PARK it!

We think that beverage of yours needs a buddy–a coaster! Make that two! We’ll explore the design process from concept to production to go home with our very own pair of coasters. If you haven’t tried tufting before, now’s your chance in this design experience of discovery and exploration. What to expect: We’ll talk to

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Design A Doodad: COOKIE GARDEN

How much do you know about the native plants here in Philadelphia? Find out how we can best contribute to our ecosystem with this delectable workshop that brings together landscape design and cookie decorating. Bring home a beautifully decorated half dozen cookies, packaged to give, or to enjoy on your own. Then start designing your

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STORYTIME + DESIGN

Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

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Code for Philly: Decoded

Are you a researcher, project manager, social media aficionado, or civic-minded person looking to contribute to projects benefitting the Philadelphia area in meaningful ways? We’ll you’ve found the right place! Code for Philly is looking for non-coders who are looking to lend their skills to technology-enabled projects that benefit the City of Philadelphia and it’s

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Design A Doodad: Designing for Community

“Design is a response to social change.” – George Nelson Join us on Saturday, March 22, as we welcome social designer + strategist Verónica M. Ayala-Flores as we explore how you can take action–YOUR WAY. For this hands-on workshop we’ll share practical tools to help you start or strengthen your journey as a force for

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School Age Studio: Trees, Buildings + Bodies

Available on select School District of Philadelphia (SDP) half-days, we offer a hands-on, project-based design workshop that allows students to be designers in a studio. Students will learn the design process through activities and exercises to design and build a project individually and/or as a team. Each studio introduces how we see design everywhere and

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Open Studio Party

Join us on October 5th from 6 to 10 PM for an Open Studio Party at Pandemic Design Studio located just outside of Philly, in Bridgeport, PA. Cocktail Attire preferred and there will be light food / drink and music. Pandemic design Studio and owner, David Rozek, is know for creating Philly’s most iconic green

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Rework the Runway

Rework the Runway is a sustainable fashion show and design competition happening on Earth Day 2024 at North Bowl in Philadelphia. 10-15 hand-selected Philly-based designers will use secondhand clothing and recycled materials to create one-of-a-kind reworked looks to be featured in a fashion show. The winner of the competition will win a full 4-way rack

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Design a Doodad #002: Beer Can Label Design Workshop

Join us at Triple Bottom Brewing to design your own beer can label! First, we will take you on a short design adventure by getting to know how much inspiration and intention it takes to bring a label to life. Meet Marian Bailey, the creator of the Triple Bottom’s Hazy IPA, Training Montage label. Then,

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Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents Twilight in the Gardens

Join the Philadelphia Magic Gardens for an enchanting evening at Twilight in the Gardens! Relax to the sounds of Chinese American freak-folk ensemble, River Full of Fruit, as they take the stage in the mesmerizing, mosaicked courtyard. Embrace creativity at the art tables, where artist Brijette Zachary will share the art of macramé. Guests will

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