NYCxDESIGN Festival 2025: Showcasing NYC's Global Creativity and Culture

NYCxDESIGN Festival Overview

• 💡 The NYCxDESIGN Festival is a citywide celebration of design in all its forms, running from May 15th to May 21st, 2025.
• 🌍 New York City is highlighted as a global hub for creatives, designers, and architects, reflecting its vibrant culture and progressive thinking.

Key Festival Highlights and Events

• 🚀 The festival opened with a public installation at Hudson Yards by Lexus, showcasing hybrid car design with interactive features.
• 🇫🇷 An international spotlight features Villa Albertine, France's cultural institution, curating exhibitions and talks by French artisans and artists.
• 🇮🇹 The Italian Trade Association presents an exhibition at The Oculus, featuring over 40 companies.
• 🗽 A unique exhibition at The Oculus's Canvas 3 gallery showcases 72 New York City designers creating New York City souvenirs.

Festival Organization and Accessibility

• 🎯 Design is presented as being for everyone, with the goal of improving lifestyles through design in spaces, buildings, and streets.
• 🌐 Information on all events is available on the nycxdesign.org website, a free downloadable app, and the Bloomberg Connects app.
• 🤝 A steering committee of 65 members, representing design districts, city agencies, design schools, museums, and professional peers, unifies the festival.
• ✅ Many events are free to attend, making the festival accessible to the wider community.