Design+

San Diego Design Week is an annual five-day series of events that celebrates interdisciplinary design in our region through talks, studio tours, workshops, and self-guided tours. In 2020 we’re exploring the theme of Design+. How are designers collaborating across disciplines to exchange ideas and build and serve our community? Join the conversation.

Diseño+

San Diego Design Week es una serie anual de cinco días de eventos que celebran, en nuestra región, el diseño por medio de presentaciones, recorridos de estudios, talleres y recorridos autoguiados. En el 2020 exploraremos el tema de Design+. ¿Cómo colaboran los diseñadores con otras disciplinas para intercambiar ideas, construir y servir a nuestra comunidad? Únete a la conversación.

Upcoming Programs

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Digital Design in Today’s Age

Digital Design in Today’s Age

BASIC® Agency

Bridging Communities: Designing a Bridge to Strengthen Community Connection

Bridging Communities: Designing a Bridge to Strengthen Community Connection

ARCHITECTS hanna gabriel wells + Collaborators

The Workspace Reimagined

The Workspace Reimagined

FreshForm

Exploring Game Design

Exploring Game Design

IGDA San Diego

Positive Influence: Design Education + Community Projects

Positive Influence: Design Education + Community Projects

NewSchool of Architecture & Design

Virtual Open House + James Hubbell Studio Tour

Virtual Open House + James Hubbell Studio Tour

Hubbell & Hubbell Architects with the Ilan Lael Foundation

News

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February 5

Neyenesch Printers

In a Q&A with Steve Burke, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Neyenesch Printing, it became apparent that the secret to the success of this over 120-year-old company was its enduring commitment to its community.

December 3

Passion Planner—More than Planners

For San Diego Design Week, Passion Planner donated 240 planners and continues to generously provide the tools creatives need to organize their thoughts, businesses, and everyday lives.

September 8

Raygun's Take on SDDW's Digital Experience

Raygun is a San Diego Design Week design partner and developed the website in alignment with our brand identity. We spoke with co-founder Stacey Edelstein to learn more about the process and the event she is presenting for SDDW.

September 8

Designers Take Note! Adobe's Portfolio Review Sessions

From 9-10 am on September 9 & 10, Adobe XD is hosting live review sessions where you can watch a senior designer conduct live UX portfolio reviews. Designers are encouraged to submit their portfolios for consideration by Sunday, September 6.

September 8

Exterior Installations, Virtual Workshops and Self-Guided Tours: How to Safely Engage in SDDW

See San Diego through the eyes of the most influential and knowledgeable creatives without leaving your sofa!

September 4

See, Learn, Connect, Create, Listen: How to Participate in SDDW

San Diego Design Week is almost here and some of you may be wondering as you comb through the 100+ listings: what events are right for me? We want to show you a few of the things you can do to truly immerse yourself in the programming while at home.

August 25

BASIC’s Vision for San Diego Design Week’s Identity

We called on BASIC, an independent branding & experience design company working at the intersection of culture, design and technology to conceptualize the right identity for SDDW.

August 17

Meet Patricia Cué, Professor Emeritus of Graphic Design at San Diego State University & Board Member of Mingei International Museum

Even though Mingei is best known for its craft and folk art collection, the museum was conceived by its founder, Martha Longenecker, in 1996, as a design museum that has hosted many design exhibitions throughout the years.

August 17

Meet Cesar Villegas: Vice President, Intuit Consumer Group Design

Like San Diego Design Week, Intuit has a broad definition of design, including design research and insights, design technology, content design, visual design, UX design, and more.