESCRIPTION:Join California College of the Arts (CCA) and CCA’s Design Division’s Fashion Faculty members Greg Climer and Zoe Cobb for a hands-on embellishment workshop at CCA’s new campus\, where creativity meets craft to celebrate local design and making. This two-hour session invites you to create a one-of-a-kind embellished t-shirt or to apply the same techniques to a personal garment ( e.g.\, a basic tote bag or a sturdy button-up shirt). \nThe workshop includes demonstrations and guided instruction on a range of techniques: \n\nLearn intro techniques for hand embroidery\, including visible mending\, and continue your embellishment journey at home.\nZoe Cobb will demonstrate the chain stitch embroidery machine and assist guests in placing a name or word into bold\, stitched graphics.\nGreg Climer will demonstrate the heat press\, share materials and methods for applying foil and fabric appliques so you can make your own one-of-a-kind design. \n\nAll tools and materials are provided\, including a high-quality cotton t-shirt (sizes requested during registration). Guests are also welcome to bring a basic cotton tote-bag or a sturdy shirt of their own to customize. \nWorkshop Fee: $30 per person. Attendees will leave with a custom-decorated shirt using heat press and chain stitch embroidery! \n  \n\n  \nCalifornia College of the Arts cultivates ideas\, industry\, and impact in the progressive San Francisco Bay Area\, educating our students as global changemakers through purposeful practice and critical discourse. The Design Division at CCA advances contemporary practice by positioning the designer as a dynamic agent of cultural\, social\, and ecological change. \nZoe Cobb is a Senior Professor in the Fashion Department at California College of the Arts\, where she teaches at the intersection of craft\, design\, and storytelling. With nearly 20 years of experience\, she focuses on hands-on techniques like pattern making\, draping\, and chain-stitch embroidery\, drawing on her background in both fashion and interior design. Inspired by nature and music\, Zoe brings a sense of rhythm and sustainability to her creative practice\, fostering a playful\, process-focused environment that encourages curiosity\, experimentation\, and the joy of making by hand. \nGreg Climer is the chair of the fashion program at California College of the Arts and chair of the board of directors at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. Climer’s textile work has been shown in the Museum of Art and Design (NYC)\, The Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art (NYC)\, The DeYoung Museum (San Francisco\, CA)\, The Mint Museum of Art (Charlotte\, NC)\, The Museum of Craft and Design (San Francisco\, CA)\, the International Fibre Art Triennial 2019\, and many galleries. In addition to being an artist\, he is also a fashion designer. He has worked on the design teams for the Victoria’s Secret Runway Show\, Karl Lagerfeld\, Imitation of Christ\, John Bartlett\, and many Broadway shows and movies. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/one-of-a-kind-make-it-wear-it-embellishment-workshop-with-fashion-faculty-at-california-college-of-the-arts-1/ LOCATION:California College of the Arts\, Nave\, California College of the Arts\, Nave\, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chain-Stitch-Embroidery-Workshop.png ORGANIZER;CN="Design Division at California College of the Arts":MAILTO:design@cca.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250502T195904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T033917Z UID:10000473-1749207600-1749214800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Designing from the Land: Fire Resilience Through Architecture and Landscape DESCRIPTION:Designing from the Land: Fire Resilience Through Architecture and Landscape \nPresented by Backen & Backen in partnership with Design Bay Area and 1 Hotel San Francisco for SF Design Week 2025 \nEvent Series Overview: \nThis is the first  in a series of co-branded events with Backen & Backen and Design Bay Area. This series will consist of multiple events throughout the year\, each focusing on a specific aspect of design and its future implications: LAND\, BODY\, BUILDING.  \nEvent Overview: \nAs climate and fire risks intensify\, the practice of how we build must evolve\, and our relationship with where we build must follow. What does it mean to design from the land—not just on it? \nIn a time of increasing climate volatility and wildfire risk\, this conversation explores how fire-adapted design can emerge from a deeper relationship with place. Rather than imposing resilience from the top down\, we’ll ask how the land itself can shape design—through its vegetation\, water cycles\, cultural memory\, and regenerative potential. We’ll explore the tension between human intervention and letting nature lead\, and how landscape\, vegetation\, and site planning can create a future where buildings are more deeply attuned to the land they inhabit.  \nModerator: \n\nHeather Sandy Hebert – Author and Founder of True North Creative Studio\n\nPanelists \n\nColby Eierman – Director of Gardens\, Stone Edge Farm; Author and garden consultant\nCarson Howell Costa – Regenerative Practices Department\, Backen & Backen\nLucas Dexter – President\, DEXTER estate landscapes\nJohnson Bullard – Partner and Studio Director of Ground Studio URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/designing-from-the-land-fire-resilience-through-architecture-and-landscape/ LOCATION:1 Hotel San Francisco\, 8 Mission St\, San Francisco 94105\, California\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Backen-Backen-x-Design-Bay-Area-panel-photo1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Backen &%3B Backen%2C Design Bay Area":MAILTO:francesca@thejamescollective.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250507T144322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T054353Z UID:10000494-1749207600-1749214800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:re*form - Upcycling workshop with Make It Home DESCRIPTION:Morning Workshop with Cris\nA hands-on session led by Cris\, our in house upholstery expert\, guiding participants through the art of upcycling and furniture transformation. (Limited to 6 participants) \n  \nEvent Overview: \nMake It Home is excited to present re*form\, a full-day immersive event celebrating the power of design to transform spaces and lives. Rooted in sustainability and social impact\, re•form aligns with SF Design Week’s mission to highlight the unique intersection of ideas\, design\, business\, and entrepreneurism that defines the Bay Area. Through interactive experiences\, discussions\, and a curated pop-up shop\, attendees will explore how repurposed materials and thoughtful design can shape the future of interiors. \nVisit our Other events: \nCurated Pop-Up Shop (Open All Day)\nA unique shopping experience featuring Make It Home’s beautifully curated furniture and decor\, alongside pieces from local artisans. Guests can explore one-of-a-kind finds while enjoying a glass of champagne. \n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Panel Discussion with Carolyn Flannery & Susie Novak\nA thought-provoking conversation featuring Make It Home’s founder\, Carolyn Flannery\, alongside a Bay Area Designer Susie Novak. The discussion will delve into the intersection of sustainability\, high design\, and community impact. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/reform-upcycling-workshop-with-make-it-home/ LOCATION:Make It Home Warehouse\, Northgate Mall in San Rafael\, San Rafael\, California\, 94903\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/make-it-home-bay-are.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Make It Home":MAILTO:carolyn@makeithomebayarea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064317 CREATED:20250428T215518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T153602Z UID:10000441-1749215700-1749223800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Participatory Experiential Futures: Co-designing technology for human-centered public services DESCRIPTION:At CivicMakers\, we’ve been using Participatory Experiential Futures (PXF) with government partners across the state. Through a series of workshops\, we’ve explored whether AI can elevate lived experience in program and policy design. These immersive simulations have given us tons of insights for how government decision-makers would use AI to inform design decisions\, and how people accessing public services would want to be represented by these technologies.  \nThis is where YOU come in…help us design how that technology looks\, feels\, and behaves by experiencing our “Ridiculously Hopeful Future” of human-centered government in California! A future where the voices of end users have a seat at the table through speculative technology and deeply collaborative co-design processes.  \nYou will step into a future meeting and test out the new proposals\, desired features and critical nuances we’ve gathered. Bring your conscious design skills to reshape better outcomes for public services. And don’t forget to wear your comfiest time travel uniform!  \nEvent schedule: \n\nIntroductions & Orientation to Time Travel – 15 min\nImmersive Experiential Future (AI for better public services) – 30 min\nStep Back into the Present and Reflect – 15 min\nCo-design Charrette (with insights from civic partners) – 45 min\nDebrief & Next Steps – 15 min\n\nYour participation could improve public service delivery experiences for the people who need them most. We look forward to co-designing with you! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/participatory-experiential-futures-co-designing-technology-for-human-centered-public-services/ LOCATION:Mindspace San Francisco\, 575 Market St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SF-Design-Week-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="CivicMakers":MAILTO:judi@civicmakers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250501T160434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T020926Z UID:10000425-1749216600-1749225600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Interactive Wearables Workshop in CCA’s Hybrid Lab DESCRIPTION:Calling all tinkerers\, makers\, hackers\, artists\, designers\, and creative technologists. Spend time in the California College of the Arts (CCA) Hybrid Lab\, an interactive electronic makerspace where students explore their artistic voice by prototyping designs with sensors\, motors\, creative coding\, AI\, and much more! No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity! \nIn this hands-on session\, you’ll learn to program your very own interactive DIY wristwatch. You’ll walk away with the M5StickC PLUS 2\, a palm‑sized IoT development kit with a built-in LCD screen\, buzzer\, button\, microphone\, gyroscope\, and much more—all at your disposal to customize and interact with. This device empowers you to reform your own technology– programming it to do whatever you want it to!  \nHosted by the Design Division and led by CCA creative technologist Romy Aboudarham\, this workshop features custom materials and prototyping design principles taught in the Hybrid Lab\, developed in collaboration with faculty member Dr. Sudhu Tewari. \nFor guests who want to continue tinkering and playing with the device\, we highly encourage you to bring your own laptop (PC or MAC).  If you are bringing your own computer\, you will need to download the Arduino Software beforehand.   \nWe will have Mac laptops with the software ready to go for those who prefer just to show up and play. For those who get the programming bug\, you can always download the software in your own time after the workshop.   \nWorkshop Fee: $50 per person. Attendees will take home a DIY interactive watch programmed with Arduino software! \nThese workshop sessions are designed for kids and adults who are comfortable navigating and troubleshooting computers. \n\n  \nHosted by California College of the Art’s Design Division.  \nCalifornia College of the Arts cultivates ideas\, industry\, and impact in the progressive San Francisco Bay Area\, educating our students as global changemakers through purposeful practice and critical discourse. The Design Division at CCA advances contemporary practice by positioning the designer as a dynamic agent of cultural\, social\, and ecological change.  \nRomy Aboudarham is a creative technologist and immersive designer. They have a B.S. in Computer Science from Tufts University School of Engineering. They’re passionate about exploring how we can use technology as a tool for empathy-driven storytelling and deepening our connection with ourselves and others. Romy has a wide range of art and tech skills on their toolbelt\, creating historical walking tours in Augmented Reality\, therapeutic experiences about grief in Virtual Reality\, and countless interactive digital and physical prototypes\, as the manager of CCA’s Hybrid Lab. \nDr. Sudhu Tewari is an electro-acoustic composer\, improvisor\, and bricoleur in sound\, kinetic\, and interactive art. He holds a B.A. in Music from Sonoma State University\, an M.F.A. in Electronic Music and Recording Technology from Mills College\, and a Ph.D. in Cultural Musicology from UC Santa Cruz. His passion for design\, re-design\, and recuperation has led to the creation of experimental musical instruments\, kinetic sculptures\, interactive installations\, audio electronics\, and wearable sound art. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/interactive-wearables-workshop-in-ccas-hybrid-lab-2/ LOCATION:California College of the Art’s Hybrid Lab (D104)\, Simpson Family Makers Building\, California College of the Art’s Hybrid Lab (D104)\, Simpson Family Makers Building\, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, 94107\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Untitled1-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Design Division at California College of the Arts":MAILTO:design@cca.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250401T164926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T210214Z UID:10000388-1749218400-1749225600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Join us! Designing AI-Powered Ads with TikTok DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Check-in & Networking\n\n\n2:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Opening Speech – Welcome remarks from Jingxi Li\, Head of Design.\n\n\n2:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Presentation:\n\n\nGenAI for Video Ads: Tackling Creative Fatigue with Scalable Design – Eva Luo\, Design Manager\, GenAI\n\n\nHow we designed a GenAI product for video ads to help advertisers overcome creative fatigue\, using the Double Diamond process to craft scalable\, elegant patterns within model constraints.\n\n\nDesigning for Tomorrow: An AI Designer’s Journey – Justin Ma\, Lead Product Designer\n\n\nA presentation about working in the AI landscape\, focusing on conversational AI and its implications for the role of designers.\n\n\nScaling with Intelligence: How a Design System Prepares Products for the AI Era – Yuhan Wu\, Design Manager\, Design System\n\n\nDiscover how TikTok’s Keystone design system helps business products scale with clarity and adaptability while evolving to meet AI-driven demands.\n\n\n3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Hiring Manager Share-out: Future-Ready Talent – Current openings and key mindsets for success with Chris Tompkins\, Jianzhou Song\, Landi Yu\, and Justin Gabbard\n\n\n3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Q&A URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/join-us-designing-ai-powered-ads-on-tiktok/ LOCATION:TikTok San Jose Office\, 1199 Coleman Ave\, San Jose\, CA\, California\, 95110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SF_Design_Week.png ORGANIZER;CN="TikTok":MAILTO:xiaohui.luo@bytedance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250501T161533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T005709Z UID:10000436-1749218400-1749225600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:One-of-a-Kind: Make It\, Wear It! Embellishment workshop with Fashion Faculty at California College of the Arts. DESCRIPTION:Join California College of the Arts (CCA) and CCA’s Design Division’s Fashion Faculty members Greg Climer and Zoe Cobb for a hands-on embellishment workshop at CCA’s new campus\, where creativity meets craft to celebrate local design and making. This two-hour session invites you to create a one-of-a-kind embellished t-shirt or to apply the same techniques to a personal garment ( e.g.\, a basic tote bag or a sturdy button-up shirt). \nThe workshop includes demonstrations and guided instruction on a range of techniques: \n\nLearn intro techniques for hand embroidery\, including visible mending\, and continue your embellishment journey at home.\nZoe Cobb will demonstrate the chain stitch embroidery machine and assist guests in placing a name or word into bold\, stitched graphics.\nGreg Climer will demonstrate the heat press\, share materials and methods for applying foil and fabric appliques so you can make your own one-of-a-kind design. \n\nAll tools and materials are provided\, including a high-quality cotton t-shirt (sizes requested during registration). Guests are also welcome to bring a basic cotton tote-bag or a sturdy shirt of their own to customize. \nWorkshop Fee: $30 per person. Attendees will leave with a custom-decorated shirt using heat press and chain stitch embroidery! \n  \n\n  \nCalifornia College of the Arts cultivates ideas\, industry\, and impact in the progressive San Francisco Bay Area\, educating our students as global changemakers through purposeful practice and critical discourse. The Design Division at CCA advances contemporary practice by positioning the designer as a dynamic agent of cultural\, social\, and ecological change. \nZoe Cobb is a Senior Professor in the Fashion Department at California College of the Arts\, where she teaches at the intersection of craft\, design\, and storytelling. With nearly 20 years of experience\, she focuses on hands-on techniques like pattern making\, draping\, and chain-stitch embroidery\, drawing on her background in both fashion and interior design. Inspired by nature and music\, Zoe brings a sense of rhythm and sustainability to her creative practice\, fostering a playful\, process-focused environment that encourages curiosity\, experimentation\, and the joy of making by hand. \nGreg Climer is the chair of the fashion program at California College of the Arts and chair of the board of directors at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. Climer’s textile work has been shown in the Museum of Art and Design (NYC)\, The Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art (NYC)\, The DeYoung Museum (San Francisco\, CA)\, The Mint Museum of Art (Charlotte\, NC)\, The Museum of Craft and Design (San Francisco\, CA)\, the International Fibre Art Triennial 2019\, and many galleries. In addition to being an artist\, he is also a fashion designer. He has worked on the design teams for the Victoria’s Secret Runway Show\, Karl Lagerfeld\, Imitation of Christ\, John Bartlett\, and many Broadway shows and movies. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/one-of-a-kind-make-it-wear-it-embellishment-workshop-with-fashion-faculty-at-california-college-of-the-arts/ LOCATION:California College of the Arts\, Nave\, California College of the Arts\, Nave\, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chain-Stitch-Embroidery-Workshop1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Design Division at California College of the Arts":MAILTO:design@cca.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250321T184513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T184513Z UID:10000383-1749223800-1749234600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Melina Finkelstein Rug Co.Labs Pop Up at Flora Grubb DESCRIPTION:Melina Finkelstein Rug Co.Labs is popping up at Flora Grubb Gardens. Melina Finkelstein\, formerly of Peace Industry\, will be showing new felt rug collections in collaboration with Jen Garrido and K’era Morgan\, two California painters and textile designers. She will talk about her residency in Nepal and how she taught her new team of women artisans the unusual art of felt rug making keeping it alive for old and new audiences. \n3:30pm: refreshments and networking \n4:30pm: Melina talks about her rug work in Nepal and new collaborative projects with other local artists. \n5pm: informal conversations \n6:30pm: event ends URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/melina-finkelstein-rug-co-labs-pop-up-at-flora-grubb/ LOCATION:Flora Grubb Gardens\, Flora Grubb Gardens\, San Francisco\, California\, 94124\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/POF_group8-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Melina Finkelstein Rug Co.Labs":MAILTO:peaceindustry@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250418T233550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T224416Z UID:10000400-1749223800-1749234600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Right to Create: A Design Week Happy Hour at Creativity Explored DESCRIPTION:Celebrate community\, creativity\, and connection at Creativity Explored—a trailblazing progressive art studio that partners with artists with developmental disabilities. As part of San Francisco Design Week\, we’re hosting a vibrant happy hour and mixer in our award-winning studio space—voted Best Gallery and Best Nonprofit in the Bay! \nMix and mingle with fellow creatives\, designers\, and art lovers while surrounded by powerful\, original artwork by CE’s neurodiverse artists. Enjoy drinks\, light bites\, music\, and the inspiring energy of a space that’s been championing inclusion\, self-expression\, and dignity in the arts since 1983. \nOn view: Main Characters\, an exhibition highlighting a wide selection of ceramic sculptures from Creativity Explored’s archive.Plus: Special behind-the-scenes access to pieces from our archive—a unique chance to view and purchase rare artworks not regularly on display. \nWhether you’re curious about our mission\, eager to connect with the local design community\, or just want to toast to creativity in a dynamic setting—you’re invited to join the celebration. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-right-to-create-a-design-week-happy-hour-at-ce/ LOCATION:Creativity Explored\, 3245 16th Street\, SAN FRANCISCO\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/20211007-_76A7632-Peter-Prato.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creativity Explored":MAILTO:erinmcfarland@creativityexplored.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250501T155906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T201452Z UID:10000426-1749225600-1749232800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Creative Happy Hour: Cheers to SF Design Week at CCA’s New Campus DESCRIPTION:Join CreativeMornings San Francisco and the Design Division at California College of the Arts (CCA) for an inspiring early evening of connection\, conversation\, and creativity.\n\nThis social happy hour brings together designers\, architects\, artists\, and makers from across disciplines to spark ideas\, meet new collaborators\, and celebrate the end of SF Design Week in style. Alongside the presentations\, there will be a DJ\, light bites\, and a bar serving wine\, beer\, and non-alcoholic beverages. \nWe’ll kick things off with three provocative lightning talks on re-forming design practice from: \n\nGRL GRP – a feminist-inspired design collective\nAmy Karle – bio-artist and futurist exploring the intersections of technology and humanity\nJo Marini – (big) systems thinker + doer specializing in systemic transformation of legacy industries.\n\nCome for the inspiration\, stay for the people. Drinks\, good vibes\, and fresh ideas await. \nHosted by California College of the Art’s Design Division.  \nCalifornia College of the Arts cultivates ideas\, industry\, and impact in the progressive San Francisco Bay Area\, educating our students as global changemakers through purposeful practice and critical discourse. The Design Division at CCA advances contemporary practice by positioning the designer as a dynamic agent of cultural\, social\, and ecological change.  \nCreative Mornings is the world’s largest creative community; hosting local chapter events in cities around the world every Friday\, Virtual FieldTrips every week\, and job postings and company profiles via the CreativeGuild. \nGRL GRP is the feminist-inspired\, collective design practice of Sarah Chieko-Bonnickson\, Abigayle Cosinuke\, Ashlyn Jackson\, Chloe Looker\, and Meg Quarton aimed at making space for women to lead\, not just produce in the field of design. GRP GRP thinks about reform through a multifaceted lens\, including materials\, process\, and attitude. Operating in a non-hierarchical structure rooted in empathy\, they blend craft-based techniques with digital tools\, using a highly collaborative and iterative process in which there is no single author. \nAmy Karle is an internationally award-winning artist and futurist working at the intersection of digital\, physical\, and biological systems. She has exhibited in 54 international shows\, including at the Centre Pompidou\, Mori Art Museum\, the Smithsonian\, and Ars Electronica and was named one of the BBC’s 100 most inspiring women and “Most Influential Women in 3D Printing\,” Her work invites reflection on what it means to be human in a tech-driven future\, aiming to inspire\, provoke\, and pioneer in the fields of bioart\, contemporary art\, and healthcare innovation. \nJo Marini is a 4x founder\, MBA professor\, United States Air Force Academy graduate\, and IndieBio NY alum who specializes in systemic transformation within legacy industries. She is also a NYC EDC/NewLab Founder Fellow and co-founder of Mothership Materials\, a biomanufacturing startup using Targeted Molecular Recovery to sort ag & food wastes into feedstocks that power the foods\, fuels\, and fabrics of our future. Alongside her entrepreneurial ventures\, Jo teaches Venture Studio in the MBA in Design Strategy program at California College of the Arts\, guiding students through the capstone course focused on turning ideas into viable companies. \n  \n\n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/creative-happy-hour-cheers-to-sf-design-week-at-ccas-new-campus/ LOCATION:California College of the Arts\, Simpson Family Makers Building\, Upper Level\, California College of the Arts\, Simpson Family Makers Building\, Upper Level\, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, 94107\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Creative-happy-hour.png.png ORGANIZER;CN="Design Division at California College of the Arts and CreativeMornings San Francisco":MAILTO:design@cca.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250418T235312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T000411Z UID:10000401-1749226500-1749234600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Bould Design 30th Anniversary Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate 30 years of innovation at Bould Design! Our open studio event is your chance to meet our team\, mix and mingle with other designers while enjoying delicious appetizers and beverages. We look forward to welcoming you! \nWe’re a San Francisco based design studio offering a range of services to hardware companies including industrial design\, branding and identity\, packaging design\, packaging design\, product visualization and engineering support. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/bould-design-30th-anniversary-open-studio/ LOCATION:Bould Design Studio\, 1135 North Amphlett Blvd\, San Mateo\, California\, 94401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/bould_party-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Bould Design":MAILTO:nina@bould.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T191500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250503T161235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T225324Z UID:10000444-1749231900-1749237300@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Social Justice Design Tour: Meet the innovative architects and partners behind the new Restorative Justice Hub in SOMA DESCRIPTION:How can we use space for healing? We invite mission-driven designers and allies to join us at Designing Justice + Designing Spaces’ recently completed restorative justice space for Community Works in SF’s SOMA district to learn about the community-engaged process and innovative partnerships that made it happen! In this volatile time when justice is under attack\,  it is more important than ever that we shine a light on stories of hope\, creativity\, and collaboration in our industry and beyond.  \nDJDS is an architecture and real estate firm harnessing the power of the built environment to end mass incarceration. After 25 years of transforming lives in the Bay Area through programs rooted in humanity and healing\, Community Works partnered with DJDS to establish its first San Francisco office—a dedicated home for critical services that support people at every stage of involvement in the justice system\, from prevention to reentry. The 6\,000-square-foot sanctuary represents a radical alternative to the criminal legal system; instead\, it provides an empowering space where individuals can thrive and feel safe. \nAt this event\, you’ll have the opportunity to see\, touch\, and experience trauma-informed design in action\, and meet the cross-sector team that made this innovative project possible\, including industry leaders such as Turner Construction. We’ll share more about how we were able to collaborate with values-aligned partners at every stage of the project\, from acoustical engineering to custom furnishings. The event will kick off with tours and a cocktail reception\, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with key partners\, including: \n\nDeanna-Van Buren\, Co-Founder and Executive Director\, Designing Justice + Designing Spaces \nAdrienne Hogg\,  Co-Executive Director\, Community Works\nChelsea Wong\, Project Manager\, Turner Construction\nEmily Pilloton-Lam\, Founder and Executive Director\, Girls Garage\nSasha Plotitsa\, Founder and CEO\, The Formr\nRashanda Udekwu\, Director of Strategic Partnerships\, Waymo (Formerly of CRI) \n\nEvent Surprise! We will unveil a limited-edition furniture piece designed by DJDS and Formr. Proceeds will benefit A New Way of Life\, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and support for formerly incarcerated women. \n  \nPhoto: Jordan Park URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/social-justice-design-tour-meet-the-innovative-architects-and-partners-behind-the-new-restorative-justice-hub-in-soma/ LOCATION:Community Works SF Office at 986 Mission St. San Francisco\, CA 94103\, 986 Mission St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:Architecture,Social Impact ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DJDS-CommunityWorks-Dec2024-HALF_JP12399-e1746493282372.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Designing Justice Designing Spaces":MAILTO:gjacobs@designingjustice.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T204500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250313T172118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T130927Z UID:10000381-1749231900-1749242700@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Sound Memories: A Global Dialogue on Preserving Memory Through Sound DESCRIPTION:Swissnex in San Francisco in collaboration with the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich (MfGZ)  presents “Sound Memories” – a hybrid event together with Swissnex in China exploring how  technology can preserve and revive sound-related objects through audio visualization and  design. This artist talk will shed light on new digital approaches to conservation\, from  reinterpreting historical sounds to creating contemporary ways of experiencing museum  collections. By bridging art\, design\, and technology\, the discussion will highlight how digital  approaches can enhance accessibility\, engagement\, and the cultural significance of sound  memories worldwide.  \n\nIn the US\, artists Asma Kazmi and Jill Miller are reimagining the “Electronic Memory – Model 80-1″ from the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich (MfGZ) design collection.\nIn China\, Yude Li is transforming the sound of Joachim Tielke’s Viola da Gamba from the decorative arts collection into audiovisual patterns inspired by Chinese cultural artifacts. \n\nJoin us for this unique opportunity to engage directly with artists and designers envisioning the  future of sound preservation. Bring your curiosity\, ask questions\, and take part in a global  dialogue on how technology is breathing new life into historical sound memories.  \nSchedule:\n\n5:45 PM – Doors Open & Welcome Reception \n\n\n7:00 PM – Opening Remarks by Swissnex and Museum für Gestaltung Zürich \n\n\n7:15 PM – Artist & Curator Presentations \n\n\n7:45 PM – Panel Discussion & Q&A \n\n\n8:20 PM – Networking Reception \n\n\n8:45 PM – Event Concludes \n\nAbout the Organizers \nSwissnex in San Francisco is an initiative of the Swiss State Secretariat for Education\, Research and  Innovation (SERI). Our vision at Swissnex in San Francisco is to connect tomorrow by empowering the  next generation of innovators to collaborate and create futures where the planet and society thrive.  \nAs Switzerland’s leading museum for design and visual communication\, the Museum für Gestaltung  Zürich (MfGZ) is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. In collaboration with Swissnex\, the museum  is launching a global digital exhibition to engage with its renowned collection through the lens of  designers and artists worldwide. \nBy attending our events\, you agree to adhere to our event rules. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/sound-memories-a-global-dialogue-on-preserving-memory-through-sound/ LOCATION:Swissnex in San Francisco\, Pier 17\, Swissnex in SF\, Pier 17\, Suite 800\, San Francisco\, California\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Visual_overall-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Swissnex in San Francisco":MAILTO:pascale.speck@swissnex.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250504T003709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T003709Z UID:10000478-1749232800-1749240000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Atelier Tour and Talk with Diane Dorrans Saeks: ERICA TANOV AND THE ARTISTRY OF CONTEMPORARY TEXTILES DESCRIPTION:In an intimate talk moderated by esteemed design writer Diane Dorrans Saeks\, guests are invited into the tactile\, poetic world of designer Erica Tanov. Celebrating the timeless elegance and personal artistry of Erica’s work\, the evening offers a rare opportunity to tour the designer’s studio housed in an 1878 Italianate Victorian\, and hear directly from the designer about her creative and collaborative process\, her deep love of textiles—from the fine to the raw\, hand loomed and printed to embroidered—and the lasting beauty she brings to every piece. Erica will be joined in conversation by Aarika Solanki\, her lead workshop collaborator in India\, who will be visiting from Jaipur. \nGuests will be invited to tour the atelier\, featuring curated spaces of her signature textiles\, garments\, wallpaper installations\, and home objects. Through stories\, and shared inspiration\, this is a night of discovery and delight\, revealing the quiet power of Erica’s vision—and the enduring\, personal artistry that defines her collections. \nAbout Diane Dorrans Saeks: Diane Dorrans Saeks is the bestselling author of twenty-five design books\, including “Jean-Louis Denior Interiors”. She was a founding editor of Metropolitan Home and Garden Design magazines. DORRANS SAEKS is interior design editor for PaperCity and an editor with C MAGAZINE. She has long-standing creative relationships with leading California and international designers. @dianedorranssaeks \nAbout Erica Tanov: For three decades\, the name Erica Tanov has resonated with design connoisseurs across New York\, San Francisco\, and Los Angeles\, embodying the essence of Californian relaxed luxury. From her iconic slip dresses and camisoles to an expansive array of clothing and home décor\, the Erica Tanov brand has become a cherished staple among aficionados and industry insiders alike. \nPhoto credit: Molly Haas URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/atelier-tour-and-talk-with-diane-dorrans-saeks-erica-tanov-and-the-artistry-of-contemporary-textiles/ LOCATION:Erica Tanov Showroom | Atelier\, Erica Tanov Showroom | Atelier\, Berkeley\, California\, 94710\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Haas-x-Erica-Tanov-Studio-81.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Tanov":MAILTO:coralie@socialblueprint.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250403T150413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T043325Z UID:10000389-1749232800-1749243600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Multimodal Creativity → Flowing Between Mediums DESCRIPTION:Designer\, 3D artist\, and music producer Danny Jones invites you into the layered\, unpredictable world of multimodal creativity. \nIn this talk\, he’ll explore how multimodal creatives use AI\, cross-disciplinary thinking\, and taste to move fluidly between mediums\, shaping new ways of working and building worlds that guide how we perceive and feel. \nDanny’s work focuses on the fusion of graphic\, product\, and interactive design with the vast possibilities of 3D\, highlighting the unnoticed beauty surrounding us. His expansive body of work incorporates the spontaneity of generative design\, the vividness of photography\, the depth of 3D\, the expansiveness of spatial design\, and the dynamism of animation. All of it serves to push the boundaries of what’s visually possible\, weaving narratives that captivate and engage\, inviting the viewer to see beyond the surface and into the soul of the unseen. \nThis talk opens a three-session workshop led by Danny\, where participants will explore multimodal creativity and train their own personalized generative AI model. The series will culminate in a showcase of participant work—unexpected\, experimental\, and entirely their own. \nSee you there. \n** \nDoors at 6pm\nTalk at 7pm \nLearn more about the talk\, Danny\, and the workshop on the Problem Library website. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/multimodal-creativity-%e2%86%92-flowing-between-mediums/ LOCATION:Problem Library\, 1288 15th Ave\, San Francisco\, California\, 94122\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RenderedImage-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Problem Library":MAILTO:working@problemlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250430T181613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T213004Z UID:10000423-1749232800-1749243600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Formed by Us : A Women in Design SF Showcase DESCRIPTION:Women in Design SF (WID) is teaming up with Gantri to host our second annual showcase at SF Design Week 2025! \nThe showcase will exhibit works from women\, nonbinary\, and gender-expansive designers from around the Bay Area. Each exhibit will respond to the SF Design Week theme of Reform. \nThrough the acts of designing and making\, we are constantly reimagining and changing the world around us. WID is committed to creating space for the women+ design voices who play a vital role but may have been overlooked in the past. Come explore a range of unique design approaches and fresh perspectives that are shaping tomorrow’s design landscape. The evening will also feature a Designer Q&A to offer insight into the process and thinking behind the work.  \nLight refreshments will be provided. \n  \nAgenda \n\n6:00pm Doors Open\n7:00pm Designer Q&A\n7:30pm Open Exhibit\n9:30pm Doors Close\n\n  \nCome join us for an evening of connection\, inspiration\, and community building! \nImage Source: Women in Design Showcase 2024 URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/formed-by-us-a-women-in-design-sf-showcase/ LOCATION:Gantri Studio\, 320 10th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WID_SF-DESIGN-WEEK-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Design SF":MAILTO:amelia@jumpassociates.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250507T020336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T052059Z UID:10000474-1749232800-1749243600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Design Impact. Reimagined DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Box Clever\, Design Burger returns to SFDW to present a specially curated event. \nIn a time of uncertainty\, we need positive perspectives to help shine an optimistic light on a path forward for our profession and for new businesses looking to make positive change in the world. Hear from Joe Slatter (Design Burger\, Co-Founder) and Bret Recor (Box Clever\, Founder) as they share their thoughts on how their teams are creating positive impact through new approaches to design & business. \nThis special event will showcase a special Design Dialogues sketch series from the Box Clever team\, who will be available to discuss their work and approach with guests. Drinks will be served\, plus there will be a Box Clever Portfolio Showcase with several cool product giveaways to some lucky guests. \nThank you to our generous sponsors at Caraway\, Aer\, Fox Fold\, and Irrigreen. Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the next generation of designers\, through the programs at CCA\, Advanced Design\, and IDSA. \nWe look forward to meeting everyone at the event! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/design-impact-reimagined/ LOCATION:Box Clever\, 285 7th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Design-Dialogues-San-Francisco_02-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Box Clever x Design Burger":MAILTO:carmen@bxclvr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T220000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250512T180805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T215233Z UID:10000475-1749232800-1749247200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Play Ethic Studio @ The Drawing Room Communal Table DESCRIPTION:Friday nights\, The Drawing Room Annex hosts a communal art table in their large gallery on Valencia St. It’s a space to create\, connect\, learn\, and inspire one another. \nJoin Shasta Garcia of Play Ethic Studio to wind down your Friday in this Design Week edition of Communal Table. We’ll play with watercolors\, handmade palettes\, and basic drawing supplies. No painting experience is needed. Bring your big kid energy! This is time and space for play\, experimentation\, or trying something new. Shasta will be there to give mixing advice if you need it. \nWhile visiting the gallery\, you can also enjoy the latest exhibit installation. \nThis is a drop-in event. Come anytime\, 6 pm – 10 pm. \nPlay Ethic Studio offers creativity coaching\, design consulting\, art workshops\, and creativity tools. The studio supports creatives and the creatively curious. Shasta Garcia is a multidisciplinary designer\, artist\, and coach with 20+ years working in creative fields\, along with a lifetime of deep exploration into art and craft mediums. Learn more at blog.playethic.studio \nThe Drawing Room Annex gallery space is positioned perfectly on the corner of 17th and Valencia Streets. Bathed in natural light from expansive corner windows\, this particular space had been dormant for years. By transforming long-shuttered storefronts into dynamic gallery and community spaces\, The Drawing Room not only showcase San Francisco’s diverse and vibrant artists but also revitalize dormant potential — bringing people\, community\, and engagement to spaces in need.  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/play-ethic-studio-the-drawing-room-communal-table/ LOCATION:The Drawing Room Annex\, 599 Valencia St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PlayEthic_CommunalTable.png ORGANIZER;CN="Play Ethic Studio / The Drawing Room":MAILTO:shastablasta@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250428T214336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T232108Z UID:10000467-1749234600-1749241800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:tools for after Opening Reception: Touring Exhibition from Rome DESCRIPTION:The exhibition tools for after focuses on innovation within the Italian design culture through a display of objects\, images and videos. What will the design and architecture of tomorrow look like? tools for after offers solutions to prevent―or to confront―the scenarios that the Anthropocene age has in store for us. The designer’s task is to envision the future. Envisioning is planning\, and planning is what architects and designers do. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/tools-for-after-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT\, 710 Sansome St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TFA-poster-e1745875882422.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250304T215216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T232209Z UID:10000371-1749237300-1749245400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Step Into History: A Studio Visit & Surrealist Film Experience for SF Design Week DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR AN EXCLUSIVE SF DESIGN WEEK EVENT WHERE ART\, HISTORY\, AND CINEMA CONVERGE IN A ONE-OF-A-KIND ART SPACE VISIT. \n\nTHIS HISTORIC SPACE\, ONCE A LEGENDARY NIGHTCLUB FROM THE 1930S TO 1999\, NOW SERVES AS A CREATIVE HUB SHOWCASING LOCAL SAN FRANCISCO ARTISTS AND A CURATED COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL OUTFITS FROM THE CLUB’S FORMER PERFORMERS. \nVISITORS WILL HAVE THE RARE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THIS STORIED VENUE\, IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF ART\, AND EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF SURREALIST CINEMA IN OUR INTIMATE IN-STUDIO SCREENING ROOM. \nWE’LL BE SHOWING A SELECTION OF CLASSIC SURREALIST FILMS\, INCLUDING: \n\nUN CHIEN ANDALOU (1929) — LUIS BUÑUEL & SALVADOR DALÍ\nL’ÉTOILE DE MER (1928) — MAN RAY\nBALLET MÉCANIQUE (1924) — FERNAND LÉGER\nENTR’ACTE (1924) — RENÉ CLAIR\n\nTHIS EVENT IS BY RSVP ONLY\, OFFERING AN INTIMATE CHANCE TO STEP INTO THE PAST\, EXPERIENCE LOCAL ARTISTRY\, AND WATCH CINEMATIC MASTERPIECES IN A TRULY UNIQUE SETTING. \nCOMPLIMENTARY DRINKS AND LIGHT SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED. \n  DATE: JUNE 6TH\, 2025 \n LOCATION: KEARNY AND BROADWAY – NORTH BEACH\nRSVP REQUIRED (LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE) \nWHETHER YOU’RE A LOVER OF DESIGN\, FILM\, HISTORY\, OR ART\, THIS EVENT IS A RARE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE A PIECE OF SF’S CREATIVE AND CULTURAL LEGACY. \n\nWE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/step-into-history-a-studio-visit-surrealist-film-experience-for-sf-design-week/ LOCATION:CIAO ART COLLECTIVE\, 506 BROADWAY\, SAN FRANCISCO\, CA\, 94133\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/landscape_image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CIAO ART COLLECTIVE":MAILTO:ciaoartcollective@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250519T130733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T130733Z UID:10000513-1749286800-1749315600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ovata \n  \nWhat if a wall could carry memory\, scent\, and greenery—all at once? \n  \nInspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) \, Ovata presents a site-flexible installation: a  portable living wall  composed of hinged\, frame-based panels filled with  California native plants. Spread throughout the event venue\, these sculptural pieces are more than dividers—they are  multi-sensory green moments  that offer a breath of nature\, evoke regional nostalgia\, and serve as quiet visual anchors within the event energy. \n  \nEach panel transforms the space with  natural scents\, living textures \, and a subtle reference to the cultural practice of honoring people and place. Think of it as a  living scroll of memory and nature —brought into the present. \n  \nRather than serving as a static backdrop\, this installation  gently guides the flow of people \, encouraging organic circulation while shaping cozy niches for gathering\, pausing\, and connecting. Like a breeze through a forest\, its layout invites movement and mingling while offering soft\, intimate pockets of calm \n  \n Schedule:    \nNo fixed schedule. The green wall installation is designed to be  explored freely throughout the venue  during the event. \nThis is a  self-guided\, standalone installation —no formal presentation. \n  \n Bonus Features:    \n– Portable green wall panels placed throughout the venue \n–  Designed with California native species    \n–  QR codes on each panel  to explore featured plants and their ecological stories \n– Subtle  natural fragrance  in the air \n– Visual and spatial  flexibility  to frame or divide areas \n– Inspired by  병풍(Byung-poong) \, traditional Korean folding screens URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-scent-of-nostalgia-a-living-green-wall-within-reach-6/ LOCATION:Aura Tea and Coffee at Rincon Plaza\, 101 Spear Street Suite B5\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Byungpoong-by-Ovata.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ovata LLC":MAILTO:jeon.eunhye@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250519T132616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T185622Z UID:10000519-1749286800-1749319200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area DESCRIPTION:Need a workspace during SF Design Week? The Rivian Space in Hayes Valley is opening as a co-working studio with free\, strong Wi-Fi and complimentary morning coffee. Plus\, when you’re done working\, you can get an up-close look at Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles—explore the features and even take one for a spin.\n\n  \n   URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/sfdw-co-working-space-with-rivian-x-design-bay-area-4/ LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-29-at-7.19.21-AM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250419T161034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T181823Z UID:10000406-1749290400-1749301200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Surveying the History of Arts Education in San Francisco DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nJoin Daniel Lucas (Education Director at Problem Library) and Nicole Meldahl (San Francisco historian and Executive Director of Western Neighborhoods Project) for a presentation and open conversation. Together\, they’ll trace the origins\, ethos\, and contemporary resonance of San Francisco’s homegrown art schools. \nSan Francisco has a storied history of community-led arts education\, from long-standing juggernauts like the California College of the Arts and the now-defunct San Francisco Art Institute\, to influential experiments like the Alvarado School Art Workshop and The Rudolph Schaeffer School of Design. These schools and their associated scenes nurtured generations of artists\, thinkers\, and builders who shaped the global image of San Francisco as a cultural haven. \nBy revisiting these examples\, we can draw lessons and inspiration about how to build similar spaces today. These histories sharpen our thinking as we consider: What are we offering young creatives today? What conditions are we creating for discovery\, risk\, and deep engagement? How do we build on the legacies of foundational institutions?  \nAt its best\, arts education is not just about individual development—it is a force that radiates out into the community\, creating shared language\, visions for the future\, and a sense of continuity and heritage. More than schools\, these spaces functioned as cultural incubators\, sites of experimentation\, and community anchors.  \nWe’ll reflect on the people\, places\, and ideas that have shaped San Francisco’s creative foundation—and consider how that legacy might spark new possibilities in the present.  \nAnd we hope you’ll be part of this reminisce. If you’ve passed through any of these spaces—or helped shape them—your memories and reflections are part of the living history we’re gathering. After all\, arts education in San Francisco has always grown through the spaces we’ve built together\, the conversations we’ve kept alive\, and the futures we’ve dared to imagine. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/surveying-the-history-of-arts-education-in-san-francisco/ LOCATION:Problem Library\, 1288 15th Ave\, San Francisco\, California\, 94122\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/opensfhistory_wnp13.297.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Problem Library":MAILTO:working@problemlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250426T163412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T181923Z UID:10000440-1749294000-1749315600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Marinship Open Studios DESCRIPTION:Discover the creative visions of Sausalito’s Marinship Studios artists at a unique Open Studio event. This is a special opportunity to explore the historic space and experience the talent that defines its vibrant community. Step into the studios\, engage with the artists\, and gain insight into their creative processes and sources of inspiration. See how each artist continues to carry forward the legacy of Marinship through their work. \nMeet the artists at their workshops: \n\nSimon Ungless & Jody Niederkohr – Collaborative textile bandits reimagining worn garments through custom printmaking and felting techniques. Simon was part of the original McQueen team and continues to make his mark on the industry\, saving the world “one garment at a time.”\nJael LaFemina – Stone sculptor and master stonemason\, Jael creates intimate and monumental sculptures for the garden inspired by the hidden stories within stone.\nSusan McKinney – Ceramic and glass artist whose work reimagines the language of weaving through experimental processes. Her wall hangings and 3D sculptures explore the tension between the seen and unseen\, evoking a sense of wonder rooted in the natural world\nJean Bolte – Former ILM effects artist now focused on her own art practice\, consisting of 2D\, 3D\, and electronic work. She blends her cinematic roots with a beginner’s mindset and a limitless curiosity for materials and form.\nTania Houtzager – Sculpture and installation artist whose work investigates the physical and psychological structures of her environment.\n\n\nMichael Lynch- After decades in the FX film industry\, most of which was at the Model/Creature Shop at ILM Michael transitioned to full time Art making. The theme of his work is usually a blend of art\, physics and natural science\, represented in 2D and 3D\n\n\nBarry Svigals –  Visual artist\, sculptor and architect\, Barry’s current work of oil pastels on paper explores a realm between abstract markings and the suggestion of written script. In their communion\, he aims to evoke a timeless longing for expression and bring it to life.\nMaya Kini & Laura Lienhard – Jewelry artists at Varda Landing\, Maya’s sculptural and poetic practice explores material transformation through precision and imperfection\, while Laura draws on old-world techniques to craft elegant expressions of nature’s beauty in precious metals.\nMardi Burnham – Conceptual artist drawn to paper\, porcelain and cloth. Often what one sees as my art is not actually what I am talking about\, but rather a creation that communicates a specific meaning or experience to the viewer.\n\nPieces will be available for purchase\, offering you the chance to bring home a one-of-a-kind creation. Parking is available on Gate 5 Road or in the guest spots at Varda Landing. We look forward to meeting you! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/marinship-open-studios/ LOCATION:Marinship Studios\, 265 Gate 5 Rd\, Sausalito\, California\, 94965\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/a17.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marinship Studios":MAILTO:susan@studiosusan.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250328T193513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T193513Z UID:10000391-1749304800-1749315600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Clothing Swap: Rethinking Style & Sustainability at Dolores Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for a feel-good afternoon in the sun at Dolores Park as we host a Clothing Swap—a playful and sustainable way to rethink fashion and give garments a second life. Bring clothes you no longer wear and swap them for fresh finds as you connect with fellow design-minded folks over stories and secondhand style. \nThis event is inspired by the 2025 San Francisco Design Week theme of “Reform”\, celebrating creative approaches to material reuse and personal expression through clothing. It’s part picnic\, part swap\, and all about community. \nWhether you leave with a whole new wardrobe or just a snack in hand\, you’ll leave with a new perspective on how we can extend the life of what we already have. \n  \n  \nSchedule \n•2:00 PM: Clothes Drop-off Begins \n•2:30 PM: Clothing Swap Opens \n•5:00 PM: Wrap-up + Leftover Donations Boxed \nOther Details \n•✨ Free and open to all \n•🧥 Bring clean\, gently used clothes to swap (no purchase necessary) \n•🌱 All unclaimed clothes will be donated \n•📸 Optional: participate in a mini photo shoot to show off your new look \n  \nMeet Your Hosts: \nAmy Zhou\nCTO\, Taiyaki AI  \nAmy Zhou studied Product Design (B.S.) and Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Stanford University\, where she honed her skills in material development and sustainable design. As a former Product Design Engineer at Apple\, Amy led the transition away from leather accessories\, spearheading the development of the FineWoven iPhone case—a project that earned her a patent and contributed to Apple winning PETA’s Company of the Year Award in 2023. With a deep passion for blending software and hardware solutions\, she co-founded Taiyaki AI\, where she serves as CTO. Beyond her technical achievements\, Amy is an accomplished clarinetist and has won multiple national classical music competitions. \nElena Wagenmans\nCEO\, Taiyaki AI \nElena Wagenmans studied Product Design (B.S.) and Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Stanford University\, where she was advised by David Kelley\, the founder of IDEO and a pioneer in human-centered design. A two-time US Junior Open Winner and former international squash player\, Elena led the Stanford team to its best performance ever and remains actively involved in coaching and promoting the sport. With experience as a product design engineer at Apple\, she brings a passion for the intersection of software and hardware to her work. She is currently the co-founder and CEO of Taiyaki AI\, where she combines her expertise in product design and AI-driven solutions to transform how ideas become reality. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/clothing-swap-rethinking-style-sustainability-at-dolores-park/ LOCATION:Dolores Park\, Dolores Park\, SAN FRANCISCO\, California\, 94114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_8077.png ORGANIZER;CN="Taiyaki AI":MAILTO:amy@taiyaki.ai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250606T214412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T214412Z UID:10000534-1749304800-1749319200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Jessica Hische Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Join us at Jessica Hische Open House! \nJessica creates custom lettering artwork for established brands\, classic books\, postage stamps\, and so much more. She has travelled the world speaking at creative conferences and colleges\, and  befriended innumerable internet strangers while navigating the depths of social media. \nJessica Hische & Friends is an art\, books\, and beautiful useful things shop in Downtown Oakland\, California. Pop in to pick up a handmade print created on-site in my workshop and shop the curated collection of stationery\, supplies\, tools\, and apparel that enable or inspire creativity. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/jessica-hische-open-studio/ LOCATION:Jessica Hische Inc\, 314 15th St\, Oakland\, 94612\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/jessica-hische.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250418T230250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T191721Z UID:10000399-1749308400-1749319200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Umber Talk Show DESCRIPTION:Where culture’s creatives are the celebrities. \nUmber is relaunching as a cultural media studio—expanding beyond print into live programming\, editorial video\, and digital storytelling. The Umber Talk Show serves as our first major step into this new phase\, inviting audiences to experience Umber in motion\, in real time. \nThe Umber Talk Show is a new cultural talk series spotlighting the brilliance of creatives across art\, design\, and music. Think late-night talk show vibes — through the lens of the diaspora. Hosted by Umber’s Founder & CEO\, the night features intimate interviews with featured guests\, a live musical performance\, and our signature Group Chat—an unscripted conversation exploring creativity\, culture\, and design. This event also marks the beginning of a new chapter for Umber\, with more to come in 2025. \n  \nPresented in collaboration with SF Design Week\, Mama Dog Studios and Hemlock Printers \nGuests: \n\nApril Banks – creator of Outlandish\, worldbends her dream life into public art\, activations\, and print.\nDamon Packwood – Game-based educator building tech pathways for diverse youth; creator of Gameheads\nVadia – Vocalist and songwriter inspiring empowerment through spiritual sound; #NoGraves\n\nEach guest will also be featured in The Collage Issue of Umber magazine (Winter 2026).  \nThe Show: \n\nDoors + DJ Set by On.Mommas\nOpening Monologue – Hosted by Mike Nicholls\, Founder of Umber\n\nConversation with April Banks and Damon Packwood\n\n\nLive Performance by Vadia\nArtist Talk with Vadia – A short interview following the performance\nGroup Chat – All guests join for a collective conversation\nClosing + DJ Set – Post-show vibes + community hangout\n\nNew Umber merch will be available. Light beverages provided URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/umber-talk-show/ LOCATION:Mama Dog Studios\, 700 26th St\, OAKLAND\, California\, 94612\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Umber_TalkShow_Banner_Rev-scaled-e1749188928313.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UMBER":MAILTO:thisismikenicholls@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250512T205634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T181928Z UID:10000497-1749310200-1749319200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Reshaping Climate Through Design DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nThe climate problem must be addressed on all fronts. And while billions of public and private dollars are being poured into groundbreaking projects with the right intentions\, there’s a massive space to fill between the ideas and technology that exist and the awareness\, desirability\, and adoption needed for swift\, transformative change. \nJoin us for a series of lightning talks and a guided networking event where we’ll explore design’s role in filling the gap between idea and adoption in the climate space. Every design discipline has the potential to contribute to this imperative. From brand and communication to product and service to industrial and fashion\, each one of us has tools and skills that are needed to accelerate the timeline to a transformed and thriving world. \nThis event is for designers and studio leaders who are interested in learning and sharing ideas about how to break into climate-focused opportunities\, or how to bring more climate thinking into your current position. \nHosts\nPact Studio\nMarc O’Brien \nSpeakers \nBrand Design: Natalia Kowaleczko and Tony Mingo\, Pact Studio \nIndustrial Design: Nichole Rouillac\, level \nUX Design: Grace Joseph\, Google \nFashion Design: TBD \nAgenda\n3:30–3:45p Welcome\n3:45–4:15p Lightning talks\n4:15–5:00p Guided Networking\n5:00–5:30p Recap\n5:30–6:00p Wrap-up \nLight snacks and refreshments will be provided. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/reshaping-climate-through-design/ LOCATION:Pact Studio\, 1300 S VAN NESS AVE\, SAN FRANCISCO\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SFDW-Reshaping-Climate-Event-Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pact Studio":MAILTO:tony@pact.studio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250501T180110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T013250Z UID:10000442-1749312000-1749326400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Coleccion Estudio's North America Launch DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed Mexican brand makes its North American debut this June during San Francisco Design Week. Join us for an evening of design and conversation with the creators themselves—mezcal cocktails in hand and inspiring furniture all around. \nColección Estudio is a Mexico-based brand that creates high-end furniture\, lighting\, and accessories. They focus on pushing the boundaries of working with wood\, creating unique and sophisticated pieces. The studio embraces a non-hierarchical relationship between craftsmanship\, design\, and art—believing these elements constantly inform and enrich one another. Inspired by local culture and traditions\, each piece tells a story meant to come alive in the spaces we inhabit. Coleccion Estudio’s work has been showcased at renowned events such as Zona Maco (Mexico City)\, Salone del Mobile (Milan)\, and the London Design Fair. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/coleccion-estudios-north-america-launch/ LOCATION:Private Showroom\, 273 Church St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SendaLoungeChair_ColeccionEstudio_06-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coleccion Estudio":MAILTO:manuel@coleccionestudio.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250531T174820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T180954Z UID:10000531-1749315600-1749322800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Closer Than They Appear DESCRIPTION:Join us for Opening Night of “Closer Than They Appear” a group exhibition co-presented by re.riddle and Anand Sheth. \nReflections\, both literal and metaphorical\, have long served as sites of inquiry within the history of representation. In Closer Than They Appear\, Bay Area artists and designers work with mirrored and reflective materials not only as optical devices but also philosophical provocations — tools for examining how we come to recognize ourselves in images\, or fail to. \nThe exhibition’s title\, Closer Than They Appear\, underscores both the laws of physics and metaphorically how reflections might inform us about proximity — of intimacy made strange\, enacting a kind of call-and-response with the viewer’s self-imaging. This exhibition draws upon the spatial and psychological dimensions of the mirror\, what Lacan famously termed the méconnaissance of the mirror stage\, to explore how reflection can mislead\, multiply\, or undo perception altogether. In this context\, reflection becomes sculptural\, spatial\, and social — shaped by the histories embedded in our physicality and the politics of perception. \nThrough multimedia works\, sculpture\, paintings and installations\, the artists engage with the reflective surface as an active site\, where the gaze can loop\, inform\, reframe and deflect. The mirror becomes less a surface and more a contingent space where vision and narratives merge\, reflecting and rebounding at times in curious rhythms. From polished geometries to fragmented surfaces\, the works on view refract\, redirect\, and propose alternate ways of seeing. They recalibrate light and space as material entities\, engineering a circuit that can only be completed by the viewer’s gaze. The mirrored encounters suggest that perception is never stable\, that recognition is often partial\, and that the self is assembled through acts of misalignment as much as coherence. Is this not\, after all\, the condition of modern subjectivity — fractured\, recursive\, and mediated through experiences that both produce and obscure recognition?  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/closer-than-they-appear-a-group-exhibition-co-presented-by-re-riddle-and-anand-sheth/ LOCATION:re.riddle (Minnesota Street Project)\, 1275 Minnesota Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/June-7-Closer-Than-They-Appear-SFDW-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250408T152720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T153201Z UID:10000396-1749321000-1749330000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:IDC x Layer Logic: Kickoff Event @ Makelab DESCRIPTION:The IDC x Layer Logic: Kickoff Event @Makelab sets the stage for this year’s International Design Conference (IDC) and officially launches the 2025 Layer Logic Design Competition. Hosted at Makelab’s San Francisco location in collaboration with IDSA\, the evening will bring together designers\, engineers\, and past competition participants for a night of connection\, insight\, and inspiration. \nWe’ll unveil the Layer Logic 2025 design brief\, provide details on submission criteria and judging\, and share how this year’s theme ties into the broader IDC mission. Hear from past participants\, connect with IDSA members\, and tour Makelab’s SF location. \nWhether you’re planning to submit or simply want to plug into San Francisco’s design community\, this is the moment to get involved and kick things off strong. \nHighlights include: \n\nReveal of the 2025 Layer Logic competition\nNetwork with past participants and judges\nNetworking with IDSA members\, designers\, and engineers\nDrinks\, light bites\, and community building URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/idc-x-layer-logic-kickoff-event-makelab/ LOCATION:Makelab\, 2940 16th St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Event-Page-Title.png ORGANIZER;CN="Makelab":MAILTO:christina@makelab.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250510T171915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T182455Z UID:10000503-1749322800-1749330000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Pact Studio Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nPact is a creative practice hellbent on building brands that push sustainability\, knowledge\, and culture forward. And\, we’re the proud design partner for San Francisco Design Week 2025! \nJoin us at our Mission studio for a happy hour to say hello\, learn more about us\, learn more about each other\, and share stories and ideas about reform. \nRefreshments and light snacks will be provided. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/pact-studio-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Pact Studio\, 1300 S VAN NESS AVE\, SAN FRANCISCO\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Pact-Cover-Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pact Studio":MAILTO:tony@pact.studio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250519T130837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T130837Z UID:10000514-1749373200-1749402000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ovata \n  \nWhat if a wall could carry memory\, scent\, and greenery—all at once? \n  \nInspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) \, Ovata presents a site-flexible installation: a  portable living wall  composed of hinged\, frame-based panels filled with  California native plants. Spread throughout the event venue\, these sculptural pieces are more than dividers—they are  multi-sensory green moments  that offer a breath of nature\, evoke regional nostalgia\, and serve as quiet visual anchors within the event energy. \n  \nEach panel transforms the space with  natural scents\, living textures \, and a subtle reference to the cultural practice of honoring people and place. Think of it as a  living scroll of memory and nature —brought into the present. \n  \nRather than serving as a static backdrop\, this installation  gently guides the flow of people \, encouraging organic circulation while shaping cozy niches for gathering\, pausing\, and connecting. Like a breeze through a forest\, its layout invites movement and mingling while offering soft\, intimate pockets of calm \n  \n Schedule:    \nNo fixed schedule. The green wall installation is designed to be  explored freely throughout the venue  during the event. \nThis is a  self-guided\, standalone installation —no formal presentation. \n  \n Bonus Features:    \n– Portable green wall panels placed throughout the venue \n–  Designed with California native species    \n–  QR codes on each panel  to explore featured plants and their ecological stories \n– Subtle  natural fragrance  in the air \n– Visual and spatial  flexibility  to frame or divide areas \n– Inspired by  병풍(Byung-poong) \, traditional Korean folding screens URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-scent-of-nostalgia-a-living-green-wall-within-reach-7/ LOCATION:Aura Tea and Coffee at Rincon Plaza\, 101 Spear Street Suite B5\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Byungpoong-by-Ovata.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ovata LLC":MAILTO:jeon.eunhye@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250519T132657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T185911Z UID:10000520-1749373200-1749405600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area DESCRIPTION:Need a workspace during SF Design Week? The Rivian Space in Hayes Valley is opening as a co-working studio with free\, strong Wi-Fi and complimentary morning coffee. Plus\, when you’re done working\, you can get an up-close look at Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles—explore the features and even take one for a spin.\n\n  \n   URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/sfdw-co-working-space-with-rivian-x-design-bay-area-5/ LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-29-at-7.19.21-AM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250317T163915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T182632Z UID:10000378-1749376800-1749384000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Thinking through Materials: Family Artmaking Workshop & Parent Conversation on Nurturing Children’s Creative Development DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nSan Francisco Children’s Art Center (SFCAC) is opening our art studio to SF Design Week participants with children ages 5-10 years old for a morning of creative fun and insightful conversation. \nThis family workshop will combine hands-on artmaking with conversations for the grown-ups on strategies to nurture your children’s creative development. Families will create together with a 3-D building activity that exemplifies SFCAC’s “Thinking through Materials” process-oriented methodology. As our teaching artists facilitate the engagement\, we’ll share the ways our unique approach sparks ideation\, fosters critical thinking\, and enhances communication skills. \nSan Francisco Children’s Art Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1978 with the mission to empower children and nurture their sense of self through creative exploration. In our art studio and in schools across San Francisco\, SFCAC serves more than 1200 students annually\, supporting children as they develop language to share their ideas\, learn to solve challenges\, and connect with others through visual storytelling. \nSchedule: \n10 am: Coffee\, juice\, and light refreshments \n10:15 am – 11:15 am: Facilitation of 3-D building engagement & conversations \n11:15 am – 12 pm: SFCAC’s Painting Wall opens for children with continued parent Q&A \n*Space is limited\, please RSVP with the total number of family participants who will be attending by selecting the appropriate amount of  ‘tickets’. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/thinking-through-materials-family-artmaking-workshop-parent-conversation-on-nurturing-childrens-creative-development/ LOCATION:San Francisco Children’s Art Center @ Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture\, 2 Marina Blvd.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94123\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFCAC-Community-Events-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Children's Art Center":MAILTO:amy@childrensartcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250505T163904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T182716Z UID:10000471-1749384000-1749391200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The WILD Book Exchange DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nJoin WILD (Women in Leadership and Design) for an intimate gathering in celebration of creativity\, leadership\, and community. Bring a book that has shaped your path – in life\, career\, or creativity – and leave with one that inspired someone else.  \nDrop in at Sommer\, the independent store for considered objects\, to connect with creative women from across San Francisco\, discover new inspiration\, and learn more about WILD.  \n\nComplimentary refreshments will be served.\nHosted by WILD (Women in Leadership and Design)\, an AIGA SF initiative\, in partnership with Sommer.\n\n  \nPhoto by Madeline Shields URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-wild-book-exchange/ LOCATION:Sommer\, 436 Cortland Avenue\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WILD-book-exchange1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WILD (Women in Leadership and Design)":MAILTO:hello@biancawendt.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250503T162559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T182942Z UID:10000446-1749387600-1749391200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:A Roadmap to Stardust: Design\, Mythology\, and the Future DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nJoin artist John Roloff and the Museum of Craft and Design’s Curatorial Director Ariel Zaccheo to explore the power of speculative dreaming. This participatory discussion draws inspiration from MCD’s current exhibition A Roadmap to Stardust\, an immersive exhibition featuring the work of John Roloff and Neil Forrest that explores the history of humankind as told through ceramics\, mythology\, and fictional archaeologies. It invites participants to question how our present moment will be remembered thousands of years from now. Will the stories and technologies of our time become the stuff of legend? What role does mythology play in our modern understanding of the past? And perhaps most pressingly\, how can history inform our ideas of the future?\nEvent tickets include museum admission to two exhibitions concurrently on view: A Roadmap to Stardust and Beau McCall: Buttons On!.\n\nThis is an SFDW exclusive! There will not be an additional admission charge for One Pass holders. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/a-roadmap-to-stardust-design-mythology-and-the-future/ LOCATION:Museum of Craft and Design\, 2569 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States CATEGORIES:Craft,Design Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WallGraphicStudy-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Craft and Design":MAILTO:mdeininger@sfmcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250318T202516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T183204Z UID:10000379-1749394800-1749405600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Case Study House #26 Open House / House Tour DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nJoin us during SF Design Week for an exclusive tour of Northern California’s only Case Study House\, a 1962 mid-century modern masterpiece nestled in San Rafael. \nThis iconic architectural gem\, recently featured on PBS\, represents a pivotal moment in American design history. The home’s innovative approach to space\, materials\, and indoor-outdoor living continues to influence contemporary architecture more than half a century later. \nRarely open to the public\, this is your opportunity to experience firsthand the revolutionary design principles that made the Case Study House program legendary. Walk through perfectly preserved spaces that have graced the pages of numerous architecture books and design publications. \nDon’t miss this unique chance to step inside a living piece of architectural history during SF Design Week. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/case-study-house-26-open-house-house-tour/ LOCATION:Case Study House #26\, 177 San Marino Drive\, San Rafael\, San Rafael\, California\, 94901\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PXL_20240614_023624903-01-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Case Study House #26":MAILTO:hello@casestudyhouse.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250519T132737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T190211Z UID:10000521-1749459600-1749492000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area DESCRIPTION:Need a workspace during SF Design Week? The Rivian Space in Hayes Valley is opening as a co-working studio with free\, strong Wi-Fi and complimentary morning coffee. Plus\, when you’re done working\, you can get an up-close look at Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles—explore the features and even take one for a spin.\n\n  \n   URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/sfdw-co-working-space-with-rivian-x-design-bay-area-6/ LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-29-at-7.19.21-AM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250428T215320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T190711Z UID:10000468-1749463200-1749571200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:tools for after - Traveling Exhibition from Rome DESCRIPTION:*** APPOINTMENT REQUIRED***\nThe exhibition tools for after focuses on innovation within the Italian design culture through a display of objects\, images and videos. What will the design and architecture of tomorrow look like? tools for after offers solutions to prevent―or to confront―the scenarios that the Anthropocene age has in store for us. The designer’s task is to envision the future. Envisioning is planning\, and planning is what architects and designers do. \n  \nThis traveling exhibition from Rome is making a stop in San Francisco. See it before it moves on to it’s next destination. \nOpen M-F 10 AM-4 PM \nThe exhibition continues May 6 – Aug 31\, 2025\, open M-F 10 AM-4 PM by appointment (contact.sanfrancisco@esteri.it). URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/tools-for-after-exhibition/ LOCATION:Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT\, 710 Sansome St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/4-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250507T022506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T183437Z UID:10000485-1749477600-1749483000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Blurring Boundaries: The Future of California Indoor-Outdoor Living DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nCalifornia’s architecture has long been defined by its seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. From mid-century modern homes to contemporary sustainable designs\, California’s architects and designers continue to push the boundaries of how we live with nature. This panel will explore how to reimage outdoor spaces—not just as extensions of the home but as essential living environments where people want to spend as much time as their interiors. Topics will include sustainable materials\, climate-responsive design\, multifunctional outdoor living areas\, and the psychological and lifestyle benefits of connecting with nature. \nModerator: Heidi Gerpheide (California Homes) \nPanelists: Alicia Cheung (Alicia Cheung Design)\, Jason Davis (Marmol Radziner)\, Federico Engel (Butler Armsden Architects)\, Jarrod Baumann (Zeterre Landscape Design)\, James Hunter (The Wiseman Group) URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/blurring-boundaries-the-future-of-california-indoor-outdoor-living/ LOCATION:Dunkirk\, 101 Henry Adams St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/HelloPRGroupSFDWImage-1-scaled-e1746584419929.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="California Homes":MAILTO:risaw@helloprgroup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T163000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250506T185557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T183557Z UID:10000398-1749479400-1749486600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:From Algae to Artifact: A Hands-On Biomaterial Workshop DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nIf you’ve ever been curious about biomaterials or how to make your own sustainable objects\, this workshop is for you.\nTogether\, we’ll dive into the exciting world of algae-based bioplastics — materials made simply from agar\, glycerin\, and water — and explore how they can be transformed into beautiful\, functional pieces that go far beyond packaging and compost bags.\nWe’ll kick off with an info and demo session introducing you to the making process\, key characteristics\, and surprising design possibilities of these materials. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at our own experiments and creative process\, plus a brief introduction to the materials science behind algae-based bioplastics and foams. While we won’t be making the material from scratch (due to long drying times)\, you’ll receive the recipe to try at home.\nThen\, during a hands-on DIY session\, you’ll craft your own unique home decor — a hanging or standing organizer — using our library of algae-based materials. Along the way\, you’ll learn essential techniques like joinery\, creating custom patterning on biofoams\, and incorporating other biomaterials (feel free to bring wood\, fabrics\, threads\, or anything else you’d like to experiment with!)\nNo prior experience needed — just curiosity and a love for design! You’ll leave with a unique piece that reflects both creativity and environmental responsibility. \nSCHEDULE [2 hrs]\n10 mins: Welcome + Introductions\n25 mins: Deep dive into algae-bioplastics development\n15 mins: Demo + Intro to our biomaterial library\n60 mins: DIY your home decor + Open experimentation\n10 mins: Show and tell \nFor this workshop the cost per person is $30 which covers the cost of materials. The bioplastics and materials are hand poured\, specially for this workshop! \nWe will have signs out at the entrances of Jacobs Institute\, in order to guide attendees to the correct location within the building. \nParking is located at the Lower Hearst and Upper Hearst garages. There is also paid and free 2 hour street parking available nearby. \nORGANIZER BIOS:\nChia-Jung:\nIndustrial Designer | HCI Researcher
 Focused on CMF (Color\, Material\, Finish) design\, accessible DIY making\, and advanced material research — thriving to create designs with minimum interference to both the user and the environment.\nDivya:\nDivya is a Materials Scientist and Designer with a focus on sustainable products. She has previous experience in polymer science and additive manufacturing industries\, and her work spans biodesign\, e-textiles\, and participatory design\, integrating technology with traditional making and environmental resilience. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/from-algae-to-artifact-a-hands-on-biomaterial-workshop/ LOCATION:Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation\, 2530 Ridge Rd\, Berkeley\, Berkeley\, California\, 94709\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Slide-16_9-7.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Divya Srinivasan%2C Chia-Jung Kuo":MAILTO:divya_srinivasan@berkeley.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T173000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250506T203921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T183702Z UID:10000493-1749484800-1749490200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Design for wellbeing: Building the positive corner of the internet at Pinterest DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nAs Pinterest celebrates 15 years\, teens and Gen Z are our fastest growing demographics. Young people tell us it feels like a “safe corner of the internet” or that it’s like “being in my own little world.” \nBut why? What’s going into that feeling of calm and sense of open exploration that happens while browsing and saving to Pinterest? Believe it or not\, a lot. \nAt Pinterest\, we prioritize “designing the good in” rather than simply “keeping the bad out.” And in an ongoing mental health crisis marked with fragmented attention spans\, doomscrolling\, and comparison\, Pinterest has been scaffolding guardrails to build a future friendly platform that actually improves wellbeing rather than depletes it. \nJoin us for an interactive session to learn about the science of inspiration and its impact on wellbeing and moreover\, what you can do to “design the good in” to your own practice. \nSPEAKERS: \nMINNIE BREDOUW is a Principal & Creative Director at Pinterest leads many of the wellbeing initiatives across Pinterest ranging from teen experience\, user education\, the future of social\, and beyond. She also founded Big Wonder\, an edtech product focused on helping teens find purpose amidst the mental health crisis. Her work has been featured in TIME Magazine\, Wall Street Journal\, SXSW\, and Bloomberg\, to name a few. In her spare time\, she teaches Design for Social Impact and Design for Inclusion at the graduate level. \nLARKIN BROWN is the Senior Director of Product Research at Pinterest\, where she helps shape the vision for creating a more inclusive and positive experience for millions of Pinners worldwide. As a founding member of Pinterest’s inclusive product team\, Larkin helped spearhead the development of industry-first features like skin tone ranges\, hair pattern and body type search\, and digital wellbeing measurement—helping users see themselves represented and supporting their mental health as they discover ideas online. Her work and perspective have been featured in the Wall Street Journal\, Business Insider\, Wired\, Forbes\, Glamour\, Vogue\, and on the TODAY Show. Outside of Pinterest\, Larkin channels her love for personal style as a freelance stylist—and chases around her young children. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/design-for-wellbeing-what-goes-into-designing-the-positive-corner-of-the-internet/ LOCATION:Pinterest HQ\, 651 Brannan St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94611\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-06-at-5.45.25 PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pinterest":MAILTO:minnie@pinterest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250501T172059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T052450Z UID:10000437-1749484800-1749493800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Play Ethic Studio: Intro to analog dot journaling and life logs DESCRIPTION:Join Shasta Garcia of Play Ethic Studio for an all analog workshop that can help with your digital days. Over 2.5 hours you’ll build a custom planner and thought keeper that adapts to your needs with popular dot journaling techniques. Find the fun and creativity in planning. You’ll learn tools to organize and reflect on your days\, months\, and year.  \nAnalog journaling can flex for your seasons of life. It’s a check-in tool for calendaring\, productivity\, time management\, note-taking\, keeping organized\, mindfulness\, gratitude\, life reflection\, tasks\, goals\, or habit tracking. Keep what fits and skip the rest. \nFor 10 years Shasta has been remixing journal methods and collecting analog tools. She shares it all with you\, breaking down the core elements while teaching visual concepts that aid in planning\, organization\, and reflection.  \nA variety of tools and materials will be provided for use in the class. Students will take home a dotted grid notebook\, pen\, and reference zine. \nWorkshop takeaways \n\nKick off second half of year with a practical planner set up for your needs\nLearn over 10 concepts\, frameworks\, and functional layouts\nApproaches to fit analog journal planning into your routines\nIdeas for pairing analog and digital organization tools\nFun and creativity in planning\n\nBenefits of analog journaling methods \n\nImproved memory and recall\nStress reduction\nOvercome decision fatigue and mental clutter\nImproved time management\nHabit building\nVisualizing your life\nAnd more…\n\n\n\n\nShasta Garcia is a multidisciplinary designer\, artist\, and coach with 20+ years working in creative fields\, along with a lifetime of deep exploration into art and craft mediums. Play Ethic Studio offers creativity and design coaching\, consulting\, art workshops\, and creativity tools. The studio supports creatives and the creatively curious. \n  \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/play-ethic-studio-intro-to-analog-dot-journaling-and-life-logs/ LOCATION:The Drawing Room: ANNEX\, 599 Valencia St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PlayEthicStudio_DotJournal-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Play Ethic Studio":MAILTO:shastablasta@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T191500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250506T064354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T183753Z UID:10000482-1749488400-1749496500@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Inside Intuit Brand Design Studio DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nEver wonder how a big a logo on the roof of a sports arena actually is? How about the number of individual assets needed for a global conference of 10\,000 attendees? What about if AI can create a visual identity system from scratch? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more\, as Intuit’s Brand Design Studio gives a rare peek behind the scenes into what it takes to bring a global brand to life. \nHear insights from creative directors\, visual designers\, and experiential leads as they share process and anecdotes across projects ranging from events\, activations\, visual identities\, sports arenas\, corporate responsibility programs\, and more. \nLocation: Intuit Downtown SF Office \n5:00-5:45p Happy Hour with the team (snacks and beverages provided) \n5:45p Presentation \n6:30p Q+A \n7:15p End URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/inside-intuit-brand-design-studio/ LOCATION:Intuit SF Office\, 505 Howard St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SFDW-intuit-poster-01.png ORGANIZER;CN="Intuit":MAILTO:jp_ramirez@intuit.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250426T152851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T190704Z UID:10000434-1749490200-1749499200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Evolutionary Design: A Conversation with Eugene Tssui DESCRIPTION:Join UC Berkeley Master of Design (MDes) faculty member Pierluigi Dalla Rosa and visionary architect Dr. Eugene Tssui for a conversation on how designers (and humanity at large) can chart new paths forward through evolutionary thinking. \nDr. Tssui harnesses the ingenuity of the natural world in his multidisciplinary practice that spans architecture\, fashion design\, hand-painted renderings\, and music. His work offers bold alternatives to technological sameness\, creative specialization\, and cultural homogenization. \nPierluigi Dalla Rosa brings a complementary perspective shaped by his work designing novel interfaces and his teaching at Berkeley MDes\, where he encourages students to treat technology not as a given\, but as a material to question\, shape\, and reimagine. \nTogether\, Dalla Rosa and Tssui will examine how the rapid proliferation of emerging technologies is influencing creative practice and planetary well-being\, and what it might look like to resist that tide. \nThe evening will feature an exclusive premiere of footage from Tssui’s forthcoming documentary\, followed by a reception with refreshments and an interactive exhibition of student work from the Berkeley MDes program. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nPierluigi Dalla Rosa is an artist\, designer\, leader\, inventor\, and educator with a passion for the medium of computation. With extensive experience in both in-house and consulting roles\, he has helped to build and ship forward-looking products for large companies and startups\, such as Apple\, NIO\, Panasonic\, and Humane. His commitment to crafting experiences and artifacts that elevate human intellect and unleash creative potential is the cornerstone of his professional ethos. He actively explores the space at the intersection of sustainability and computing and other areas of interest include collective and spatial computing outside of traditional devices. Pierluigi is faculty at the Berkeley Master of Design (MDes) program\, where he inspires students to envision new narratives about a future with sustainable practices in technology. He holds a master’s degree in Cinema and Media Engineering from Politecnico di Torino and he is an alumnus of the interaction design program at the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design.\n\nDr. Eugene Tssui is an architect\, educator\, athlete\, and visionary with a commitment to ecological design principles since 1990. With experience working alongside revolutionary architects Bruce Goff and Dr. Frei Otto in the 1980s\, he has designed sustainable buildings and planned cities for indigenous communities in Shenzhen\, China from 1999-2015. His dedication to creating structures that harmonize with nature earned him the title “Guardian Angel of the Planet” in 2013\, alongside Jane Goodall and Jean Michel Cousteau. He actively explores the intersection of architecture and environmentalism\, with his work to be featured at the New York Museum of Modern Art in 2023-2024. Eugene has taught at UC Berkeley\, Ohio University\, and universities throughout China\, inspiring students to embrace ecological approaches to architecture. He holds an Interdisciplinary Doctorate from UC Berkeley (1990) and is an alumnus of Columbia University\, having been part of E. Paul Torrance’s creativity development program in the 1960s. \nABOUT BERKELEY MDES \nThe UC Berkeley Master of Design (MDes) is a professional graduate program in design for emerging technologies. Jointly offered by UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering and College of Environmental Design\, the MDes emphasizes a critical approach to design and social practice to address the new realities of emerging technologies in the 21st century. \nSCHEDULE \n5:30 – 6:30PM:  Evolutionary Design: A Conversation with Eugene Tssui  \n6:30 – 8:00PM:  Refreshments\, mingling and MDes student work exhibits. Optional inside look at the Berkeley MDes facilities\, including the Jacobs Institute of Design Innovation Makerspaces. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/evolutionary-design-a-conversation-with-eugene-tssui/ LOCATION:UC Berkeley Master of Design\, Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation\, 2530 Ridge Rd\, Berkeley\, California\, 94709\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Eugene.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UC Berkeley Master of Design (MDes)":MAILTO:bianco@berkeley.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250428T215819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T215935Z UID:10000445-1749490200-1749499200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Balancing Act: Stability Meets Innovation in Design DESCRIPTION:This event explores how SoFi balances stability and security with bold innovation across our digital products and services. The centerpiece of the event is a keynote panel focused on the tension between stability and transformation in design: when to push boundaries\, when to make incremental change\, and how to do both without compromising member trust. We will feature designers sharing first-hand stories of lessons learned from three recent product launches: our app Home screen redesign\, our loan payments platform\, and our internal customer support tool. \nBefore the keynote\, attendees can meet the SoFi Design and Research team and participate in activities designed to help them transform their personal careers and financial wellbeing: portfolio reviews\, live user research\, and free financial planning sessions**. \n\nAbout SoFi \nOur number one goal is helping our members get their money right. SoFi’s mission is to help people reach financial independence to realize their ambitions. \nFinancial independence doesn’t just mean being rich—it means getting to a point where your money works for the life you want to live. Everything we do is geared toward helping our members get their money right. We’re constantly innovating and building ways to give our members what they need to make that happen. \nSchedule\n\nDoors: 5:30pm\nNetworking & Activity Stations: 5:30 – 6:30pm\nKeynote: 6:30 – 7:30pm\nEvent ends: 8pm\n\nKeynote Case Studies \n\nSoFi App Homepage: After years of incremental additions\, the home page of our app was no longer serving its core job to be done: providing personalized financial insights that help members get their money right. Learn how the team approached incrementally redesigning the most visited page of the SoFi app.\nReimagining the Borrower Experience: Trust is built when we listen and adapt. Learn how the team transformed member feedback into a reimagined servicing experience for SoFi’s student loan borrowers. Together\, we’ll explore the ways that small foundational steps can pave the way to product innovation in the lending space.\nSoFi Internal Tools: When members call our customer service department\, our support agents need to know everything about the member to answer questions quickly and accurately. Learn how the team tackled a complete redesign of our internal support tools to transform a fundamental area of our business.\n\nActivity Stations\n\nPortfolio Review: Get feedback from a SoFi recruiter or designer on your work.*\nLive User Research: Participate in live research with the SoFi research team.\nFinancial Planning: Talk finances with a SoFi financial planner and sign up for a free\, personalized consultation.**\n\n* Please bring a computer to share your work if you would like a portfolio review \n**Financial consultations will take place after the event URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/balancing-act-stability-meets-innovation-in-design/ LOCATION:SoFi SF Office\, 1st Floor\, 234 1st St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SoFi-SFDesign-Week-Hero.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SoFi":MAILTO:mlangley@sofi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T204500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250430T213311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T183853Z UID:10000476-1749492000-1749501900@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:SF Design: Then / Now / Next DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nSan Francisco has arguably been the epicenter of design in the U.S. for nearly five decades\, attracting the world’s top talent. In that time\, the roles of the designer and the practice of design have changed and continue to evolve. Independent studios have been an integral part of the SF design landscape. Many have come and gone\, some have remained\, and new ones have risen to continue the legacy of design in SF. Come join us for a candid discussion panel of design leaders that have firsthand experience with the ebbs and flows of SF design. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/sf-design-then-now-next/ LOCATION:PA Consulting San Francisco Studio\, 517 York Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States CATEGORIES:Business of Design ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SFDW--scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="PA Consulting":MAILTO:hannah.kaiksow@paconsulting.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250519T133100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T170704Z UID:10000488-1749495600-1749502800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Introducing the MMclay Homeware Collection DESCRIPTION:Join us in the MMclay showroom for an evening celebrating the launch of our newest work: a homeware collection that explores form and material. On view for the first time\, the collection includes hand-cut ceramic tiles\, sculptural table lamps with custom shades\, and large-scale hand-built vessels. Each piece is designed with sustainability in mind—crafted slowly\, glazed by hand\, and made to order using recycled clay whenever possible. \nMMclay founder MaryMar Keenan will share the story behind the collection. She’ll be joined by interior designer Kristen Peña of K Interiors\, in a conversation about intentionality\, creative collaboration\, and the long-term impact of design choices in the home. \nKristen’s award-winning studio is known for its warm\, refined interiors and has been featured in Architectural Digest\, Elle Decor\, House Beautiful\, Real Simple\, Rue\, WSJ\, California Home + Design\, San Francisco \n_________________________________\nSmall Bites provided by Chef Kim Alter of Nightbird\nDrinks available for purchase from York Street Cafe\n_________________________________ \nSchedule of Events:\n7:00–7:30 PM – First look at the collection\nEnjoy drinks\, small bites\, and an open viewing of the new homeware line \n7:30–8:30 PM – Presentations\nShort talks from MMclay founder MaryMar Keenan and interior designer Kristen Peña of K Interiors on the creative process and the lasting impact of design choices. \n8:30-9:00 PM\nStick around for more time with the collection\, conversation\, and refreshments. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/introducing-the-mmclay-homeware-collection/ LOCATION:MMclay Studio. + Showroom\, 69 Gough Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sfdw-1-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="MMclay":MAILTO:shop@mmclay.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250519T131115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T041450Z UID:10000516-1749542400-1749567600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ovata \n  \nWhat if a wall could carry memory\, scent\, and greenery—all at once? \n  \nInspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) \, Ovata presents a site-flexible installation: a  portable living wall  composed of hinged\, frame-based panels filled with  California native plants. Spread throughout the event venue\, these sculptural pieces are more than dividers—they are  multi-sensory green moments  that offer a breath of nature\, evoke regional nostalgia\, and serve as quiet visual anchors within the event energy. \n  \nEach panel transforms the space with  natural scents\, living textures \, and a subtle reference to the cultural practice of honoring people and place. Think of it as a  living scroll of memory and nature —brought into the present. \n  \nRather than serving as a static backdrop\, this installation  gently guides the flow of people \, encouraging organic circulation while shaping cozy niches for gathering\, pausing\, and connecting. Like a breeze through a forest\, its layout invites movement and mingling while offering soft\, intimate pockets of calm \n  \n Schedule:    \nNo fixed schedule. The green wall installation is designed to be  explored freely throughout the venue  during the event. \nThis is a  self-guided\, standalone installation —no formal presentation. \n  \n Bonus Features:    \n– Portable green wall panels placed throughout the venue \n–  Designed with California native species    \n–  QR codes on each panel  to explore featured plants and their ecological stories \n– Subtle  natural fragrance  in the air \n– Visual and spatial  flexibility  to frame or divide areas \n– Inspired by  병풍(Byung-poong) \, traditional Korean folding screens URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-scent-of-nostalgia-a-living-green-wall-within-reach-9/ LOCATION:Aura Tea and Coffee at Rincon Plaza\, 101 Spear Street Suite B5\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Byungpoong-by-Ovata.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ovata LLC":MAILTO:jeon.eunhye@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T171500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250505T191201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T183954Z UID:10000430-1749565800-1749575700@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:AI Design at Google DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\n \nJoin 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! \nLimited registrations available. Please only register if you can attend. If you can no longer attend\, please log into your OnePass account and remove your registration so that someone else can have your seat! \nSCHEDULE: \n2:30 PM – Check in \n3:00 PM – Event begins with a welcome\, followed by a few presentations \n3:45 PM – Q&A \n4:15 PM – Reception with speakers \n5:15 PM – Event ends \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/ai-design-at-google/ LOCATION:Google\, 345 Spear Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-02-at-11.13.32-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Google":MAILTO:lvanni@google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T171500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250505T192416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T165519Z UID:10000480-1749571200-1749575700@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Adobe Creative Cafe x SF Design Week Portfolio Review DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nHead 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. \nJoin us for 1:1 portfolio reviews with the Adobe Design Team. This event is designed for students or those who are just starting out in their creative careers to receive feedback from seasoned design professionals. We will also have general group career advice tables open. \nPlease only sign up if you are a student\, recent grad\, or young creator and are able to attend as spots are limited. Make sure to login to your San Francisco Design Week OnePass account to register! \n\nSchedule: Doors at 4pm for Creative Cafe (you must register via the OnePass portal)\nPortfolio Reviews & Career Advice from 4:15-5:15 PM\n5:30pm Create Now San Francisco Design Week to follow (requires separate registration)\n\nDirectly following the portfolio review event\, we will be launching into Create Now San Francisco Design Week at the same location. The Create Now event has a separate registration\, so make sure to register in addition to the portfolio reviews\, for the Create Now event as well. \n  \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/adobe-creative-cafe-x-sf-design-week/ LOCATION:Adobe\, 601 Townsend St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SFDWCafe.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adobe":MAILTO:dawn@sfdesignweek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250426T151531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T184045Z UID:10000433-1749574800-1749582000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Art-Inspired Design DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nArt 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?  How could art that speaks to the homeowner drive the design of a room or even the entire home? \nThis event will include a short discussion regarding collaborative case studies TINT Gallery and The Modern Vic have created in starting the foundation of a design with art.  The event is hosted by TINT Gallery\, a contemporary art gallery focusing on women artists\, located in Hayes Valley. The event will include craft cocktails\, mocktails and light snacks.   \nSchedule: \n5 – 5:30pm arrival and networking\n5:30 – 6:00pm presentation with interactive Q&A\n6:00-7:00pm  exclusive tour of current exhibition + mingling with drinks  \nSpeaker bio: The Modern Vic – Sarah Stern-Benoit. \nSarah Stern-Benoit is the Founder and Principal Designer of The Modern Vic\, an Interior Design Studio in San Francisco.  The Modern Vic is the manifestation of Sarah’s lifetime love of history\, Bay Area architecture\, and stunning\, liveable spaces. \nThe Modern Vic took root in Sarah’s own childhood homes. Growing up with parents who actively lived in and restored Bay Area fixer-uppers\, she saw for herself the power of transformation. \nThe Modern Vic\, holds firm to the belief in the potential for remarkable transformation\, appreciation for architectural heritage\, and the passion for giving clients the support they need to realize their own beautiful spaces.  The Modern Vic gives clients the ability to gracefully incorporate their own design voice into their spaces while honoring the design elements of the house.  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/art-inspired-design/ LOCATION:TINT Gallery\, 149 Gough Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, California\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ModernVic_Castelli_4.14.25_0029r-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Modern Vic":MAILTO:sarah@themodernvic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T191500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250502T153818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T205124Z UID:10000432-1749576600-1749582900@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Designing Fairness: The Future of Justice Reform DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nJoin 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. \nEnjoy a snack\, drink\, and connect with mission-driven designers. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness how design methodologies are being applied to one of society’s most pressing challenges. \nSchedule\n5:30-6:00pm: Welcome drinks and snacks \n6:00-6:45pm: Panel \n6:45-7:00pm Q&A \nModerated by Checkr’s Director of Product Design\, Rebecca Rabison\, our panel will bring together criminal justice reform design leaders across the system: \nPrevention & Early Intervention\nDesigning Justice + Designing Spaces – Garrett Jacobs\, Director of Project Evaluation & Research\, will speak to how architecture can help prevent incarceration through community-centered design \nIdeas42 – Anne Stotler\, Principal Behavioral Designer\, will discuss how behavioral science can improve court date communications and prevent missed court dates\, a leading cause of warrants and jail. \nDuring Incarceration\nRecidiviz – Thomas Graham\, Product Manager at Recidiviz\, will share how data and technology can improve information access and system outcomes for justice-impacted people. \nReentry & Employment\nCROP Organization – Alexis Bustos\, Director of Learning and Partnerships\, will speak to training formerly incarcerated individuals in UI/UX to help them secure meaningful employment. \nDignifi – Danny Yoon\, Founder of Dignifi and CROP Product Design graduate\, will share how they’re bringing reentrants\, service providers\, and policy makers into one ecosystem to fix a fractured reentry system \nCheckr – Melanie Cernak\, Staff Product Designer will share Checkr’s approach to fair chance hiring and how they’re reducing background checks as a barrier to employment \n  \nWhy attend?\nThis event aims to show how design thinking can dismantle systems of inequality. You’ll leave with concrete examples of how design methodologies are being applied to one of society’s most pressing challenges. \nSpace is limited—secure your spot today! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/designing-fairness-the-future-of-justice-reform/ LOCATION:Checkr Inc. HQ\, 120 Kearny St\, Suite 2400\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94104\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/checkr-sfdw-final-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Checkr":MAILTO:melanie.cernak@checkr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250504T013837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T165637Z UID:10000462-1749578400-1749585600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Connectivity of Craft DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT*** \nThe 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 of community? What does it take to build creative ecosystems\, and what conditions allow those ecosystems to blossom? \nThrough the lens of four individuals working across art\, design\, education and community-building\, we’ll explore how their creative practices contribute to our experience of connection and culture. \n\nKatherine Lam is an independent designer/builder and Program Lead for the Furniture Program at California College of the Arts.  Kathy’s practice spans nearly 3 decades of engagement with furniture and the handmade object and has recently expanded into the intersections of craft + community practice.\nEvan Kinori is a garment designer and patternmaker with a shop and studio space in San Francisco’s Mission District\, showcasing clothing\, furniture and objects. His simple collection of garments is made of the highest quality artisan fabrics from around the world\, constructed with meticulous attention to detail.\nYvonne Mouser is an Oakland based artist\, designer\, and maker whose work exists between the practical and conceptual\, spanning furniture\, objects\, experiences\, and sculpture. Her practice investigates ideas through experimentation with concepts\, materials\, and methods to create small run production and one-of-a-kind pieces.\nDavid Wilson is an artist who creates observational drawings based in direct experiences with landscape\, and orchestrates site-based gatherings that draw together a wide net of artists\, performers\, filmmakers\, chefs\, and artisans into collaborative relationships.\nThe conversation will be moderated by Kelley Perumbeti\, cofounder of Works In Progress and Office of Tangible Space.\n\nHosted at Space Theory\, this panel discussion is part of Works In Progress\, an exhibition series with a mission to amplify\, archive and create dialogue around the Bay Area craft & design community. \nSchedule: \n\n6:00PM-6:30PM Check in\n6:30PM – 7:30PM Panel discussion\n7:30PM-8:00PM Wrap up URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-connectivity-of-craft/ LOCATION:Space Theory\, 360 Miller Avenue\, Mill Valley\, California\, 94941-2847\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_1255-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Works In Progress":MAILTO:kelley@tangible.space END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250531T175747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T181853Z UID:10000532-1749578400-1749585600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Ritual Momentos: An Intuitive Sculpture Workshop DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/ritual-momentos-an-intuitive-sculpture-workshop/ LOCATION:re.riddle (Minnesota Street Project)\, 1275 Minnesota Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DANILOVA_ANNA_RITUAL_MEMENTOS-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Anand Sheth":MAILTO:studio@anandsheth.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20250519T213857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T160542Z UID:10000524-1749666600-1749673800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Chef Tu David Phu\, a San Francisco Chronicle Rising Star Chef: SF Design Week Fundraiser DESCRIPTION: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. \nEnjoy a thoughtfully curated evening with a small circle of local design leaders—taste Chef Tu’s evocative menu\, hear the personal journey behind his celebrated work\, and take home a signed copy of his cookbook\, The Memory of Taste. \nChef Tu and our CEO\, Dawn Zidonis\, first connected during a San Francisco Design Week event years ago—a friendship that blossomed through a shared passion for culture\, creativity\, and community. Their continued collaboration is proof that San Francisco Design Week sparks lasting relationships that enrich our design ecosystem. \nThis special evening marks the close of our 19th Edition and helps fuel our vision for the future as we begin planning our 20th Anniversary in 2026. \nDue to the intimate nature of this event\, only a small amount of tickets are available. \nIncluded in the ticket price: The Memory of Taste Recipe Book\, Meet-n-greet with Chef Tu\, Catered by Gigi’s\, Wine. \nABOUT CHEF TU DAVID PHU: \nChef Tu David Phu\, a San Francisco Chronicle Rising Star Chef and chef-partner at GiGi’s\, a Vietnamese-influenced wine bar in San Francisco\, draws on his Oakland upbringing and the resilience of his refugee parents. His roots trace back to Phu Quoc\, Vietnam\, where his family has crafted artisanal fish sauce since 1895. \nChef Phu’s culinary expertise is a testament to his diverse experiences. He honed his skills in the hallowed kitchens of renowned establishments\, ranging from New York’s internationally acclaimed Daniel to San Francisco’s prestigious 2-star Michelin restaurant\, Acquerello. Throughout his career\, he absorbed the essence of various culinary traditions\, from American culinary excellence to classical European techniques. Yet\, a profound connection to what he calls “the memory of taste” led him back to his Vietnamese roots. \nEmbarking on a culinary exploration of his mother’s treasured recipes\, Chef Tu revisited cherished childhood dishes and embarked on pilgrimages to Vietnam for inspiration. His innovative Vietnamese-California cuisine began to garner recognition in 2016 with his weekly pop-up dining experience\, “Ăn.” In 2017\, the San Francisco Chronicle crowned him as a Rising Star Chef\, marking the beginning of a series of accolades. \nChef Tu’s culinary journey expanded its horizons when he joined Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15 in 2019 and hosted ABC’s Taste Buds: Chefsgiving\, a program that received a James Beard Award nomination. Currently\, he is co-authoring his first cookbook\, titled “THE MEMORY OF TASTE\,” alongside James Beard Journalism Award winner Soleil Ho\, a prominent figure in the culinary world. \n“The Memory of Taste” is not just a cookbook; it’s a celebration of inheritance. It delves into Chef Tu David Phu’s journey as a chef\, emphasizing the invaluable culinary lessons passed down by his parents\, refugees from Phu Quoc. These lessons encompass frugality\, zero-waste cooking\, and practical gill-to-fin eating. The cookbook features a playful collection of California-Vietnamese dishes like tuna summer rolls and 7-Up nuoc cham\, seamlessly integrating Chef Tu’s ambitious and modern culinary style with the food wisdom that nurtured him. \nRegistration:\nRegister through the San Francisco Design Week platform to attend this event. If you’d like to attend but are not attending San Francisco Design Week\, or want to donate an additional amount for more benefits\, or invite a friend\, visit our other fundraiser page for this event. \nCan’t attend but still want to contribute?\nMake a donation here! We appreciate your support for Design Bay Area: San Francisco Design Week\, Design Healdsburg\, Silicon Valley Design Week \n\nMake a donation! Show your support URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/meet-chef-tu-david-phu-a-san-francisco-chronicle-rising-star-chef-sf-design-week-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Gigi’s\, 299 Divisadero St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chef-tu.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260430T142935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T015813Z UID:10000606-1780329600-1780344000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Open Box: An Open Studio Experience with Zenpack DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’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 setting. Whether you’re curious about packaging\, interested in what we do\, or simply looking to meet others in the design community\, we’d love to have you stop by. \nAt Zenpack\, we see packaging as more than just a container—it’s an extension of a brand and a key part of the overall experience. Come by to chat with us\, exchange ideas\, and get a feel for how we think about design. \nDrinks and light refreshments will be provided throughout the evening. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/open-box-an-open-studio-experience-with-zenpack/ LOCATION:Zenpack San Jose Design Studio\, 1050 North 5th Street\, Suite #30\, San Jose\, California\, 95112\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Open-Studio-Experience-with-Zenpack_SFDW2026image-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Zenpack":MAILTO:jeff@zenpack.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T100000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260423T153723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T164039Z UID:10000599-1780389000-1780394400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Creatives in Conversation: Processes & Tools Shaping Today's Design DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nPanelists:\n\n \nEvgenia Piskun\, Senior AI Artist and Creative Technologist. Adobe Ambassador. Creative Partner with 13+ AI platforms. 80K+ community. Helping creatives work with AI\, and helping companies understand what their customers really need. \n\n\n\nTed Chin\, a digital surrealist from Taiwan now based in San Francisco\, is known for his dreamy Photoshop composites\, featuring a blend of surrealism and ethereal nature spirits. With a career spanning over eight years\, he has worked with clients like Grammy\, Apple\, and Adobe\, even earning the spot as the cover artist for Adobe Photoshop 2021. Motivated by a desire to reveal the world’s wonder\, Ted’s art inspires with its creativity and imagination. \n \n\n\n\nYiying Lu is an award-winning creative leader at the intersection of art\, technology\, and human experience — creator of the Twitter Fail Whale\, six Unicode emojis including the Dumpling  and Bubble Tea\, and large-scale visual identity work for the United Nations and Disney Shanghai. Her work explores how symbols\, letterforms\, and visual language can make people feel seen\, included\, and at home — across cultures and billions of screens. A former San Francisco Arts Commissioner and Global Creative Director at 500 Global\, she is an Adobe Global Creative Ambassador and Fast Company Most Creative Person in Business\, and speaks at SXSW\, TEDx\, and Web Summit. \n\nBorn in Shanghai\, educated in Sydney and London\, and now based in San Francisco\, she brings a lived multilingual perspective to the question of how design creates belonging. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/creatives-in-conversation-processes-tools-shaping-todays-design/ LOCATION:Adobe\, 601 Townsend St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Adobe_SFDW.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adobe":MAILTO:dawn@sfdesignweek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260508T192308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T192308Z UID:10000639-1780398000-1780408800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Caroline Lizarraga: The Art of Surface DESCRIPTION: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. \nSet within a curated installation of architectural elements\, this event invites architects and designers to experience the dialogue between raw material and applied artistry. Through live demonstration and conversation\, guests will gain insight into Lizarraga’s process—where pigment meets stone\, and surfaces become expressive\, tactile works of art. \nAbout the Artist: With hands permanently covered in plaster and paint\, I’m happiest working in Old World ways. I trained for my craft in the cobblestoned streets of Florence\, Italy\, and continue to bring that antiquated sensibility to all of my projects today. You’ll find me on every job site\, working each layer of color and detailing solely by hand.I’m passionate not only about creating amazing interior environments but also in helping my clients find and express their own distinctive style. No two jobs are ever alike. Whether it’s a boutique hotel in Napa Valley\, an expansive winery estate\, or a private residence\, my approach is always the same: create a space that is utterly authentic and magically artful. – Caroline Lizarraga \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/caroline-lizarraga-the-art-of-surface/ LOCATION:Cooritalia & Elementi Showroom\, 151 Vermont Street Suite 3\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Caroline-Lizarraga_The-Art-of-Surface_SFDW2026image.jpgpng-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cooritalia &%3B Elementi":MAILTO:kate@cooritalia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T174500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260505T083951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T164610Z UID:10000628-1780419600-1780422300@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Case for Convention: What History and Clarity Can Teach Us About Good Architecture DESCRIPTION: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 BAA’s residential work across Northern California\, and connected to insights from Kim’s book Common Architecture\, this talk explores why the most lasting homes are not necessarily the most inventive\, but those rooted in a deep understanding of place\, type\, and design logic. \nKim’s perspective is shaped by his upbringing in Seoul\, where the Han River divides contrasting urban identities\, his studies at Yale under Peter Eisenman\, and eight years at BAA\, where theory meets the specific demands of residential clients and sites. Through selected BAA case studies\, Kim walks through the firm’s design process from first principles: how abstract ideas become diagrams\, how diagrams become buildings\, how a courtyard plan communicates across centuries\, and how regulating lines and thoughtful detail can make a house feel inevitable rather than arbitrary. \nThis session is a conversation about houses—and about something broader: how we can make architecture more intelligible\, more communicable\, and more meaningful today. It’s for designers\, architects\, and anyone who has ever wondered why some spaces feel genuinely right\, not just impressive. \n***A copy of Common Architecture will be included with each ticket purchase\, and will be distributed at the event.*** URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-case-for-convention-what-history-and-clarity-can-teach-us-about-good-architecture/ LOCATION:De Sousa Hughes\, 101 Henry Adams Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SunwooKim_CommonArch-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Butler Armsden Architects":MAILTO:stuart@butlerarmsden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260424T043154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T203129Z UID:10000601-1780419600-1780430400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Strange new bodies: Design beyond robots with IDEO DESCRIPTION:​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 guests from the emerging world of robotics design\, we’ll examine how design can expand the roles robots play and the relationships we build with them across cultures and contexts. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/strange-new-bodies-design-beyond-robots/ LOCATION:IDEO\, 350 Florida St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image.png ORGANIZER;CN="IDEO":MAILTO:skunovsky@ideo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260511T210024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T210024Z UID:10000631-1780419600-1780430400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Shaping Spaces with Beautiful Sound DESCRIPTION: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. \nSound Sampling Hour Chef Eríc Martínez\, a California native who trained at Michelin-starred restaurants in Mexico City and Copenhagen\, presents gourmet tasting exhibits of Nordic and West Coast-inspired bites and wine\, alongside vinyl DJ sets. \nSample artisanal bites\, mingle\, and enjoy hands-on exploration of Atelier Composer\, an innovative design tool from Bang & Olufsen. As you play on large screens\, you’ll discover over 500\,000 combinations of natural materials\, colors\, and shapes to create audacious sound systems. \nEntertainment · Refreshments · Inspiration \nSchedule \n5:00 PM — Check-in & Welcome \n5:30 PM — Panel Discussion \n6:30 PM — Sound Sampling Hour \n8:00 PM — End of Event \nAbout Craig O’Connell \nCraig O’Connell is a licensed California architect with a Master’s degree from Montana State University and over 20 years of experience designing and managing all phases of residential and commercial architecture. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area\, Craig specializes in custom home design\, Victorian remodels\, modern remodels\, and new construction projects throughout Marin County\, San Francisco\, wine country and surrounding Northern California communities. \nHe is highly proficient in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and integrates energy-efficient\, sustainable design principles and materials into every project — from whole-home remodels to luxury new builds and commercial spaces. \nHis firm has been consistently recognized for excellence\, earning Best of Houzz ten times. Craig’s work has been featured in Sunset\, California Home + Design\, Marin Magazine\, SPACES\, and Luxe — reflecting a strong reputation for thoughtful\, collaborative design that reflects each client’s unique vision and lifestyle. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/shaping-spaces-with-beautiful-sound/ LOCATION:Bang & Olufsen San Francisco Flagship\, 146 Geary Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Shaping_Spaces_Bang_Olufsen_SFDW2026image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bang &%3B Olufsen California":MAILTO:j.model@asbc.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260416T184659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T044240Z UID:10000570-1780423200-1780430400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:An Evening at Thuma\, Hosted by the Design Team DESCRIPTION:Join us at Thuma’s San Francisco flagship store for a happy hour hosted by Thuma’s Design Team. \nFrom 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. \nEnjoy light refreshments\, drinks\, and casual conversation with the team\, along with a brief toast at 7:00 PM reflecting on Thuma as a brand and our approach to design. Rooted in the belief that simplicity is the ultimate luxury\, Thuma embraces elevated design by stripping away the nonessential to create pieces that enrich daily life at home. Through thoughtful craftsmanship\, careful attention to detail\, and mindful material selection\, we create enduring products designed to be lived with and appreciated over time. \nThis evening offers a unique opportunity to connect\, explore\, and experience design as both process and hospitality. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/an-evening-at-thuma-hosted-by-the-design-team/ LOCATION:Thuma\, 2197 Chestnut Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94123\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20251014_Thuma_SFRetailLaunch_LOBBY_0041-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thuma":MAILTO:ellen@thuma.co END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260508T184351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T154210Z UID:10000634-1780423200-1780434000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Career as a Brand System™ — Design Your Narrative\, Positioning\, and Visibility DESCRIPTION:Most careers don’t stall because of lack of skill.They stall because the story isn’t clear. \nThis hands-on workshop introduces Career as a Brand System™\, a framework for turning your work into something visible\, legible\, and opportunity-generating. \nOriginally developed through work across mobility\, hardware\, and consumer technology—and recently taught at Fremont Tech Week—this session focuses on how to design your career with the same intentionality as a product or brand. \nParticipants will work through four core components: \n\nNarrative — defining what you stand for and how your work connects\nLanguage — articulating your value in a way others can understand and repeat\nAsset — creating a tangible representation of your thinking\nVisibility — distributing your work so it reaches the right people\n\nThis is not a lecture.Each attendee will leave with a working draft of their own positioning and a clear next step for applying it. Workbook\, pens\, and workshop materials will be included for participants. \nSchedule: \n6:00–6:30 PM — Arrival + guided networking6:30–8:30 PM — Workshop (interactive)8:30–9:00 PM — Open conversation + wrap \n\nWhat makes this session different: \nMost events during the week focus on ideas.This session focuses on application. \nParticipants will also take part in a simple reflective exercise—writing a note to their future self—to reinforce what they’re building beyond the room. \n\nWhat past participants said \n“I can tell you put a lot of thought into this workbook. As a systems person\, this is really good.” \n“This workbook is very thought-provoking. The before/after framing got me thinking.” \nWho this is for: \nDesigners\, builders\, and operators who: \n\nAre doing meaningful work but struggle to explain it\nWant to be more intentional about how their work is seen and understood\nAre navigating transitions\, growth\, or new directions\n\n  \n*Please note that this is a limited-capacity workshop with 20 spots. \nWe exceeded capacity at the first session during Fremont Tech Week\, with 32 RSVPs for 20 seats. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/career-as-a-brand-system-design-your-narrative-positioning-and-visibility/ LOCATION:Rtrospct Studio\, 2950 Geneva Ave\, Daly City\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Studio_Room-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="INBRND (Career as a Brand System%E2%84%A2)":MAILTO:chanwendy11@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T110000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260514T200636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T042745Z UID:10000680-1780479000-1780484400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Take Stone Drenching to the Next Level with Studio Belmont + IRG Stone (Request an invite CLOSED) DESCRIPTION:**Request an invite is now closed. All invites have been sent via Eventbrite Ticket and email.*** \nA new design language is emerging\, one where natural stone is no longer confined to surfaces. \nAn Exclusive “Invite-Only” Mimosas & Brunch Experience during SF Design Week\nJune 3 | 9:30 to 11 am \nYou are invited to an intimate gathering of design industry professionals when IRG Stone and Studio Belmont unveil a bold evolution in interior design. \nThis By-Invitation-Only session introduces Studio Belmont’s Watermark Collection\, a customizable line of hardware designed to be fabricated from any stone in IRG Stone’s unique curated selection. \nDiscover how the same surface choice used for walls and vanities can be crafted into bespoke fittings and architectural details\, creating a seamless\, sculptural\, and fully immersive material experience. \nAttendees are invited to engage directly with the materials\, mixing and matching stone samples with hardware components to explore composition\, contrast\, and cohesion…in real time. \nWhat to Expect: \nOver coffee and conversation\, guests will explore: \n\nThe transformation of natural stone into custom hardware and architectural details\nA tactile\, up-close look at how stone transitions from slab to object\nConversations with design professionals pushing the boundaries of kitchen and bath innovation\n\nThis gathering is designed for architects\, interior designers\, developers\, and tastemakers who understand that true luxury not only lies in the details\, but in the courage to rethink them. \nSpace is limited. Invitation only. \nDidn’t receive an invite? \nIf you an interior designer or architect in the SF Bay Area\, request an invite here.\nIf you request an invite\, if accepted\, you will receive a link to register no later than May 27th from event@designbayarea.org. Unfortunately\, due to the intimate nature of this event\, we cannot accommodate anyone without an official invite. \n  \n\n\nFormerly known as Belmont Hardware\, we are now Studio Belmont\, under the new ownership of Jerry and Kristen Williams. Our rebrand reflects not just a new name—but a renewed vision for the future of our six northern California plumbing & hardware showrooms\, one that better represents who we are and where we’re headed. \n\n\nEstablished in 1938\, this family-owned Belmont institution has been a trusted destination for fine decorative plumbing\, hardware\, lighting\, and home décor for generations. With six northern California showrooms\, our knowledgeable team is dedicated to helping you bring your dream kitchen\, bath\, or living space to life with thoughtfully curated\, luxury products and expert guidance. \n\n  \n\nIRG Stone is a true partner in design working with interior professionals and architects to select the best materials for their projects. A family-owned natural stone importer and distributor serving the Bay Area and Sacramento for over 30 years. We specialize in sourcing and curating a vast and unique selection of natural stone — including marble\, quartzite\, onyx\, semi-precious slabs\, and rare materials you won’t find everywhere. Our product line also includes engineered stone\, porcelain slab\, and tile. With showrooms in Brisbane\, Dublin\, and Sacramento\, IRG Stone partners closely with interior designers\, architects\, builders\, fabricators\, and homeowners to guide material selection and create unique spaces. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/take-stone-drenching-to-the-next-level-with-studio-belmont/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Hardware,Interior Design ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/studio-belmont.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260511T184147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T234219Z UID:10000674-1780484400-1780488000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Future of Home Robotics. DESCRIPTION:Introduced by Box Clever x Weave Robotics\nMeet leaders from Weave Robotics and Box Clever\, and learn about their shared vision for home robotics. \nWith its new general-purpose robot launching in 2026\, Weave has partnered with SF-based studio Box Clever to design a robot that truly fits in the home. Together\, Weave and Box Clever saw an opportunity to take an uncompromised approach that is decor-driven\, iconic\, and offers homeowners choice.\n \n\n\nBox Clever are experts in design and business\, building category leading brands and products\, through uncompromised and planet positive design. Their unique decor\, lifestyle\, and contextual perspective leads to market success\, with products rooted in clear stories that resonate with people. Their team consists of experts in Industrial Design\, Design Strategy\, Brand Identity\, Packaging\, and Entrepreneurship. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-future-of-home-robotics-by-box-clever-x-weave-robotics/ LOCATION:Four One Nine\, 419 10th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-SFDW-Box-Clever-and-Weave-Talk-Teaser-Blurry-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260508T214109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T223756Z UID:10000673-1780491600-1780495200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Plural by Nature: Curiosity as a Creative Practice DESCRIPTION:This 40-minute presentation will reframe creativity through cultural movement and lived multiplicity\, inspired by Sonya Yu’s upbringing between Beijing and the Bay Area. The duality of cultures taught her to move between languages\, expectations\, and ways of seeing — not as a strategy\, but as survival. Over time\, that in-between space became her creative practice: a way of approaching the world through curiosity rather than expertise. \nThis presentation is less about mastery and more about staying porous\, about harnessing everyone’s innate contradictions as a form of design thinking rooted in observation\, translation\, and presence. Through personal storytelling and reflections on cross-cultural identity\, interdisciplinary practice\, and the quiet power of wonderment\, Sonya invites audiences to reconsider what it means to create without needing to be the authority in the room. Plurality becomes not just a theme\, but a way of moving — allowing curiosity\, conversation\, and cultural fluency to guide process. \nAudiences will walk away with an invitation to embrace creativity as a living\, plural practice — where not knowing becomes generative\, curiosity becomes methodology\, and moving between worlds becomes a source of creative momentum rather than fragmentation. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/plural-by-nature-curiosity-as-a-creative-practice/ LOCATION:Four One Nine\, 419 10th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/52992927957_b727c29e1f_c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260526T143104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T220609Z UID:10000688-1780491600-1780495200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Gazetteer: Designing a Newspaper in the Digital Age DESCRIPTION:Gazetteer: A new approach to local news\, starting in San Francisco.\nNo SEO games\, no social media\, just the news you need today. \nAn Intimate fireside chat about printing\, design\, and news media in the age of digital channels. Join Gazetteer SF‘s Jack Browning and SF Design Week CEO Dawn Zidonis as Jack shares his journey in creating visual designs from editorial to book design. \n  \n  \nABOUT JACK BROWNING: \n\nHello\, I’m Jack Browning\, the owner and creative director of DJB Design LLC\, a visual design company that specializes in brand marketing and storytelling\, editorial\, book design\, and UX/UI design. I have offices in the Bay Area and New Orleans\, Louisiana\, but my work truly extends coast to coast! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/printing-press-newsprint-and-digital-media-with-gazeteers-jack-browning/ LOCATION:Four One Nine\, 419 10th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26-GAZ-004-SF-Design-Week.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260506T232337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T021620Z UID:10000666-1780497000-1780500600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Enduring Spirit of Innovation and Optimism in the Bay Area w/ Designwise\, Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity\, Love Good Color + Project Color Corps DESCRIPTION:As part of Design Bay Area’s Year of Design celebration\, join us for an afternoon exploring the enduring spirit of innovation\, creativity\, and optimism that has shaped the San Francisco Bay Area for generations with Designwise\, Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity\, Love Good Color + Project Color Corps. \nBringing together voices from across design\, color\, sustainability\, strategy\, and cultural storytelling\, this conversation will reflect on the Bay Area not only as a global center of innovation\, but as a deeply human place shaped by imagination\, experimentation\, and the belief that design can improve everyday life. \nTogether\, we’ll explore questions about how design influences the way we live\, gather\, build\, and belong: \n\nWhere is design currently at its best within San Francisco?\nWhat elements of our environment or systems have been overdesigned/underdesigned?  \n\nWe are using select BART stations as a case study example.\n\n\nIn what areas can we better utilize design to improve our community?\n\nThis conversation invites attendees to reflect on the role of design not simply as aesthetics or industry\, but as a tool for connection\, civic imagination\, and cultural change. \nPanelists: \n○ Laura Guido-Clark – Love Good Color & Project Color Corps – Color Advocate\n○ Llisa Demetrios – Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity – Cultivating Curiosity\n○ Mary Lee Duff – Former Principal Interior Architects – Strategy\, Neurodiversity\n○ Jean Hansen – Former Principal HDR – LEED Fellow\, FIIDA\, CID\, WELL AP –\nSustainability \nModerated by Dawn Zidonis\, CEO\, Design Bay Area \nCo-hosted in partnership with Designwise \nAbout Designwise\nThe mission of Designwise is to democratize the transformative power of design by capturing\nand sharing collective wisdom. We aim to empower the next generation of emerging designers\nand underserved communities\, encouraging them to use design as a potent vehicle for\nsystemic change and the greater good. \nPhoto Credit: Ron Poznansky URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/innovation-in-the-bay-area/ LOCATION:Four One Nine\, 419 10th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/42876975932_6531f7886c_c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Design Bay Area":MAILTO:dawn@designbayarea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260509T025328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T154507Z UID:10000672-1780497000-1780500600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Art of Making Surfboards DESCRIPTION:Michael Quesenbury is a native of the Pacific Northwest who transplanted to California at the end of the millennium looking for all things that come with Californification; beautiful weather\, fabled cities\, outdoor lifestyles and a melting pot of design and art. \nHis simple mission statement is “I get out of bed to create beautiful things.”  Educated with a degree in architecture and a 30-year career in luxury construction\, Michael’s work focuses on functional creations that strive for a classic and timeless quality complimented with a story.  An object without a story is an object.  An object with a story is an experience. \nRomanticized by the surf culture of California’s 50-60’s and enamored by legendary coach builders like Ferrari and Buggati\, Michael has set off to create one off\, bespoke\, vintage style surfboards and paddleboards that encapsulated high design and fine craftsmanship into each board. \nEvery detail is executed with a purpose or thought initiating with its function and stylized through use of reclaimed material\, sacred geometry\, celebration of the defect and integration into the greater work as a whole.  The work is purposely focused on the element of hand-crafted techniques\, always striving for perfection but never perfect. \nLastly\, the work is functional.  It is not meant to be a precious jewel.  Scratches and dings are part of the aging process\, only adding to the story of the creation and the experience.  Enjoy. \nMichael’s work has been featured on NBC’s California Live & Fox Sports\, has received the 2024 Award of Excellence and 2025 Best of Art awards at the annual Artistry in Wood Exhibition\, the 2026 Bay Area Woodworker’s Association Exhibition Best of Creative Art\, a finalist for Johnny Depp’s “The People’s Artist”\, and has been selected for the juried Nimbus Arts “Nimbash” Auction multiple times.  Michael is the current chairperson for the Sonoma County Woodworker’s Association and sits on the Santa Rosa Community College’s Construction Management Advisory Board. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-art-of-making-surfboards/ LOCATION:Four One Nine\, 419 10th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-8.42.10-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T002106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T144021Z UID:10000667-1780502400-1780506000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Food as Infrastructure with Landscape Architects Christian Douglas Design DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, principals and landscape architects Christian Douglas and Christian Macke of Christian Douglas Design\, explore food-centered design at every scale – from master plan communities and rooftop farms to hospitality experiences and the humble home garden. Drawing on Douglas’s book The Food Forward Garden and the firm’s broader design philosophy\, the talk reframes food as essential infrastructure: a framework for ecological resilience\, human health\, and lasting environmental impact. \nDirectly following this event\, join us for a Happy Hour on the beautiful Rooftop Garden \nABOUT: \nChristian Douglas Design (CDD) is an award-winning San Francisco Bay Area-based landscape architecture firm specializing in food-focused outdoor spaces that blend ecological resiliency with exceptional beauty. From residential homes and wineries to rooftop farms and large-scale master planning. CDD’s designs are fully immersive\, curated spaces for recreation and relaxation\, foraging and feasting. \n  \nChristian Douglas\n\nFOUNDING PRINCIPAL \nChristian Douglas is a multi-award-winning landscape designer\, creating beautiful and productive outdoor spaces for over 25 years. Combining his formal training in classical design and his passion for regenerative agriculture\, he has created innovative landscapes in his native England\, the Middle East and the United States\, with food at the heart. Before settling in the US\, Christian owned a design studio in the UK for many years\, followed by extensive global travel learning strategies for farming and survival in desert environments while working and teaching for both for-profit and non-profit farms and education centers. Constantly inspired by the common connection traditional cultures have to their environment and growing food\, Christian believes modern landscape design has a significant role and responsibility to play in restoring our relationship to the natural world – starting with food. Christian has been featured in Architectural Digest\, WSJ\, California Home & Design and Sunset Magazine\, and published his first book on food-forward design philosophy in 2024. \n\n\nChristian Macke\n\nPRINCIPAL + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT \nChristian is a licensed Landscape Architect with a focus on agrihood design and development. His shared desire to integrate food and regenerative strategies into every project is matched by his ability to create highly detailed masterplans. From landscape analysis and design to community programming\, his leadership and skills have supported large teams developing innovative lifestyle communities and fully-integrated sustainable developments. His experience includes working with large-scale estate owners\, developers and operators with a focus on land and farm-based hospitality\, master-planned communities\, multi-family and mixed-use developments. He collaborates with a wide variety of disciplines to find solutions to today’s issues – economic\, social and environmental – creating the foundation for design that is at its core; resilient\, and truly authentic. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/a-conversation-with-christian-douglas-design/ LOCATION:Four One Nine\, 419 10th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:Architecture,Landscape Design ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-08-at-6.57.48-PM-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Design Bay Area":MAILTO:dawn@designbayarea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260508T165752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T180006Z UID:10000671-1780502400-1780506000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Global Contemporary Design\, Crafted in Mexico DESCRIPTION:Colección Estudio is a design studio founded by three designers: Andrés Cacho\, Manuel López\, and Daniel Martínez\, who explore the intersection of art\, craft\, and contemporary furniture. Since their founding\, they have built a practice rooted in Mexican cultural legacy\, material experimentation\, and collaboration with artisans\, producing limited-edition objects that travel between local workshops and international markets. \nThis talk traces their journey: from establishing a design studio that bridges Mexico and the United States\, to evolving into mentors through Punto 3\, a new platform that supports emerging designers through knowledge exchange\, collaborative production\, and a shared belief that craft must be projected into the future\, not just preserved. \nIn a city shaped by innovation and cross-cultural exchange\, Colección Estudio invites the San Francisco design community to explore what it means to build a global design practice with deep local roots\, and how mentorship\, multiplicity\, and making become tools for collective growth. \nBio: \nColeccion Estudio is made up of three Mexican designers: Andrés Cacho\, Manuel López and Daniel Martínez. \nBased in Mexico City\, San Francisco and Queretaro\, Coleccion Estudio creates objects at a slower pace and with a more humane process that fosters long-lasting emotional connections with the spaces you inhabit. Inspired by stories and techniques rooted in our culture\, we translate them into limited-edition furniture\, accessories and collectible design for your home. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/global-contemporary-design-crafted-in-mexico/ LOCATION:Four One Nine\, 419 10th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AnguloCeroxColeccionEstudio—38-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Design Bay Area":MAILTO:dawn@designbayarea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T191500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260508T181423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T175859Z UID:10000618-1780506000-1780514100@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Designed in Seoul: Culture\, Objects\, Everyday Life DESCRIPTION:This immersive event celebrates the vibrancy and plurality of contemporary Korean design\, bringing together a curated group of design agencies whose practices span product design\, branding\, mobility\, consumer technology\, and cultural experience. Blending tradition with modern innovation\, the event highlights how Korean design continues to evolve across disciplines while maintaining a strong cultural identity. \nAttendees will explore a diverse range of design expressions—from physical products and industrial objects to digital interfaces\, brand systems\, and experiential storytelling. The exhibition will feature visually striking installations\, material explorations\, and interactive media\, offering a layered and engaging view into Korea’s dynamic design landscape. \nThis program is presented through a collaboration between the Asian Art Museum\, the Stanford Center for Innovation and Design Research (SCIDR)\, and the Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP)\, bringing together institutional\, academic\, and global design perspectives. \nThrough dialogue\, presentation\, and exhibition\, the program reveals how multiple design perspectives converge to form a vibrant ecosystem\, aligned with this year’s theme\, Multitudes: The Power of Plurality. \nThe event opens with a panel discussion featuring: \n\nSoh Kim\, Executive Director\, Stanford Center for Innovation and Design Research\, Stanford University \nYoon-Jee Choi\, Curator\, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco\nSung Bai\, Director of Industrial Design for Home Devices\, Google\nIppei Matsumoto\, Industrial Designer\, Devices and Services\, Google\n\nThe panel will explore the evolving role of Korean design within global creative industries\, addressing themes of cultural identity\, technological innovation\, and cross-cultural collaboration. \nFollowing the panel\, participating design agencies will be introduced through short presentations\, offering insight into their design philosophy\, process\, and key works. \nThe event then transitions into an open exhibition and networking session\, where attendees can directly engage with the showcased works and interact with designers. \nParticipating Korean Design Agencies\nThe participating agencies collectively represent the multitudes of Korean design—spanning material exploration\, brand strategy\, technological innovation\, engineering integration\, cross-industry application\, and emotional storytelling. \n\nBEBOP \nohSeven\nBKID\nUNICHEST \nintenxiv\nHEAZ\n\nProgram Schedule\n\nOpening Panel Discussion (30 minutes): A curated dialogue on Korean design\, global influence\, and plurality\n\nKorean Agency Presentations (30 minutes): Short introductions by participating agencies\n\nCurated Exhibition & Showcase: Physical and digital works presented through spatial storytelling\nOpen Networking Session: Informal engagement between attendees and designers\, accompanied by Korean-inspired food and beverages\n\n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/korean-waves-in-design-multitudes-from-seoul/ LOCATION:Samsung Hall\, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco\, 200 Larkin St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SFDW_Image_final-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford University":MAILTO:sohkim@stanford.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260416T190651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T172307Z UID:10000572-1780506000-1780516800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Cambria Style: Mix & Mingle DESCRIPTION:Join us for this exclusive event to celebrate the launch of Cambria Style issue 30! Mingle with industry professionals\, enjoy light bites and beverages\, and learn about unique applications from Cambria Quartz. The event will be hosted in collaboration with Scott & Cooner\, at the San Francisco showroom. We look forward to seeing you there! \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/cambria-style-mix-mingle/ LOCATION:Scott & Cooner San Francisco Showroom\, 543 8th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cambria-Style-Mix-and-Mingle_SFWD2026Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambria":MAILTO:angel.sanks@cambriausa.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260423T214350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T214757Z UID:10000583-1780506000-1780516800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Where Design Begins: An Open Exhibition by Vizcom (Opening Party) DESCRIPTION:Vizcom is opening the doors to its Makerspace. See how designers across automotive\, fashion\, industrial design\, and architecture are integrating AI into their creative process. Real objects and renders will be on display\, alongside the work that made them. \nExplore at your own pace: get hands-on at demo stations\, watch live fabrication\, take on a prompted design challenge\, and spend time with a curated installation drawn from designers around the world. \nJune 3rd is opening night. The gallery runs through June 11th. \nCome curious. Leave with something to think about. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/where-design-begins-an-open-exhibition-by-vizcom-opening-party/ LOCATION:Vizcom\, 488 Bryant St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4x_Image_01-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vizcom":MAILTO:jared.teiger@vizcom.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260424T030456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T033553Z UID:10000582-1780506000-1780516800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Imagination in the Making with level DESCRIPTION:Simply Fun. \nJoin us for an evening exploring how we design for kids. From play to sleep and everything in between\, step behind the scenes of our latest work\, including Nex Playground\, and get an early look at what’s coming next. \nWe design products that shape a better everyday for kids and families. A world where kids are more active\, routines feel natural and engaging\, and better sleep is built in. Experience interactive demos and explore the products in action. \nAt level\, this work is personal. As designers and parents\, we create products that feel as good as they function. Designs with character and clarity that elevate the kids’ space\, bringing moments of joy and delight to everyday life. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/imagination-in-the-making/ LOCATION:level\, 530 Hampshire Street Suite 301\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Nex-Ballpit-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="level":MAILTO:hello@leveldesignsf.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T005357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T175516Z UID:10000668-1780507800-1780511400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Ecological Futures in Design DESCRIPTION:This conversation explores the future of ecological design beyond “sustainable materials” —shifting the dialog from replacing one material with another\, and instead rethinking our relationship to matter itself. New ecologies of design are emerging as a practice of building interdependency: with ecosystems\, with communities\, and with non-human life. This panel conversation brings together practitioners across the design world in architecture\, materials design\, human-computer interfaces\, fashion\, and industrial design for a dialog on the frontiers of new design ecologies with biomaterials.  \n  \nFrom extraction and consumption toward participation\, reciprocity\, and new forms of exchange – biomaterials are becoming a medium for new relationships between the built and living world: \n  \n\nOcean Ecosystem Regeneration with Sea Urchin Architectural Surfaces | Virj Kan –  Marblis by Primitives\nBiobased & Natural materials adoption in the Built Environment | Teresa Jan –  Perkins&Will\nDialog on the paradox of making in a climate crisis through fashion | Stella Harry Lee – WithRawMaterials \nNarrative Futures that create awareness and mindfulness around ecology through Fungi | Jerome Tavé – 10th Floor Studio\nBiomaterials and Biosensors: From Growable Interfaces to Biosensing Cosmetics | Katia Vega – Interactive Organisms Lab\, UC Davis\n\n  \nVirj Kan – Marblis by Primitives   \nVirj Kan is a designer\, materials engineer\, and the Founder of Primitives. Primitives is a biodesign lab that develops advanced materials to restore nature’s balance. Through cutting-edge materials science\, innovative design\, and environmental science\, Primitives is working to reshape the modern materials landscape into a platform that drives nature and biodiversity regeneration. Its architectural surfaces brand\, MARBLIS™ brings this vision to the built environment and introduces a new class of stone surfaces called biocalcite\, engineered to support ecosystem repair and design performance. Its debut innovation\, Urchinite™ is a biocalcite surface made from ecologically destructive purple sea urchins\, designed to restore kelp forests and regenerate ocean biodiversity. \n  \nTeresa Jan –  Perkins&Will  \nTeresa Jan is an architect and urbanist who leads design with curiosity and a deep commitment to community\, nature\, and their evolving interconnections. She brings a regenerative design ethos to diverse project types\, striving to advance climate justice through inclusive\, place-based solutions. Teresa listens with intention\, embracing complexity and the nuanced needs of each project to foster meaningful connections between people and the broader climate culture. A passionate advocate for healthy and resilient communities\, she promotes equitable building decarbonization and views all-electric cooking as a vital step toward a climate-aligned future. Teresa recently served as a content leader for The Building Decarbonization Practice Guide: A Zero Carbon Future for the Built Environment. She was a juror for the 2023 AIA Architecture Awards and remains active with AIASF COTE. Teresa also serves on the Northern California Regional Leadership Advisory Board for USGBC-CA. Currently\, she is the Director of Regenerative Design at Perkins & Will architects.  \n  \nStella Harry Lee – WithRawMaterials \nStella is a material and product designer exploring the future of materials and our evolving relationship with them. With a background in fiber arts\, she began by working closely with the raw ingredients of clothing—spinning\, dyeing\, and understanding their origins. Later\, her time at corporate fashion companies challenged her to think more critically about the lifecycle of products and the systems behind them. In response to the endless consumerism in the context of the climate crisis\, her latest work shifts focus toward biodegradable and bio-based materials like seaweed\, algae yarn\, mycelium\, and fish skin. Her work now aims to bridge the worlds of science and consumers through product and textile design. \n  \nJerome Tavé – 10th Floor Studio  \nJerome Tavé (he/him) is an artist with a background in design and has worked as an interaction designer for a variety of companies and design groups\, in addition to teaching in the Web & New Media program at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Over the last 6 years\, Jerome has incorporated fungi as a central part of his work. By experimenting with materials\, and presenting them in new ways\, Jerome hopes to explore narratives for new futures\, while creating awareness and mindfulness around ecology. 10th Floor Studio is a conceptual art studio operated by Jerome Tavé and Kyle Lawson focusing on works that envision futures they want to see and build together. \n  \nKatia Vega – Interactive Organisms Lab\, UC Davis \nKatia Vega is an Associate Professor in the Department of Design at the University of California\, Davis\, where she founded and directs the Interactive Organisms Lab. Her research integrates human–computer interaction\, biotechnology\, and wearable technologies to explore how the body and living systems can serve as platforms for computing. She introduced Beauty Technology (electronics embedded into cosmetics) and has since expanded her work to Biocosmetic Interfaces for discreet\, non-invasive health monitoring with cosmetics\, Animal Biosensing Computing for biosensing on animals biofluids\, and Growable Interfaces that employ bio-based materials for sustainable devices. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/ecological-futures-in-design/ LOCATION:Four One Nine\, 419 10th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:Architecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ecological-futures-in-design-V2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Design Bay Area":MAILTO:dawn@designbayarea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260526T155053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T143840Z UID:10000689-1780507800-1780511400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Christian Douglas Design DESCRIPTION:Share a drink and a chat with the team at Christian Douglas Design \nThis event is directly following the Panel Discussion at 4pm: Food as Infrastructure with Landscape Architects Christian Douglas Design URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/happy-hour-with-christian-douglas-design/ LOCATION:FourOneNine\, 419 10th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChristianDouglasDesignsfoodcenteredgardeninKentfield.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T193000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260424T040950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T142622Z UID:10000594-1780507800-1780515000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Service Design Network Mixer DESCRIPTION:Come along to learn about service design and connect with service designers. We’ll have info and activities to learn about it\, plus a space to connect with others practicing or interested in service design.  \nWHO IS THIS FOR? \n​Anyone interested in service design! Whether you’re a seasoned service designer\, someone looking to pivot into service design\, or just curious about how service design principles can apply to your field of work\, everyone is welcome. \n​Great discussions come out of varied work experiences and perspectives. Feeling shy about your limited service design experience? Don’t be\, the goal is to bring people together and learn from each other! \nWHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? \nWe’ll have info about service design and activities set up to give you a feel for what it is. Activities will be running in parallel and guided by someone from the Service Design Network so you can do them at your own pace. Feel free to come for the whole event\, or to just drop in to see what’s happening. Already know the basics? Come along to connect with others in the field. We’ll have snacks and drinks set up and you can choose your own adventure. \nWHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE? \nThe ticket price supports the SF Service Design Network to pay for snacks and drinks that we’ll cater for the event\, as well as our printing and stationary costs for the activities we’re running. Half of the ticket price goes to SF Design Week to cover their operating costs. \nWHAT IS SERVICE DESIGN? \n​​Service design is an interdisciplinary practice that leverages research to solve problems in a system or service\, leveraging design thinking to solve the problem. Service designers look holistically at an entire service ecosystem\, leveraging the perspectives of employees\, customers\, and stakeholders to deliver a cohesive service solution. \n​No matter your title\, anyone can do service design work or benefit from learning about these design concepts. Join us to learn more! \nABOUT THE SF SERVICE DESIGN NETWORK \nWe’re a local chapter of the global Service Design Network (SDN). We run events throughout the year focused around the discipline and connecting the service design community. Check out our Luma to see our other events including talks\, a book club\, and the occasional potluck. https://luma.com/sdnsf  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/service-design-network-mixer/ LOCATION:DesignMap Studio\, 917 Bryant St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-09-11-195728-IMG_8332-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Service Design Network San Francisco":MAILTO:tomm@tomma.so END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260501T163359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T165034Z UID:10000630-1780507800-1780516800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Create Now San Francisco Design Week DESCRIPTION:Join the Bay Area’s creative community for creative inspiration\, practical learning with Adobe experts\, and real connection. \nCreate Now is an evening designed for you to gain new skills\, fresh ideas\, and confidence using the latest updates across Photoshop\, Illustrator\, Express\, Firefly\, and more. Adobe pros will walk through real-world workflows\, smart shortcuts\, and practical ways to integrate AI as a creative assist—so you can move faster without sacrificing your personal style or creative control. You’ll also hear from talented local creatives as they share their inspirations\, process\, and standout projects! \nConnect with fellow creators to exchange ideas\, build your network and be inspired by your local creative community. This event is open to creators of all levels and aims to support your creative growth! \nEnjoy complimentary bites and drinks\, meaningful conversations\, and a chance to win a free Creative Cloud membership. This free event has limited capacity\, so only RSVP if you plan to attend. \nBy attending this event\, you consent to the use of your likeness in photographs and videos for promotional and documentation purposes. \nShare with friends. Tag us #AdobeCreateNowSF \nRegister here for Create Now with Adobe! \n  \nPaul Trani: Principal Worldwide Creative Cloud Evangelist \n\n\n\nPaul Trani is a Principal Worldwide Creative Cloud Evangelist at Adobe. As a 25 year veteran of the design community is passionate about empowering designers to create compelling content using their creativity and new technology. \n— \n\n\nWe’ll also be hosting a breakfast panel with SF Design Week on June 2nd. Register here. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/create-now-san-francisco-design-week/ LOCATION:Terra Gallery & Event Venue\, 511 Harrison St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Heroes_CreateNow_meghan_2026-7-hero-sf.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adobe":MAILTO:dawn@sfdesignweek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T171903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T145748Z UID:10000656-1780507800-1780516800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:From designer to founder: The leap we don’t talk about DESCRIPTION:Designers admire founders\, but they don’t see THEMSELVES as founders. We are taught to focus on craft\, to wait for an engineer\, to avoid business. \nBut the landscape has changed. \nAI lets us prototype and build faster than ever. Business skills can be learned. Vision and taste are already our strengths. \nThis talk invites designers to see founding as an act of design: shaping product\, narrative\, culture\, and company. \nIf even one designer walks out believing they are allowed to build the future\, this talk will have done its job. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/from-designer-to-founder-the-leap-we-dont-talk-about/ LOCATION:Workato\, 600 Illinois St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/from_designer_to_founder.png ORGANIZER;CN="Press Club":MAILTO:kathy@pressclub.app END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T070421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T140238Z UID:10000632-1780509600-1780516800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Cutting the Cord: Inside Gantri Wireless with Ammunition DESCRIPTION:Be among the first to see our new wireless collection\, designed by Ammunition. \nJoin us for an intimate conversation moderated by Tyler Trykowski with Gantri and Ammunition\, the San Francisco–based studio behind the work\, going behind the scenes of the collection and the technology that makes it possible. From design decisions to production\, we’ll share how we approached rethinking lighting without cords. \nTyler Trykowski is a San Francisco–based journalist and communications professional who has held editorial roles at Condé Nast’s Them\, VICE\, and Playboy\, and has contributed to publications including Inc. \nSeating is limited\, with standing room available. \nDoors are at 6 PM\, with the conversation beginning at 6:30 PM.  \nElixirs provided by Drink2F. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/cutting-the-cord-inside-gantri-wireless-with-ammunition/ LOCATION:Gantri The Shop\, 320 10th St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gantri-Cutting-The-Cord_SFDW2026image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gantri":MAILTO:holland.denvir@gantri.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T072651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T195905Z UID:10000657-1780513200-1780520400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Design Your Future - Proactively Shaping What's Next DESCRIPTION:What if your next chapter was not something to wait for – but something you could design? \nJoin Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach from Stanford\, Stellenbosch and St. Gallen University\, for an intimate and interactive Life Design workshop around Design Your Future\, curating the plurality of career and life. This evening invites participants to explore practical\, science-based tools for navigating multitudes in transitions with more clarity\, confidence\, and creative agency. It is based on his book “Design Your Future” published with Cambridge University Press. \nBlending design thinking\, behavioral science\, positive psychology\, and visual methods\, the session will move beyond a traditional talk. Participants will be guided through a short\, hands-on exercise and leave with a tangible mini-zine: a small personal artifact capturing ideas\, questions\, and first steps for their own future. \nSchedule:\n7:00–7:15pm – Arrival and welcome\n7:15–7:35pm – Short keynote: Why life and career transitions need design\n7:35–8:15pm – Interactive mini-zine workshop: Design Your Future in 8 pages\n8:15–8:35pm – Conversation\, audience questions\, and reflections\n8:35–9:00pm – DJ music\, informal exchange\, and closing \nSpeaker:\nProf. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach is Professor for Creativity associated with the University of St. Gallen\, Stellenbosch University and Stanford University. He founded the Life Design Lab helping people at all ages and stages to navigate what’s next despite uncertainty. His work explores how design thinking\, visualization\, behavioral science\, and positive psychology can help people navigate transitions and move from insight to action. His latest book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Design-Your-Future-Innovative-Transition/dp/1009737317. \nPerks:\nParticipants will receive a hands-on Life Design mini-zine template and create their own small future-design artifact during the event. The evening includes an intimate conversation\, practical tools\, and the opportunity to mingle with others in meaningful ways. \nLocation:\nThis interactive workshop format will take place at Fingersnips Media Art & Record Store (https://www.fingersnaps.net/) by DJ Lamont in the Heart & Soul of the Mission District in San Francisco close to Valencia Street. If the weather allows\, we can mingle before and after the workshop outside in front of the store with some drinks and music. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/design-your-future-proactively-shaping-whats-next/ LOCATION:Fingersnips Media Arts & Record Store\, 3527 20th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/unnamed.png ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford University":MAILTO:sebastian.kernbach@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T073823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T223146Z UID:10000649-1780567200-1780574400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Designing for Museums DESCRIPTION:Join the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) Design Studio for a morning at the de Young museum in Golden Gate Park. \nDiscover how our graphic and exhibition design teams work in tandem\, from initial concept through the transformation of the galleries. We’ll share our design process for special exhibitions — from graphic identities and marketing campaigns through exhibition design and environmental graphics. \nThe event will begin with a talk in Koret Auditorium — an in-depth look at recent exhibitions at both the de Young and Legion of Honor museums\, followed by a Q&A. After the talk\, participants will be free to explore the museum on their own.  \nTicket includes General Admission to the de Young museum\, and same-day General Admission to the Legion of Honor. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/designing-for-museums-inside-the-design-studio-at-famsf/ LOCATION:de Young museum\, Koret Auditorium\, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive\, San Francisco\, California\, 94118\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DesigningForMuseums_SFDW2026image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco":MAILTO:bshaykin@famsf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T161500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260416T190147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T153943Z UID:10000573-1780570800-1780589700@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Cambria Style - Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Join us for this exclusive event to celebrate the launch of Cambria Style issue 30! Mingle with industry professionals\, enjoy refreshments and swag bags\, and get a firsthand look at what’s new from Cambria. While onsite\, participate in Cambria showroom and distribution center tours. \nWe will also welcome Benjamin Moore in attendance\, who will collaborate with us for the day to present their Color of the Year. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n  \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/cambria-style-launch-open-studio/ LOCATION:Cambria Sales & Distribution Center\, 1747 Atlantic St\, Union City\, California\, 94587\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-05-27-at-7.38.33-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cambria":MAILTO:angel.sanks@cambriausa.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260509T000107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T000456Z UID:10000647-1780579800-1780587000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Common Threads: Cross Discipline Conversations DESCRIPTION:Consequential creatives across disciplines—from culture (food\, music) to architecture and design—share their stories\, discuss their professional path and ponder their legacy\, and the future. \n \n  \nConversation #1\, 1:30-2:30 PM\nJoin us at Studio O+A for an intimate conversation with three San Francisco originals who have each spent decades shaping the culture of this city through sound\, space\, and community. Talking shop with Primo Orpilla\, Studio O+A; Kirk Michael Harper aka The Selecter; and John Quintos of Cento Coffee. Hosted by Annabelle Udo-O’Malley. \n  \nConversation #2\, 3:00-3:30 PM\nCreative forerunners in design\, technology and architecture discuss their origin stories\, making an impact with intention\, by invention and through innovation\, and their latest projects. Featuring Primo Orpilla (interior designer and co-founder\, Studio O+A)\, Gene Sandoval\, AIA (design partner\, ZGF Architects) and Everett Katigbak (multi-hyphenate\, analog intelligence advocate) with host Lisa Boquiren. \nSound+Set: Thomas Heinser \nAbout the Presenters\nKirk Michael Harper — known as The Selecter — has spent over three decades defining San Francisco’s music and nightlife as a DJ\, writer\, event producer\, and venue owner. Founding partner of Mr. Fives and 330 Ritch Street\, he remains a driving force behind Sweater Funk\, the city’s beloved boogie and funk party since 2008. \nPrimo Orpilla is one of San Francisco’s most influential interior designers\, known for translating the technology mindset into physical space for Facebook\, Microsoft\, Samsung\, Uber\, Yelp\, and beyond. His design philosophy — organizing space to share the light and flatten the organization — is rooted in fostering collaboration and human connection. \nJohn Quintos is a Bay Area native and owner of Cento Coffee\, a SOMA cornerstone since 2008. From Cento Coffee Bar to Vega Coffee to a full roasting brand\, John brings a DJ’s intentionality to his craft — knowing your audience\, trusting your taste\, and building loyalty. He currently owns Système D Cafe at the Center for Architecture + Design. \nAnnabelle Udo-O’Malley (host) is a San Francisco-based event producer and storyteller whose work spans culture\, community\, and live experience. A Bay Area media and culture veteran\, she has co-hosted special AAPI broadcasts on KPFA 94.1 FM and served as editor and writer for various publications including AsianWeek\, Filipinas\, Hyphen\, Kaleo\, Rewind\, and Wushu Kung Fu. \nEverett Katigbak is a documentary filmmaker\, storyteller\, and creative who spent 20 years telling stories across different mediums at Stripe Press\, and at Facebook\, Pinterest\, and Anthropic.  His latest film\, “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez\,” won major awards at Sundance\, and from the Library of Congress\, and premieres on PBS in fall 2026. \nGene Sandoval\, AIA is an unconventional thinker with an active imagination\, and resourcefulness\, which he leverages for designs that creatively balance human and environmental performance. Gene leads design teams for some of ZGF Architects most complex and ambitious projects\, including an expansion at the Nike World Headquarters Campus\, and doubling the capacity of the Portland International Airport. \nLisa Boquiren (host) is a design & architecture aficionada who works with creative businesses on brand\, marketing and communications strategy.  She also produces and moderates convergent conversations\, in-person and online\, including Pacita Abad: The Making of an Exhibition (San Francisco Design Week 2024). Her editorial work appears in SHLTR\, SPACES and Small Firms\, Great Projects. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/common-threads-cross-discipline-conversations/ LOCATION:Studio O+A\, 452 Tehama St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Common-Threads-Cross-Discipline-Conversations_SFDW2026-EVENT-IMAGE.png ORGANIZER;CN="Studio O+A":MAILTO:stefani@o-plus-a.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260430T151249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T150131Z UID:10000605-1780581600-1780592400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Soft Threshold: An immersive cultural encounter between East and West (an immersive multi-sensory experience ) DESCRIPTION:In an age of acceleration\, we gather to remember slower ways of being human. \nSoft Threshold is an immersive multi-sensory experience exploring the meeting of cultures through space\, sound\, scent\, objects\, and storytelling. Rather than offering a guided path\, the event invites attendees to move through a layered environment where different traditions of beauty\, ritual\, and healing come into dialogue. \nIn response to this year’s theme of Multiplicity\, the experience considers how people today live across cultural influences\, layered identities\, and changing worlds. By bringing Eastern\, Western\, and Mediterranean sensibilities into a shared sensory space\, the gathering asks how art and culture can help create new forms of belonging in an age increasingly shaped by speed\, fragmentation\, and AI. \nSoft Threshold is the public preface to World Culture Salon — a new international cultural series presented by One Culture Foundation\, designed to bring the deepest aesthetics of different civilizations into contemporary life through art\, music\, scent\, and shared experience. The series itself begins in July with Chapter I: Greece. \n\nEvent Schedule\n2:00 – 2:30 PM · Opening Remarks & Conversation Welcome\, opening reflections\, and a three-voice exchange between East\, West\, and the Mediterranean. \n2:30 – 2:50 PM · Piano Performance & Pause A musical threshold bridging Eastern and Western traditions. \n2:50 – 4:45 PM · Immersive Exhibition Open exploration of scent\, sound\, and ritual objects — a layered sensory environment to move through at your own pace. \n4:45 – 5:00 PM · Send-Off A soft closing\, with details on Chapter I: Greece in July. \n\nSpeakers & Performers\nKayci Bi · Honorary Chair\, World Culture Salon. \nThrough a rich diplomatic life and extensive cultural engagement across Asia\, North America\, the Middle East\, Africa\, and Europe\, Kayci Bi has become a long-time advocate for Greek culture on the global stage. A Founding Board Member and Cultural Advisor of One Culture Foundation\, she serves as Honorary Chair of World Culture Salon. In July\, she will host Chapter I: Greece\, an intimate gathering at the Consulate General of Greece in San Francisco. \nEvelisa Genova · Artist; Executive Director\, DrawBridge \nA Sicilian-Canadian painter\, cultural strategist\, and Harvard-trained leader\, Evelisa Genova is the Executive Director of DrawBridge\, a Bay Area nonprofit that has provided trauma-informed expressive arts programs to children in shelters and underserved communities for 35 years. Her own painting practice\, known as the Painting Oracle\, draws from Jungian dream symbolism\, surrealist allegory\, and the Mediterranean tradition\, exploring intuition\, feminine power\, and the inner landscapes that words cannot reach. Her recent curatorial work includes The Art of San Francisco at Embarcadero Center\, in partnership with BXP. \nDr. Tong Zhang · Pianist; Founder & Artistic Director\, Aetna Music & Arts Foundation \nDr. Tong Zhang is a pianist\, arts and cultural leader\, and the Founder and Artistic Director of the Aetna Music & Arts Foundation\, an organization dedicated to advancing well-being and community connection through music and the arts. Trained in China and the United States\, Dr. Zhang holds degrees in piano performance and literature from the Eastman School of Music\, Northwestern University\, and the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign. Her work bridges Eastern and Western musical traditions\, fostering dialogue\, healing\, and cultural connection. \nXinye Lin · Artist; Founding Curator\, World Culture Salon; President\, One Culture Foundation. \nMultidisciplinary artist and curator working at the intersection of culture\, healing\, and sensory art. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (M.Arch)\, her multi-sensory installations have been presented at the United Nations Headquarters\, Times Square\, CHSA Museum\, CICA Museum\, and other international institutions. She is the author of Artful Awakening: Multisensory Art and Meditation\, a book exploring Eastern philosophy\, contemporary art\, and sensory healing practices\, now distributed in 28 countries and held in the collections of the Clyfford Still Museum\, the RISD library\, and San Mateo County Libraries. Following her 2025 SF Design Week immersive exhibition Inside of Nebula\, Xinye founded World Culture Salon to extend her multi-sensory healing curatorial practice into the field of cross-cultural dialogue. \n\nAbout the Series\n  \nWorld Culture Salon is the flagship cultural program of One Culture Foundation — an international dialogue series that uses sensory experience as its medium. Each gathering focuses on one civilization\, bringing its most enduring aesthetics into the present moment. This evening is the public preface to the series in San Francisco. From here\, in partnership with consulates and cultural institutions across multiple countries\, World Culture Salon will unfold The Divine Feminine Travels throughout 2026 — a journey across civilizations exploring beauty and creative force\, beginning with Chapter I: Greece in July. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/world-culture-salon-rituals-of-healing-cultures-of-belonging-an-immersive-encounter-between-east-and-west/ LOCATION:Google Huddle\, 2000 N Shoreline Blvd\, Ground Floor\, Mountain View\, 94043\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-06-03-at-8.00.44-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="One Culture Foundation":MAILTO:oneculturefoundation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260424T043945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T125719Z UID:10000602-1780587000-1780597800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Designing Worlds: How Products and Experiences Hold Complexity (Samsung/Amazon\, Field Paoli Architecture\, Collab Fertility\, Belmondo Studios) DESCRIPTION:Join Belmondo Studios for a panel with leaders from Samsung\, Field Paoli Architecture\, and Collab Fertility\, plus a hands-on workshop. Explore how design navigates complexity followed by a 5:15 PM social mixer featuring a live DJ set and curated local refreshments. \nBrands today are asked to be many things at once — premium and accessible\, rigorous and playful\, consistent and constantly evolving. Most aren’t designed for that kind of pressure. \nWhat if brands weren’t identities to be protected\, but worlds to be inhabited? Systems of meaning\, behavior\, and experience that can hold multiple audiences and identities without fracturing. A fertility clinic has to be clinically authoritative and emotionally warm\, medically rigorous and deeply human\, all at once. A mixed-use development has to be a neighborhood\, a retail destination\, a public gathering place\, and an economic engine — simultaneously\, for entirely different people. A consumer electronics innovator has to ask not just “what does this product do?” but “what world does it belong to\, and how does it need to feel inside someone’s life?” \nThese questions don’t have simple answers. But the most compelling brands\, spaces\, and experiences we know have all found a way to hold the tension rather than resolve it — to design with contradiction rather than eliminating it. \nThis session brings together an architect\, a physician-founder\, and a product innovation leader — each working in a different medium\, all wrestling with the same fundamental challenge: building brands\, spaces\, and experiences that contain multitudes without losing coherence. \nWe’ll begin with a conversation across disciplines\, then move into a guided working session where participants map the productive tensions within their own organizations — and leave with a practical framework for designing with contradiction rather than eliminating it. \nFormat \n3:30pm – Part 1 — Conversation (1 hr) A moderated discussion exploring where brands fracture under competing audiences\, how different disciplines design for complexity\, and what it looks like when a brand genuinely holds multitudes rather than just claiming to. \n4:30pm – Part 2 — Working Session (30 min) Map Your Multitudes. Participants identify their key audiences\, the different modes their brand operates in\, and the tensions between them — then learn a simple framework for designing with those tensions rather than resolving them. \n5:00- Part 3 — Synthesis (15  min) Key takeaways and open discussion.\n\n5:15 – 6:30pm — Part 4 — Social Mixer with food/drink and DJ \nPanelists \nJay Baik\, Former Head of Product Innovation Team\, Samsung  \nYann Taylor\, Principal\, Field Paoli Architecture \nThalia Segal MD\, Founder and Medical Director\, Collab Fertility \nModerated by Peter Brambl and Joanna Ellis\, Founders\, Belmondo Studios \n  \n . URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/designing-worlds-how-products-and-experiences-hold-complexity/ LOCATION:GSC Agency\, 201 Jackson St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Belmondo-SF-Design-Week.png ORGANIZER;CN="Belmondo Studios":MAILTO:peter@belmondo.tv END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T074752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T130402Z UID:10000663-1780587000-1780597800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Event CANCELLED : Find Your Signal: A Hands-On Creative Workshop for Designers DESCRIPTION:A lot of designers are quietly figuring out where they fit in the new story. This workshop helps you write yours. \nElysa Fenenbock and Lynn Casey bring futures thinking\, play science\, tarot archetypes\, and other ways of knowing into a room designed for real making. Over 2.5 hours\, you’ll use your hands to get honest about where you are and what you love to build. The kind of session where you get a little glue on your fingers. Making surfaces what analysis skips: the story you’ve been carrying but haven’t found the words for yet. \nYou leave with things in your hands and a sharper signal to send to the world. \nSchedule\n3:30 pm: Snacks and schmoozing\n3:45 pm: Welcome\, settling in\, tuning inside\n4:00 pm: Sensing your story\n4:15 pm: Make to think\n5:45 pm: Inspiration and sharing\n6:15 pm: Clarifying your vision\n6:30 pm: Close \nSpeakers\nLynn Casey is a futurist and cultural decoder who helps world-leading brands find the human truth beneath data. As founder of Shine Scout\, she has keynoted from Prague to San Francisco and guided teams at Meta\, Mattel\, YouTube\, and Estée Lauder. \nElysa Fenenbock has been at Stanford’s d.school since 2009. She built Design for Play there\, and the school’s first course on Psychedelic Medicine x Design. Her work is hands-on: she co-created IDEO’s Design Thinking Toolkit for Educators (used by 80\,000+ educators)\, was Google’s Designer-in-Residence\, and is an Edmund Hillary Fellow. \nPerks All making materials provided. Light refreshments. Every participant leaves with handmade artifacts and an optional 90-day creative challenge. \n  \nRSVPs Open Soon! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/find-your-signal-a-hands-on-creative-workshop-for-designers/ LOCATION:IDEO\, IDEO\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Find-Your-Signal-A-Hands-On-Creative-Workshop-for-Designers_SFDW2026image-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The School of Psychedelic Design":MAILTO:elysa@psychedelicdesign.school END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T191500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T054751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T161351Z UID:10000629-1780592400-1780600500@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Event CANCELLED: CAD\, Design + AI DESCRIPTION:***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES*** \n****Attendees will all be notified via email from events@sfdesignweek.org and will be refunded the ticketing fee**** \nAl is rapidly changing design. In the process it’s raising deep questions about what it means to be a designer\, what it means to design\, and what roles people take in their relationship to\, and with\, Al. 3D parametric CAD is the latest area Al is transforming. As it does so\, it’s going to transform the physical world. Are we going to drown in slopjects or get the world of personalized original products we’ve been promised? It’s SF Design Week–let’s discuss! If you have made AI + CAD tools\, projects\, agents\, workflows: bring them. We’ll have show and tell. \n\nHosted by Mike Kuniavsky and Slate Werner URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/cad-design-ai/ LOCATION:Groundfloor SF\, 455 Valencia\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0daa19d6-439b-4b26-9922-40dd9dde22d2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Stealth startup":MAILTO:kuniavsky@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260424T032317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T130731Z UID:10000586-1780592400-1780603200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:ADRIFT. AFLOAT. DRY-DOCKED. | A curatorial tour that combines maritime heritage & boat-themed work by 3 local artists DESCRIPTION:Set within the soaring public atrium of Building 12 at Pier 70 in San Francisco’s Dogpatch\, this exhibition pays homage to the site’s shipbuilding past while exploring the human condition through a nautical lens. Join Sarah Stangle\, the show’s curator and founder of 3RD ST CREATIVE ARTERY\, for a walkthrough of the exhibit that explores the “plurality” of the Bay Area’s artistic spirit from the vantage point of 3 local artists who have long-found inspiration in their shipyard studios. We will also be joined by DRY-DOCKED Artist Stacey Carter and Archivist of Ferlinghetti’s personal library\, Chris Buck. \nMultitudes of Vision: \nExperience a rare pairing of works—nautical-themed art by the legendary Lawrence Ferlinghetti\, who maintained a light-filled studio at Hunters Point Shipyard for almost 40 years\, with the ship-themed work of two other local artists\, Suzy Barnard from the Noonan Building and Stacey Carter from Hunters Point Shipyard. \nThe exhibit also includes two display cases of curated titles\, items\, and images from Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s personal library—culled from a collection that is vast and varied—expressly selected to reflect the boat- and ship-themed narrative of the exhibition\, as well as objects and artifacts on loan from The Port of San Francisco and The Bethlehem Shipyard Museum. \nThe Artery of Creativity: \nThere’s been a seismic shift in the location of the creative center of San Francisco. The 5.25-mile length of 3RD ST\, from head to toe\, from Market to Bayshore\, from SOMA to Dogpatch to Bayview Hunters Point\, is becoming a main channel in a branching system of art\, culture\, and creativity. Learn how the 3RD ST CREATIVE ARTERY project is highlighting and amplifying the efforts and output of artists\, makers\, movers\, and shakers who have a connection to San Francisco’s 3RD ST. \nEvent schedule: \n1 hour: Social hour. Experience the industrial grandeur of Bldg 12\, network with design enthusiasts\, enjoy a complimentary beer (or beverage) from Bldg 12 tenant Standard Deviant\, “The Coldest Tasting Beer in SF.” Voucher for complimentary drink obtained at check-in.\n1 hour: Tour of the exhibit with Curator Sarah Stangle\, DRY-DOCKED Artist Stacey Carter\, and Archivist of Ferlinghetti’s personal library\, Chris Buck. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/adrift-afloat-dry-docked-a-curatorial-tour-that-combines-maritime-heritage-boat-themed-work-by-3-local-artists/ LOCATION:Bldg 12\, Pier 70\, 1070 Maryland @ 22nd St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Adrift-Afloat-Dry-Docked_SFDW2026image_Photo-by-Arianna-Cunha-from-The-Port_72dpi.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="3RD ST CREATIVE ARTERY":MAILTO:3RDSTCreativeArtery@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T081614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T150903Z UID:10000651-1780594200-1780603200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Armadillo x Figwaspe: A Meridian Tasting Experience (Sold Out) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive first preview of Meridian\, Armadillo‘s forthcoming collection\, through an intimate tasting experience by culinary artist FIGWASPE. Created in partnership for SF Design Week\, the evening translates the inspiration behind the collection into flavor\, texture\, and form. \nEach bite is shaped to evoke the texture and tone of stone\, then arranged into a sculptural composition guided by the same principles of repetition and pattern that define Armadillo’s craft. \n“Design is at its most memorable when it creates an emotional response. Partnering with FIGWASPE to translate the Meridian collection into flavor and form offered an opportunity to explore craftsmanship through an entirely different lens.” \n— Amanda Mantville\, President of Armadillo \n  \n“I found myself inspired by the textural and topographical references underpinning Armadillo’s Meridian collection — sand dunes\, natural stone and organic surfaces. This food installation is an homage to the craft and consistency of natural terrain and Armadillo’s fidelity to that spirit\, with a landscape of food forms uniting to create a cohesive\, textural whole\, while remaining interactive\, tactile\, and seamlessly incorporated into the patterns of everyday life.” \n— Hanna Hurr\, Figwaspe \n  \nThis will be an experience you won’t soon forget – tickets are extremely limited and will sell out. There will be no waitlist – once all spots are reserved\, the opportunity is missed. \nTicket proceeds will be donated to the Armadillo Foundation\, extending our commitment to craft\, community and meaningful social impact beyond the objects we create. Through long-term partnerships and grassroots initiatives\, the Foundation supports education and wellbeing within our artisan communities and beyond\, including Girls Inc. San Francisco.\n\n\nAbout FIGWASPE:\nHanna Hurr is a Brooklyn-based chef and artist creating conceptual food\, garden experiences and installations. Her work explores the relationship between cuisine and the natural world\, drawing on culinary technique\, horticulture and design to create multi-sensory environments. Named after the fig wasp\, her practice reflects a deep interest in ecological systems\, transformation and the rituals of making and gathering. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/armadillo-x-figwaspe-a-taste-of-meridian/ LOCATION:Armadillo\, 3695 Sacramento Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Armadillo &%3B Co":MAILTO:marygracek@armadillo-co.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T205406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T171238Z UID:10000664-1780594200-1780605000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Designing the Space Around Your Ears (SAYE) DESCRIPTION:Designing the Space Around Your Ears (SAYE): Your pitstop for your SF Design Week itinerary. Come one\, come all! Enjoy a live musical performance and conversation about how the most powerful cultural commodity is designed from creation to consumption. \nThis panel brings together voices from across the music industry to explore how music is designed—not just sonically\, but across space\, storytelling\, visual identity\, and go-to-market strategy. The conversation will highlight how artists and teams collaborate across disciplines to shape cohesive creative worlds and build sustainable careers. \nThe panel will include Heather Wolters\, Sr. Director of Streaming and Sales for MNRK Music Group; Eboné Marie of the Eboné Marie Agency—an entertainment agent and producer working across artist management\, PR\, and creative direction; and Avi Vinocur\, a Bay Area singer\, songwriter\, and producer known for his storytelling-driven work as a co-frontman of Goodnight\, Texas and collaborations with Metallica. \nThe panel will be moderated by Raed Asi\, (Raed.) an Ohio-born musician who brings an artist’s perspective to the conversation. \nSchedule\n5:30 pm Doors Open at Level B \n6:00 pm Panel Begins \n7:00 pm Panel Ends \n7:15pm Performance and Mingling at Level 3 \nPanel is on Level B with light beverages \nPerformance on Level 3 with drinks and food available for purchase \n  \nHosted By: Raed. \, She is the music\, and The Jay Autograph Collection Hotel. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/designing-music-panel-discussion-and-live-performance/ LOCATION:The Jay\, Autograph Collection Hotel\, 433 Clay St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Panel-and-Live-Performance-Date-Thursday-June-4th-Time-530-pm-830-pm-Location-The-Jay-Autograph-Collection-Hotel-Tickets-20-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Raed.":MAILTO:shani@daydreammasi.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T061013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T134835Z UID:10000620-1780595100-1780603200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Bay Locality | The Future Matter: Technological innovation in architectural design and fabrication DESCRIPTION:A conversation on how technological innovation in architectural design and fabrication creates new possibilities for architecture deeply rooted in place — examining the poetics of Bay Area locality through design\, material intelligence\, and advanced manufacturing. \nThemes to be covered:\nPoetics of Bay Locality The Bay Area’s wooden grain\, eroded coastlines\, fog\, and bay currents offer a sensory vocabulary rooted in climate\, culture\, and memory. Like tectonic strata\, these phenomena record forces\, light\, and time—creating opportunities for designs and architecture that resonate with regional character and environmental experience. \nTechnological Innovation as a Design Medium Digital fabrication using adaptive 3D-printed formwork to achieve real-time color gradients and multi-material fusions gives designers the ability to respond to place. These technologies allow form and fabrication to evolve together\, embedding local narratives and environmental sensitivities directly into the making process itself. \nEncoding Place Through Situated Making How materials carry the memory and character of a place—bay mud\, coastal fog\, wooden grain—and how advanced fabrication technologies encode these sensory phenomena directly into built form. New construction methods honor cultural heritage while transforming regional materials and environmental conditions into design intelligence. Computational design and robotic fabrication become tools for amplifying place-based identity rather than imposing universal standardization. \nSpeakers:\nModerated by Alexey Dubov — serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist at the intersection of construction technology\, robotics\, and the built environment. Co-founder of BuildTech VC and pioneering the 3D-printed housing startup Mighty Buildings. \n\nAndrei Hakhovich is principal designer and founder of Gradient Matter\, as well as co-founder of Echoes of Future Matter. Gradient Matter is a San Francisco-based multidisciplinary studio working across architecture\, public art\, interiors\, and bespoke objects. His practice brings together computational design\, fabrication\, and material research to explore new narratives\, spatial experiences\, and novel forms\, creating work that is poetic\, ecological\, and deeply sensorial.\n\n\nAntoine van Erp is the founder of Matter Makers\, a practice bridging avant-garde design with hands-on fabrication. Over 15 years\, he has led complex international projects at premier European firms including Heatherwick Studio\, UNStudio\, and Powerhouse Company. Today\, his work focuses on material intelligence and localized craftsmanship\, alongside teaching as a graduate faculty member at the Academy of Art University.\n\nElena Dendiberia is principal designer of Studio AHEAD\, a San Francisco-based art and design collective co-founded with Homan Rajai. The studio’s approach is “borderless\,” with roots that are far-flung yet deeply embedded in regionality. Drawing from diasporic experience\, the studio holds that there is no universal idea of functionality that fits all cultures and people. What remains constant is an appreciation of tradition and craftsmanship.\n\nJason Kelly Johnson is lead artist and co-founding partner of FUTUREFORMS\, bringing expertise in computational design and advanced digital fabrication\, produced through the lens of critical art practice and public space advocacy.\n\nNick Polansky is principal of NWP Art and Architecture\, a dual studio practice in San Francisco’s Mission District. With over 20 years of experience\, Nick cross-pollinates architecture\, art\, and urban design as one dialogue. His recent project Fjord\, a floating sauna experience in Sausalito\, ties together a fascination with repurposing and upcycling materials to transform waterfront access.\n\nRho is the all-in-one banking platform for startups and the accountants supporting them. With banking setup in minutes\, up to 2% cashback cards\, and powerful tools for managing spend\, paying bills\, and closing the books\, Rho helps high-growth startups move fast and stay focused\, backed by support that goes to the end of the earth to help you win. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/bay-locality-the-future-matter/ LOCATION:Diaspora Hub\, 221 11th\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/photo_2025-09-1520.04.56.png ORGANIZER;CN="Echoes of Future Matter":MAILTO:andrei@gradientmatter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T220000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T071856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T140321Z UID:10000633-1780596000-1780610400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Gantri Wireless Launch Party\, Celebrating Pride Month DESCRIPTION:Be the first to see our new wireless collection\, designed by Ammunition. \nJoin us in San Francisco for our local moment between ICFF and NeoCon—an evening of drinks\, music\, and a first look at the collection\, alongside an immersive installation by Sheki Cicelsky in celebration of Pride Month. \nDJ set and drinks. Come by and celebrate with us. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/gantri-wireless-launch-party-celebrating-pride-month/ LOCATION:Gantri The Shop\, 320 10th St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gantri-Wireless-Launch-Party_SFDW2026image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gantri":MAILTO:holland.denvir@gantri.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260518T170006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202142Z UID:10000682-1780664400-1780678800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Dynamic Minds\, Brilliant Inspiration: Sausalito Design and Architecture Studio Study Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon immersed in the studios of two interior design firms and one architectural firm. Three of the most distinctive creative studios in the Bay Area — The Office of Charles de Lisle\, Studio Collins Weir\, and Luca Pignata Studio — open their doors in Sausalito for a directed studio study tour. Each visit is a private\, structured\, in-depth presentation by the firm’s principals\, with access to working studios and ongoing projects that reveal how exceptional design is made. \nBestselling author and design journalist Diane Dorrans Saeks leads the afternoon\, guiding conversation and drawing out the ideas\, processes\, and inspirations that define each practice. Attendees walk and carpool between studios along Sausalito’s celebrated waterfront — at the intersection of architecture\, craft\, and the luminous landscape that shapes it all. \nThe day concludes with a private reception hosted by Luca Pignata\, where participants meet the architects and designers\, enjoy refreshments\, and extend the afternoon’s inspirations into the early evening. \nThe Office of Charles de Lisle \nThe Office of Charles de Lisle is a highly admired multidisciplinary design firm based in Sausalito\, California. The international work encompasses interior design\, handcrafted custom furnishings\, product design\, and the decorative arts. Founded in 2008\, the studio operates on the conviction that great design\, paired with quality manufacturing\, produces environments that are lasting and truly singular. The firm brings a rare maker’s sensibility to every project: partners grounded in studio art\, art history\, architecture\, and industrial design collaborate closely with clients to craft spaces alive with beauty\, originality\, inspired color\, textiles\, art\, and bespoke custom work. Projects span California\, New York\, Hawaii\, Mexico City\, Montana\, Nova Scotia\, and beyond. \n“I’m inspired by my clients\, and the extraordinary artists and craftspeople we work with. When clients are involved and interested in the design and design process\, the interiors become more about story than about image.” — Charles de Lisle \n                 \n  \nStudio Collins Weir \nStudio Collins Weir is the collaborative practice of designers Susan Collins Weir and Chris Weir\, recognized for interiors that fuse a strong foundation in art history and architecture with an exacting attention to craft\, textiles\, and bespoke detail. The studio’s work reflects the belief that a home should come together as a holistic\, warmly individual environment — one that honors the specificity of each site\, client\, and collection. Studio Collins Weir creates masterful design with refinement and elegance. Custom furnishings\, professional craft\, and considered material choices are the hallmarks of every project. \n“The layering of epochs is quintessential San Francisco — a city racing towards the future while looking over its shoulder to the past.” — Susan Collins Weir \n“We design spaces to be minimal in form and materially rich. Our decor is quite modern and every detail is considered. We work to contrast the classical detailing of the space\, reinforcing the qualities of both. We further heighten this juxtaposition of classical and modern by lining the room with contemporary art and the clients’ collections.” — Chris Weir \n                      \n  \nLuca Pignata Studio \nOriginally from Northern Italy\, architect Luca Pignata came to Northern California three decades ago. Working at the studio of legendary Napa Valley architect Howard Backen\, Pignata developed a practice rooted in the conviction that architecture must carry meaning and purpose. His studio\, opened in Sausalito\, is guided by the principle that the buildings we admire are those that celebrate values we hold important. The architect’s essential tools are honesty\, curiosity\, passion\, and deep respect for culture\, nature\, and the environment. \n“I have always been inspired by the thinking of Vitruvius\, the great Roman architect\, who believed that architecture should be composed of the triple essence: strength\, utility\, and aesthetic effect. And there is a phrase from Stendhal that I love: ‘Beauty as promise to happiness.’ How else do you create happiness but through beauty and kindness?” — Luca Pignata \n                 \n  \n  \n\nAbout the Seminar Leader \nDiane Dorrans Saeks is a San Francisco-based design journalist\, editor\, and the author of twenty-six books on architecture\, design\, travel\, and style\, published by Rizzoli\, Chronicle Books\, and others. Her most recent Rizzoli titles include Jean-Louis Deniot Interiors and Parisian by Design. She is Design Editor of PaperCity magazine and a co-founding editor of Metropolitan Home and C Magazine California Style. Diane has traveled to more than 110 countries as a working journalist and has presented her Dynamic Minds\, Brilliant Inspiration design seminars — intimate\, behind-the-scenes studio visits with leading architects and designers — for more than fifteen years\, in affiliation with Design Bay Area and San Francisco Design Week. \n  \n\nAttendees walk and carpool between the three studios along the waterfront\, starting at The Office of Charles de Lisle.\n\n\nADDITIONAL SEMINARS:\nLearn more about other events in the series – \nJune 6\, 1pm-5pm:  SoMa San Francisco\nStudio visits to Stanley Saitowitz | Natoma Architects  and BAMO .Participants will converse\, meet\, discuss ideas\, and meet the designers and architects. \nJune 20\, 1pm too 5pm: San Francisco\nA studio visit is led by best-selling author Diane Dorrans Saeks at Kuth/Ranieri Architects  with guest architect Anne Fougeron\, FAIA  ·  Fougeron Architecture. The day closes with a convivial reception: bites\, sips. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/dynamic-minds-brilliant-inspiration-sausalito-design-and-architecture-studio-study-tour/ LOCATION:The Office of Charles de Lisle\, 60 Gate 5 Road\, Sausalito\, CA\, 94965 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/09_Luca-Pignata-Studio-Carmel_108.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="DIANE DORRANS SAEKS":MAILTO:ddswriter@earthlink.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260527T233516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T165307Z UID:10000690-1780671600-1780678800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:SF Design Week Innovation Awards Recipient Social (Recipient Invite Only) DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 San Francisco Design Week Innovation Awards! \nWe invite the 2026 Recipients and Jury to join us for a celebratory afternoon honoring the studios\, teams\, and designers whose work received top recognition from our esteemed jury for this year’s awards. \nCo-presented by Lumens and Flowers Vineyards & Winery\, guests will enjoy local wines\, artistic chocolate creations by Figwaspe\, and an opportunity to connect with fellow members of the Bay Area design community inside the beautiful Lumens showroom on Battery Street. \nThis is a private event for 2026 SF Design Week Innovation Award recipients\, invited guests\, and members of our distinguished jury. Award recipients have already been notified. This event is closed to the general public. \nIf you received an award this year and did not receive your invitation to the Recipient Social\, \nPlease contact awards@sfdesignweek.org \nFollowing the event\, recipients are invited to continue the celebration at the Official 20th Anniversary San Francisco Design Week Party at Pier 24\, just a few blocks away. \n                          \nSpecial thanks to: \n\n Pact Studio\, 2026 SF Design Week Brand Sponsor \nMucho SF Awards Branding\nMia He / Experience Designer + Yunwen (Tutu) Tu  / Product + Experience Designer\nMariya Shpungina + Carlos Lopez / Support Staff URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/sf-design-week-innovation-awards-recipient-social/ LOCATION:Lumens\, 724 Battery St First Floor\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-27-at-4.34.39-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Design Bay Area":MAILTO:dawn@designbayarea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260424T041613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T155056Z UID:10000596-1780673400-1780682400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Climbing for Everyone: An Introduction to Route Setting with Touchstone Climbing DESCRIPTION:This event introduces designers to the world of route setting — part craft\, part performance design\, part puzzle-making — and opens a conversation about what our disciplines can learn from each other \n\nAs an emergent design discipline\, route setting is focused on creating artificial climbing experiences. Route setters utilize plastic\, fiberglass and wooden elements to create novel 3d puzzles that require mental and physical problem solving techniques to solve. \nThrough hands-on exploration\, event participants will discover how route setters design for a multitude of bodies and abilities — creating experiences that teach climbing skills to beginners and veterans alike. \nWalk away with a deeper understanding of what it means to design for the full range of human experience. Route setting’s hands-on approach to user diversity\, iterative making\, and embodied problem solving offers every designer a new way of thinking about how people move through\, interact with\, and are changed by the things we make. \n\n  \nRegistrants must complete a waiver before participating in this event and are encouraged to do so in advance here. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/climbing-for-everyone-an-introduction-to-route-setting-with-touchstone-climbing/ LOCATION:Dogpatch Boulders\, 2573 3rd st.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ClimbingforEveryone_SFDW2026image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Touchstone Climbing":MAILTO:justin@touchstoneclimbing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260521T161444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T182558Z UID:10000685-1780680600-1780691400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Official Party: San Francisco Design Week Celebrating 20 Years! DESCRIPTION:This event is the largest gathering during San Francisco Design Week: we’ll come together\, under one roof and celebrate all things design week! Conversations about what you’ve learned\, seen\, experienced. What you’re looking forward to. \nIt’s a big year for San Francisco Design Week and our creative community! Join us for the Official San Francisco Design Week Party celebrating 20 Years! \n🚀 Visit our various rooms\, activities and installations\, enjoy our favorite wine from local Bay Area Flowers Winery and Vineyards\, and come together as a community to celebrate the launch of San Francisco Design Week 2026! \n🥃   Themed cocktails by The Occasion a purpose driven event service (2 complimentary drinks for VIP!). \n🍷 Complimentary Flowers Vineyard and Winery wine in the VIP Lounge (limited Swag for VIP attendees – first come first serve) \n🍵 Complimentary Matcha by Cuzen Matcha / World Matcha Inc. \n🎵 Beats by Bisi Obateru: DJ\, Founder\, Builder \n🎨 A feature by Allison Hueman\, a multi-disciplinary artist creating paintings\, sculpture\, installation and new media work. \n🥳 We’ll gather\, see old friends and make new connections! \n🙌 SF Design Week speakers\, award recipients\, and VIPs will be in attendance as we gather to engage and connect with the community. \nSpecial thanks to: \n\n Pact Studio\, 2026 Brand Sponsor \nMia He / Experience Designer + Yunwen (Tutu) Tu  / Product + Experience Designer\nRoland at The Occasion\nSF Port Authority\nWorld Matcha Inc.\nMariya Shpungina + Carlos Lopez / Support Staff\nCecilia Caparas Apelin for producing this event.\n\n\n  \n  \nSponsored by:\n.                                 .  \n  \n  .    .  \n                                                                            \n  \nHosted by Design Bay Area + SF Design Week \, Sponsored by Rivian + Flowers Vineyards & Winery\, and produced by Ciel Creative Space. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/official-party-san-francisco-design-week/ LOCATION:Pier 24\, Pier 24\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Facetune_24-02-2025-00-05-14_Original-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Design Bay Area":MAILTO:dawn@designbayarea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T133000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260505T074545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T152709Z UID:10000621-1780741800-1780752600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Art of Mending: Manifold Selves in Fabric DESCRIPTION:Reconnect with your creativity\, reflect on the many parts of who you are through your own patch pattern\, and learn the basics of sewing machines\, while being intentional with the material and design – all in a relaxed\, collaborative space. No experience needed\, just come ready to create and connect. \nWe’ll begin with a quick demo on pattern design\, then move into guided\, hands-on time to design and make your patch. You’ll also have a chance to learn how to use a sewing machine\, so you can get fancy with your patterns. A curated selection of sustainably sourced fabrics and materials will be available so you can focus on bringing your idea to life. \nBring a piece of clothing or fabric that has a special meaning to you – or one that’s ready for a new story. If you’d rather start fresh\, plain tote bags will also be available. \nSet in a cozy café-creative space\, this workshop is designed to help you slow down\, make something with your hands\, and connect with others. Come solo or with friends\, grab a drink or treat\, settle in\, and leave with a creation that’s fully you. \nSCHEDULE [3 hrs]\n10:30 – 10:40am : Welcome + introductions\n10:40 – 11:00am: Patch pattern intro\n11:00 – 11:30am: Sewing machine basics + open sewing\n11:30 – 01:10am: Patch pattern design\n01:10 – 01:30pm: Show and tell + mingle \n**This will be split into groups for everyone to have enough time to learn and use the sewing machines provided by the local creative nonprofit network. \nThe workshop will be led by Nicole Shen\, a maker at heart who believes creativity and sustainability go hand in hand. Through sewing\, knitting\, crocheting\, and the occasional painting or drawing\, she finds joy in giving new life to old materials\, whether that’s repurposing a forgotten shirt into a tote bag she uses every week or turning fabric scraps into something entirely new. For her\, making things isn’t just a hobby; it’s a way of being intentional about what she creates and consumes. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-art-of-mending-manifold-selves-in-fabric/ LOCATION:Cafe Alma\, 888 Innes Avenue\, San Francisco\, California\, 94124\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sfdwGLUED.png ORGANIZER;CN="GLUED Collaborative":MAILTO:gluedcollaborative@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T131500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260416T192131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T161143Z UID:10000574-1780743600-1780751700@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:From Inspiration to Pattern: a hands-on blockprint workshop DESCRIPTION:Please join textile designer Seema Krish and her team for an immersive\, creative event exploring the art of traditional handblock printing. \nHear the story behind the craft and learn about this traditional technique. \nCreate your own hand-printed tote bag using Seema’s array of wood blocks. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/from-inspiration-to-pattern-a-hands-on-blockprint-workshop/ LOCATION:Seema Krish Studio\, 185 Arkansas street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_4607.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Seema Krish Design":MAILTO:info@seemakrish.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260424T034823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T023639Z UID:10000588-1780743600-1780765200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Marinship Open Studios DESCRIPTION:Discover the creative visions of Sausalito’s Marinship Studios artists at a unique Open Studio event. This is a special opportunity to explore the historic space and experience the talent that defines its vibrant community. Step into the studios\, engage with the artists\, and gain insight into their creative processes and sources of inspiration. See how each artist continues to carry forward the legacy of Marinship through their work. \nMeet the artists at their workshops: \n\nSimon Ungless & Jody Niederkohr – Collaborative textile bandits reimagining worn garments through custom printmaking and felting techniques. Simon was part of the original McQueen team and continues to make his mark on the industry\, saving the world “one garment at a time.”\nJael LaFemina – Stone sculptor and master stonemason\, Jael creates intimate and monumental sculptures for the garden inspired by the hidden stories within stone.\nSusan McKinney –Ceramic and glass artist whose work reimagines the language of weaving through experimental processes. Her wall hangings and 3D sculptures explore the tension between the seen and unseen\, evoking a sense of wonder rooted in the natural world\nJean Bolte – A technician who employs electronics\, oils\, watercolors\, charcoal and other media\, her work is rooted in mythological elements. Jean spent over 40 years in filmmaking and is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This cinematic background occasionally still resonates. \nMichael Lynch– After decades in the FX film industry\, most of which was at the Model/Creature Shop at ILM Michael transitioned to full time Art making. The theme of his work is usually a blend of art\, physics and natural science\, represented in 2D and 3D\nGhada Aboukhater\, Anna Bruce\, Brett Crawford\, Shannon Janney\, Mindy Spar\, Darlene Volas – Marin Ceramic Cooperative will be sharing the work of 6 of our member ceramic artists\, each bringing a distinct voice to clay—from finely crafted functional ware to striking sculptural forms. \nTracey Kessler – Visual Artist\, ceramist\, and current artist-in-residence at Cavallo Point Lodge and Spa. After 25+ years in architecture and interior design\, Tracey has built out an art compound next to Marinship Studios\, Beyond the Wave Gate.  Formally home to Ant Farm in the 1970s\, 18 artists now call it home for their studio practice.  \nBarbara Lavelle– Visual artist\, working primarily in acrylics\, Barbara embraces the medium’s immediacy to create bold\, spontaneous compositions. Her large-scale canvases are defined by vibrant palettes\, rhythmic forms and confident sense of motion.\nMaya Kini\, Laura Lienhard & Kathryn Kelly – Jewelry artists at Varda Landing\, Maya’s sculptural and poetic practice explores material transformation through precision and imperfection\, while Laura draws on old-world techniques to craft elegant expressions of nature’s beauty in precious metals. Kathryn’s experience as an architect and woodworker inform her genderless architectural jewels\, designed for discerning collectors who are drawn to unexpected details.\n\n  \nPieces will be available for purchase\, offering you the chance to bring home a one-of-a-kind creation. Parking is available on Gate 5 Road or in the guest spots at Varda Landing. We look forward to meeting you! \n  \n  \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/marinship-open-studios-2/ LOCATION:Marinship Studios\, 265 Gate 5 Rd\, Sausalito\, California\, 94965\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Studio Susan":MAILTO:info@studiosusan.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260519T224347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T224523Z UID:10000675-1780743600-1780768800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:NICOLEHOLLIS Collection at Minnesota Street Project DESCRIPTION:MINNESOTA STREET PROJECT WELCOMES NICOLEHOLLIS COLLECTION \n  \nNew introductions include limited edition decor\, tabletop\, and textiles\, and exclusive collaboration with Ogata \nMay 12 – June 10\, 2026 \nSAN FRANCISCO\, CA (May 7\, 2026) — Minnesota Street Project will host a four-week pop-up by San Francisco interior design studio NICOLEHOLLIS from May 12 through June 10\, 2026. The activation is the first public presentation of the NICOLEHOLLIS Collection — a line of limited-edition\, artist- and artisan-made objects for the home that embody timeless beauty\, soulful craft\, and quiet sophistication— and joins a slate of new programming that has expanded what Minnesota Street Project hosts in its tenth-anniversary year. \nThe NICOLEHOLLIS Collection features works by Alexandra Kohl\, Alexandra Llewellyn\, Arno Declercq\, Baba Tree Basket Co.\, Caroline Blackburn\, David/Nicolas\, Dougall Paulson\, Kaikado\, Lisa Sacco\, Madda Studio\, MAD et LEN\, Maxime Perrolle\, Michael Anastassiades\, Pacha Design\, Peter Speliopoulos\, Robert Lee Morris\, Rogan Gregory\, Samuel Sparrow\, Sasinun Kladpetch\, and Toyine Sellers. \nFounded in 2016 to provide economically sustainable space for galleries\, artists\, and arts nonprofits in San Francisco\, Minnesota Street Project has used its tenth year to broaden the kinds of work it presents. The NICOLEHOLLIS pop-up extends that arc into design and craft. \n“As we mark our tenth year\, we’ve been thinking about how Minnesota Street Project should evolve while staying anchored in the mission we started with: supporting working artists and strengthening the creative community in San Francisco\,” says Aimee Le Duc\, Executive Director of Minnesota Street Project. “Hosting NICOLEHOLLIS lets us experiment with new formats and welcome audiences who may not have come through our doors before.” \nRooted in Nicole Hollis’s personal relationships with celebrated and emerging artists around the world\, the Collection spans more than 200 designs across décor\, textile\, tabletop\, and scent\, drawn from 26 artists and artisans whose studios stretch from a sixth-generation Kyoto craft house to weavers in Ghana and Oaxaca to ateliers in Beirut\, Paris\, London\, and the Bay Area. Every piece is offered in limited quantities and for a limited time\, brought together in the studio’s signature neutral palette\, rich textures\, and crafted materials. \nThe pop-up will also debut the studio’s latest suite of pieces — an expansion of original designs from the NICOLEHOLLIS studio that translates its interiors practice into a refined offering of bronze\, alabaster\, marble\, and oak objects. Introductions include new work from Alan Meredith Studio\, Underwater Weaving\, Baba Tree Basket Company\, Peter Speliopoulos\, Kaikado\, and the NICOLEHOLLIS studio itself\, alongside an exclusive collaboration with the Paris- and Tokyo-based Japanese atelier OGATA\, including a custom incense blend and a series of incense and tea accessories. Known for its reverence for material\, ritual\, and the passage of time\, OGATA reflects a natural alignment between the two brands\, where tradition is reinterpreted with restraint and intention.  \n“The Collection is rooted in mindfulness\,” says Nicole Hollis. “Each piece has been built slowly\, the culmination of over twenty-five years of working with some of the most gifted designers\, artists\, and craftspeople that I’ve been fortunate enough to know\, or that I always wished to. Many of these pieces have been previously procured for private clients\, and others have been designed specifically for our collection. I am honored to make them available to a wider audience. We are excited to partner with Minnesota Street Project to showcase these pieces to our San Francisco neighbors\, on view and shoppable for the first time.” \n  \nMinnesota Street Project\, 1275 Minnesota Street\, San Francisco \nOpen hours from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday – Saturday\, and by appointment; Closed May 22-23.  \nPlease contact concierge@nicoleholliscollection.com for scheduling private appointments URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/nicolehollis-collection-at-minnesota-street-project/ LOCATION:Minnesota Street Project\, Gallery 209\, 1275 Minnesota Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NICOLEHOLLIS_Collection_SFDW2026-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NICOLEHOLLIS":MAILTO:llombardi@nicolehollis.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T143000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260428T155943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T030148Z UID:10000624-1780750800-1780756200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Case Study House #26 Open House / House Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us during SF Design Week for an exclusive tour of Northern California’s only Case Study House\, a 1962 mid-century modern masterpiece nestled in San Rafael. \nThis iconic architectural gem\, recently featured on PBS\, represents a pivotal moment in American design history. The home’s innovative approach to space\, materials\, and indoor-outdoor living continues to influence contemporary architecture more than half a century later. \nRarely open to the public\, this is your opportunity to experience firsthand the revolutionary design principles that made the Case Study House program legendary. Walk through perfectly preserved spaces that have graced the pages of numerous architecture books and design publications. \nDon’t miss this unique chance to step inside a living piece of architectural history during SF Design Week. \nTicket revenue is graciously donated to San Francisco Design Week. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/case-study-house-26-open-house-house-tour-1pm/ LOCATION:Case Study House #26\, 177 San Marino Drive\, San Rafael\, San Rafael\, California\, 94901\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Case Study House #26":MAILTO:hello@casestudyhouse.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260514T152600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T133202Z UID:10000677-1780750800-1780765200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Dynamic Minds\, Brilliant Inspiration: Stanley Saitowitz | Natoma Architects | BAMO (SoMa Architecture and Design Studio Study Tour) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rare afternoon inside two of San Francisco’s most accomplished and internationally admired studios — Stanley Saitowitz | Natoma Architects and BAMO — in the city’s SoMa district. This studio visit is a private\, structured presentation by the firm’s principals and staff\, with full access to studios\, works in progress\, and the ideas and processes that define work of the highest caliber. \nLed by design author and journalist Diane Dorrans Saeks\, this seminar is designed for designers\, architects\, students\, and all those who are passionate about architecture and design at the top level. \nDynamic Minds\, Brilliant Inspiration is Diane Dorrans Saeks’s acclaimed series of structured design seminars\, presented in association with Design Bay Area and San Francisco Design Week. Each event offers an intimate\, directed afternoon of studio visits led personally by Diane — with structured presentations by principals and staff\, access to studios\, workshops\, and materials libraries\, and a private reception to close the day. \nWe’ll begin at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTANLEY SAITOWITZ\, 1022 NATOMA OFF 11TH STREET\, at end of street. PLease note that only street parking is available at this location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStanley Saitowitz | Natoma Architects \nStanley Saitowitz | Natoma Architects is one of San Francisco’s most original and internationally recognized architectural practices. Founded by  noted architect Stanley Saitowitz\, the firm is known for work of conceptual clarity\, structural precision\, and enduring formal intelligence. Projects range from significant cultural and civic buildings to inventive residential design\, each distinguished by a commitment to light\, materiality\, and the relationship between built form and human experience. The studio’s influence extends well beyond San Francisco: it is a practice that has shaped the conversation of contemporary architecture. \n.            .             \n  \nBAMO \nBAMO is one of the world’s preeminent interior architecture and design studios\, with a distinguished body of work spanning luxury hotels\, private residences\, and bespoke hospitality spaces across five continents. Founded in San Francisco in 1991\, the firm has built an international reputation for environments of exceptional refinement — spaces that respond with complete fidelity to their location\, their client\, and their purpose\, while achieving a level of craftsmanship and beauty that is unmistakably BAMO’s own. In residential work\, BAMO brings the same exacting attention to material\, light\, and detail that defines its hospitality interiors — creating private homes of enduring character and singular elegance. The firm’s principals command an unusually wide range of historical reference\, artisanal tradition\, and material culture\, qualities that have made BAMO the choice of the world’s most discerning private clients as well as its finest hotel brands. Among BAMO’s most celebrated projects is the Villa Feltrinelli on Lake Garda\, widely regarded as one of the great hotel interiors in Europe\, alongside Passalacqua\, most recently named the World’s Best Hotel\, and Capella Bangkok\, ranked among the top three hotels globally. Other major projects include the Peninsula Chicago and Four Seasons Hotels in Bora Bora\, Carmelo\, Houston\, and Milan\, as well as distinguished works in Florida\, South America\, and Thailand. \n              .             \n\nAbout the Seminar Leader \nDiane Dorrans Saeks is a San Francisco-based design journalist\, editor\, and the author of twenty-six books on architecture\, design\, travel\, and style\, published by Rizzoli\, Chronicle Books\, and others. Her most recent Rizzoli titles include Jean-Louis Deniot Interiors and Parisian by Design. She is Design Editor of PaperCity magazine and a co-founding editor of Metropolitan Home and C Magazine California Style. Diane has traveled to more than 110 countries as a working journalist and has presented her Dynamic Minds\, Brilliant Inspiration design seminars — intimate\, behind-the-scenes studio visits with leading architects and designers — for more than fifteen years\, in affiliation with Design Bay Area and San Francisco Design Week. \n  \n\nADDITIONAL SEMINARS:\nLearn more about other events in the series – \nJune 5\, 1pm-5pm:  Sausalito\nStudio visits to The Office of Charles de Lisle\, Studio Collins Weir\, and Luca Pignata Studio. Participants will converse\, meet\, discuss ideas\, and meet the designers and architects. \nJune 20\, 1pm too 5pm: San Francisco\nA studio visit is led by best-selling author Diane Dorrans Saeks at Kuth/Ranieri Architects  with guest architect Anne Fougeron\, FAIA  ·  Fougeron Architecture. The day closes with a convivial reception: bites\, sips. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/dynamic-minds-brilliant-inspiration-soma-architecture-and-design-studio-study-tour/ LOCATION:1022 Natoma Street San Francisco.\, 1022 Natoma Street\, San Francisco.\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bamo-interior-design-hospitality-capella-bangkok-suite-scaled-e1778772275785.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="DIANE DORRANS SAEKS":MAILTO:ddswriter@earthlink.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260506T205241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T063559Z UID:10000581-1780754400-1780776000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:We Are Stories DESCRIPTION:We Are Stories is a public storytelling event based on the idea that we\, people\, are more than everything we think we are; we are stories. Complex\, layered\, unmatched\, rich in content\, ever-continuous\, and interconnected. \nThe event is a public process of filling in a human-scale large accordion book that opens in various directions and has layers of interconnected smaller-scale accordion books. Participants write\, cut shapes\, attach images\, walk through the pages through cut-out gaps\, write notes on musical pages\, make marks\, and alter the work in any way.  \nAfter the event\, all pages and covers are scanned and photographed in detail. Textures\, cut-outs\, and other alterations will be documented and studied in detailed. The material will be compiled and produced as an archival\, hand bound limited publication.  \nWe will host part of We Are Stories on Saturday June 6th\, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 6th Avenue Skate Park in Golden Gate Park  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/we-are-stories/ LOCATION:6th Avenue Skate Park in Golden Gate Park\, Golden Gate Park\,\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sfdeisgnweek_eventimage_wearestories_-e1778100731974.png ORGANIZER;CN="Stories Make Us":MAILTO:efegozde@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T163000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260428T160312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T222402Z UID:10000625-1780758000-1780763400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Case Study House #26 Open House / House Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us during SF Design Week for an exclusive tour of Northern California’s only Case Study House\, a 1962 mid-century modern masterpiece nestled in San Rafael. \nThis iconic architectural gem\, recently featured on PBS\, represents a pivotal moment in American design history. The home’s innovative approach to space\, materials\, and indoor-outdoor living continues to influence contemporary architecture more than half a century later. \nRarely open to the public\, this is your opportunity to experience firsthand the revolutionary design principles that made the Case Study House program legendary. Walk through perfectly preserved spaces that have graced the pages of numerous architecture books and design publications. \nDon’t miss this unique chance to step inside a living piece of architectural history during SF Design Week. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/case-study-house-26-open-house-house-tour-3pm/ LOCATION:Case Study House #26\, 177 San Marino Drive\, San Rafael\, San Rafael\, California\, 94901\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Case Study House #26":MAILTO:hello@casestudyhouse.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260422T220308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211404Z UID:10000579-1780759800-1780770600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Animation Challenge: Exquisite Corpse DESCRIPTION:Global online community and local meetup group celebrating the motion graphics industry are teaming up to host a special event — a live collaboration where local artists are challenged to animate on the fly in front of a live audience. \nThe Challenge*: 5 participants are given a random prompt with 5 minutes to animate supplied graphics before switching to another computer to continue. They pick up from the previous animator’s progress and take the work in a new direction. After 3 rounds\, the resulting animations are stitched together into a single collaborative piece with a supplied music track and screened on the main projector for the event. \nParticipants each win a special prize. Swag\, snacks and drinks will be provided. \n*Previously hosted at Boshi’s Place in NYC. \nTimeline: \n3:30pm – Arrivals & Intros \n4:30pm – Animation Challenge Starts! \n5:30pm – Screening of the results and giveaway \n6:00pm – Community Announcements \n6:30pm – End \nHosts: \nMotion Collabs Host: Laura Porat \nAbout Motion Collabs: \nMotion Collabs is an international community of creatives who gather every few months to collaborate on themed video projects\, bringing together a diverse range of styles and skill levels. Established in 2018\, it has hosted over 20 collaborative projects to date. Beyond its online presence\, the community has also hosted IRL events including a film screening and an exquisite corpse challenge. It’s equal parts creative challenge\, skills-building platform\, and connector for designers who want to grow alongside their peers. It has over 1\,000 members on its Discord server and over 2\,000 followers on Instagram. The collaborations have been published on School of Motion and Motionographer. \nMograph Club Hosts: Patrick Whitehorn-Schmidt\, Stephanie Murphy \nAbout Mograph Club: \nMograph Club is a local community that meets in-person every month at different locations around the San Francisco Bay Area. Started in 2024 with motion design at its heart\, Mograph Club was formed to get creatives out of the studio and away from the screen to build meaningful connections with others in the SF Bay Area. Bringing together Bay-Area locals from a wide range of specialities\, backgrounds\, and skill-levels\, Mograph Club also hosts periodic weekend special showcase events and field trips to local attractions. The community also exists online for meetup attendees\, with nearly 70 members on Discord and over 220 subscribers to their event page. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/animation-challenge-exquisite-corpse/ LOCATION:The Nook\, 1242 Market St Floor 2\, San Francisco\, California\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AnimationChallengeExquisiteCorpse_SFDW2026image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Motion Collabs":MAILTO:hi@lauraporat.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T220000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260414T152846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T153658Z UID:10000558-1780768800-1780783200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Layered Perspectives: A Women in Design SF Showcase DESCRIPTION:Women in Design SF (WID) is teaming up with Gantri to host our third annual showcase at SF Design Week. The showcase will exhibit works from women\, nonbinary\, and gender-expansive designers from around the Bay Area. \nThe show will include a range of creative approaches and reflections from each designer on her multitudes—the many identities that shape her unique perspective. WID is committed to creating space for women+ design voices and the multi-faceted lives they lead. Come learn from these designers\, explore their perspectives\, and forge new community connections. \nThe evening will feature a Designer Q&A to offer insight into the process and thinking behind the work.  Light refreshments will also be provided. \n  \nAgenda \n6:00pm Doors Open \n7:00pm Designer Q&A \n7:30pm Open Exhibit \n10:00pm Doors Close \n  \nCome join us for an evening of inspiration\, reflection\, and community building! \nImage Source: Sammy Creeger / Women in Design SF URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/layered-perspectives-a-women-in-design-sf-showcase/ LOCATION:Gantri The Shop\, 320 10th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LayeredPerspectives_SFDW2026image1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Design SF":MAILTO:WIDSF@IDSA.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260508T224607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T022405Z UID:10000641-1780840800-1780851600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Thought Experiment DESCRIPTION:The technology that reads electrical signals from the brain has quietly moved out of hospitals and into everyday life. What to do with that data (who holds it\, who benefits from it\, what it reveals about us) remains genuinely unsettled. The Thought Experiment lives inside the gap between what the technology can do and what we have yet to decide it should. \nWho owns what happens inside your mind? The question is no longer hypothetical. \nThe Thought Experiment puts you inside a few possible futures\, each shaped by a different answer to that question. Not as a warning\, but as an experience of what it feels like to live inside each answer\, and to choose which version of that future you want to inhabit. \nThose who observe from outside see something reacting to something invisible. That is its own kind of encounter. \nThe installation uses EEG to translate the neural activity of participants into the environment around them in real time. What you encounter depends on who is inside with you\, and which future you find yourselves inside together. \nCome step inside the question. \nDrop in anytime between 2:00 and 5:00pm. Plan for about 30 minutes\, but stay as long as you like. \nPresented by The Noetic Commons\, artist-researchers working at the intersection of neurotechnology\, experiential futures\, and community. Chrissy Charlton (MS\, Creative Technology and Design\, CU Boulder) and Tyler Grimes (PhD candidate\, Critical Media Practices\, CU Boulder). \nExhibited in the Novack Hub for Creative Citizens\, 2nd Floor\nSimpson Family Makers Building\n145 Hooper Street\nSan Francisco\, CA 94107 \nOpen from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Limited parking with a four-hour time limit is available along streets adjacent to the CCA campus. Enter CCA’s campus through the main gates. Turn left to access the Simpson Family Makers Building. Once inside\, take the elevator or stairs to the second floor. When you exit the elevator\, turn left.  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-thought-experiment/ LOCATION:California College of the Arts\, Novack Hub for Creative Citizens\, 2nd Floor\, Simpson Family Makers Building \, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ThoughtExperimentSFDW2026image_landscape-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Noetic Commons":MAILTO:chrissy.charlton@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260509T175334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T125800Z UID:10000654-1780938000-1780948800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:JB Blunk: A look inside his work and legacy with Mariah Nielson DESCRIPTION:Join us for a glimpse inside the JB Blunk Estate and Blunk Space in this lecture by Mariah Nielson\, Blunk’s daughter\, curator\, and design historian.  \nWe’ll learn about Mariah’s research on artist JB Blunk\, whose work with raw\, salvaged materials represents an innate expression of\, and conversation with\, nature\, often inspired by his surroundings in Inverness\, CA. Mariah will also discuss her own artistic practice and work to create Blunk Space\, a gallery hosting contemporary exhibiting artists who collaborate across time and disciplines\, drawing from and honoring Blunk’s legacy.   \nAfter the lecture\, enjoy light bites\, beverages\, and casual conversation.  \nThis evening offers a unique opportunity to connect over the expression of nature through design.  \nThis event is outdoors\, with a partial covering above (the 20th St. overpass). While the Dogpatch neighborhood is generally warmer than other areas of the city\, attendees should bring layers as temperatures will drop into the evening. \nAgenda  \n5:00pm Mingle \n5:30pm Lecture \n6:30pm Q+A\, Happy Hour\, & Networking \n8:00pm Event Ends \n  \nSpeaker: Mariah Nielson \nMariah Nielson (b. 1978) is a curator and design historian. As the daughter of the pioneering American artist JB Blunk\, her holistic approach was influenced by growing up in the Blunk House\, the home he built by hand with salvaged materials in Inverness\, CA. She was a curator at the Museum of Craft and Design\, San Francisco\, from 2009–2011 and director of the JB Blunk Residency from 2007–2011. In 2013\, she completed an MA in Design History at the Royal College of Art and the Victoria & Albert Museum\, London\, under the direction of Glenn Adamson. \nMariah is currently the Director of the JB Blunk Estate\, preserving and researching his practice\, and Director of Blunk Space\, an art and design gallery dedicated to expanding Blunk’s legacy by connecting his practice to that of contemporary artists all over the world. She is the editor of the first monograph about the artist\, JB Blunk\, which is now in its third edition. \nRecent curatorial projects include Design is a State of Mind\, with Martino Gamper\, Serpentine\, London\, 2015; Blue Jeans & Brown Clay: Artists and Designers at the Blunk House\, Kate MacGarry\, London\, 2020; JB Blunk: Muse\, Kasmin\, New York\, 2022; Three Landscapes: JB Blunk\, Anna and Lawrence Halprin\, Blum & Poe\, Los Angeles\, 2022; and Same Blue as the Sky\, with Studio AHEAD\, 2023. Recent talks include “Alma Allen and JB Blunk: In Conversation”\, Palm Springs Art Museum; “Natural Instincts” at Design Miami/\, presented by Birkenstock; “Managing an artist estate” at Kunst Meran\, in Merano\, Italy; and an interview with Dr. Bridget Harvey for the podcast Getting Making.  \nHost: Fletcher Studio  \nFletcher Studio is an innovative and award-winning collaborative landscape architecture and urban design practice based in San Francisco. The firm specializes in designing public space across all scales\, toggling between big-picture\, open space planning across entire urban districts and zooming into site-specific solutions for distinct neighborhood gathering spaces. The practice is rooted in the belief that people deserve to find value\, meaning\, and possibility in the outdoor places they encounter and occupy. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/jb-blunk-a-look-inside-his-work-and-legacy-with-mariah-nielson/ LOCATION:Minnesota Street Flyover\, 878 20th St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Blunk-Entry-Arch–Leslie-Williamson-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fletcher Studio":MAILTO:mkaku@fletcherstudio.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260514T214530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T214530Z UID:10000658-1780939800-1780948800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:⌘ + AI + Design: How to prompt like a designer DESCRIPTION:Every startup’s product looks like it was designed by the same depressed robot 🙄 \nMinimalist. Purple gradient buttons. A hero section that says “The future of [blank] is here.” You know what I’m talking about. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn from an ex-Dropbox\, award-winning product designer (Kathy Wang) how to prompt like a designer. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n👉 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁 (neo-brutalism\, vaporwave\, glassmorphism…heard of them?) \n👉 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 (design psychology\, Nikita-Bier-style) \n👉 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 (the playbook Kathy used to win 2nd place at a Manus hackathon with 5 minutes of work) \nAfter all\, your product should look like a human made it…not a depressed robot. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/%e2%8c%98-ai-design-how-to-prompt-like-a-designer/ LOCATION:Digital Garage\, 717 Market St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/commandaidesign.png ORGANIZER;CN="Press Club":MAILTO:kathy@pressclub.app END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260505T054436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T212710Z UID:10000608-1780943400-1780948800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Designing the Future Designer: A Speculative Workshop on Identity\, Agency\, and Craft in an AI-First World DESCRIPTION:The job description for “designer” is being rewritten in real time by AI. So who’s writing yours? \nIn this hands-on workshop\, Elizabeth Glenewinkel and Justin Rheinfrank pose provocations on the future of design for you to challenge\, debunk or embrace. They draw on two workshops they’ve led for the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation and Salesforce on design and research capabilities needed in the emerging field of designing with and for agents. We know our role is changing\, and reactions range from anxiety to agency. This session is part sparring match\, part design sprint\, and all about the question our industry is grappling with: what happens when the bottleneck shifts from making to choosing? \nThe workshop: \nWe start with speculations about where design is heading. They are uncomfortable and intentionally arguable. We’ll push back\, debate\, and surface the orthodoxies baked into our own practices. \nWe’ll then design an archetype for the future designer: What will they study? What skills will actually matter? What agents will they build\, manage and possibly answer to? What will they make\, read\, and who will they follow? These aren’t hypotheticals. They’re the decisions shaping design hiring\, education\, and practice right now. \nWe’ll wrap up by sharing and reflecting on the most intriguing designer archetypes and what they reveal about the current state of our practice. \nLed by: \nJustin Rheinfrank is a design leader and educator whose work spans product design\, AI interaction\, and design strategy. He is Principal Architect of UI/UX at Slack\, where he leads design for Slackbot\, Slack’s agentic AI interface. He has taught at UC Berkeley’s Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation\, California College of the Arts\, Stanford’s d.school\, and has worked with clients including Apple\, Samsung\, Google\, Disney\, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. \nElizabeth Glenewinkel is a design educator and research leader whose work spans studio pedagogy\, human-centered design\, and design strategy. She is Senior Adjunct Faculty at UC Berkeley’s Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation and the Design MBA Program at the California College of the Arts. She spent nearly a decade at Salesforce leading global research and innovation teams. She has spoken at Stanford’s d.school\, SXSW\, and Dreamforce\, among others. \nWho should attend: Designers\, design leaders\, educators\, and anyone who suspects the next five years will change this profession more than the last twenty and wants to have a say in how. \nFYI: Arrivals can show up at 6 pm. We’ll start the workshop at 6:30 pm and end at 8 pm. Lite snacks and drinks provided. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/designing-the-future-designer-a-speculative-workshop-on-identity-agency-and-craft-in-an-ai-first-world/ LOCATION:California College of the Arts\, Novack Hub for Creative Citizens\, 2nd Floor\, Simpson Family Makers Building \, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Designing-the-future-designer-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Design MBA%2C California College of the Arts":MAILTO:eglenewinkel@cca.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T103000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260508T193042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T174337Z UID:10000640-1780993800-1781001000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Event CANCELLED: Design in a post-product world DESCRIPTION:***This event has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances*** \n***Current ticket holders will be refunded*** \n  \nWhen capable design tools are in more hands and every product looks the part\, visual quality stops being a differentiator — so how do customers tell real design from its imitation? This talk explores what separates the products people return to from the ones they forget\, and what teams can do to design for the difference from the first decision. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/design-in-a-post-product-world/ LOCATION:Whipsaw\, 55 Mississippi\, SAN FRANCISCO\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SFDW-2026-Luma-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Whipsaw":MAILTO:kalea@whipsaw.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260430T152501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T045021Z UID:10000591-1781022600-1781031600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:San Francisco Carry Collective at Peak Designs HQ DESCRIPTION:Join us at Peak Design’s HQ in the historic American Industrial Center for a night celebrating San Francisco’s rich bag design legacy. Hear directly from local designers in a panel discussion\, connect with fellow carry obsessives\, and check out a community show-and-tell of favorite bags. A rare chance to gather the Bay Area’s bag design community under one roof. \n\n4:30 PM – Doors Open Happy Hour (beverages provided)\n5:30 PM – Panel discussion w/Q&A\n6:00 PM – HQ open-house (appetizers + beverages)\n7:00 PM – Wrap-up\n\n  \nMeet the Panel \n\nThe panel will be moderated by Tae Kim – Founder FLMNT LAB Design Studio\nSpeakers will include lead designers from the following brands – Peak Design / Waterfield Designs / Mission Workshop\n\n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/san-francisco-carry-collective/ LOCATION:Peak Design HQ\, 2415 3rd St. STE 270\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SanFranciscoCarryCollective_SFDW2026image-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Purple Orange Brand Communications":MAILTO:Matt.Herron@purpleorangepr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260505T060122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T060559Z UID:10000609-1781024400-1781029800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Career Prototype with Nova and level: An Iterative Guide to Career Adaptability DESCRIPTION:The Career Prototype allows participants to take a deeper look into who we are and validates or challenges our career paths.  \nStart by hearing from two design founders\, Jeanette Numbers of Nova and Nichole Rouillac of level\, and their take on the importance of career adaptability. The crowd will participate in a round of A/B questions on career strategy\, with commentary from firsthand founder experience. \nAfterwards\, Jackie Cunningham\, NEXT Innovation Scholar\, will lead us through building a Career Prototype. These four activities explore: \n\n Our Technical BOM – what are we really good at (and some of our hidden talents)?\n Value Mapping – what is our why\, and where does it come from?\n The ROI (Return on Identity) – what can make us money?\n The Career Prototype – what is one immediate “field test” we can launch right now?\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will leave with a “Career Prototype” that they can iterate for the rest of SF Design Week and cultivate otherwise kept-to-self ambitions and connections. \nSchedule: \n5:00 – 5:10 pm – Arrival and Welcoming \n5:10 – 5:30 pm – Career Adaptability A/B Panel with founders Jeanette Numbers and Nichole Rouillac \n5:30 – 6:00 pm – The Career Prototype with Jackie Cunningham\, NEXT Innovation Scholar \n6:00 – 6:30 pm – Field Testing our Career Prototypes with drinks and light snacks \n  \nSpeakers & Moderators: \nJeanette Numbers: Jeanette is the President of the Board of Directors for IDSA and Founding Partner of Nova\, a woman-led design studio in Providence\, RI. She leads an award-winning team dedicated to delivering innovation and inspiration to every user on the planet. Under Jeanette’s visionary leadership\, the firm has garnered numerous prestigious awards and inspired a new generation of female industrial designers to push boundaries\, innovate\, and make their mark in a traditionally male-dominated field. Jeanette is also a founding member of Nova Ignite\, a six-month\, multi-track accelerator for and by female founders\, CEOs\, and executives in Health and MedTech. Beyond design\, Jeanette is a founding member of GirlsRock! RI and a drummer in Cave of Colors. \nNichole Rouillac: Nichole is the Founder and Creative Director of level\, a women-led industrial design studio in San Francisco. She leads with a mission to create intelligent\, thoughtful designs that shape industries and enhance lives. Her work has propelled breakthrough products into the global spotlight\, with an award-winning portfolio that includes Microsoft\, Google\, Logitech\, Fitbit\, HTC\, AliveCor\, and Tempo. level’s impact has been recognized with top accolades\, including IDEA Gold\, Red Dot\, iF\, and Spark Platinum awards\, as well as Fast Company’s #3 Most Innovative Design Company. Beyond design\, Nichole is a dedicated advocate for diversity in the industry. As the former chair of IDSA’s Women in Design\, she mentors and champions the next generation of female designers\, helping to reshape an industry where women remain underrepresented. \nJackie Cunningham: Jackie is a senior Industrial Design student at the University of Cincinnati (DAAP) and UC’s IDSA Student Chapter President. As a NEXT Innovation Scholar\, she has developed and led design thinking workshops for a program that has equipped over 1\,000 participants with design thinking mindsets. Her professional experience bridges in-house innovation at Procter & Gamble and FINIS\, with multidisciplinary design at consultancies like Nova. When asked about the future of design careers\, she says\, “I’m not concerned about AI taking my job because of how incredibly adaptable we are. A Career Prototype is just a test; all I can do is learn something new about myself through it.” Jackie is currently based in Cincinnati\, heading to San Francisco post-graduation. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-career-prototype-with-nova-and-level-an-iterative-guide-to-career-adaptability/ LOCATION:level\, 530 Hampshire St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CareerPrototype_SFDW2026.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Nova":MAILTO:jnumbers@wearenova.co END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260424T031147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T031147Z UID:10000585-1781024400-1781031600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Work Between Us: Creative Growth\, Erica Tanov\, and the Evolution of Design Partnerships DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Erica Tanov Atelier in Berkeley for an evening of conversation\, collaboration\, and art. This gathering brings together two East Bay design studios with over a decade of creative partnership between them\, and with more ahead. \nCreative Growth\, an Oakland-based arts organization serving artists with developmental disabilities\, has built thoughtful relationships with designers and brands such as Erica Tanov\, 6397\, Clare V. and Levi’s\, partnering with Creative Growth artists to put their artwork – paintings\, ceramics and textiles – into collections and homes beyond the traditional gallery setting. Their artists have shown at SFMOMA\, the Brooklyn Museum\, Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum\, the Venice Biennale\, and Outsider Art Fair Paris and New York. The beloved Creative Growth ‘Beyond Trend’ runway show has grown into a full fashion program within the studio. This evening at the Atelier offers a chance to hear directly from the people who make these exhibitions\, performances\, and artist-led partnerships happen. \nIn addition to Erica Tanov\, the panel conversation will include Creative Growth Executive Director Sunny A. Smith and Creative Growth Lead Facilitator and ‘Beyond Trend’ Coordinator Amy Keefer. This open panel will move through where these partnerships started\, what they produced\, and what is next. \nSchedule:\n5 PM — Doors Open. The Erica Tanov Atelier is activated with Creative Growth artwork on view and available for purchase. Light bites and refreshments will be served. \n5:45 PM — Panel conversation\, approximately 40 minutes\, followed by audience Q&A. \n6:25 PM — The Erica Tanov Atelier stays open for continued shopping and mingling \n7 PM — Event ends \nPanelists:\nERICA TANOV is the founder and director of her eponymous Berkeley-based lifestyle brand\, which recently celebrated 35 years in business. Working with luxurious natural fabrics and strong commitment to craftsmanship\, Tanov’s collections—clothing\, bedding\, architectural tiles\, wallpaper\, furniture\, and vintage finds—are available at her Berkeley Atelier. @ericatanov \n  \nSUNNY A. SMITH is an artist\, educator\, and administrator whose work spans studio practice\, academic leadership\, and community-building across the arts. As former Dean of Fine Arts at California College of the Arts\, they led 16 programs across contemporary art\, craft\, and digital media. Smith has taught sculpture\, social practice\, and contemporary art history across institutions including Columbia University\, Parsons\, NYU\, and Carnegie Melon\, and has 30 solo exhibitions with works held in museums collections worldwide. Their art practice explores queer transmasculine perspectives on identity\, nationalism\, and use of crafted objects to address intergenerational trauma. Smith holds a BFA from Parsons\, a BA from Eugene Lang College\, and an MFA from Yale University. @creativegrowth \n  \nAMY KEEFER\, the ‘Beyond Trend’ Coordinator and Textiles Studio Lead of Creative Growth\, explores the intersection of art and apparel\, viewing clothing as an extension of oneself and a medium through which personal histories and allegiances are revealed. She holds an MFA from California College of the Arts. An advocate for wearable art in all forms\, Keefer joined Creative Growth\, a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to supporting artists with developmental disabilities\, in 2016. Since then\, Creative Growth’s annual runway show has expanded into a generative fashion department within the studio\, partnering with important artists\, brands and designers across the country. Founded in 1974 in Oakland\, California by Elias Katz and Florence Ludins-Katz\, the organization was established with a mission to utilize art as a primary means for individuals with disabilities to express themselves  within a safe and nurturing community and gain professional gallery exposure. Creative Growth operates as both studio and gallery that not only showcases the works of its 140+ artists but actively promotes their inclusion into major collections and institutions globally\, such as MoMA\, the Smithsonian and the recent historic acquisition by SFMoMA. Sales from the gallery directly fund artist support and studio operations\, helping to sustain and expand this vibrant creative community. @creativegrowth \nAbout Creative Growth \nFounded in 1974 in Oakland by Elias Katz and Florence Ludins-Katz\, Creative Growth is a pioneering nonprofits dedicated to supporting artists with developmental disabilities. Operating as both a studio and gallery\, the organization represents 140+ artists whose work has entered the collections of MoMa\, the Smithsonian\, SFMOMA\, and has been shown at the Venice Biennale\, Outsider Art Fair Paris and New York\, and VOLTA Basel. Sales from the gallery directly fund artist support and studio operations.  @creativegrowth URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-work-between-us-creative-growth-erica-tanov-and-the-evolution-of-design-partnerships/ LOCATION:Erica Tanov Atelier\, 1808 Fifth Street\, Berkeley\, California\, 94710\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TheWorkBetweenUs_SFDW2026image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Tanov":MAILTO:studio@ericatanov.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T191500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260424T042111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T205820Z UID:10000597-1781024400-1781032500@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Build Your Superpowers: Wearable Robotics for All Ages DESCRIPTION:Join Skip for a hands-on exploration of wearable robotics for all ages. This interactive event turns complex concepts like motors\, circuits\, sensors\, and AI —into something tangible\, intuitive\, and fun. \nKids will step into the role of designer and engineer\, building their own wearable inventions and experimenting with how machines can enhance human movement. Meanwhile\, adults will get to try MO/GO for themselves – a powered wearable built by Skip in partnership with Arc’teryx to make movement more effortless and joyful.  \nCome build\, play\, and experience the future of movement with us! \n  \nSchedule: \n\n5:00 – 5:30pm – Arrivals & Light Snacks\n5:30pm – 5:45pm – Quick remarks (Skip\, what we’re building\, overview of activities for the evening)\n5:45 – 6:45 – Hands-On Stations + MO/GO Experience (rotating)\n\nLearn About Robotics Tech (motors\, sensors\, circuits\, …)\nDesign a Wearable\nMO/GO Experience (for the parents)\n\n\n6:45 – 7:00 – Show & Tell\n7:00 – 7:30 – Mingling & Drinks URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/build-your-superpowers-wearable-robotics-for-all-ages/ LOCATION:Skip\, 1400 Tennessee St #1\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BuildYourSuperpower-v2-SFDW-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Skip":MAILTO:anna@skipwithjoy.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T193000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T075839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T194254Z UID:10000644-1781024400-1781033400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Moving Multitudes: The SFO Way DESCRIPTION:Place experience consultancy\, City ID\, welcomes you to their San Francisco studio to learn about their work in shaping the experience of places around the world. \nJason Smith and Halle Van De Hey\, will tell the story of the development of the wayfinding system for San Francisco International Airport\, (SFO). \nAs a global gateway to the Bay Area\, SFO welcomes over 54 million arriving and departing passengers every year. The wayfinding system is one of the most looked-at parts of the airport – showing\, guiding\, and directing people throughout their journey. \nA successful wayfinding system for millions of people requires multitudes of actors to work closely together with the client on a multitude of design decisions – all focused on enhancing the guest experience and supporting day-to-day operations. \nDrinks and light snacks will be provided. \nSchedule \n\n5:30: Studio doors open\n5:30-6:00: Mingle\n6:00-7:00: Presentation and Q&A\n7:00-7:30: Networking URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/moving-multitudes-the-sfo-way/ LOCATION:City ID\, 49 Geary Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/City-ID_image.png ORGANIZER;CN="City ID":MAILTO:donna.mena@cityid.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T193000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260514T201051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T180530Z UID:10000650-1781024400-1781033400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Human Needs Beneath AI at Frog Design DESCRIPTION:A design-led exploration of what our use of AI reveals about us. \nAI is often framed as a story of intelligence\, capability\, and acceleration. But beneath every prompt is something quieter\, and more human. \nPeople turn to AI not only to work faster\, but to think things through. To ask questions they can’t ask elsewhere. To rehearse difficult conversations. To process emotions. To feel reassured. To feel less alone. \nAs AI becomes more embedded in daily life\, it is also becoming a new surface for human need. \nThis evening invites you to look beneath the technology—to examine the emotional\, social\, and creative needs emerging through our interactions with intelligent systems. What does it reveal about us when machines become places we turn for confidence\, companionship\, reflection\, and support? \nIf we took those needs seriously as design inputs\, what would we build differently? \nWhat to expect:\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM | Interact\nExplore different perspectives on how and why people are turning to AI.\n5:45 – 6:45 PM | Reflect\nPause to interpret what’s emerging\, as we surface patterns\, tensions\, and questions around human need and technology.\n6:45 – 7:30 PM | Connect\nContinue the conversation over drinks with others thinking deeply about these questions. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-human-needs-beneath-ai/ LOCATION:frog San Francisco\, frog\, San Francisco\, CA\, San Francisco\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_9255.png ORGANIZER;CN="frog":MAILTO:kristin.riger@frog.co END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T193000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260531T123605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T022928Z UID:10000691-1781024400-1781033400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Reimagining Creative Work in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:New tools don’t just speed up old work. In the right hands\, they push boundaries and open a door to what didn’t exist before. Stranger\, sharper\, more specific. More human\, not less. \nWhat can you make now that you couldn’t a year ago? What happens when AI is thoughtfully integrated in the design process\, not just used as a research tool? And since everyone is talking about taste\, yes we’ll talk about that too. \nEmmett Shine has been sitting with these questions (and experimented the crap out of it.) \nOn this SF Design Week\, Emmett will walk us through how he has pushed his creative work with AI\, reshaped his studio’s process\, share some recent case studies and talk about his point of view on brand & creativity in the age of AI. \n🖼️THE EXPERIENCE \nPre-event comms: Attendees who want to meet new folks will self-select in the RSVP and receive a “who’s gonna be there” write up\nFuel up & connect: Through curated prompts\, attendees will connect and chat over light snacks\nLearn:Presentation by Emmett\nQ&A: Open floor questions for Emmett \nConnect deeper: More time for attendees to discuss learnings and keep in touch  \nWho is Emmett?Emmett Shine is the founder of Little Plains\, a digital design\, UX\, and brand strategy studio in New York City. The studio is AI-native and practitioner-led\, working primarily with early-stage startups.Prior to that\, Emmett co-founded Gin Lane (design agency that created some of the most well known DTC brands) and Pattern Brands (a portfolio of category-leading home brands)\, helped launch 50 brands\, and has been a part of 7 successful exits. His work in brand is featured as a Harvard Business School case study. \nBrought to market: Harrys\, Hims\, Hers\, Stadium Goods\, Neuralink\, AYR\, Sunday Goods\, Cedar\, Hello Alfred\, Recess\, 365 by Whole Foods\, Made Nice\, Cadre\, Company\, Taika\, Haus\, Alma\, Smile Direct Club\, Dia & Co.\, Open Spaces \nSupported in early stage growth: Sweetgreen\, Warby Parker\, Everlane\, Quip\, Shinola\, Bonobos\, Reformation\, Shake Shack\, Tartine\, Coffee Manufactory\, Honest Buildings\, Go Get ‘Em Tiger \nAdvisor of: Care/Of (acq. Bayer)\, Geneva\, Recess\, minisocial\, Sunday Goods\, Arbor Energy\, Golden Ratio Coffee\, Shhhowercap\, Nova \nThis event is hosted by Space to Grow URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/reimagining-creative-work-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:The Nook\, 1242 Market St\, San Francisco\, CA\, CA\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/EMMETT-SHINE.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Space to Grow":MAILTO:tina@tinayip.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T193000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260509T204544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T230055Z UID:10000643-1781026200-1781033400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED Explore Your Multitudes: A Workshop on Your Next Iteration of Ambition DESCRIPTION:You have a life that\, on paper\, is working. Work is going pretty good. You have something that looks\, from the outside\, like the version of success people aim at. \nBut something feels off… \nYou want more\, but you’re not quite sure what “more” looks like. Other than continuing to work in tech\, people around you are either tech founders or content creators…so are those the only paths forward?? Should you start a side project? What would that even look like? Meanwhile\, some people are telling you just to be content\, but that also doesn’t feel quite right… That feeling of more keeps stirring in the back of your head\, but it doesn’t have a shape yet. \nThis workshop is about giving that feeling a shape ️ (…and doing something about it!!) \nFor 90 minutes\, we’ll explore the multitudes you contain: the versions of your ambition you’ve been growing\, the ones you’ve been ignoring\, the ones you’ve forgotten\, and the ones that might be asking for attention next. \nWe’ll also make space to connect\, cheer each other on\, find collaborators\, and be in community so you don’t feel so alone in figuring all this out  \nYou’ll leave with a new way of seeing your own ambition and a clearer sense of which version of you wants to be developed next. Because you know what? Ambition is PERSONAL\, so let’s make space to really explore your multitudes  \n  \nWorkshop host \nHelloo!! I’m your host Tina Yip. I’m the founder of Space to Grow & a coach for creative and strategic people. I also host 5to9\, a podcast where I have conversations with people who have made pivots to work on their own terms. \nAfter spending over a decade as a brand strategist at agencies such as R/GA and Big Spaceship\, working on brands like Google\, Samsung and Mastercard\, she realized what I cared most about is people. Bringing people together\, maximizing their potential\, rethinking their relationship with work\, and challenging what’s expected so that they can live their most vibrant lives. \nI’ve been featured in Randi Zuckerberg’s book “Pick Three” as an expert on side hustles. I’ve also spoken at General Assembly\, SF Design Week\, California College of the Arts\, Her Conference\, Asians in Advertising\, Social Media Strategies Summit\, and Youth Marketing Summit\, and hosted 200+ events that ranges from conferences at SXSW\, Cannes Lions\, and Advertising Week to hackathons\, safe rooms and brunch series\, all intentionally designed for folks to feel\, connect and learn. \nI help people create healthier\, more aligned relationships with work. I believe our work is an extension of our souls. There is beauty in it. Let’s start designing work around our lives instead of the other way round. Creating more space for creativity and honoring ourselves with the meaningful lives that we are meant to live  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/explore-your-multitudes-a-workshop-on-your-next-iteration-of-ambition/ LOCATION:The Nook\, 1242 Market St\, San Francisco\, CA\, CA\, 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WORKSHOP-TEMPLATE.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Space to Grow":MAILTO:tina@tinayip.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T182519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T184741Z UID:10000635-1781028000-1781038800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The (un)Conscious Creative: An intimate salon of creative inquiry DESCRIPTION:The (un)Conscious Creative \nA blend of plenary and small-group conversations invites participants into deeply engaged\, unguarded\, and intentional provocations—designed to explore the creator behind the creator. The experience begins at the edge of one’s creative comfort zone and unfolds through a series of inquiries that reveal the undercurrents shaping each person’s creative practice. The ethos of the evening encourages a shift in perspective\, helping participants identify meaningful actions that both ground and elevate their creative work. \nThe (un)Conscious Creative is an evening of unexpected encounters and genuine insight. It asks us to look beyond what a creative endeavor produces and instead consider where it originates—and through whom. \n  \n\n\nSchedule \nNetworking 6 – 7 p.m. \nSalon 7 – 8:45 p.m. \nEnd Time 9 p.m. \nLight snacks will be served \nThe salon is limited to 20 participants \nFacilitator \nJalen Salazar— \nAs a native West Coast creative\, Jalen spent the first 20 years of his career helping build a world class creative culture at LUNAR Design. He has received numerous industry awards and accolades\, including the coveted Cooper-Hewet National Product Design Award in 2014. \nIn 2015\, Jalen played a pivotal role in shepherding the acquisition and integration of LUNAR into McKinsey & Company – the preeminent management consulting behemoth. As a Partner at McKinsey from 2015-2024\, he helped build\, scale\, and lead McKinsey’s design capability to 300+ designers globally\, and worked with Fortune 100 C-level executives to envision and accelerate innovation transformations across a range of industries. \nHis passion these days lies at the intersection of altered-states\, creativity\, and personal growth. He believes that every individual is being created just as much as they are creating\, and that our greatest creative tension might just lie in getting to know the creator behind the creator. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-unconscious-creative-an-intimate-salon-of-creative-inquiry/ LOCATION:Timbri Hotel\, 33 Turk Street Hammett East Room\, 2nd Fl.\, San Francisco\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Unconscious-Creative.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ArtCenter College of Design %E2%80%94 FullCircle":MAILTO:julianryder@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T204500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260424T044452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T044725Z UID:10000603-1781029800-1781037900@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Art Swap: Celebrating Multitudes DESCRIPTION:Art Swap: Celebrating Multitudes is a co-created gallery and art-trading happy hour from Coqtail Hour\, the Bay Area’s new pop-up creative community built around bringing artists and creatives together through after-hours events\, workshops\, and social hours. \nEvery guest arrives with a hand-sized piece of art they’ve made. A sketch\, a poem\, a tiny ceramic\, a photograph\, a collage\, whatever they’ve been making in their creative practice. As the room fills\, those pieces go up in the center of the space and a living gallery takes shape\, built entirely from the people who showed up. It’s a celebration of the multitudes creative people carry. The designer who writes poetry. The engineer who paints. The product manager with a ceramics practice. \nAfter a short window of facilitated creative collisions\, where guests move through small group conversations designed to surface the story behind each piece and its artist\, the gallery becomes a trading floor. Guests pick a piece\, find the maker\, talk\, and swap. Everyone leaves with someone else’s work and new connections. The evening closes with a social hour all in the historic venue: FLAX Art & Design. \nSchedule \n6:30 PM. Doors\, check-in\, and gallery installs as guests arrive. \n6:50 PM. Welcome and opening words from Coqtail Hour founders and partners. \n7:00 PM. Creative collisions: small group conversations with facilitated prompts. \n7:30 PM. The gallery becomes a trading floor. 8:00 PM. Social hour\, new connections\, and refreshments. \nHosts Sama Srinivas and Jacqueline Vu\, co-founders of Coqtail Hour. East Bay raised\, five years in NYC\, back home to build the creative community the Bay Area deserves. \nPartners FLAX Art & Design\, the Bay Area’s beloved legacy art supply store since 1938\, joining as our venue partner. \nFind your people in our Bay Area creative crowd. A living gallery built by the people in the room. Facilitated conversation prompts designed to move past “so what do you do.” A chance to explore new mediums with FLAX Art & Design materials. Refreshments on site. A memorable take-home piece of original art from someone new. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/art-swap-celebrating-multitudes/ LOCATION:FLAX Art & Design\, Fort Mason Center\, 2 Marina Blvd Center\, San Francisco\, California\, 94123\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ArtTradeCelebratingMultitudes_SFDW2026image-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coqtail Hour":MAILTO:coqtailhour@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260509T012633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T003224Z UID:10000645-1781100000-1781105400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Agentic AI Design Workshop: From Play to Prototype DESCRIPTION:Calling all design-curious\, AI-curious\, and anyone who has wanted to see what designing an intelligent system actually looks like\, end to end. \nSpend 90 minutes at California College of the Arts workshopping the full arc of designing an AI agent. In three activities — Enact\, Author\, Deploy — small groups of 3–6 bodystorm a scenario\, write the behavioral rules in role cards\, and see their agent run live on Agent Studio. By the end\, you’ll have designed\, specified\, and tested a working AI together. No coding required\, just curiosity and a willingness to play. \nYou’ll walk away with a QR code linking to the AI your group built\, and a real sense of how this kind of design happens. \nAI’s design draws on many hands. This session shows what’s possible when more of those hands are yours. \n  \nWorkshop Fee: $15.00 \nRefreshment will be provided. \nDate\, Time: June 10\, 2026 / 2 pm – 3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Simpson Family Makers Building\, N203 (Upper Level) \n  \nHosted by California College of the Arts’ Design Division. \nCalifornia College of the Arts cultivates ideas\, industry\, and impact in the progressive San Francisco Bay Area\, educating our students as global changemakers through purposeful practice and critical discourse. The Design Division at CCA advances contemporary practice by positioning the designer as a dynamic agent of cultural\, social\, and ecological change. \nHosted by TJ McLeish\, faculty in the MDes Interaction Design program\, and graduate students in his Prototyping with AI studio. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/agentic-ai-design-workshop-from-play-to-prototype/ LOCATION:California College of the Arts\, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CCA_AgenticAI_SFDW2026_workshop-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="California College of the Arts":MAILTO:lasher@cca.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260415T213356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T071305Z UID:10000565-1781103600-1781110800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Human-Centered Design in an AI World DESCRIPTION:As AI evolves\, human skills like judgment\, creativity\, and clarity of intent are more critical than ever. This discussion explores how designers are becoming “AI fluent\,” treating models as strategic partners to shape tone and character with the same precision once reserved for grid systems. While AI can generate a thousand variations\, human taste remains the essential filter to ensure the final product never misses the mark. \nNote: We will not be accepting any walk-ins for this event. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/human-centered-design-in-an-ai-world/ LOCATION:Google Office\, 345 Spear St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GoogleLogo_FullColor_CMYK-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Google":MAILTO:lindseybrown@google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260509T013021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T220231Z UID:10000646-1781107200-1781114400@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Designing a Creative Life: A Design and Architecture Gathering at CCA DESCRIPTION:Join us during San Francisco Design Week for cocktails\, conversation\, reflection\, and reconnection at California College of the Arts.  \nAlumni\, faculty\, staff\, and friends are invited to reconnect\, share stories\, and consider what it means to carry a CCA creative education into the world. Throughout the evening\, guests are invited to “Call the Archive\,” an interactive experience where you can record a short audio story about your CCA experience\, and contribute to “One Object\, Many Stories\,” where attendees can share reflections sparked by an exhibition of studio tools and CCA artifacts. Through these interactive experiences\, we can celebrate the many ways CCA has shaped creative lives: from studio to practice to impact. Collected stories will contribute to the first edition of Continuum\, a legacy broadsheet celebrating the CCA Architecture and Design community.\n\n \nHosted by the Design Division and the Architecture Division.\nHors d’oeuvres as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.\n\n \nLocation: Deborath + Kenneth Novak Gallery + Plaza\, 145 Hooper Street\, Simpson Family Maker Building\, Upper Level\nDate\, Time: June 10\, 2026 / 4:00 pm – 6:00 p.m.\n(Directly afterward\, all are invited to attend the opening reception of the Wattis Institute’s latest exhibition\, Caguiat Delacruz: The Tramp. Opening Reception 6–8 pm) \n  \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/designing-a-creative-life-a-design-and-architecture-gathering-at-cca/ LOCATION:California College of the Arts\, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SFDW_Design-workshop-event_SU25-126-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="California College of the Arts":MAILTO:lasher@cca.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260416T175136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T142736Z UID:10000551-1781110800-1781121600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Celebrate San Francisco Ingenuity and Design at Stagecoach Greens Mini-Golf with One Hat one Hand DESCRIPTION:Have you mastered the windmill shot (or at least the confident strut to the first tee)? Come hang for the ultimate fresh-air SFDW meetup at Stagecoach Greens Mini-Golf\, a playful\, story-driven course custom-designed and fabricated by One Hat One Hand. We’ll be posted up in the Spark Gardens cabanas at SPARK Social SF for a VIP-style hang with drinks\, bites\, and easy networking—then if you feel like it\, jump into a round of mini golf or a cornhole game. Truly no pressure: play a hole\, toss a few bags\, do both\, or do exactly neither and just enjoy excellent new work in the most casual of patio-meets-safari-tent-meets-cabana vibes. Meet designers and builders from One Hat One Hand and our partner teams\, including DEKA Fabrication and LMNL Studio\, plus fellow architects\, designers\, creatives\, and makers for an evening that’s equal parts craft\, community\, and fun. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/celebrate-san-francisco-ingenuity-and-design-at-stagecoach-greens-mini-golf/ LOCATION:Stage Coach Greens and Spark Gardens\, 1379 4TH STREET\, San Francisco\, California\, 94158\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/StagecoachGreens.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="One Hat One Hand":MAILTO:caitlinjewell@onehatonehand.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260509T003528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T163158Z UID:10000655-1781110800-1781121600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Chair Exploded: Installation Debut and Talk DESCRIPTION:Enter the world of the great mid-century modern designer Niels Diffrient. Longtime collaborator of Henry Dreyfuss\, Eero Saarinen and Marco Zanuso\, Diffrient was a lead figure in the field of ergonomics. \nArtist and designer Elijah Ezralow’s “Chair Exploded” explores a new perspective on the internal design of Humanscale seating. \nSuspended chair parts are deconstructed to reveal the function\, geometry\, and material of each component. Discover the striking relationship to human anatomy; its neck\, exoskeleton\, and fulcrums suggest a design derived directly from the body itself. \nAt 6pm\, join Elijah for a deep dive behind the seats of Diffrient’s iconic works\, exploring from prototype to product how the design philosophy can provide new inspiration. \nAgenda \n5:00pm Doors Open \n6:00pm Speaker \n6:30pm Open Viewing and Informal Q+A \nEnjoy local bites and cold beverages throughout \nAbout the Speaker \nElijah Ezralow graduated Stanford with a BS in Engineering\, Product Design. He has studied design at Art Center\, Pasadena and in Oslo\, Norway. Currently\, he is focused on the design of seating\, with an interest in the engineering and cultural impact behind chairs. Elijah has worked as a product designer with Snap Inc.\, startups including ohyay and Clean Sea Solutions. He is a recipient of the Chappell Lougee Scholarship for his independent documentary film\, “The Model Island”. Installation pieces include works at The Sam Francis Gallery\, The Anderson Collection and XR Studios. \nAbout the Showroom \nIn January\, Humanscale opened the doors to their new San Francisco showroom. Designed in collaboration with renowned architect Such Reddy of Reddy Made Design and featuring textiles by like-minded Kvadrat\, the space brings our human-centered philosophy to life through simplicity\, sustainability\, and movement. Conceived as both a working showroom and a place for the design community to gather\, the space invites you to experience comfort and performance in motion. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-humanscale-chair-exploded-installation-opening-and-talk/ LOCATION:Humanscale Showroom SF\, 10 Jackson Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Humanscale_SFDW2026image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Humanscale":MAILTO:eezralow@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260515T032953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T163128Z UID:10000660-1781110800-1781121600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Alicia Escott at Teknion: Artist Talk and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Teknion is pleased to host artist Alicia Escott during SF Design Week. Alicia\, in conversation with Marthine Satris\, will speak about their interdisciplinary art practice and her ongoing collaboration with wildflower seeds\, Metabolic Rifts and Domestic Interiors. \nEvent schedule:\n– 5p Showroom is open for drinks and small bites\n– 6p Artist talk by Alicia Escott followed by a conversation with Marthine Satris\n– 8p Event ends  \nAlicia Escott is an interdisciplinary artist based in the land we currently call San Francisco\, she/they practices in solidarity with thinkers across fields undoing the construct of “nature” as a thing separated from us and our world. Her work seeks to make space for the unspoken individual and collective experiences of loss\, heartbreak and grief. She/they approach these issues with an interstitial practice that encompasses writing\, drawing\, painting\, photography\, video\, sculpture\, social-practice\, and activism. Alicia’s work has been shown in over 100 Art Institutions and been written about in numerous platforms. She is currently the SF Arts Commission Artist in Residence\, collaborating with City Environment Department. \nMarthine Satris is the Associate Publisher at Heyday\, the nonprofit book publisher in Berkeley dedicated to place-rooted nonfiction\, where she particularly works on books about California’s natural world and our relationship to it. Books she’s edited at Heyday have won the PEN/ EO Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing and the Foreword INDIES Editor’s Choice Prize.  Her own writing has been published in The San Francisco Chronicle\, Flyway Journal\, The Georgia Review\, and elsewhere. She’s a frequent contributor to Oakland Review of Books and lives in Oakland with her family. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/alicia-escott-artist-talk-and-conversation/ LOCATION:Teknion\, 2 Bryant Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Alicia_Escott_MetabolicRiftsAndDomesticInteriors_2020_300_DPI-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Teknion":MAILTO:kelsey@shadow-projects.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260424T054853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T181454Z UID:10000593-1781113500-1781116200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:A Week Inside an AI-Native Design Team DESCRIPTION:A candid evening with our Head of Design and an AI-native designer on how every designer at Gamma now ships prototypes from Claude Code. We’ll walk through the skills we’ve written\, the connectors we rely on\, how we gather context before touching a pixel\, what a real prompting loop looks like\, and how design\, engineering\, and product actually collaborate when the prototype is the spec. Not really theory\, more practical “here’s what’s open on our screens Monday morning.” \n(BYO questions — this will be half talk\, half Q&A.) \n\nNOTE: Attendees will be required to sign an NDA when checking in. If you do not want to sign an NDA\, please let us know ahead of time and we’ll refund your ticket. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/a-week-inside-an-ai-native-design-team/ LOCATION:Gamma – 350 Rhode Island\, 350 Rhode Island\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gamma_Event_AI-Native.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gamma":MAILTO:michelle@gamma.app END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260417T212557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T100612Z UID:10000560-1781114400-1781121600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Wellness x Design DESCRIPTION:Join Mokume Design Studio founder and principal interior designer\, Jennifer Downing\, in conversation with Dr. Hemalee Patel\, DO (Lifestyle & Internal Medicine)\, for a science-backed panel on how our design decisions\, behaviors and built environments shape physical and mental health. The panel will cover wellness-driven design strategies around circadian rhythm-responsive environments\, dedicated wellness zones\, and the implementation of biophilic strategies. Additional considerations include thermotherapy and the design of spaces that facilitate community engagement. Walk away with actionable\, research-informed design approaches that support wellness for individuals and organizations. \nWednesday June 10th @ 6:00pm—8:00pm \n6:00—6:30pm: Welcome Beverages + Bites \n6:30—8:00pm: Panel Discussion (60 min.) + Q+A \n  \nJennifer Downing \nFounder and principal designer of Mokume Design Studio\, Jennifer Downing creates interior spaces with a deep focus on wellness + sustainability. Jennifer’s design theory is reflected in clean + airy interiors that provide visual breathing room. She comfortably pairs this sensibility with a broad array of aesthetics to suit each client’s style and needs. \nA devoted environmentalist\, Jennifer’s passion for responsible design touches every project that comes through the Mokume Design Studio. Jennifer served on The Sustainability Project board in Santa Barbara and has taught courses on Sustainable Interiors\, through UC Berkeley Extension. The studio is a proud member of 1% for the Planet. \nJennifer comes from a long lineage of artists and architects\, so her path to design was a natural one reinforced during her academic training at Syracuse University\, where she received a BFA in interior design and metalsmithing. Jennifer’s love for working with her hands and the finite details that accompany the metalsmithing craft continue to inform her creative approach. \n  \nDr. Hemalee Patel \nDr. Hemalee Patel is a triple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine\, Lifestyle Medicine\, and Obesity Medicine\, with over a decade of clinical experience spanning both inpatient and outpatient settings. \nHaving spent her career designing and leading cardiometabolic health programs\, Dr. Patel integrates evidence-based lifestyle medicine\, behavior change science\, patient education\, and digital health technology including one of the first outpatient applications of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in primary care. \nHer work sits at the intersection of clinical rigor and innovation\, bridging the gap between medical practice and operational excellence to make healthcare more personalized\, effective\, and accessible. She is a thought leader in wellness\, longevity\, and holistic health and a passionate advocate for the idea that healthcare can be both brilliant and beautiful. \nDr. Patel’s areas of expertise include cardiovascular health\, obesity medicine\, wellness trends\, and the science of behavior change at the intersection of medicine\, design\, and how our surroundings shape our health. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/wellness-x-design/ LOCATION:Mokume Design Studio\, 2169 Folsom St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mokume-Panel.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mokume Design Studio":MAILTO:arya@mokumedesignstudio.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260423T164318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T172718Z UID:10000559-1781114400-1781121600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Noz Nozawa x Flexform: "Craft as Culture: A Personal Dialogue with Identity and Design" DESCRIPTION:This conversation between acclaimed interior designer Noz Nozawa\, and Pete Rodway\, Snr. Partner of Compass\, explores how design can become a lens for understanding personal identity. Reflecting on growing up within an American context while holding a connection to Japanese ancestry\, Nozawa considers how ideas such as restraint\, craft\, material sensitivity\, and discipline can be encountered\, interpreted\, and thoughtfully integrated. In dialogue with traditions such as Italian craftsmanship\, the discussion looks at how cultural influence can inform a practice through observation\, distance\, and personal meaning. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/noz-nozawa-x-flexform-craft-as-culture-a-personal-dialogue-with-identity-and-design/ LOCATION:Flexform San Francisco\, Flexform\, 145 Rhode Island St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Noz-Nozawa-by-Hardy-Landscape.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="33SIXTY":MAILTO:coralie@socialblueprint.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T220000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260415T212107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T192309Z UID:10000564-1781114400-1781128800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Ciel Turns 7: A Living Open House DESCRIPTION:Ciel Creative Space turned 7 this year and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: by opening our doors and letting creativity take over. \nThis isn’t your typical open house. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure through a series of immersive studio activations\, each one offering a different perspective on what’s possible within our walls. From thought-provoking conversation and experimental art to personal branding moments and a full-on celebration\, every room tells a different story. \nCatch a fashion show that brings “multitudes” to life on the runway where identity\, culture\, and creativity collide. Step into an art + tech exhibition that blurs the line between digital and physical. Capture your next-era headshot. Stay for the music\, the energy\, and the kind of connections that actually stick. \nWhether you’re a designer\, artist\, technologist\, or just creatively curious\, this is an open invitation to explore\, engage\, and imagine a little bigger. \nCome see what happens inside Ciel. Then go make something of your own URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/ciel-turns-7-a-living-open-house/ LOCATION:Ciel Creative Space\, 2611 Eighth Street\, Berkeley\, California\, 94710\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CielTurns7_SFDW2026image-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ciel Creative Space":MAILTO:hello@cielcreativespace.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T204500 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260415T214422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T154856Z UID:10000567-1781116200-1781124300@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Me\, You\, and a Robot DESCRIPTION:What is a robot? Visions of robots span a wide spectrum: from helpful partners that take on tedious or undesirable tasks\, to unsettling replacements that threaten human roles altogether. Headlines in the media and conversations at tech conferences make it clear that robotic technologies are advancing at an unprecedented pace and that robots are here to stay. \nAs designers and engineers\, we can anchor those advancements within the context of human engagement\, interaction\, and emotions. Surgical systems\, assembly lines\, warehouse machines\, personal companions\, appliances\, autonomous vehicles\, and AI-driven software all blur the lines between tool and agent. Stopping short of a dystopian or unrealistic utopian future\, the role of robots in society is open for discussion\, acceptance\, and debate. Join us at PA Consulting during SF Design Week to define the terms — and question them. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/me-you-and-a-robot/ LOCATION:PA Consulting\, 517 York Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ME_YOU_AND_A_ROBOT1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PA Consulting":MAILTO:norio.fujikawa@paconsulting.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260505T065842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T071249Z UID:10000617-1781190000-1781200800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Connection\, Cocktails and Collage with Sköna DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Sköna HQ for a happy hour open to all. In honor of this year’s theme\, Multitudes\, we’re exploring how the diversity and plurality of our Bay Area home informs creativity and expression through a collaborative collage wall. \nWe’re inviting designers\, creatives\, and the just plain curious to add to the collage with a drawing\, quote\, thought\, signature… whatever you feel reflects or expresses your life in the Bay Area. The choice is yours.  \nWe’ll provide magazines\, books\, and craft supplies for collaging\, plus snacks and beverages for imbibing. Just bring yourself\, your creativity\, and your curiosity. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/connection-cocktails-and-collage-with-skona/ LOCATION:Skona HQ\, 147 Natoma St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ConnectionsCocktailsandCollagewithSkona_SFDW2026image-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sk%C3%B6na Advertising":MAILTO:boramy@skona.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260509T202215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T202215Z UID:10000670-1781190000-1781200800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:More Than One Thing: Celebrating Creative Multitudes DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the multitudes we all contain at Creativity Explored\, a pioneering progressive art studio that partners with artists with developmental disabilities. \nAs part of San Francisco Design Week\, join us for a lively happy hour and open studio mixer in our award-winning studio space\, located in the heart of the Mission District. \nThis year’s theme\, Multitudes\, reflects the expansive creative worlds contained within every Creativity Explored artist and within the studio community itself. CE artists are painters\, ceramicists\, storytellers\, designers\, performers\, collaborators\, and visionaries—each bringing distinct perspectives\, lived experiences\, and modes of expression into the space. Their practices challenge conventional ideas of authorship\, artistry\, and communication\, revealing the rich authenticity that emerges in welcoming environments. \nConnect with fellow creatives\, designers\, and art lovers while surrounded by bold\, original artwork created by Creativity Explored’s artists. Enjoy natural wine provided by our neighbors at Millay\, light bites from our dear friends at the Bi-Rite Family of Businesses\, and the inspiring energy of a studio that has celebrated the multitudes of artistic expression since 1983. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/more-than-one-thing-celebrating-creative-multitudes/ LOCATION:Creativity Explored\, 3245 16TH ST\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4042-2-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="CREATIVITY EXPLORED":MAILTO:erinmcfarland@creativityexplored.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260514T122622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T052541Z UID:10000549-1781190000-1781200800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Brainy Bold: Design as a Model for Cognition DESCRIPTION:Brainy Bold is a multidisciplinary design studio and publishing project that treats design as a model for cognition-howpeople form meaning\, values\, identity through systems. \nThis event presents a curated installation of printed matter\, visual grids\, garments\, and conceptual frameworks developed through Brainy Bold’s ongoing curriculum-based practice\, including Chemical Equilibrium\, Symbolic Intelligence\, and Axiotic Theory. Together\, these works explore how structure\, repetition\, and visual language shape perception and behavior. \nRather than positioning design as surface or trend\, Brainy Bold approaches design as an applied cognitive system-one that can be studied\, practiced\, and internalized. Attendees are invited to move through the installation as a tool for reflection\, alignment\, and self-directed learning. \nThe event is part exhibition\, part study space\, and part quiet provocation\, offering an alternative to aesthetic saturation by emphasizing clarity\, restraint\, and intentional structure. \nA modular installation exploring systems\, identity\, interpretation\, and learner-centered design. \nProgram Overview\nVisitors are invited to move through a compact research environment featuring printed studies\, visual artifacts\, a modular investigation wall\, and an interactive access point. The installation emphasizes process\, reflection\, and symbolic interpretation. \nSpatial Components\n\nLectern with visitor syllabus\nResearch / artifact table\nAccess table with digital interaction\nModular investigation wall\nPrinted takeaway materials\n\nVisitor Flow\nEnter \nOrient \nInvestigate \nEngage \nReflect \n  \nContext\nThis is Samuel Guillory’s inaugural public Design Week presentation as an emerging independent designer under Brainy Bold. \n  \n* Please enter the venue from the Visitor Entrance at 586 Stevenson St. Then follow posted signs to Suite 1006. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/brainy-bold-design-as-a-model-for-cognition/ LOCATION:Space DanzArte\, 1067 Market St. Suite 1006\, San Francisco\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Grid001-LearnerCenteredDesign.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Brainy Bold":MAILTO:studio@brainybold.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260422T214957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T214957Z UID:10000578-1781191800-1781197200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Hand-printed vs Digital - Textile Craftsmanship at Cloth Edition Printshop DESCRIPTION:From pigments and patterns to bespoke textiles\, expierence the craft of hand printing at Cloth Edition Printshop. Join textile designer Anne Kirk and printer Ryan Harrison for a discussion exploring traditional hand printed textiles\, how designers work with master craftspeople and the value of handprinted versus digital textile designs. Explore our hand printing facility\, see traditional screen printing in action and participate in printing with our team. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/hand-printed-vs-digital-textile-craftsmanship-at-cloth-edition-printshop/ LOCATION:Cloth Edition Printshop\, 705 Cesar Chavez Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94124\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Squeegee1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cloth Edition Printshop":MAILTO:production@clotheditionprintshop.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260406T174955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T151701Z UID:10000563-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Studio Crawl Night 1 - Thursday\, June 11th DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/studio-crawl-night-1-thursday-june-11th/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Studio Crawl ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/900-x-500-green.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260429T062413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T153145Z UID:10000575-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Connecting the Dots DESCRIPTION:At Unbox\, we operate at the intersection of creativity and commercialization\, partnering with startups and disruptors to bring market-ready solutions to life.  \nJoin us at the Unbox studio for our second Studio Crawl during San Francisco Design Week. Located in SoMa\, we’re surrounded by some of the city’s top creative agencies.  \nConnect with the community\, exchange ideas\, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how a boutique firm delivers big impact across complex projects. \nWhether you’re looking to collaborate\, expand your network\, or simply drop by\, we’ll have refreshments\, snacks\, music\, and a few giveaways to enjoy. \nDoors open at 6 PM\, followed by a 6:30 PM introduction and team meet-and-greet\, with open networking starting at 7 PM. \nWe look forward to welcoming you. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/connecting-the-dots/ LOCATION:Unbox Product Design\, 364 11th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/UNBOX_ConnectingTheDots_SFDW26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unbox Product Design":MAILTO:andrew@unboxpd.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260429T062428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T215451Z UID:10000552-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Whipsaw Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Step inside Whipsaw’s Potrero Hill studio for SF Design Week — come see where the ideas happen. Explore a light-filled\, industrial-chic space\, browse our ever-growing product gallery and meet the team. It’s going to be a good one. See you there! URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/whipsaw-open-studio-3/ LOCATION:Whipsaw\, 55 Mississippi\, SAN FRANCISCO\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/E7A4818-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Whipsaw":MAILTO:kalea@whipsaw.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260429T062658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T152601Z UID:10000561-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:ORCA SF Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Get the first look at ORCA’s new showroom in the Dogpatch. Meet with ORCA’s founder and principal\, Molly Sedlacek and see our materials in person. \nORCA is a female-founded landscape design studio based in Los Angeles and San Francisco. We use plants and materials in their rawest form to re/connect humans to the earth. \n  \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/orca-sf-open-studio/ LOCATION:ORCA Showroom\, 2422 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ORCA-Open-Studio.png ORGANIZER;CN="ORCA":MAILTO:stephanie@orcaliving.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260429T062753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T153331Z UID:10000584-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Where Design Begins: An Open Exhibition By Vizcom DESCRIPTION:Vizcom is opening the doors to its Makerspace. See how designers across automotive\, fashion\, lighting\, and architecture are integrating AI into their creative process. Real objects and renders will be on display\, alongside the work that made them. \nExplore at your own pace: get hands-on at demo stations\, watch live fabrication\, take on a prompted design challenge\, and spend time with a curated installation drawn from designers around the world. \nJune 3rd is opening night. June 11th is our closing night. \nCome curious. Leave with something to think about. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/where-design-begins-an-open-exhibition-by-vizcom/ LOCATION:Vizcom\, 488 Bryant St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4x_Image_011-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260429T062859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T100957Z UID:10000589-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Design + Build - Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Join us at our shared studio — home to Mokume Design Studio\, Katherine Tincher Design\, and Phase2 Builders\, with special guest Home+Space — for a behind-the-scenes look at how we work! \nWe’re pulling out mockups\, material boards\, and recent projects (with a couple of our favorite local vendors in the mix)\, and keeping things easy with cocktails\, bites\, and good conversation. \nSwing by\, say hi\, stay awhile. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/design-build-open-studio/ LOCATION:Mokume Design Studio\, 2169 Folsom St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DesignBuild-StudioCrawl.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mokume Design Studio":MAILTO:arya@mokumedesignstudio.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260429T062930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T154516Z UID:10000592-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:How We Prompt DESCRIPTION:An open studio night at Gamma. Our entire brand system runs on a set of carefully-tuned Midjourney srefs and profiles — come see the library\, meet the people who built it\, and sit down with the image models we’ve partnered with to prompt something of your own. Bring a project\, or start one here. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/how-we-prompt/ LOCATION:Gamma\, 350 Rhode Island\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gamma_Studio-Crawl_How-we-prompt.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gamma":MAILTO:michelle@gamma.app END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260429T063018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T154835Z UID:10000598-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Now Studio Open House DESCRIPTION:Now Studio is opening its doors for our second SF Design Week Studio Crawl. Explore our latest work\, meet the team and experience what makes our approach distinct. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. Come by and see what’s happening Now. \n  \nnow studio is a nimble\, hands-on Industrial Design agency based in San Francisco. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/now-studio-open-house-2/ LOCATION:Now Studio\, 2309 Bryant Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-22-SFDW-Banner-FINAL.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Now Studio":MAILTO:hello@now-studio.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260429T063125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T163735Z UID:10000610-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Punto 3 Launch\, by Coleccion Estudio DESCRIPTION:Punto 3\, created by Colección Estudio\, launches in San Francisco during Design Week\, marking its first presentation in North America. Join us for an evening of design\, conversation\, and exchange with the founders and participating designers\, mezcal cocktails in hand and contemporary pieces all around. \nTaking place on June 11th from 6 PM to 9 PM\, the event celebrates a new platform for international emergent design\, bringing together craft\, experimentation\, and forward-thinking practice. Guests are invited to experience Rehearsals for the Future\, the inaugural exhibition developed through the Punto 3 mentorship program. The exhibition presents a cohort of international designers working across furniture\, lighting\, and textiles \nPunto 3 is a space for ideas\, production\, and exhibition. Rooted in Mexican cultural legacy\, it seeks not to preserve tradition as a fixed language\, but to expand it through dialogue and collaboration. Developed by Colección Estudio\, the platform connects designers\, artisans\, and creatives through a mentorship model led by Andrés Cacho\, Manuel López\, and Daniel Martínez. \nCome join us for an intimate evening to celebrate\, connect\, and discover a new approach to contemporary design. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/punto-3-launch-by-coleccion-estudio/ LOCATION:Coleccion Estudio’s Private Showroom\, 273 Church St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Punto-3-Launch_LSFDW2026-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Coleccion Estudio":MAILTO:manuel@coleccionestudio.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260505T080147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T080147Z UID:10000626-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Our Robots Don’t Party. We Do. DESCRIPTION:We’re throwing open our studio doors once again\, but this time with more humans (and maybe a few robots and monsters) in tow. Step inside the place where humans design for AI\, not the other way around\, and experience the creative energy behind the work firsthand! \nExpect drinks\, snacks\, a DJ\, games\, and interactive moments designed to spark your own creativity. Get up close and personal with our designers and engineers\, hear their stories\, and see the space where the magic gets made. This is your invitation to meet the team\, ask the hard questions\, and remind yourself that the best parties are still very much a human thing. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/our-robots-dont-party-we-do/ LOCATION:NewDealDesign\, 333 Bryant St Suite 190\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NEWDEALDESIGN_SFDW2026image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Deal Design LLC":MAILTO:michele@newdealdesign.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260508T172447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T172447Z UID:10000580-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Studio O+A Studio Crawl DESCRIPTION:Join Studio O+A for a happy hour in the studio during the crawl. Take a peak behind the curtain\, meet other designers\, and engage in an evolving dialogue about design. \nAt Studio O+A\, we thrive at the intersection of disciplines\, where diverse perspectives and crafts come together to shape meaningful experiences. We believe the most impactful ideas emerge through collaboration—when different voices\, practices\, and ways of thinking intersect. \nCome be a part of that exchange and help explore what’s next as we collectively shape the future of design. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/studio-oa-studio-crawl/ LOCATION:Studio O+A\, 452 Tehama Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/oplusa-452tehama_0078-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Studio O+A":MAILTO:chris@o-plus-a.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260511T224816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T224816Z UID:10000638-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Living Forms: A Biomorphic Studio Crawl at Creative C.O.M.A. DESCRIPTION:Living Forms is a collaborative exhibition and open house at Creative C.O.M.A.\, presented as part of the SF Design Week Studio Crawl. Three artists explore materiality\, form\, and transformation through a contemporary biomorphic lens — reinterpreting organic modernism from a Bay Area perspective where fine art\, ceramics\, and spatial design converge. \nPainting\, sculptural ceramics\, and immersive installation share the room with furniture and design objects selected in conversation with the work — each echoing the show’s biomorphic language of cellular\, botanical\, and anatomical forms. Select pieces are available for acquisition. \nIn dialogue with SF Design Week’s 2026 theme\, Multitudes\, the exhibition celebrates plurality of medium\, perspective\, and process — an ecosystem of works that oscillate between organism\, architecture\, and abstraction. \nSchedule: \n• 6:00 PM — Doors open. Self-guided exploration of the exhibition and space.\n• 7:00 PM — Brief welcome (5 min) from founder Anthony Brown: an introduction to Creative C.O.M.A.\, the artists\, and the work on view.\n• 7:05 PM — Artists in residence at their work throughout the evening for one-on-one conversation.\n• 9:00 PM — Close. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/living-forms-a-biomorphic-studio-crawl-at-creative-c-o-m-a/ LOCATION:Creative C.O.M.A.\, 40 Rondel Place\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sfdesignweek-calendarimage-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Creative C.O.M.A.":MAILTO:Anthony@CreativeComa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260511T225249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T225249Z UID:10000642-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Delve - Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open house that brings our multidisciplinary product design and development practice to life. Meet the team behind our work\, explore the studio\, and get an inside look at how we define\, envision\, and develop innovations that make an impact. Whether you’re curious about our process or looking to connect with fellow builders and creatives\, we invite you to stop by\, stay awhile\, and experience Delve firsthand. Food and drinks will be served throughout the evening\, with a few surprises along the way. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/delve-open-studio/ LOCATION:Delve\, 2225 3rd St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DelveOpenStudio_SFDW2026image-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Delve":MAILTO:lindsay.stuart@delve.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260519T230837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T230900Z UID:10000678-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Huge Design Studio Crawl - SFDW 2026 DESCRIPTION:Huge Design Studio Crawl — SFDW 2026\nWe’ve spent 15 years designing products for companies like GoPro\, Google\, Therabody\, and Bowers & Wilkins — and for one night during SF Design Week\, we’re opening our SoMa studio to the public. \nCome wander the space\, poke at prototypes\, and talk shop with the team. No presentations\, no agenda — just an honest look at how a product idea goes from napkin sketch to something you’d actually buy. Drinks are on us. \n📍 1082 Howard Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\n🕕 6:00 – 9:00 PM\n🎟 SFDW Studio Crawl Ticket Required URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/huge-design-studio-crawl-sfdw-2026/ LOCATION:Huge Design\, 1082 Howard Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/huge-flyer-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Santore":MAILTO:mary@huge-design.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260519T232323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T232323Z UID:10000683-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Nanu Studio Crawl DESCRIPTION:Visit behind the scenes at Nanu\, our small SF studio where two of us design objects that make time feel more tangible. See what’s on the workbench\, how things come together\, and the people behind it all. → nanuelectrics.com URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/nanu-studio-crawl-26/ LOCATION:Nanu\, 1450 Mariposa Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20230720-Teardown-Library-at-Nanu-_-0278-web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nanu":MAILTO:hanna@nanuelectrics.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260524T190035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T190035Z UID:10000687-1781200800-1781211600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:PACT Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Come hang out at PACT\, the boutique brand identity and strategy studio behind this year’s SF Design Week theme. We work across climate\, knowledge\, and culture — but this isn’t a portfolio walkthrough. Swing by\, grab a drink\, and talk shop with the team. Branding\, strategy\, the state of design\, whatever you’re into. Good people\, good conversation\, no agenda. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/pact-open-studio/ LOCATION:Pact Studio\, 1300 S VAN NESS AVE\, SAN FRANCISCO\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PACT_Image.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Pact Studio":MAILTO:tony@pact.studio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T230000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260507T053628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T164924Z UID:10000619-1781209800-1781218800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:STEEP: An Immersive Tea Lounge DESCRIPTION:As the last light fades over the bay you step into another world. \nThe first room breathes with immersive visuals and warm atmospheric sounds. You don’t watch it so much as inhabit it. Here you get your first effervescent pairing. The tea and cocktails waiting inside were born directly from what you just experienced: the projections\, the compositions\, the scent. Every drink is a translation. Time slows and you breath in the art and sound. \nThen something shifts in the air. \nAn ephemeral scent installation threads through the space\, pulling you forward — notes of smoke\, osmanthus\, salt air\, dried citrus\, something green and ancient. The fragrance is not decoration. It is the bridge to lead you forward. \nThe second room opens like an exhale. \nHere\, a bar of hand-blown glass art catches the light. The shimmer of glass art reveals itself within a floating garden of lush bites paired with new sips. Every taste is a translation. An echo of the room you came from. \nOutside the windows\, the Bay Bridge traces itself in light against the darkening sky. \nYou didn’t plan this evening. You discovered it. \nWhat to Expect:\nThis event sits at the intersection of visual art\, sound\, scent\, and craft. It highlights the multitudes of working across creative disciplines\, introducing audiences to art forms they may not typically experiences as a blended narrative\, while demonstrating the innovative intersection that challenges perception and expectations. \nThere will be immersive art designed to make scent visually tangible\, effervescent\, rhythmic and delicious. Something you steep into throughout the night\, imbibing scents and bubbly in alcoholic and non alcoholic elixirs from glassware shaped to entice the sense and accentuate flavor profiles. Lush light bites will be served from a floating garden overlooking incredible views of the bay. Be prepared to steep into a lush and evocative evening of art\, beverages and light bites. \nArt & Collaborations by: Alexandra Ierace\, Eli Joteva\, Tiffany Liu\, Kazuki Takizawa and more to come \nDoors open at dusk. Location & entry instructions shared with ticket holders 24 hours before event. Capacity is strictly limited. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/steep-an-immersive-tea-lounge/ LOCATION:AIDA\, 388 Beale Street Penthouse\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/STEEP-EVENT-GRAPHIC-01.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Ierace Design Atelier":MAILTO:lexie@aidafoodarts.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260427T151802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T151802Z UID:10000600-1781269200-1781278200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:AI as Your Design Partner (Not Your Replacement) DESCRIPTION:AI is rapidly changing how we design\, but it’s not here to replace creativity\, it’s here to expand it. In this hands-on workshop\, we’ll explore how generative AI can augment\, accelerate\, and amplify the design thinking process while keeping human insight at the center. Participants will work in small groups to apply AI across key phases of design thinking including ideation\, synthesis\, and concept development. Through guided exercises\, we’ll show how AI can help generate ideas\, surface patterns\, and push thinking further\, while also highlighting its limitations and the importance of human judgment. This session is designed to be interactive\, accessible\, and practical. No deep technical experience required. Whether you’re a designer\, product manager\, or just AI-curious\, you’ll leave with new ways to integrate AI into your creative process and a clearer understanding of how to work with it\, not against it. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/ai-as-your-design-partner-not-your-replacement/ LOCATION:Shipt\, 535 Mission Street\, 12th Floor\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AI_as_Your_Design-Partner_SFDW2026image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Shipt":MAILTO:johnny@shipt.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260427T160801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T170705Z UID:10000622-1781272800-1781280000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Pop-Up Art Show at IA's San Francisco Studio DESCRIPTION:Experience how architecture and design firm IA’s newly completed double-height\, ground level studio embodies “design in action”\, both as an ethos and through their design practice\, cementing the space as a canvas for creative expression. IA’s enduring celebration of San Francisco and the city’s art and design community will take center stage in an art pop-up show by local artists. \nJoin us at IA’s San Francisco studio as we gather to celebrate community and creativity. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/pop-up-art-show-at-ias-san-francisco-studio/ LOCATION:IA (Interior Architechts)\, 500 Sansome Street\, San Francisco\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IASF_529_PopUpArtShow-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260509T005545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T011145Z UID:10000665-1781276400-1781283600@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Women Designing San Francisco DESCRIPTION:Past\, Present\, Future — a salon-style gathering bringing together leading female voices across design\, education\, fashion\, tech\, and craft alongside the broader WILD community to celebrate women building our city’s creative community\, and reckon with the loss of institutions like CCA.      \n \nPANEL:\n\n\nJennifer Sonderby (Chair of Communication Design\, CCA) \nMegan Wernetti (President\, Heath Ceramics) \nNicole Krasinski (Co-owner\, State Bird Provision\, The Progress\, & Anchovy Bar) \nArianna Orland (Creative Director\, Meta) \nTrina Michelle Robinson (Artist & CCA Faculty) \n\n\n \n \nSCHEDULE: 2 hrs  \n3pm door open\, mingling \n4pm moderated panel & open dialogue \n5pm end\n \nABOUT WILD: Women in Leadership and Design (WILD) is an AIGA initiative that champions women and non-binary people in creative leadership. Through thoughtfully curated gatherings\, we create space for meaningful connection\, professional growth and community building among design leaders and creative professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area.   \n \nABOUT MARIGOLD: Marigold is a part flower shop\, a part café nestled on a bright and sunny corner of the Mission District. Bringing together the rituals of flowers and coffee in a warm inviting atmosphere\, it is a space that would continually evolve\, always pique curiosity\, and challenge our creativity. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/women-designing-san-francisco/ LOCATION:Marigold SF\, 2681 21st Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WomenDesigningSF_SFDW2026image1.png ORGANIZER;CN="WILD Women in Leadership and Design":MAILTO:hello@aakazawa.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260430T160329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T040442Z UID:10000607-1781280000-1781287200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Event CANCELLED: Keeping Up with Gen Z: How EdTech Designs for an Ever-Evolving Generation DESCRIPTION:Gen Z students are one of the hardest demographics to design for. Their culture\, tools\, and expectations shift faster than most research cycles can keep up with. And no two students learn the same way. This fireside chat brings together researchers and designers from the EdTech space to discuss how they stay embedded in their users’ lives— not just at project kickoff\, but continuously. \nQuizlet’s Design and User Research Team will share how they’ve built structural practices— from daily student Discord communities to community-led design and co-design sessions— to keep their finger on the pulse of 18–24 year olds. They’ll be joined by two design and user research leaders from across the EdTech industry for a conversation on how to thoughtfully design for a generation in constant motion. \n  \n4:00pm — Doors open\, networking  \n4:15pm — Fireside chat begins  \n5:00pm — Audience Q&A  \n5:30pm — Open mingling  \n6:00pm — End \n  \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/keeping-up-with-gen-z-how-edtech-designs-for-an-ever-evolving-generation/ LOCATION:Quizlet HQ\, 123 Townsend St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/KeepingUpWithGenZ_SFDW2026image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Quizlet":MAILTO:chloe.walecki@quizlet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260509T002215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T215213Z UID:10000648-1781281800-1781289000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:The Future of Home Robotics DESCRIPTION:Introduced by Box Clever x Weave Robotics\nExperience the public reveal of the future of home robotics!\n\nMeet leaders at Weave and Box Clever\, and learn about their unique approach to designing for the home.\n\nFood\, Product Raffle\, and Laundry provided : ) \n\n* Box Clever designed products worth over $3000 will be raffled off\, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the next generation of designers* URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/the-future-of-home-robotics-introduced-by-box-clever-x-weave-robotics/ LOCATION:Box Clever\, 285 7TH ST\, SAN FRANCISCO\, California\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TheFutureofHomeRobotics_BoxClever_Image1-Hi-res-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Box Clever":MAILTO:carmen@bxclvr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260424T044958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T161703Z UID:10000604-1781283600-1781287200@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Erica Tanov: Celebrating a Life in Design DESCRIPTION:Interiors\, Nature\, and the Art of Collaboration: Join designer Erica Tanov for a lively conversation and illustrated presentation\, moderated by acclaimed design writer DIANE DORRANS SAEKS. Together\, they will explore the art of creative collaboration for home design — the sources of inspiration\, the working relationships\, the materials\, and the process of building a fully original aesthetic world. Inspired by nature. \nFor thirty-five years\, Erica Tanov has been one of the most quietly inspiring presences in American design — a designer of rare grace\, originality\, and style whose work across fashion\, textiles\, and interiors is guided by an unerring instinct for natural beauty. Her clothing and home collections are defined by luxurious fabrics\, meticulous craft\, and a sensibility entirely her own: restrained\, considered\, and deeply expressive. Her historic\, light-filled Berkeley studio — itself a masterclass in the art of living beautifully — showcases wallpaper\, architectural tiles\, furniture\, bedding\, and fabric collections alongside carefully chosen vintage finds. Tanov is now expanding her practice to include interior design consultation and projects. \nThe evening will unfold in Erica’s beautiful studio\, surrounded by her designs\, collections\, and the objects she loves. Guests will enjoy an illustrated presentation of Erica Tanov interiors — bedrooms\, wallpapers in situ\, textiles\, and artist collaborations — followed by an intimate moderated conversation with Erica Tanov. \nTopics will include what natural interior style truly means; fabric and textile collaborations with artists; wallpaper and architectural tile design; bedding collections; antique collecting; and the role of art and artists in shaping an interior point of view. \nThe evening is moderated by Diane Dorrans Saeks\, bestselling author of twenty-six design books including the celebrated Parisian by Design (a bestseller in Paris) and the classic Jean-Louis Deniot Interiors (both Rizzoli). Diane is the longtime Design Editor at PaperCity and a founding editor of C California Style magazine. She is currently at work on new books. \nAbout Erica Tanov: A California native\, Erica established her design trajectory at Parsons School of Design before launching her eponymous label in New York in 1990\, where her early seamed slips and camisoles helped redefine modern loungewear and quickly gained placement at Barneys\, Bergdorf Goodman\, and Henri Bendel. Her brand evolved organically into a broader lifestyle offering spanning clothing and home\, grounded in a philosophy of relaxed luxury shaped by a deep reverence for nature. Returning to the Bay Area in 1994\, she opened her first Berkeley store and went on to cultivate a loyal\, design-forward community across New York\, San Francisco\, and Los Angeles\, becoming a defining voice in California’s understated luxury movement. Alongside her commercial work\, she has remained deeply engaged with the arts\, serving on the board of Creative Growth Art Center\, speaking at major design events\, and authoring Design By Nature\, with her work widely featured in leading publications and worn by figures including Tilda Swinton\, Maggie Gyllenhaal\, Vera Farmiga\, and Sarah Jessica Parker. \nWine and refreshments will be served. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/erica-tanov-celebrating-a-life-in-design/ LOCATION:Erica Tanov Atelier\, 1808 Fifth Street\, Berkeley\, California\, 94710\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EricaTanovAtelier_SFDW2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Tanov":MAILTO:coralie@socialblueprint.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260406T171714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T152025Z UID:10000562-1781287200-1781298000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Studio Crawl Night 2 - Friday\, June 12th DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/studio-crawl-night-2-friday-june-12th/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Studio Crawl ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/900-x-500-coral.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260416T182237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T155242Z UID:10000568-1781287200-1781298000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Evening Reception - PLUME by Kristin Victoria Barron DESCRIPTION:Plume\, a recent body of work from Kristin Victoria Barron\, will be showcased during San Francisco Design Week this June\, offering a compelling exploration of the artist’s ongoing engagement with the archetypal language of the subconscious. Through the practice of keeping a dream journal and tirelessly working to materialize the elusive subjects of sleep\, Barron locates her work in the tension of articulating the inexpressible\, as though sculpting smoke. “I am asleep and living in a house on the indeterminate but ubiquitous waterline of dreams. I cannot tell you the name of the body of water or if it’s a body at all…” she writes\, capturing both her process and the ambiguity it demands. \nThis body of work extends her Jungian research beyond representation. Each piece is carefully patinated\, offering a textural imprint that feels like a fragment of another reality. The sculptures move beyond zoological iconography\, suggesting forms that have traversed dreamscapes\, as though released from a distant and unknowable terrain and marked by their passage through shifting worlds. \nIncorporating functional lighting\, the works in Plume evoke illumination untethered from waking life. The light appears not as a mechanical source\, but as something more ethereal\, as if each piece operates as a threshold through which luminosity travels between dimensions\, carrying the atmosphere of the artist’s inner world into physical space. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/evening-reception-plume-by-kristin-victoria-barron/ LOCATION:The Future Perfect San Francisco\, 3085 Sacramento Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94115\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TFP_NY_04292025-876-Edit-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Future Perfect":MAILTO:gail@thefutureperfect.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260429T062354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T172047Z UID:10000623-1781287200-1781298000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:IA's San Francisco Studio: Studio Crawl DESCRIPTION:Explore how architecture and design firm IA brings design to life at their newly completed double-height\, ground-level San Francisco studio. Located at street level to engage directly with the community\, the 22\,000-square-foot space celebrates the people\, places\, and identities that make bold innovation possible within San Francisco’s art and design community. \nDiscover how the city’s vibrant history and character are playfully woven into the studio’s design\, and experience a work environment built around creativity – featuring a dynamic collection of amenities including stadium seating\, a speakeasy- inspired lounge\, and even an in-house dog park. \nJoin IA in celebrating the new studio and connecting with San Francisco’s creative community! \n  \nSan Francisco Design Week Studio Crawl: IA San Francisco Studio\n6-9 pm on Friday\, June 12\, 2026\nIA San Francisco Studio\n500 Sansome Street\, Floor 1\nSan Francisco\, CA 94111 URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/ias-san-francisco-studio-studio-crawl/ LOCATION:IA (Interior Architechts)\, 500 Sansome Street\, San Francisco\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IASF_181_IAStudioCrawl-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260429T062420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T135137Z UID:10000587-1781287200-1781298000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Know Your Roots DESCRIPTION:Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club presents an upcycled fashion installation at Neiman Marcus\, created in collaboration with ThredUp and emerging designers from California College of the Arts \nOn view for the first three weeks of June\, this installation is a living expression of Oakland Roots and Soul’s mission—harnessing the power of sport as a force for social good. \nThe window displays feature original fashion pieces created with upcycled clothing from ThredUp and Oakland Roots and Soul jerseys.  Rooted in Oakland’s spirit of resistance\, creativity\, and deep community pride\, the work brings together fashion\, art and sport as equal platforms for storytelling and change\, with each piece reflecting the club’s commitment to expressions of culture. \nThrough the work of CCA’s next generation of designers\, and powered by ThredUp’s circular fashion model\, the display becomes a platform for new voices shaping the future of design. \nKnow your roots.  \nThis is not an actual studio but a window display — Stop by to view the window installation during the crawl or anytime. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/know-your-roots/ LOCATION:Neiman Marcus\, 150 Stockton Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FASHION_SHOW_VSCO_-793.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Roots":MAILTO:andrea@rootssc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260429T063438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T203424Z UID:10000616-1781287200-1781298000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Bohlin Cywinski Jackson: Studio Crawl DESCRIPTION:Join Bohlin Cywinski Jackson for an evening at our San Francisco studio to explore new and upcoming work and enjoy snacks and refreshments. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about a site-specific installation by the artist Andy Goldsworthy\, a permanent artwork from the former Haines Gallery that was preserved and celebrated during the renovation of the studio.  \nBohlin Cywinski Jackson is an architecture practice of five studios across the country focused on designing places that inspire connection and wonder. Our San Francisco studio works across a range of typologies\, from single-family residences to schools and workplaces. The sketches\, models\, and raw materials found throughout our studio are evidence of an immersive design process rooted in a strong sense of craft. \n  \n  \nStudio Image Credit: Matthew Millman URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/bohlin-cywinski-jackson/ LOCATION:Bohlin Cywinski Jackson\, 49 Geary Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BohlinCywinskiJackson_SFDW2026image2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bohlin Cywinski Jackson":MAILTO:kfahy@bcj.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260429T063942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T160036Z UID:10000590-1781287200-1781298000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Art of Sport. FIFA World Cup 2026 DESCRIPTION:The beautiful game. 48 beautiful posters. \nYou’re invited to the launch of a new collection of 48 posters\, created by Mucho\, JP and a few global guest designers. Hosted by Mucho partner Rob Duncan and Art of Sport partner JP Stallard\, for what can only be described as a proper old-fashioned “booze up.” Beers\, posters\, and every nation from this year’s World Cup on display. \nArt of Sport began over a decade ago\, dreamt up by friends (and football rivals) Rob and JP\, to create football posters your partner would actually let you hang at home. Simple\, bold\, culturally tuned\, occasionally mischievous\, and always designed to raise a smile. Posters will be available to order online. \nHave a drink on us while the bar tab holds out and enjoy talking football. The one you kick\, not throw 😉 URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/art-of-sport-fifa-world-cup-2026/ LOCATION:Grumpy’s Restaurant & Pub\, 125 Vallejo St.\, San Francisco California\, CA\, 94111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ArtOfSport_WorldCup-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260505T081929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T081929Z UID:10000627-1781287200-1781298000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Hybrid: Curiosity in All Things — Studio Crawl Happy Hour at Stout Books DESCRIPTION:Join Hybrid at Stout Books as part of the SF Design Week Studio Crawl for a celebratory evening around Hybrid: Curiosity in All Things. \nThe book explores how curiosity drives creative work across disciplines—bringing together studio projects\, essays\, and insights that reflect on process\, inspiration\, and the unexpected connections that shape design. \nThis happy hour-style gathering is an open invitation to meet the Hybrid team\, connect with the design community\, and spend time with the book. Copies will be available for purchase\, with signing throughout the evening. \nIn addition to the book\, we’ll be sharing a curated exhibition of work from across the studio—offering a broader look at our approach to branding\, environments\, and storytelling. \nStop by for a drink\, stay for the conversation\, and explore the work. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/hybrid-curiosity-in-all-things-studio-crawl-happy-hour-at-stout-books/ LOCATION:William Stout Architectural Books\, 804 Montgomery St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94133\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hybrid_3-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hybrid Design":MAILTO:nicole@hybrid-design.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260508T190451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T230737Z UID:10000636-1781287200-1781298000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:For What It’s Worth DESCRIPTION:Come explore an intimate evening of photography and original artwork celebrating the people\, places\, and spirit of Bay Area culture; at Goodfellas Pizzeria\, one of North Beach’s most beloved neighborhood spots. \nSchedule:\n6:00pm — Doors open\, exhibition begins\n6:00–9:00pm — Browse work by three Bay Area photographers plus original painted artwork by artist Rus\n9:00pm — Exhibition closes \nThree photographers will showcase imagery celebrating the culture\, communities\, and everyday life of the Bay Area — a reflection of this year’s SFDW theme\, Multitudes. Alongside the photography\, artist Rus presents a selection of original painted works. \nPerks: Goodfellas pizza and drinks available for purchase. All are welcome — no design background required. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/multitudes-in-the-neighborhood-a-photography-art-exhibition-at-goodfellas/ LOCATION:Goodfellas Pizzeria & Grill\, 2237 Powell St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94133\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/STOODYOO_JERM-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Loye &%3B Jane Agency in partnership with Good Fellas":MAILTO:kacie@loyejane.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260511T225723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T225723Z UID:10000652-1781287200-1781298000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:CODAME: The New Human DESCRIPTION:CODAME: The New Human is an invitation to join a global collective of artists\, technologists\, and designers who are quietly building a future shaped by White Mirror Innovation: a conscious\, interdisciplinary creation focused on care\, agency\, and connection.  \nThis experiential design event celebrates the shift toward high-value\, real-life connection and is hosted at Homebrew Club\, a hub for builders at the bleeding edge of tech. We actively invite artists to submit work for our new ARTEX and Print Club initiatives\, with featured creators receiving profit-share for their contributions: \nARTEX: A new medium for “living art”; an interactive installation platform that evolves and responds to human presence. It is the perfect\, dynamic digital centerpiece for culture builders to activate lobbies\, offices\, and events\, bridging the digital and physical worlds. \nPrint Club: The “45 RPM single of the art world\,” this monthly art delivery service features a unique model where subscribers are the curators who vote on limited-edition 7″x7″ giclée art drops and receive turnkey Print Swap Kits to host IRL events\, fostering community through tangible collecting and exchange. Limited edition prints will be available for sale. \nSchedule ⌛ \n6:00 PM: Refreshments & Networking 👾 Doors open for mingling. Enjoy curated snacks and a selection of non-alcoholic alternatives\, embracing a sober-friendly future for connection. \n7:00 PM: Fireside Chat: The Future of ART+TECH 🧠 Join CODAME CoFounder Jordan Gray in conversation with Homebrew Manager Erick Davidson for a dynamic discussion or debate on how artists and technologists are prototyping the future. \n8:00 PM: Print Club Raffle 🔮 Attendees who sign in receive a ticket to win a limited-edition print from the Print Club editions… a corporeal gateway to community and collecting. \nA must-attend happening for collectors\, curators\, and culture builders seeking to join the movement and grow prosperity with the next generation of ART+TECH experiences. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/codame-the-new-human/ LOCATION:Homebrew Club\, 111 Maiden Lane\, Suite 540\, San Francisco\, California\, 94108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sfdw-codame.png ORGANIZER;CN="CODAME":MAILTO:jordan@codame.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260511T230346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T230346Z UID:10000659-1781287200-1781298000@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:Applied Information Group - Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Come meet the Applied team in their San Francisco studio to learn about wayfinding & experience design as the sun sets over Market Street. Light bites and beverages will be served. The event will be hybrid indoors/outdoors on balconies as weather permits. URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/applied-information-group-open-studio/ LOCATION:Applied Information Group Studio\, 720 Market Street\, San Francisco\, California\, CA 94102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_0015-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Applied Information Group":MAILTO:kat.g@appliedinformation.group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064318 CREATED:20260518T184658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T153712Z UID:10000676-1781960400-1781974800@sfdesignweek.org SUMMARY:An Exceptional Studio Afternoon: Architecture\, Ideas\, and Inspiration with Kuth/Ranieri and Anne Fougeron\, FAIA DESCRIPTION:The Afternoon \nThis is a rare afternoon — an immersive encounter with three of San Francisco’s most distinguished architects\, in an exceptional studio. From 1:00 pm\, participants gather at the North Beach studio of Kuth/Ranieri Architects for an exclusive illustrated presentation of the firm’s international body of work\, followed by an in-depth guided tour of the studio: models\, drawings\, materials\, current projects\, and the full arc of a remarkable thirty-five-year practice. \nMid-afternoon\, award-winning architect Anne Fougeron\, FAIA\, will deliver a vivid illustrated presentation of her career — her built work\, her award-winning residences\, her theoretical projects\, and the dramatically original unbuilt works that have shaped her thinking. \nThe day closes with a convivial reception: bites\, sips. There’s time to discuss ideas and inspirations from the afternoon\, explore career paths\, and speak directly with Anne Fougeron\, who has taught architectural design to graduate and undergraduate students at the University of California\, Berkeley\, where she served as a lecturer and visiting professor. \n\nThe Host Studios \nKuth/Ranieri Architects \nKuth/Ranieri Architects was co-founded by Elizabeth Ranieri\, FAIA\, and Byron Kuth\, FAIA\, in San Francisco in 1990. With studios in San Francisco and the Boston area\, the firm has earned a national reputation for works of architecture that integrate environmental stewardship\, craft\, and contemporary design thinking across a remarkable breadth of scale and program — from meticulously considered private residences to major civic and public infrastructure. \nThe firm’s portfolio spans single-family homes\, community buildings\, public park pavilions\, and international airport terminals. Kuth/Ranieri’s landmark projects include Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport — developed in distinguished collaboration with Gensler and a consortium of leading firms\, and recipient of the 2023 Summit Award from the IIDA Northern California Chapter — as well as significant contributions to Chase Center\, the Golden State Warriors’ arena in Mission Bay. The firm co-founded the Deep Green Design Alliance\, a cross-disciplinary collaborative focused on design solutions that address the environmental challenges shaping our global future. \nKuth/Ranieri Architects is a San Francisco certified woman-owned business enterprise. Their sustained commitment to sustainability\, community\, and architectural intelligence has made them one of the Bay Area’s most admired and enduring practices — one whose work speaks with equal authority across the intimate scale of a private home and the civic scale of a great public building. \n  \n“In a world obsessed with an international cast of ego-driven starchitects\, San Francisco architects Elizabeth Ranieri\, FAIA\, and Byron Kuth\, FAIA\, are the thoughtful\, versatile\, low-key\, detail-obsessed exceptions.” \n— Diane Dorrans Saeks  ·  Opening epigraph\, Kuth/Ranieri Architects monograph\, Princeton Architectural Press \n“We seek to enrich the human experience by crafting engaging spaces that are timeless and of our time.” \n— Kuth/Ranieri Architects \n              \n\nGuest Architect \nAnne Fougeron\, FAIA  ·  Fougeron Architecture \nAnne Fougeron\, FAIA\, is the founder and principal of Fougeron Architecture\, one of San Francisco’s most consistently celebrated and intellectually rigorous design practices. Raised in France and the United States\, she attended Wellesley College and completed her graduate studies in architecture at the University of California\, Berkeley — where she has since returned to teach\, serving as a lecturer and visiting professor. She is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects\, a distinction awarded to fewer than three percent of registered architects in the United States. \nSince founding her practice in 1986\, Fougeron has built a body of work that is at once formally rigorous and deeply humane. Her projects span private residences of exceptional distinction — among them the Fall House in Big Sur\, the Suspension House\, and the Wavelet House\, both recipients of the American Architecture Award from the Chicago Athenaeum and multiple international prizes — alongside civic\, cultural\, multi-family\, and healthcare buildings. The firm has received more than fifty design awards and been published in more than two hundred international publications. Princeton Architectural Press describes her approach as one that “embraces architectural opportunities found in opposition\, creating buildings that redefine program\, reinvent historical building types\, and reinvigorate civic centers.” \nCentral to Fougeron’s practice is the conviction that architecture is a social art — that beautiful\, rigorous design should be accessible to all\, and that buildings can carry genuine ethical and civic weight. Her published monographs include Fougeron Architecture: Opposition/Composition (Princeton Architectural Press) and Framing Light (2024). \n  \n“While I am a tried-and-true Northern Californian\, my work often brings me to Los Angeles and the neighboring areas. And as an architect\, I can’t help but notice what’s around me. Modern architecture is often painted as elitist — as if efficient design can’t also be good design. Buildings can be useful while still being beautiful.” \n— Anne Fougeron\, FAIA  ·  Fougeron Architecture\, San Francisco \n               \n\nAbout the Seminar Leader \nDiane Dorrans Saeks is a San Francisco-based design journalist\, editor\, and the author of twenty-six books on architecture\, design\, travel\, and style\, published by Rizzoli\, Chronicle Books\, and others. Her most recent Rizzoli titles include Jean-Louis Deniot Interiors and Parisian by Design. She is Design Editor of PaperCity magazine and a co-founding editor of Metropolitan Home and C Magazine California Style. Diane has traveled to more than 110 countries as a working journalist and has presented her Dynamic Minds\, Brilliant Inspiration design seminars — intimate\, behind-the-scenes studio visits with leading architects and designers — for more than fifteen years\, in affiliation with Design Bay Area and San Francisco Design Week. \n  \n*Note: This is a Professional presentation. Not suitable for guests under 16. \n\nADDITIONAL SEMINARS:\nLearn more about other events in the series – \nJune 5\, 1pm-5pm:  Sausalito\nStudio visits to The Office of Charles de Lisle\, Studio Collins Weir\, and Luca Pignata Studio. Participants will converse\, meet\, discuss ideas\, and meet the designers and architects. \nJune 6\, 1pm-5pm:  SoMa San Francisco\nStudio visits to Stanley Saitowitz | Natoma Architects  and BAMO .Participants will converse\, meet\, discuss ideas\, and meet the designers and architects. \n  URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/an-exceptional-studio-afternoon-architecture-ideas-and-inspiration-with-kuth-ranieri-and-anne-fougeron-faia/ LOCATION:Kuth/Ranieri Architects\, 725 Greenwich Street\, San Francisco\, 94113\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfdesignweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/11_SFO_Photos.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="DIANE DORRANS SAEKS":MAILTO:ddswriter@earthlink.net END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR