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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Located in Berkeley, California, and stretching an entire city’s block, Ciel Creative

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

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? The ancient Greeks had two concepts of time. Chronos is quantitative

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

Join us at the Mercury HQ for food, drinks, and a fireside chat with our team.

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

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

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

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