NYCxDesign

Region

US - North East

Timing

May (Typically)

Dates

2026
Monday
Feb
16
- 02
Mar
Confirmed
Various, London
2026
Tuesday
Feb
17
Confirmed
Various, London
2026
Thursday
Feb
19
- 23
Feb

Overview

New York City transforms into a global design capital during NYCxDESIGN, the city’s official design festival. Spanning architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, fashion, graphic design, and technology, the festival showcases the city’s creative energy through exhibitions, open studios, installations, and talks across all five boroughs.

HIGHLIGHTS

🪑 Cutting-Edge Design Trends – From furniture debuts to experimental prototypes, NYCxDESIGN highlights innovations that shape how we live, work, and interact with spaces.

🌍 Sustainability in Focus – Expect an emphasis on eco-conscious materials, circular production, and urban design solutions for more resilient cities.

✨ Designers & Emerging Voices – Both established firms and rising talents use the festival as a platform to launch projects and connect with global audiences.

🏛️ Cross-Disciplinary Energy – Design intersects with art, fashion, and technology, creating experiences that blur boundaries and spark dialogue.

🌆 Citywide Activations – From installations in Times Square to showcases in Brooklyn and the Bronx, NYCxDESIGN turns the city itself into an open gallery.

Whether you’re a design professional, a collector, or simply a curious visitor—NYCxDESIGN is where creativity, commerce, and culture converge to celebrate design in all its forms.

INSIGHTS

Event General Timing
Annually held over 8 days in mid-May. Starts on a Thursday. (Same Day of Week)
City-wide festival using various existing venues.
Partner/Event submissions close in Winter/early Spring (Sunday).
Mostly free public access; major fairs (ICFF) are ticketed.
VIP/Press Day for major anchor fairs (ICFF, WantedDesign) is often the Wednesday before the official start. (Same Day of Week)
New York City transforms into a global design capital during NYCxDESIGN, the city’s official design festival. Spanning architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, fashion, graphic design, and technology, the festival showcases the city’s creative energy through exhibitions, open studios, installations, and talks across all five boroughs.
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