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SUMMARY:An Evening with Chef Tu David Phu\, a San Francisco Chronicle Rising Star Chef: SF Design Week Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:We believe some of the most meaningful connections happen around food. Join us in supporting San Francisco Design Week by reserving your spot for an intimate reception with acclaimed Chef Tu David Phu. All proceeds benefit San Francisco Design Week. \nEnjoy a thoughtfully curated evening with a small circle of local design leaders—taste Chef Tu’s evocative menu\, hear the personal journey behind his celebrated work\, and take home a signed copy of his cookbook\, The Memory of Taste. \nChef Tu and our CEO\, Dawn Zidonis\, first connected during a San Francisco Design Week event years ago—a friendship that blossomed through a shared passion for culture\, creativity\, and community. Their continued collaboration is proof that San Francisco Design Week sparks lasting relationships that enrich our design ecosystem. \nThis special evening marks the close of our 19th Edition and helps fuel our vision for the future as we begin planning our 20th Anniversary in 2026. \nDue to the intimate nature of this event\, only a small amount of tickets are available. \nIncluded in the ticket price: The Memory of Taste Recipe Book\, Meet-n-greet with Chef Tu\, Catered by Gigi’s\, Wine. \nABOUT CHEF TU DAVID PHU: \nChef Tu David Phu\, a San Francisco Chronicle Rising Star Chef and chef-partner at GiGi’s\, a Vietnamese-influenced wine bar in San Francisco\, draws on his Oakland upbringing and the resilience of his refugee parents. His roots trace back to Phu Quoc\, Vietnam\, where his family has crafted artisanal fish sauce since 1895. \nChef Phu’s culinary expertise is a testament to his diverse experiences. He honed his skills in the hallowed kitchens of renowned establishments\, ranging from New York’s internationally acclaimed Daniel to San Francisco’s prestigious 2-star Michelin restaurant\, Acquerello. Throughout his career\, he absorbed the essence of various culinary traditions\, from American culinary excellence to classical European techniques. Yet\, a profound connection to what he calls “the memory of taste” led him back to his Vietnamese roots. \nEmbarking on a culinary exploration of his mother’s treasured recipes\, Chef Tu revisited cherished childhood dishes and embarked on pilgrimages to Vietnam for inspiration. His innovative Vietnamese-California cuisine began to garner recognition in 2016 with his weekly pop-up dining experience\, “Ăn.” In 2017\, the San Francisco Chronicle crowned him as a Rising Star Chef\, marking the beginning of a series of accolades. \nChef Tu’s culinary journey expanded its horizons when he joined Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15 in 2019 and hosted ABC’s Taste Buds: Chefsgiving\, a program that received a James Beard Award nomination. Currently\, he is co-authoring his first cookbook\, titled “THE MEMORY OF TASTE\,” alongside James Beard Journalism Award winner Soleil Ho\, a prominent figure in the culinary world. \n“The Memory of Taste” is not just a cookbook; it’s a celebration of inheritance. It delves into Chef Tu David Phu’s journey as a chef\, emphasizing the invaluable culinary lessons passed down by his parents\, refugees from Phu Quoc. These lessons encompass frugality\, zero-waste cooking\, and practical gill-to-fin eating. The cookbook features a playful collection of California-Vietnamese dishes like tuna summer rolls and 7-Up nuoc cham\, seamlessly integrating Chef Tu’s ambitious and modern culinary style with the food wisdom that nurtured him. \nRegistration:\nRegister through the San Francisco Design Week platform to attend this event. If you’d like to attend but are not attending San Francisco Design Week\, or want to donate an additional amount for more benefits\, or invite a friend\, visit our other fundraiser page for this event. \nCan’t attend but still want to contribute?\nMake a donation here! We appreciate your support for Design Bay Area: San Francisco Design Week\, Design Healdsburg\, Silicon Valley Design Week \n\nMake a donation! Show your support
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/meet-chef-tu-david-phu-a-san-francisco-chronicle-rising-star-chef-sf-design-week-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Gigi’s\, 299 Divisadero St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250531T175747Z
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SUMMARY:Ritual Momentos: An Intuitive Sculpture Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop will guide participants to create personal sculptural mementos using found natural elements—dried plants\, stones\, twigs—and intuitive assembly. Through slow-making and reflection\, participants will explore creative reuse as a grounding ritual. No experience is necessary; come with a natural found object with personal meaning.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/ritual-momentos-an-intuitive-sculpture-workshop/
LOCATION:re.riddle (Minnesota Street Project)\, 1275 Minnesota Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anand Sheth":MAILTO:studio@anandsheth.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
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SUMMARY:The Connectivity of Craft
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT*** \nThe place we call home has a vast influence on what we make. But how do the things we make actually shape the fabric of our home? How does the production of craft — whether in the form of a sculpture\, garment\, or a gathering — influence our environment and sense of community? What does it take to build creative ecosystems\, and what conditions allow those ecosystems to blossom? \nThrough the lens of four individuals working across art\, design\, education and community-building\, we’ll explore how their creative practices contribute to our experience of connection and culture. \n\nKatherine Lam is an independent designer/builder and Program Lead for the Furniture Program at California College of the Arts.  Kathy’s practice spans nearly 3 decades of engagement with furniture and the handmade object and has recently expanded into the intersections of craft + community practice.\nEvan Kinori is a garment designer and patternmaker with a shop and studio space in San Francisco’s Mission District\, showcasing clothing\, furniture and objects. His simple collection of garments is made of the highest quality artisan fabrics from around the world\, constructed with meticulous attention to detail.\nYvonne Mouser is an Oakland based artist\, designer\, and maker whose work exists between the practical and conceptual\, spanning furniture\, objects\, experiences\, and sculpture. Her practice investigates ideas through experimentation with concepts\, materials\, and methods to create small run production and one-of-a-kind pieces.\nDavid Wilson is an artist who creates observational drawings based in direct experiences with landscape\, and orchestrates site-based gatherings that draw together a wide net of artists\, performers\, filmmakers\, chefs\, and artisans into collaborative relationships.\nThe conversation will be moderated by Kelley Perumbeti\, cofounder of Works In Progress and Office of Tangible Space.\n\nHosted at Space Theory\, this panel discussion is part of Works In Progress\, an exhibition series with a mission to amplify\, archive and create dialogue around the Bay Area craft & design community. \nSchedule: \n\n6:00PM-6:30PM Check in\n6:30PM – 7:30PM Panel discussion\n7:30PM-8:00PM Wrap up
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/the-connectivity-of-craft/
LOCATION:Space Theory\, 360 Miller Avenue\, Mill Valley\, California\, 94941-2847\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Works In Progress":MAILTO:kelley@tangible.space
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T191500
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
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SUMMARY:Designing Fairness: The Future of Justice Reform
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nJoin us for a dynamic panel exploring how design thinking is revolutionizing criminal justice reform across the entire system—from prevention to reentry. We will have visionaries from Designing Justice + Designing Spaces\, Recidiviz\, ideas42’s (Un)Warranted initiative\, CROP Organization\, Dignifi\, and Checkr who are using human-centered approaches to dismantle barriers and create pathways to opportunity. \nEnjoy a snack\, drink\, and connect with mission-driven designers. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness how design methodologies are being applied to one of society’s most pressing challenges. \nSchedule\n5:30-6:00pm: Welcome drinks and snacks \n6:00-6:45pm: Panel \n6:45-7:00pm Q&A \nModerated by Checkr’s Director of Product Design\, Rebecca Rabison\, our panel will bring together criminal justice reform design leaders across the system: \nPrevention & Early Intervention\nDesigning Justice + Designing Spaces – Garrett Jacobs\, Director of Project Evaluation & Research\, will speak to how architecture can help prevent incarceration through community-centered design \nIdeas42 – Anne Stotler\, Principal Behavioral Designer\, will discuss how behavioral science can improve court date communications and prevent missed court dates\, a leading cause of warrants and jail. \nDuring Incarceration\nRecidiviz – Thomas Graham\, Product Manager at Recidiviz\, will share how data and technology can improve information access and system outcomes for justice-impacted people. \nReentry & Employment\nCROP Organization – Alexis Bustos\, Director of Learning and Partnerships\, will speak to training formerly incarcerated individuals in UI/UX to help them secure meaningful employment. \nDignifi – Danny Yoon\, Founder of Dignifi and CROP Product Design graduate\, will share how they’re bringing reentrants\, service providers\, and policy makers into one ecosystem to fix a fractured reentry system \nCheckr – Melanie Cernak\, Staff Product Designer will share Checkr’s approach to fair chance hiring and how they’re reducing background checks as a barrier to employment \n  \nWhy attend?\nThis event aims to show how design thinking can dismantle systems of inequality. You’ll leave with concrete examples of how design methodologies are being applied to one of society’s most pressing challenges. \nSpace is limited—secure your spot today!
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/designing-fairness-the-future-of-justice-reform/
LOCATION:Checkr Inc. HQ\, 120 Kearny St\, Suite 2400\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Checkr":MAILTO:melanie.cernak@checkr.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250426T151531Z
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SUMMARY:Art-Inspired Design
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nArt is an essential element in beautiful interior design that reflects the core values of the designer and client\, as well as the story of a space.  So often\, art is the final element designers use to finish a space with their clients.  But what if we begin with the art?  How could art that speaks to the homeowner drive the design of a room or even the entire home? \nThis event will include a short discussion regarding collaborative case studies TINT Gallery and The Modern Vic have created in starting the foundation of a design with art.  The event is hosted by TINT Gallery\, a contemporary art gallery focusing on women artists\, located in Hayes Valley. The event will include craft cocktails\, mocktails and light snacks.   \nSchedule: \n5 – 5:30pm arrival and networking\n5:30 – 6:00pm presentation with interactive Q&A\n6:00-7:00pm  exclusive tour of current exhibition + mingling with drinks  \nSpeaker bio: The Modern Vic – Sarah Stern-Benoit. \nSarah Stern-Benoit is the Founder and Principal Designer of The Modern Vic\, an Interior Design Studio in San Francisco.  The Modern Vic is the manifestation of Sarah’s lifetime love of history\, Bay Area architecture\, and stunning\, liveable spaces. \nThe Modern Vic took root in Sarah’s own childhood homes. Growing up with parents who actively lived in and restored Bay Area fixer-uppers\, she saw for herself the power of transformation. \nThe Modern Vic\, holds firm to the belief in the potential for remarkable transformation\, appreciation for architectural heritage\, and the passion for giving clients the support they need to realize their own beautiful spaces.  The Modern Vic gives clients the ability to gracefully incorporate their own design voice into their spaces while honoring the design elements of the house. 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/art-inspired-design/
LOCATION:TINT Gallery\, 149 Gough Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, California\, 94102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Modern Vic":MAILTO:sarah@themodernvic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T171500
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250505T192416Z
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SUMMARY:Adobe Creative Cafe x SF Design Week Portfolio Review
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nHead to Adobe’s San Francisco office for an event focused on the new generation of designers. Open to all students\, recent grads and young creators interested in pursuing a career in graphic design or professional art. \nJoin us for 1:1 portfolio reviews with the Adobe Design Team. This event is designed for students or those who are just starting out in their creative careers to receive feedback from seasoned design professionals. We will also have general group career advice tables open. \nPlease only sign up if you are a student\, recent grad\, or young creator and are able to attend as spots are limited. Make sure to login to your San Francisco Design Week OnePass account to register! \n\nSchedule: Doors at 4pm for Creative Cafe (you must register via the OnePass portal)\nPortfolio Reviews & Career Advice from 4:15-5:15 PM\n5:30pm Create Now San Francisco Design Week to follow (requires separate registration)\n\nDirectly following the portfolio review event\, we will be launching into Create Now San Francisco Design Week at the same location. The Create Now event has a separate registration\, so make sure to register in addition to the portfolio reviews\, for the Create Now event as well. \n  \n 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/adobe-creative-cafe-x-sf-design-week/
LOCATION:Adobe\, 601 Townsend St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adobe":MAILTO:dawn@sfdesignweek.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T171500
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250505T191201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T183954Z
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SUMMARY:AI Design at Google
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\n \nJoin the Design team at Google for a series of lightning talks across four AI related design topics touching on our various products! Meet our teams\, learn about the work and have the opportunity to engage and ask questions. Light reception to follow to hang out with our team and speakers! \nLimited registrations available. Please only register if you can attend. If you can no longer attend\, please log into your OnePass account and remove your registration so that someone else can have your seat! \nSCHEDULE: \n2:30 PM – Check in \n3:00 PM – Event begins with a welcome\, followed by a few presentations \n3:45 PM – Q&A \n4:15 PM – Reception with speakers \n5:15 PM – Event ends \n 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/ai-design-at-google/
LOCATION:Google\, 345 Spear Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Google":MAILTO:lvanni@google.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
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SUMMARY:The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ovata  \n  \nWhat if a wall could carry memory\, scent\, and greenery—all at once? \n  \nInspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) \, Ovata presents a site-flexible installation: a  portable living wall  composed of hinged\, frame-based panels filled with  California native plants. Spread throughout the event venue\, these sculptural pieces are more than dividers—they are  multi-sensory green moments  that offer a breath of nature\, evoke regional nostalgia\, and serve as quiet visual anchors within the event energy. \n  \nEach panel transforms the space with  natural scents\, living textures \, and a subtle reference to the cultural practice of honoring people and place. Think of it as a  living scroll of memory and nature —brought into the present. \n  \nRather than serving as a static backdrop\, this installation  gently guides the flow of people \, encouraging organic circulation while shaping cozy niches for gathering\, pausing\, and connecting. Like a breeze through a forest\, its layout invites movement and mingling while offering soft\, intimate pockets of calm \n  \n Schedule:    \nNo fixed schedule. The green wall installation is designed to be  explored freely throughout the venue  during the event. \nThis is a  self-guided\, standalone installation —no formal presentation. \n  \n Bonus Features:    \n– Portable green wall panels placed throughout the venue \n–  Designed with California native species    \n–  QR codes on each panel  to explore featured plants and their ecological stories \n– Subtle  natural fragrance  in the air \n– Visual and spatial  flexibility  to frame or divide areas \n– Inspired by  병풍(Byung-poong) \, traditional Korean folding screens
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/the-scent-of-nostalgia-a-living-green-wall-within-reach-9/
LOCATION:Aura Tea and Coffee at Rincon Plaza\, 101 Spear Street Suite B5\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ovata LLC":MAILTO:jeon.eunhye@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
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SUMMARY:Introducing the MMclay Homeware Collection
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the MMclay showroom for an evening celebrating the launch of our newest work: a homeware collection that explores form and material. On view for the first time\, the collection includes hand-cut ceramic tiles\, sculptural table lamps with custom shades\, and large-scale hand-built vessels. Each piece is designed with sustainability in mind—crafted slowly\, glazed by hand\, and made to order using recycled clay whenever possible. \nMMclay founder MaryMar Keenan will share the story behind the collection. She’ll be joined by interior designer Kristen Peña of K Interiors\, in a conversation about intentionality\, creative collaboration\, and the long-term impact of design choices in the home. \nKristen’s award-winning studio is known for its warm\, refined interiors and has been featured in Architectural Digest\, Elle Decor\, House Beautiful\, Real Simple\, Rue\, WSJ\, California Home + Design\, San Francisco \n_________________________________\nSmall Bites provided by Chef Kim Alter of Nightbird\nDrinks available for purchase from York Street Cafe\n_________________________________ \nSchedule of Events:\n7:00–7:30 PM – First look at the collection\nEnjoy drinks\, small bites\, and an open viewing of the new homeware line \n7:30–8:30 PM – Presentations\nShort talks from MMclay founder MaryMar Keenan and interior designer Kristen Peña of K Interiors on the creative process and the lasting impact of design choices. \n8:30-9:00 PM\nStick around for more time with the collection\, conversation\, and refreshments.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/introducing-the-mmclay-homeware-collection/
LOCATION:MMclay Studio. + Showroom\, 69 Gough Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MMclay":MAILTO:shop@mmclay.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T204500
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250430T213311Z
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SUMMARY:SF Design: Then / Now / Next
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nSan Francisco has arguably been the epicenter of design in the U.S. for nearly five decades\, attracting the world’s top talent. In that time\, the roles of the designer and the practice of design have changed and continue to evolve. Independent studios have been an integral part of the SF design landscape. Many have come and gone\, some have remained\, and new ones have risen to continue the legacy of design in SF. Come join us for a candid discussion panel of design leaders that have firsthand experience with the ebbs and flows of SF design.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/sf-design-then-now-next/
LOCATION:PA Consulting San Francisco Studio\, 517 York Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business of Design
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ORGANIZER;CN="PA Consulting":MAILTO:hannah.kaiksow@paconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250428T215819Z
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SUMMARY:Balancing Act: Stability Meets Innovation in Design
DESCRIPTION:This event explores how SoFi balances stability and security with bold innovation across our digital products and services. The centerpiece of the event is a keynote panel focused on the tension between stability and transformation in design: when to push boundaries\, when to make incremental change\, and how to do both without compromising member trust. We will feature designers sharing first-hand stories of lessons learned from three recent product launches: our app Home screen redesign\, our loan payments platform\, and our internal customer support tool. \nBefore the keynote\, attendees can meet the SoFi Design and Research team and participate in activities designed to help them transform their personal careers and financial wellbeing: portfolio reviews\, live user research\, and free financial planning sessions**. \n\nAbout SoFi \nOur number one goal is helping our members get their money right. SoFi’s mission is to help people reach financial independence to realize their ambitions. \nFinancial independence doesn’t just mean being rich—it means getting to a point where your money works for the life you want to live. Everything we do is geared toward helping our members get their money right. We’re constantly innovating and building ways to give our members what they need to make that happen. \nSchedule\n\nDoors: 5:30pm\nNetworking & Activity Stations: 5:30 – 6:30pm\nKeynote: 6:30 – 7:30pm\nEvent ends: 8pm\n\nKeynote Case Studies \n\nSoFi App Homepage: After years of incremental additions\, the home page of our app was no longer serving its core job to be done: providing personalized financial insights that help members get their money right. Learn how the team approached incrementally redesigning the most visited page of the SoFi app.\nReimagining the Borrower Experience: Trust is built when we listen and adapt. Learn how the team transformed member feedback into a reimagined servicing experience for SoFi’s student loan borrowers. Together\, we’ll explore the ways that small foundational steps can pave the way to product innovation in the lending space.\nSoFi Internal Tools: When members call our customer service department\, our support agents need to know everything about the member to answer questions quickly and accurately. Learn how the team tackled a complete redesign of our internal support tools to transform a fundamental area of our business.\n\nActivity Stations\n\nPortfolio Review: Get feedback from a SoFi recruiter or designer on your work.*\nLive User Research: Participate in live research with the SoFi research team.\nFinancial Planning: Talk finances with a SoFi financial planner and sign up for a free\, personalized consultation.**\n\n* Please bring a computer to share your work if you would like a portfolio review \n**Financial consultations will take place after the event
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/balancing-act-stability-meets-innovation-in-design/
LOCATION:SoFi SF Office\, 1st Floor\, 234 1st St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoFi":MAILTO:mlangley@sofi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250426T152851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T190704Z
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SUMMARY:Evolutionary Design: A Conversation with Eugene Tssui
DESCRIPTION:Join UC Berkeley Master of Design (MDes) faculty member Pierluigi Dalla Rosa and visionary architect Dr. Eugene Tssui for a conversation on how designers (and humanity at large) can chart new paths forward through evolutionary thinking. \nDr. Tssui harnesses the ingenuity of the natural world in his multidisciplinary practice that spans architecture\, fashion design\, hand-painted renderings\, and music. His work offers bold alternatives to technological sameness\, creative specialization\, and cultural homogenization.  \nPierluigi Dalla Rosa brings a complementary perspective shaped by his work designing novel interfaces and his teaching at Berkeley MDes\, where he encourages students to treat technology not as a given\, but as a material to question\, shape\, and reimagine. \nTogether\, Dalla Rosa and Tssui will examine how the rapid proliferation of emerging technologies is influencing creative practice and planetary well-being\, and what it might look like to resist that tide. \nThe evening will feature an exclusive premiere of footage from Tssui’s forthcoming documentary\, followed by a reception with refreshments and an interactive exhibition of student work from the Berkeley MDes program. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nPierluigi Dalla Rosa is an artist\, designer\, leader\, inventor\, and educator with a passion for the medium of computation. With extensive experience in both in-house and consulting roles\, he has helped to build and ship forward-looking products for large companies and startups\, such as Apple\, NIO\, Panasonic\, and Humane. His commitment to crafting experiences and artifacts that elevate human intellect and unleash creative potential is the cornerstone of his professional ethos. He actively explores the space at the intersection of sustainability and computing and other areas of interest include collective and spatial computing outside of traditional devices. Pierluigi is faculty at the Berkeley Master of Design (MDes) program\, where he inspires students to envision new narratives about a future with sustainable practices in technology. He holds a master’s degree in Cinema and Media Engineering from Politecnico di Torino and he is an alumnus of the interaction design program at the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design.\n\nDr. Eugene Tssui is an architect\, educator\, athlete\, and visionary with a commitment to ecological design principles since 1990. With experience working alongside revolutionary architects Bruce Goff and Dr. Frei Otto in the 1980s\, he has designed sustainable buildings and planned cities for indigenous communities in Shenzhen\, China from 1999-2015. His dedication to creating structures that harmonize with nature earned him the title “Guardian Angel of the Planet” in 2013\, alongside Jane Goodall and Jean Michel Cousteau. He actively explores the intersection of architecture and environmentalism\, with his work to be featured at the New York Museum of Modern Art in 2023-2024. Eugene has taught at UC Berkeley\, Ohio University\, and universities throughout China\, inspiring students to embrace ecological approaches to architecture. He holds an Interdisciplinary Doctorate from UC Berkeley (1990) and is an alumnus of Columbia University\, having been part of E. Paul Torrance’s creativity development program in the 1960s. \nABOUT BERKELEY MDES \nThe UC Berkeley Master of Design (MDes) is a professional graduate program in design for emerging technologies. Jointly offered by UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering and College of Environmental Design\, the MDes emphasizes a critical approach to design and social practice to address the new realities of emerging technologies in the 21st century. \nSCHEDULE \n5:30 – 6:30PM:  Evolutionary Design: A Conversation with Eugene Tssui  \n6:30 – 8:00PM:  Refreshments\, mingling and MDes student work exhibits. Optional inside look at the Berkeley MDes facilities\, including the Jacobs Institute of Design Innovation Makerspaces.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/evolutionary-design-a-conversation-with-eugene-tssui/
LOCATION:UC Berkeley Master of Design\, Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation\, 2530 Ridge Rd\, Berkeley\, California\, 94709\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UC Berkeley Master of Design (MDes)":MAILTO:bianco@berkeley.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T191500
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250506T064354Z
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SUMMARY:Inside Intuit Brand Design Studio
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nEver wonder how a big a logo on the roof of a sports arena actually is? How about the number of individual assets needed for a global conference of 10\,000 attendees? What about if AI can create a visual identity system from scratch? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more\, as Intuit’s Brand Design Studio gives a rare peek behind the scenes into what it takes to bring a global brand to life. \nHear insights from creative directors\, visual designers\, and experiential leads as they share process and anecdotes across projects ranging from events\, activations\, visual identities\, sports arenas\, corporate responsibility programs\, and more. \nLocation: Intuit Downtown SF Office \n5:00-5:45p Happy Hour with the team (snacks and beverages provided) \n5:45p Presentation \n6:30p Q+A \n7:15p End
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/inside-intuit-brand-design-studio/
LOCATION:Intuit SF Office\, 505 Howard St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Intuit":MAILTO:jp_ramirez@intuit.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250501T172059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T052450Z
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SUMMARY:Play Ethic Studio: Intro to analog dot journaling and life logs
DESCRIPTION:Join Shasta Garcia of Play Ethic Studio for an all analog workshop that can help with your digital days. Over 2.5 hours you’ll build a custom planner and thought keeper that adapts to your needs with popular dot journaling techniques. Find the fun and creativity in planning. You’ll learn tools to organize and reflect on your days\, months\, and year.  \nAnalog journaling can flex for your seasons of life. It’s a check-in tool for calendaring\, productivity\, time management\, note-taking\, keeping organized\, mindfulness\, gratitude\, life reflection\, tasks\, goals\, or habit tracking. Keep what fits and skip the rest. \nFor 10 years Shasta has been remixing journal methods and collecting analog tools. She shares it all with you\, breaking down the core elements while teaching visual concepts that aid in planning\, organization\, and reflection.  \nA variety of tools and materials will be provided for use in the class. Students will take home a dotted grid notebook\, pen\, and reference zine. \nWorkshop takeaways \n\nKick off second half of year with a practical planner set up for your needs\nLearn over 10 concepts\, frameworks\, and functional layouts\nApproaches to fit analog journal planning into your routines\nIdeas for pairing analog and digital organization tools\nFun and creativity in planning\n\nBenefits of analog journaling methods \n\nImproved memory and recall\nStress reduction\nOvercome decision fatigue and mental clutter\nImproved time management\nHabit building\nVisualizing your life\nAnd more…\n\n\n\n\nShasta Garcia is a multidisciplinary designer\, artist\, and coach with 20+ years working in creative fields\, along with a lifetime of deep exploration into art and craft mediums. Play Ethic Studio offers creativity and design coaching\, consulting\, art workshops\, and creativity tools. The studio supports creatives and the creatively curious. \n  \n 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/play-ethic-studio-intro-to-analog-dot-journaling-and-life-logs/
LOCATION:The Drawing Room: ANNEX\, 599 Valencia St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Play Ethic Studio":MAILTO:shastablasta@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T173000
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SUMMARY:Design for wellbeing: Building the positive corner of the internet at Pinterest
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nAs Pinterest celebrates 15 years\, teens and Gen Z are our fastest growing demographics. Young people tell us it feels like a “safe corner of the internet” or that it’s like “being in my own little world.” \nBut why? What’s going into that feeling of calm and sense of open exploration that happens while browsing and saving to Pinterest? Believe it or not\, a lot. \nAt Pinterest\, we prioritize “designing the good in” rather than simply “keeping the bad out.” And in an ongoing mental health crisis marked with fragmented attention spans\, doomscrolling\, and comparison\, Pinterest has been scaffolding guardrails to build a future friendly platform that actually improves wellbeing rather than depletes it. \nJoin us for an interactive session to learn about the science of inspiration and its impact on wellbeing and moreover\, what you can do to “design the good in” to your own practice. \nSPEAKERS: \nMINNIE BREDOUW is a Principal & Creative Director at Pinterest leads many of the wellbeing initiatives across Pinterest ranging from teen experience\, user education\, the future of social\, and beyond. She also founded Big Wonder\, an edtech product focused on helping teens find purpose amidst the mental health crisis. Her work has been featured in TIME Magazine\, Wall Street Journal\, SXSW\, and Bloomberg\, to name a few. In her spare time\, she teaches Design for Social Impact and Design for Inclusion at the graduate level. \nLARKIN BROWN is the Senior Director of Product Research at Pinterest\, where she helps shape the vision for creating a more inclusive and positive experience for millions of Pinners worldwide. As a founding member of Pinterest’s inclusive product team\, Larkin helped spearhead the development of industry-first features like skin tone ranges\, hair pattern and body type search\, and digital wellbeing measurement—helping users see themselves represented and supporting their mental health as they discover ideas online. Her work and perspective have been featured in the Wall Street Journal\, Business Insider\, Wired\, Forbes\, Glamour\, Vogue\, and on the TODAY Show. Outside of Pinterest\, Larkin channels her love for personal style as a freelance stylist—and chases around her young children.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/design-for-wellbeing-what-goes-into-designing-the-positive-corner-of-the-internet/
LOCATION:Pinterest HQ\, 651 Brannan St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94611\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pinterest":MAILTO:minnie@pinterest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
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SUMMARY:From Algae to Artifact: A Hands-On Biomaterial Workshop
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nIf you’ve ever been curious about biomaterials or how to make your own sustainable objects\, this workshop is for you.\nTogether\, we’ll dive into the exciting world of algae-based bioplastics — materials made simply from agar\, glycerin\, and water — and explore how they can be transformed into beautiful\, functional pieces that go far beyond packaging and compost bags.\nWe’ll kick off with an info and demo session introducing you to the making process\, key characteristics\, and surprising design possibilities of these materials. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at our own experiments and creative process\, plus a brief introduction to the materials science behind algae-based bioplastics and foams. While we won’t be making the material from scratch (due to long drying times)\, you’ll receive the recipe to try at home.\nThen\, during a hands-on DIY session\, you’ll craft your own unique home decor — a hanging or standing organizer — using our library of algae-based materials. Along the way\, you’ll learn essential techniques like joinery\, creating custom patterning on biofoams\, and incorporating other biomaterials (feel free to bring wood\, fabrics\, threads\, or anything else you’d like to experiment with!)\nNo prior experience needed — just curiosity and a love for design! You’ll leave with a unique piece that reflects both creativity and environmental responsibility. \nSCHEDULE [2 hrs]\n10 mins: Welcome + Introductions\n25 mins: Deep dive into algae-bioplastics development\n15 mins: Demo + Intro to our biomaterial library\n60 mins: DIY your home decor + Open experimentation\n10 mins: Show and tell \nFor this workshop the cost per person is $30 which covers the cost of materials. The bioplastics and materials are hand poured\, specially for this workshop! \nWe will have signs out at the entrances of Jacobs Institute\, in order to guide attendees to the correct location within the building. \nParking is located at the Lower Hearst and Upper Hearst garages. There is also paid and free 2 hour street parking available nearby. \nORGANIZER BIOS:\nChia-Jung:\nIndustrial Designer | HCI Researcher
 Focused on CMF (Color\, Material\, Finish) design\, accessible DIY making\, and advanced material research — thriving to create designs with minimum interference to both the user and the environment.\nDivya:\nDivya is a Materials Scientist and Designer with a focus on sustainable products. She has previous experience in polymer science and additive manufacturing industries\, and her work spans biodesign\, e-textiles\, and participatory design\, integrating technology with traditional making and environmental resilience.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/from-algae-to-artifact-a-hands-on-biomaterial-workshop/
LOCATION:Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation\, 2530 Ridge Rd\, Berkeley\, Berkeley\, California\, 94709\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Divya Srinivasan%2C Chia-Jung Kuo":MAILTO:divya_srinivasan@berkeley.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250507T022506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T183437Z
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SUMMARY:Blurring Boundaries: The Future of California Indoor-Outdoor Living
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nCalifornia’s architecture has long been defined by its seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. From mid-century modern homes to contemporary sustainable designs\, California’s architects and designers continue to push the boundaries of how we live with nature. This panel will explore how to reimage outdoor spaces—not just as extensions of the home but as essential living environments where people want to spend as much time as their interiors. Topics will include sustainable materials\, climate-responsive design\, multifunctional outdoor living areas\, and the psychological and lifestyle benefits of connecting with nature. \nModerator: Heidi Gerpheide (California Homes) \nPanelists: Alicia Cheung (Alicia Cheung Design)\, Jason Davis (Marmol Radziner)\, Federico Engel (Butler Armsden Architects)\, Jarrod Baumann (Zeterre Landscape Design)\, James Hunter (The Wiseman Group)
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/blurring-boundaries-the-future-of-california-indoor-outdoor-living/
LOCATION:Dunkirk\, 101 Henry Adams St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="California Homes":MAILTO:risaw@helloprgroup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250428T215320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T190711Z
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SUMMARY:tools for after - Traveling Exhibition from Rome
DESCRIPTION:*** APPOINTMENT REQUIRED***\nThe exhibition tools for after focuses on innovation within the Italian design culture through a display of objects\, images and videos. What will the design and architecture of tomorrow look like? tools for after offers solutions to prevent―or to confront―the scenarios that the Anthropocene age has in store for us. The designer’s task is to envision the future. Envisioning is planning\, and planning is what architects and designers do. \n  \nThis traveling exhibition from Rome is making a stop in San Francisco. See it before it moves on to it’s next destination. \nOpen M-F 10 AM-4 PM \nThe exhibition continues May 6 – Aug 31\, 2025\, open M-F 10 AM-4 PM by appointment (contact.sanfrancisco@esteri.it).
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/tools-for-after-exhibition/
LOCATION:Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT\, 710 Sansome St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250519T132737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T190211Z
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SUMMARY:SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area
DESCRIPTION:Need a workspace during SF Design Week? The Rivian Space in Hayes Valley is opening as a co-working studio with free\, strong Wi-Fi and complimentary morning coffee. Plus\, when you’re done working\, you can get an up-close look at Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles—explore the features and even take one for a spin.\n\n  \n  
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/sfdw-co-working-space-with-rivian-x-design-bay-area-6/
LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250318T202516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T183204Z
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SUMMARY:Case Study House #26 Open House / House Tour
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nJoin us during SF Design Week for an exclusive tour of Northern California’s only Case Study House\, a 1962 mid-century modern masterpiece nestled in San Rafael. \nThis iconic architectural gem\, recently featured on PBS\, represents a pivotal moment in American design history. The home’s innovative approach to space\, materials\, and indoor-outdoor living continues to influence contemporary architecture more than half a century later. \nRarely open to the public\, this is your opportunity to experience firsthand the revolutionary design principles that made the Case Study House program legendary. Walk through perfectly preserved spaces that have graced the pages of numerous architecture books and design publications. \nDon’t miss this unique chance to step inside a living piece of architectural history during SF Design Week.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/case-study-house-26-open-house-house-tour/
LOCATION:Case Study House #26\, 177 San Marino Drive\, San Rafael\, San Rafael\, California\, 94901\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alfonso Cordon / Case Study House #26":MAILTO:hello@casestudyhouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250503T162559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T182942Z
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SUMMARY:A Roadmap to Stardust: Design\, Mythology\, and the Future
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nJoin artist John Roloff and the Museum of Craft and Design’s Curatorial Director Ariel Zaccheo to explore the power of speculative dreaming. This participatory discussion draws inspiration from MCD’s current exhibition A Roadmap to Stardust\, an immersive exhibition featuring the work of John Roloff and Neil Forrest that explores the history of humankind as told through ceramics\, mythology\, and fictional archaeologies. It invites participants to question how our present moment will be remembered thousands of years from now. Will the stories and technologies of our time become the stuff of legend? What role does mythology play in our modern understanding of the past? And perhaps most pressingly\, how can history inform our ideas of the future?\nEvent tickets include museum admission to two exhibitions concurrently on view: A Roadmap to Stardust and Beau McCall: Buttons On!.\n\nThis is an SFDW exclusive! There will not be an additional admission charge for One Pass holders.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/a-roadmap-to-stardust-design-mythology-and-the-future/
LOCATION:Museum of Craft and Design\, 2569 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Craft,Design Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Craft and Design":MAILTO:mdeininger@sfmcd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250505T163904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T182716Z
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SUMMARY:The WILD Book Exchange
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nJoin WILD (Women in Leadership and Design) for an intimate gathering in celebration of creativity\, leadership\, and community. Bring a book that has shaped your path – in life\, career\, or creativity – and leave with one that inspired someone else.  \nDrop in at Sommer\, the independent store for considered objects\, to connect with creative women from across San Francisco\, discover new inspiration\, and learn more about WILD.  \n\nComplimentary refreshments will be served.\nHosted by WILD (Women in Leadership and Design)\, an AIGA SF initiative\, in partnership with Sommer.\n\n  \nPhoto by Madeline Shields
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/the-wild-book-exchange/
LOCATION:Sommer\, 436 Cortland Avenue\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="WILD (Women in Leadership and Design)":MAILTO:hello@biancawendt.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250317T163915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T182632Z
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SUMMARY:Thinking through Materials: Family Artmaking Workshop & Parent Conversation on Nurturing Children’s Creative Development
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nSan Francisco Children’s Art Center (SFCAC) is opening our art studio to SF Design Week participants with children ages 5-10 years old for a morning of creative fun and insightful conversation. \nThis family workshop will combine hands-on artmaking with conversations for the grown-ups on strategies to nurture your children’s creative development. Families will create together with a 3-D building activity that exemplifies SFCAC’s “Thinking through Materials” process-oriented methodology. As our teaching artists facilitate the engagement\, we’ll share the ways our unique approach sparks ideation\, fosters critical thinking\, and enhances communication skills. \nSan Francisco Children’s Art Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1978 with the mission to empower children and nurture their sense of self through creative exploration. In our art studio and in schools across San Francisco\, SFCAC serves more than 1200 students annually\, supporting children as they develop language to share their ideas\, learn to solve challenges\, and connect with others through visual storytelling. \nSchedule: \n10 am: Coffee\, juice\, and light refreshments \n10:15 am – 11:15 am: Facilitation of 3-D building engagement & conversations \n11:15 am – 12 pm: SFCAC’s Painting Wall opens for children with continued parent Q&A \n*Space is limited\, please RSVP with the total number of family participants who will be attending by selecting the appropriate amount of  ‘tickets’.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/thinking-through-materials-family-artmaking-workshop-parent-conversation-on-nurturing-childrens-creative-development/
LOCATION:San Francisco Children’s Art Center @ Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture\, 2 Marina Blvd.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94123\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Children's Art Center":MAILTO:amy@childrensartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250519T132657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T185911Z
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SUMMARY:SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area
DESCRIPTION:Need a workspace during SF Design Week? The Rivian Space in Hayes Valley is opening as a co-working studio with free\, strong Wi-Fi and complimentary morning coffee. Plus\, when you’re done working\, you can get an up-close look at Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles—explore the features and even take one for a spin.\n\n  \n  
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/sfdw-co-working-space-with-rivian-x-design-bay-area-5/
LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250519T130837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T130837Z
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SUMMARY:The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ovata  \n  \nWhat if a wall could carry memory\, scent\, and greenery—all at once? \n  \nInspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) \, Ovata presents a site-flexible installation: a  portable living wall  composed of hinged\, frame-based panels filled with  California native plants. Spread throughout the event venue\, these sculptural pieces are more than dividers—they are  multi-sensory green moments  that offer a breath of nature\, evoke regional nostalgia\, and serve as quiet visual anchors within the event energy. \n  \nEach panel transforms the space with  natural scents\, living textures \, and a subtle reference to the cultural practice of honoring people and place. Think of it as a  living scroll of memory and nature —brought into the present. \n  \nRather than serving as a static backdrop\, this installation  gently guides the flow of people \, encouraging organic circulation while shaping cozy niches for gathering\, pausing\, and connecting. Like a breeze through a forest\, its layout invites movement and mingling while offering soft\, intimate pockets of calm \n  \n Schedule:    \nNo fixed schedule. The green wall installation is designed to be  explored freely throughout the venue  during the event. \nThis is a  self-guided\, standalone installation —no formal presentation. \n  \n Bonus Features:    \n– Portable green wall panels placed throughout the venue \n–  Designed with California native species    \n–  QR codes on each panel  to explore featured plants and their ecological stories \n– Subtle  natural fragrance  in the air \n– Visual and spatial  flexibility  to frame or divide areas \n– Inspired by  병풍(Byung-poong) \, traditional Korean folding screens
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/the-scent-of-nostalgia-a-living-green-wall-within-reach-7/
LOCATION:Aura Tea and Coffee at Rincon Plaza\, 101 Spear Street Suite B5\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ovata LLC":MAILTO:jeon.eunhye@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
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SUMMARY:Pact Studio Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nPact is a creative practice hellbent on building brands that push sustainability\, knowledge\, and culture forward. And\, we’re the proud design partner for San Francisco Design Week 2025! \nJoin us at our Mission studio for a happy hour to say hello\, learn more about us\, learn more about each other\, and share stories and ideas about reform. \nRefreshments and light snacks will be provided. \n 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/pact-studio-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Pact Studio\, 1300 S VAN NESS AVE\, SAN FRANCISCO\, California\, 94110\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pact Studio":MAILTO:tony@pact.studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
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SUMMARY:IDC x Layer Logic: Kickoff Event @ Makelab
DESCRIPTION:The IDC x Layer Logic: Kickoff Event @Makelab sets the stage for this year’s International Design Conference (IDC) and officially launches the 2025 Layer Logic Design Competition. Hosted at Makelab’s San Francisco location in collaboration with IDSA\, the evening will bring together designers\, engineers\, and past competition participants for a night of connection\, insight\, and inspiration. \nWe’ll unveil the Layer Logic 2025 design brief\, provide details on submission criteria and judging\, and share how this year’s theme ties into the broader IDC mission. Hear from past participants\, connect with IDSA members\, and tour Makelab’s SF location. \nWhether you’re planning to submit or simply want to plug into San Francisco’s design community\, this is the moment to get involved and kick things off strong. \nHighlights include: \n\nReveal of the 2025 Layer Logic competition\nNetwork with past participants and judges\nNetworking with IDSA members\, designers\, and engineers\nDrinks\, light bites\, and community building
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/idc-x-layer-logic-kickoff-event-makelab/
LOCATION:Makelab\, 2940 16th St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Makelab":MAILTO:christina@makelab.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250531T174820Z
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SUMMARY:Closer Than They Appear
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Opening Night of “Closer Than They Appear” a group exhibition co-presented by re.riddle and Anand Sheth. \nReflections\, both literal and metaphorical\, have long served as sites of inquiry within the history of representation. In Closer Than They Appear\, Bay Area artists and designers work with mirrored and reflective materials not only as optical devices but also philosophical provocations — tools for examining how we come to recognize ourselves in images\, or fail to. \nThe exhibition’s title\, Closer Than They Appear\, underscores both the laws of physics and metaphorically how reflections might inform us about proximity — of intimacy made strange\, enacting a kind of call-and-response with the viewer’s self-imaging. This exhibition draws upon the spatial and psychological dimensions of the mirror\, what Lacan famously termed the méconnaissance of the mirror stage\, to explore how reflection can mislead\, multiply\, or undo perception altogether. In this context\, reflection becomes sculptural\, spatial\, and social — shaped by the histories embedded in our physicality and the politics of perception. \nThrough multimedia works\, sculpture\, paintings and installations\, the artists engage with the reflective surface as an active site\, where the gaze can loop\, inform\, reframe and deflect. The mirror becomes less a surface and more a contingent space where vision and narratives merge\, reflecting and rebounding at times in curious rhythms. From polished geometries to fragmented surfaces\, the works on view refract\, redirect\, and propose alternate ways of seeing. They recalibrate light and space as material entities\, engineering a circuit that can only be completed by the viewer’s gaze. The mirrored encounters suggest that perception is never stable\, that recognition is often partial\, and that the self is assembled through acts of misalignment as much as coherence. Is this not\, after all\, the condition of modern subjectivity — fractured\, recursive\, and mediated through experiences that both produce and obscure recognition? 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/closer-than-they-appear-a-group-exhibition-co-presented-by-re-riddle-and-anand-sheth/
LOCATION:re.riddle (Minnesota Street Project)\, 1275 Minnesota Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250501T180110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T013250Z
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SUMMARY:Coleccion Estudio's North America Launch
DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed Mexican brand makes its North American debut this June during San Francisco Design Week. Join us for an evening of design and conversation with the creators themselves—mezcal cocktails in hand and inspiring furniture all around. \nColección Estudio is a Mexico-based brand that creates high-end furniture\, lighting\, and accessories. They focus on pushing the boundaries of working with wood\, creating unique and sophisticated pieces. The studio embraces a non-hierarchical relationship between craftsmanship\, design\, and art—believing these elements constantly inform and enrich one another. Inspired by local culture and traditions\, each piece tells a story meant to come alive in the spaces we inhabit. Coleccion Estudio’s work has been showcased at renowned events such as Zona Maco (Mexico City)\, Salone del Mobile (Milan)\, and the London Design Fair.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/coleccion-estudios-north-america-launch/
LOCATION:Private Showroom\, 273 Church St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94114\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coleccion Estudio":MAILTO:manuel@coleccionestudio.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T143017
CREATED:20250512T205634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T181928Z
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SUMMARY:Reshaping Climate Through Design
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nThe climate problem must be addressed on all fronts. And while billions of public and private dollars are being poured into groundbreaking projects with the right intentions\, there’s a massive space to fill between the ideas and technology that exist and the awareness\, desirability\, and adoption needed for swift\, transformative change. \nJoin us for a series of lightning talks and a guided networking event where we’ll explore design’s role in filling the gap between idea and adoption in the climate space. Every design discipline has the potential to contribute to this imperative. From brand and communication to product and service to industrial and fashion\, each one of us has tools and skills that are needed to accelerate the timeline to a transformed and thriving world. \nThis event is for designers and studio leaders who are interested in learning and sharing ideas about how to break into climate-focused opportunities\, or how to bring more climate thinking into your current position. \nHosts\nPact Studio\nMarc O’Brien \nSpeakers \nBrand Design: Natalia Kowaleczko and Tony Mingo\, Pact Studio \nIndustrial Design: Nichole Rouillac\, level \nUX Design: Grace Joseph\, Google \nFashion Design: TBD \nAgenda\n3:30–3:45p Welcome\n3:45–4:15p Lightning talks\n4:15–5:00p Guided Networking\n5:00–5:30p Recap\n5:30–6:00p Wrap-up \nLight snacks and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/reshaping-climate-through-design/
LOCATION:Pact Studio\, 1300 S VAN NESS AVE\, SAN FRANCISCO\, California\, 94110\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pact Studio":MAILTO:tony@pact.studio
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