Unparalleled
PATHWAYS

SEPT 26 - OCT 5

What is dc DESIGN WEEK?

Presented by AIGA DC, Design Week has been the region’s leading platform for creative exchange for over a decade. This year, we gather designers, artists, technologists, and architects for talks, studio tours, exhibitions, and showcases that spark dialogue and inspire action.

This year’s theme, Unparalleled Pathways, honors the bold, nuanced journeys that shape design today. No creative path follows the same route, and together, our diverse perspectives enrich the future of design. Sign up for event drop notifications.

OUR MISSION

WE celebrate creativity as a force for connection, dialogue, and change.

DC Design Week is made possible by sponsors and partners who believe in the power of creativity to transform our communities. From local businesses to global brands, their support fuels programming that uplifts designers across disciplines.

Proceeds from DC Design Week help sustain the AIGA DC Design Continuum Fund, a scholarship supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing careers in design and creative fields. Together, we’re investing in the next generation of designers.


THE LINEUP

THE LINEUP

Here’s a sneak peek at the week:

GET GROUNDED: WELLNESS DAY

COFFEE KICKOFF BLOCK PARTY

CREATIVE PORTFOLIO REVIEW

ARC’TERYX VEILANCE KEYNOTE

DRUMMOND PROJECTS OPEN HOUSE

PLATED: A CULINARY EXPERIENCE

HOMEGROWN: CREATOR PANEL

VEGA STUDIO SUNSET SCREENING

FAREWELL FIELD TRIPS

CLOSING RECEPTION

SEPT 26

SEPT 27

SEPT 28

SEPT 29

SEPT 30

OCT 1

OCT 2

OCT 3

OCT 4

OCT 5

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PRESENTING SPONSPORS


PROGRAMMING SPONSPORS

JOIN the TEam

DC Design Week is powered by the creative community—and we couldn’t do it without dedicated volunteers. Each year, volunteers help bring the week to life by welcoming guests, supporting speakers, managing events, and capturing the energy of our citywide celebration.

As a volunteer, you’ll gain behind-the-scenes access to events, connect with designers and creatives across disciplines, and play an essential role in shaping the experience for over 2,000 attendees.

Join us in championing design as a profession, a language, and a tool for connection and impact.

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