San Diego Design Week

September 15-20, 2026

Design for Everyone is an invitation for all of San Diego to explore and celebrate design. Design shapes everything around us: what we wear, the spaces we live in, the products we use, the digital world we navigate, and the culture we enjoy, yet too few people get to see it up close. Design Week 2026 is a celebration of world-class design across every discipline, packed with exhibitions, workshops, and experiences that let you see, touch, and understand the craft behind the things you love. Whether you want to sharpen your skills, connect with San Diego’s creative community, or simply be inspired by exceptional design, this week is for you.

Explore the Program

Experience Design in All Forms

Join us for an unforgettable week of creativity and innovation. San Diego Design Week offers a platform for designers and enthusiasts to connect and collaborate.

Program overview

Each day is organized around a central theme, with full days of curated events hosted at iconic San Diego locations. There are also several events around town, hosted in studios, shops, and more.

This is the week the design community opens its doors to all and shows what goes on behind the scenes, so come explore and engage all the creative community has to offer.

Sept 15 – Designing for Health and Wellbeing

sept 16 – Events around town

Sept 17 – Designing What We Wear

Sept 18 – Designing Our Digital World

Sept 19 – Designing Our Spaces

Sept 20 – Designing Multimedia Experiences

Engaging Interactive Workshops for All Levels

Participate in hands-on sessions that spark creativity and enhance your skills.

Thought-Provoking Panel Discussions with Experts

Gain insights from industry leaders and visionaries.

Stunning Immersive Exhibitions to Inspire You

Experience groundbreaking designs that push boundaries.

Explore the Program

Design Week is organized around themes that matter to our community. Learn about this year’s themes by selecting one of the tiles below.

Designing for Health and Wellbeing
Designing Our Digital World
Designing What We Wear
Designing Our Spaces
Designing Multimedia Experiences

Thank you to this year’s sponsors!

Organized by

The Design Forward Alliance

San Diego Design Week is organized by Design Forward Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by the UC San Diego Design Lab. We’re dedicated to promoting design-driven innovation across business, education, and creative industries.

DFA Events

Attend workshops, exhibitions, and talks led by industry leaders and visionaries.

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Get Involved

Connect with fellow creatives and share your passion for design.

With the support of our sponsors and partners—Sessionwise, DDX, SDXD, UX Speakeasy, Mingei International Museum, UC San Diego Design Lab, and more—SDDW continues to be a vibrant forum for collaboration, dialogue, and creative exchange. Join us as a sponsor or volunteer to make this year happen!

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