• Case Study House #26 Open House / House Tour

    Case Study House #26 177 San Marino Drive, San Rafael, San Rafael, California, United States
    *** EVENT SOLD OUT*** Join 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. This 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

    SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area

    Rivian 340 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States
    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.     

    tools for after – Traveling Exhibition from Rome

    Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT 710 Sansome St., San Francisco, CA, United States
    *** APPOINTMENT REQUIRED*** The 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

    Blurring Boundaries: The Future of California Indoor-Outdoor Living

    Dunkirk 101 Henry Adams St, San Francisco, California, United States
    *** EVENT SOLD OUT*** California’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

    From Algae to Artifact: A Hands-On Biomaterial Workshop

    Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation 2530 Ridge Rd, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States
    *** EVENT SOLD OUT*** If you’ve ever been curious about biomaterials or how to make your own sustainable objects, this workshop is for you. Together, 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
    $30.00

    Design for wellbeing: Building the positive corner of the internet at Pinterest

    Pinterest HQ 651 Brannan St, San Francisco, California, United States
    *** EVENT SOLD OUT*** As 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.” But why? What’s going into that feeling of calm and sense of open exploration

    Play Ethic Studio: Intro to analog dot journaling and life logs

    The Drawing Room: ANNEX 599 Valencia St., San Francisco, California, United States
    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
    $86.00

    Inside Intuit Brand Design Studio

    Intuit SF Office 505 Howard St, San Francisco, California, United States
    *** EVENT SOLD OUT*** Ever 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

    Evolutionary Design: A Conversation with Eugene Tssui

    UC Berkeley Master of Design, Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation 2530 Ridge Rd, Berkeley, California, United States
    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. Dr. Tssui harnesses the ingenuity of the natural world in his multidisciplinary practice that spans architecture, fashion design, hand-painted

    Balancing Act: Stability Meets Innovation in Design

    SoFi SF Office, 1st Floor 234 1st St, San Francisco, California, United States
    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.