• James Hurst: The Tension of Design Between the Familiar and the Unfamiliar

    Four One Nine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Design has always been a tension between the familiar and the unfamiliar. Too normal? No one notices. Too weird? No one understands. The sweet spot? That’s where culture shifts. I’ll be talking about the creative framework that’s shaped much of my work over the past two decades:    Weird the Normal — making the everyday

    The Design Edge: Reimagining Climate Action

    Four One Nine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Join us for an inspiring conversation where we explore the frontiers of climate innovation through design. This exclusive San Francisco Design Week roundtable brings together four leaders who are pioneering solutions to environmental challenges through creative approaches to materials, behavior change, and perception. Discover how how innovators are creating tangible solutions at the intersection of

    Tolleson Open House

    Tolleson Sausalito studio 101 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, California, United States
    We’re opening the doors of our Sausalito studio, just a few short blocks from the ferry terminal. It’s a space we’ve designed to elevate how we think, design, write, and work together. Come by and meet our team, grab a snack, get an inside look into our process, and take in some relaxing bay views.

    Cultivating Resilience: Reimagining Urban Landscapes

    Four One Nine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Join us for an inspiring conversation, moderated by co-founder of Galanter & Jones, Miranda Jones, with four visionary Bay Area landscape designers who are reimagining outdoor spaces for our changing climate. Molly Sedlacek (Orca) shares perspectives on sustainable coastal design, while Daniel Nolan demonstrates the beauty and practicality of drought-resistant gardens. Holly Kuljian (Pine House

    Shaping the Future of Health Through Design

    level 530 Hampshire Street, San Francisco, California, United States
    As AI advances innovation in Health and MedTech, the need for thoughtful, user-centered product design has never been greater. How do we craft solutions that are not only powerful but also intuitive, accessible, and widely adopted? Join us in-studio at level for a conversation on how we merge AI, design, and technology to create simple,

    AI Fashion Design Workshop: From Design to Manufacturing

    Flair Microfactory 515 Alabama Street, San Francisco, California, United States
    Join us for an interactive workshop exploring the intersection of sustainable fashion and AI-assisted design. This hands-on event brings together fashion designers, sustainability enthusiasts, and technology innovators to reimagine everyday wear using ethical materials and cutting-edge design tools. Schedule 4:30 PM: 4:30pm: Refreshments + designing with Flair’s AI platform 5:00pm: Welcome from Rethink the Runway

    Design Futures: A Conversation with SFMOMA Curator Joseph Becker

    Four One Nine 419 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Join us for an inspiring evening with Joseph Becker, curator of architecture and design at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), as he shares insights into the evolving landscape of design through the lens of curatorial practice.  This intimate conversation will explore how design is documented, exhibited, and interpreted within the museum context—from

    “Brilliant Creativity Lasting a Lifetime”: A Conversation with LA Architecture Firm Woods + Dangaran

    Flexform Flexform, San Francisco, California, United States
    “Brilliant Creativity Lasting a Lifetime”  33SIXTY Founder GREGORY HERMAN invites you to discover the works of innovators BRETT WOODS and JOSEPH DANGARAN, principals of AD100 architecture and design firm Woods + Dangaran, through a lively conversation with GREGORY HERMAN.  The architects will discuss designing in the spirit of California’s great builders. Learn how Woods + Dangaran’s midcentury

    SEGD + Arup present Larger than Life: Digital Sculpture + Architecture

    Arup 560 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, California, United States
    The Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) and Arup present a panel discussion by local artists specializing in large scale, digital art installations. Join us for this exploration of how digital technology continues to shape the future of storytelling. Light snacks and beverages will be provided courtesy of Float4.   SCHEDULE 5:00-5:45pm Networking 5:45-6:30 Panel