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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223338
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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:20260409T223338
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223338
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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
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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:20260409T223338
CREATED:20250408T152720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T153201Z
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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
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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:20260409T223338
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:20260409T223338
CREATED:20250512T205634Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223338
CREATED:20250418T230250Z
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SUMMARY:Umber Talk Show
DESCRIPTION:Where culture’s creatives are the celebrities. \nUmber is relaunching as a cultural media studio—expanding beyond print into live programming\, editorial video\, and digital storytelling. The Umber Talk Show serves as our first major step into this new phase\, inviting audiences to experience Umber in motion\, in real time. \nThe Umber Talk Show is a new cultural talk series spotlighting the brilliance of creatives across art\, design\, and music. Think late-night talk show vibes — through the lens of the diaspora. Hosted by Umber’s Founder & CEO\, the night features intimate interviews with featured guests\, a live musical performance\, and our signature Group Chat—an unscripted conversation exploring creativity\, culture\, and design. This event also marks the beginning of a new chapter for Umber\, with more to come in 2025. \n  \nPresented in collaboration with SF Design Week\, Mama Dog Studios and Hemlock Printers \nGuests: \n\nApril Banks – creator of Outlandish\, worldbends her dream life into public art\, activations\, and print.\nDamon Packwood – Game-based educator building tech pathways for diverse youth; creator of Gameheads\nVadia – Vocalist and songwriter inspiring empowerment through spiritual sound; #NoGraves\n\nEach guest will also be featured in The Collage Issue of Umber magazine (Winter 2026).  \nThe Show: \n\nDoors + DJ Set by On.Mommas\nOpening Monologue – Hosted by Mike Nicholls\, Founder of Umber\n\nConversation with April Banks and Damon Packwood\n\n\nLive Performance by Vadia\nArtist Talk with Vadia – A short interview following the performance\nGroup Chat – All guests join for a collective conversation\nClosing + DJ Set – Post-show vibes + community hangout\n\nNew Umber merch will be available. Light beverages provided
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/umber-talk-show/
LOCATION:Mama Dog Studios\, 700 26th St\, OAKLAND\, California\, 94612\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UMBER":MAILTO:thisismikenicholls@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223338
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SUMMARY:Jessica Hische Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Jessica Hische Open House! \nJessica creates custom lettering artwork for established brands\, classic books\, postage stamps\, and so much more. She has travelled the world speaking at creative conferences and colleges\, and  befriended innumerable internet strangers while navigating the depths of social media. \nJessica Hische & Friends is an art\, books\, and beautiful useful things shop in Downtown Oakland\, California. Pop in to pick up a handmade print created on-site in my workshop and shop the curated collection of stationery\, supplies\, tools\, and apparel that enable or inspire creativity.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/jessica-hische-open-studio/
LOCATION:Jessica Hische Inc\, 314 15th St\, Oakland\, 94612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223338
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SUMMARY:Clothing Swap: Rethinking Style & Sustainability at Dolores Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a feel-good afternoon in the sun at Dolores Park as we host a Clothing Swap—a playful and sustainable way to rethink fashion and give garments a second life. Bring clothes you no longer wear and swap them for fresh finds as you connect with fellow design-minded folks over stories and secondhand style. \nThis event is inspired by the 2025 San Francisco Design Week theme of “Reform”\, celebrating creative approaches to material reuse and personal expression through clothing. It’s part picnic\, part swap\, and all about community. \nWhether you leave with a whole new wardrobe or just a snack in hand\, you’ll leave with a new perspective on how we can extend the life of what we already have. \n  \n  \nSchedule \n•2:00 PM: Clothes Drop-off Begins \n•2:30 PM: Clothing Swap Opens \n•5:00 PM: Wrap-up + Leftover Donations Boxed \nOther Details \n•✨ Free and open to all \n•? Bring clean\, gently used clothes to swap (no purchase necessary) \n•? All unclaimed clothes will be donated \n•? Optional: participate in a mini photo shoot to show off your new look \n  \nMeet Your Hosts: \nAmy Zhou\nCTO\, Taiyaki AI  \nAmy Zhou studied Product Design (B.S.) and Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Stanford University\, where she honed her skills in material development and sustainable design. As a former Product Design Engineer at Apple\, Amy led the transition away from leather accessories\, spearheading the development of the FineWoven iPhone case—a project that earned her a patent and contributed to Apple winning PETA’s Company of the Year Award in 2023. With a deep passion for blending software and hardware solutions\, she co-founded Taiyaki AI\, where she serves as CTO. Beyond her technical achievements\, Amy is an accomplished clarinetist and has won multiple national classical music competitions. \nElena Wagenmans\nCEO\, Taiyaki AI \nElena Wagenmans studied Product Design (B.S.) and Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Stanford University\, where she was advised by David Kelley\, the founder of IDEO and a pioneer in human-centered design. A two-time US Junior Open Winner and former international squash player\, Elena led the Stanford team to its best performance ever and remains actively involved in coaching and promoting the sport. With experience as a product design engineer at Apple\, she brings a passion for the intersection of software and hardware to her work. She is currently the co-founder and CEO of Taiyaki AI\, where she combines her expertise in product design and AI-driven solutions to transform how ideas become reality.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/clothing-swap-rethinking-style-sustainability-at-dolores-park/
LOCATION:Dolores Park\, Dolores Park\, SAN FRANCISCO\, California\, 94114\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223338
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SUMMARY:Marinship Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Discover the creative visions of Sausalito’s Marinship Studios artists at a unique Open Studio event. This is a special opportunity to explore the historic space and experience the talent that defines its vibrant community. Step into the studios\, engage with the artists\, and gain insight into their creative processes and sources of inspiration. See how each artist continues to carry forward the legacy of Marinship through their work. \nMeet the artists at their workshops: \n\nSimon Ungless & Jody Niederkohr – Collaborative textile bandits reimagining worn garments through custom printmaking and felting techniques. Simon was part of the original McQueen team and continues to make his mark on the industry\, saving the world “one garment at a time.”\nJael LaFemina – Stone sculptor and master stonemason\, Jael creates intimate and monumental sculptures for the garden inspired by the hidden stories within stone.\nSusan McKinney – Ceramic and glass artist whose work reimagines the language of weaving through experimental processes. Her wall hangings and 3D sculptures explore the tension between the seen and unseen\, evoking a sense of wonder rooted in the natural world\nJean Bolte – Former ILM effects artist now focused on her own art practice\, consisting of 2D\, 3D\, and electronic work. She blends her cinematic roots with a beginner’s mindset and a limitless curiosity for materials and form.\nTania Houtzager – Sculpture and installation artist whose work investigates the physical and psychological structures of her environment.\n\n\nMichael Lynch- After decades in the FX film industry\, most of which was at the Model/Creature Shop at ILM Michael transitioned to full time Art making. The theme of his work is usually a blend of art\, physics and natural science\, represented in 2D and 3D\n\n\nBarry Svigals –  Visual artist\, sculptor and architect\, Barry’s current work of oil pastels on paper explores a realm between abstract markings and the suggestion of written script. In their communion\, he aims to evoke a timeless longing for expression and bring it to life.\nMaya Kini & Laura Lienhard – Jewelry artists at Varda Landing\, Maya’s sculptural and poetic practice explores material transformation through precision and imperfection\, while Laura draws on old-world techniques to craft elegant expressions of nature’s beauty in precious metals.\nMardi Burnham – Conceptual artist drawn to paper\, porcelain and cloth. Often what one sees as my art is not actually what I am talking about\, but rather a creation that communicates a specific meaning or experience to the viewer.\n\nPieces will be available for purchase\, offering you the chance to bring home a one-of-a-kind creation. Parking is available on Gate 5 Road or in the guest spots at Varda Landing. We look forward to meeting you!
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/marinship-open-studios/
LOCATION:Marinship Studios\, 265 Gate 5 Rd\, Sausalito\, California\, 94965\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marinship Studios":MAILTO:susan@studiosusan.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223338
CREATED:20250419T161034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T181823Z
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SUMMARY:Surveying the History of Arts Education in San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nJoin Daniel Lucas (Education Director at Problem Library) and Nicole Meldahl (San Francisco historian and Executive Director of Western Neighborhoods Project) for a presentation and open conversation. Together\, they’ll trace the origins\, ethos\, and contemporary resonance of San Francisco’s homegrown art schools. \nSan Francisco has a storied history of community-led arts education\, from long-standing juggernauts like the California College of the Arts and the now-defunct San Francisco Art Institute\, to influential experiments like the Alvarado School Art Workshop and The Rudolph Schaeffer School of Design. These schools and their associated scenes nurtured generations of artists\, thinkers\, and builders who shaped the global image of San Francisco as a cultural haven. \nBy revisiting these examples\, we can draw lessons and inspiration about how to build similar spaces today. These histories sharpen our thinking as we consider: What are we offering young creatives today? What conditions are we creating for discovery\, risk\, and deep engagement? How do we build on the legacies of foundational institutions?  \nAt its best\, arts education is not just about individual development—it is a force that radiates out into the community\, creating shared language\, visions for the future\, and a sense of continuity and heritage. More than schools\, these spaces functioned as cultural incubators\, sites of experimentation\, and community anchors.  \nWe’ll reflect on the people\, places\, and ideas that have shaped San Francisco’s creative foundation—and consider how that legacy might spark new possibilities in the present.  \nAnd we hope you’ll be part of this reminisce. If you’ve passed through any of these spaces—or helped shape them—your memories and reflections are part of the living history we’re gathering. After all\, arts education in San Francisco has always grown through the spaces we’ve built together\, the conversations we’ve kept alive\, and the futures we’ve dared to imagine.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/surveying-the-history-of-arts-education-in-san-francisco/
LOCATION:Problem Library\, 1288 15th Ave\, San Francisco\, California\, 94122\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Problem Library":MAILTO:working@problemlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223338
CREATED:20250519T132616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T185622Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223339
CREATED:20250519T130733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T130733Z
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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-6/
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:20250606T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223339
CREATED:20250304T215216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T232209Z
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SUMMARY:Step Into History: A Studio Visit & Surrealist Film Experience for SF Design Week
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR AN EXCLUSIVE SF DESIGN WEEK EVENT WHERE ART\, HISTORY\, AND CINEMA CONVERGE IN A ONE-OF-A-KIND ART SPACE VISIT. \n\nTHIS HISTORIC SPACE\, ONCE A LEGENDARY NIGHTCLUB FROM THE 1930S TO 1999\, NOW SERVES AS A CREATIVE HUB SHOWCASING LOCAL SAN FRANCISCO ARTISTS AND A CURATED COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL OUTFITS FROM THE CLUB’S FORMER PERFORMERS. \nVISITORS WILL HAVE THE RARE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THIS STORIED VENUE\, IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF ART\, AND EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF SURREALIST CINEMA IN OUR INTIMATE IN-STUDIO SCREENING ROOM. \nWE’LL BE SHOWING A SELECTION OF CLASSIC SURREALIST FILMS\, INCLUDING: \n\nUN CHIEN ANDALOU (1929) — LUIS BUÑUEL & SALVADOR DALÍ\nL’ÉTOILE DE MER (1928) — MAN RAY\nBALLET MÉCANIQUE (1924) — FERNAND LÉGER\nENTR’ACTE (1924) — RENÉ CLAIR\n\nTHIS EVENT IS BY RSVP ONLY\, OFFERING AN INTIMATE CHANCE TO STEP INTO THE PAST\, EXPERIENCE LOCAL ARTISTRY\, AND WATCH CINEMATIC MASTERPIECES IN A TRULY UNIQUE SETTING. \nCOMPLIMENTARY DRINKS AND LIGHT SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED. \n  DATE: JUNE 6TH\, 2025 \n LOCATION: KEARNY AND BROADWAY – NORTH BEACH\nRSVP REQUIRED (LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE) \nWHETHER YOU’RE A LOVER OF DESIGN\, FILM\, HISTORY\, OR ART\, THIS EVENT IS A RARE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE A PIECE OF SF’S CREATIVE AND CULTURAL LEGACY. \n\nWE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/step-into-history-a-studio-visit-surrealist-film-experience-for-sf-design-week/
LOCATION:CIAO ART COLLECTIVE\, 506 BROADWAY\, SAN FRANCISCO\, CA\, 94133\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CIAO ART COLLECTIVE":MAILTO:ciaoartcollective@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223339
CREATED:20250428T214336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T232108Z
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SUMMARY:tools for after Opening Reception: Touring Exhibition from Rome
DESCRIPTION: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 the future. Envisioning is planning\, and planning is what architects and designers do. \n 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/tools-for-after-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT\, 710 Sansome St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223339
CREATED:20250512T180805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T215233Z
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SUMMARY:Play Ethic Studio @ The Drawing Room Communal Table
DESCRIPTION:Friday nights\, The Drawing Room Annex hosts a communal art table in their large gallery on Valencia St. It’s a space to create\, connect\, learn\, and inspire one another. \nJoin Shasta Garcia of Play Ethic Studio to wind down your Friday in this Design Week edition of Communal Table. We’ll play with watercolors\, handmade palettes\, and basic drawing supplies. No painting experience is needed. Bring your big kid energy! This is time and space for play\, experimentation\, or trying something new. Shasta will be there to give mixing advice if you need it. \nWhile visiting the gallery\, you can also enjoy the latest exhibit installation. \nThis is a drop-in event. Come anytime\, 6 pm – 10 pm. \nPlay Ethic Studio offers creativity coaching\, design consulting\, art workshops\, and creativity tools. The studio supports creatives and the creatively curious. Shasta 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. Learn more at blog.playethic.studio \nThe Drawing Room Annex gallery space is positioned perfectly on the corner of 17th and Valencia Streets. Bathed in natural light from expansive corner windows\, this particular space had been dormant for years. By transforming long-shuttered storefronts into dynamic gallery and community spaces\, The Drawing Room not only showcase San Francisco’s diverse and vibrant artists but also revitalize dormant potential — bringing people\, community\, and engagement to spaces in need. 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/play-ethic-studio-the-drawing-room-communal-table/
LOCATION:The Drawing Room Annex\, 599 Valencia St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Play Ethic Studio / The Drawing Room":MAILTO:shastablasta@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223339
CREATED:20250507T020336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T052059Z
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SUMMARY:Design Impact. Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Box Clever\, Design Burger returns to SFDW to present a specially curated event. \nIn a time of uncertainty\, we need positive perspectives to help shine an optimistic light on a path forward for our profession and for new businesses looking to make positive change in the world. Hear from Joe Slatter (Design Burger\, Co-Founder) and Bret Recor (Box Clever\, Founder) as they share their thoughts on how their teams are creating positive impact through new approaches to design & business. \nThis special event will showcase a special Design Dialogues sketch series from the Box Clever team\, who will be available to discuss their work and approach with guests. Drinks will be served\, plus there will be a Box Clever Portfolio Showcase with several cool product giveaways to some lucky guests. \nThank you to our generous sponsors at Caraway\, Aer\, Fox Fold\, and Irrigreen. Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the next generation of designers\, through the programs at CCA\, Advanced Design\, and IDSA. \nWe look forward to meeting everyone at the event!
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/design-impact-reimagined/
LOCATION:Box Clever\, 285 7th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94066\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Box Clever x Design Burger":MAILTO:carmen@bxclvr.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223339
CREATED:20250430T181613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T213004Z
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SUMMARY:Formed by Us : A Women in Design SF Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Women in Design SF (WID) is teaming up with Gantri to host our second annual showcase at SF Design Week 2025! \nThe showcase will exhibit works from women\, nonbinary\, and gender-expansive designers from around the Bay Area. Each exhibit will respond to the SF Design Week theme of Reform. \nThrough the acts of designing and making\, we are constantly reimagining and changing the world around us. WID is committed to creating space for the women+ design voices who play a vital role but may have been overlooked in the past. Come explore a range of unique design approaches and fresh perspectives that are shaping tomorrow’s design landscape. The evening will also feature a Designer Q&A to offer insight into the process and thinking behind the work.  \nLight refreshments will be provided. \n  \nAgenda \n\n6:00pm Doors Open\n7:00pm Designer Q&A\n7:30pm Open Exhibit\n9:30pm Doors Close\n\n  \nCome join us for an evening of connection\, inspiration\, and community building! \nImage Source: Women in Design Showcase 2024
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/formed-by-us-a-women-in-design-sf-showcase/
LOCATION:Gantri Studio\, 320 10th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Design SF":MAILTO:amelia@jumpassociates.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223339
CREATED:20250403T150413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T043325Z
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SUMMARY:Multimodal Creativity → Flowing Between Mediums
DESCRIPTION:Designer\, 3D artist\, and music producer Danny Jones invites you into the layered\, unpredictable world of multimodal creativity. \nIn this talk\, he’ll explore how multimodal creatives use AI\, cross-disciplinary thinking\, and taste to move fluidly between mediums\, shaping new ways of working and building worlds that guide how we perceive and feel. \nDanny’s work focuses on the fusion of graphic\, product\, and interactive design with the vast possibilities of 3D\, highlighting the unnoticed beauty surrounding us. His expansive body of work incorporates the spontaneity of generative design\, the vividness of photography\, the depth of 3D\, the expansiveness of spatial design\, and the dynamism of animation. All of it serves to push the boundaries of what’s visually possible\, weaving narratives that captivate and engage\, inviting the viewer to see beyond the surface and into the soul of the unseen. \nThis talk opens a three-session workshop led by Danny\, where participants will explore multimodal creativity and train their own personalized generative AI model. The series will culminate in a showcase of participant work—unexpected\, experimental\, and entirely their own. \nSee you there. \n** \nDoors at 6pm\nTalk at 7pm \nLearn more about the talk\, Danny\, and the workshop on the Problem Library website.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/multimodal-creativity-%e2%86%92-flowing-between-mediums/
LOCATION:Problem Library\, 1288 15th Ave\, San Francisco\, California\, 94122\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Problem Library":MAILTO:working@problemlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223339
CREATED:20250504T003709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T003709Z
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SUMMARY:Atelier Tour and Talk with Diane Dorrans Saeks: ERICA TANOV AND THE ARTISTRY OF CONTEMPORARY TEXTILES
DESCRIPTION:In an intimate talk moderated by esteemed design writer Diane Dorrans Saeks\, guests are invited into the tactile\, poetic world of designer Erica Tanov. Celebrating the timeless elegance and personal artistry of Erica’s work\, the evening offers a rare opportunity to tour the designer’s studio housed in an 1878 Italianate Victorian\, and hear directly from the designer about her creative and collaborative process\, her deep love of textiles—from the fine to the raw\, hand loomed and printed to embroidered—and the lasting beauty she brings to every piece. Erica will be joined in conversation by Aarika Solanki\, her lead workshop collaborator in India\, who will be visiting from Jaipur. \nGuests will be invited to tour the atelier\, featuring curated spaces of her signature textiles\, garments\, wallpaper installations\, and home objects. Through stories\, and shared inspiration\, this is a night of discovery and delight\, revealing the quiet power of Erica’s vision—and the enduring\, personal artistry that defines her collections. \nAbout Diane Dorrans Saeks: Diane Dorrans Saeks is the bestselling author of twenty-five design books\, including “Jean-Louis Denior Interiors”. She was a founding editor of Metropolitan Home and Garden Design magazines. DORRANS SAEKS is interior design editor for PaperCity and an editor with C MAGAZINE. She has long-standing creative relationships with leading California and international designers. @dianedorranssaeks \nAbout Erica Tanov: For three decades\, the name Erica Tanov has resonated with design connoisseurs across New York\, San Francisco\, and Los Angeles\, embodying the essence of Californian relaxed luxury. From her iconic slip dresses and camisoles to an expansive array of clothing and home décor\, the Erica Tanov brand has become a cherished staple among aficionados and industry insiders alike. \nPhoto credit: Molly Haas
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/atelier-tour-and-talk-with-diane-dorrans-saeks-erica-tanov-and-the-artistry-of-contemporary-textiles/
LOCATION:Erica Tanov Showroom | Atelier\, Erica Tanov Showroom | Atelier\, Berkeley\, California\, 94710\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Tanov":MAILTO:coralie@socialblueprint.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T204500
DTSTAMP:20260409T223339
CREATED:20250313T172118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T130927Z
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SUMMARY:Sound Memories: A Global Dialogue on Preserving Memory Through Sound
DESCRIPTION:Swissnex in San Francisco in collaboration with the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich (MfGZ)  presents “Sound Memories” – a hybrid event together with Swissnex in China exploring how  technology can preserve and revive sound-related objects through audio visualization and  design. This artist talk will shed light on new digital approaches to conservation\, from  reinterpreting historical sounds to creating contemporary ways of experiencing museum  collections. By bridging art\, design\, and technology\, the discussion will highlight how digital  approaches can enhance accessibility\, engagement\, and the cultural significance of sound  memories worldwide.  \n\nIn the US\, artists Asma Kazmi and Jill Miller are reimagining the “Electronic Memory – Model 80-1″ from the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich (MfGZ) design collection.\nIn China\, Yude Li is transforming the sound of Joachim Tielke’s Viola da Gamba from the decorative arts collection into audiovisual patterns inspired by Chinese cultural artifacts. \n\nJoin us for this unique opportunity to engage directly with artists and designers envisioning the  future of sound preservation. Bring your curiosity\, ask questions\, and take part in a global  dialogue on how technology is breathing new life into historical sound memories.  \nSchedule:\n\n5:45 PM – Doors Open & Welcome Reception \n\n\n7:00 PM – Opening Remarks by Swissnex and Museum für Gestaltung Zürich \n\n\n7:15 PM – Artist & Curator Presentations \n\n\n7:45 PM – Panel Discussion & Q&A \n\n\n8:20 PM – Networking Reception \n\n\n8:45 PM – Event Concludes \n\nAbout the Organizers \nSwissnex in San Francisco is an initiative of the Swiss State Secretariat for Education\, Research and  Innovation (SERI). Our vision at Swissnex in San Francisco is to connect tomorrow by empowering the  next generation of innovators to collaborate and create futures where the planet and society thrive.  \nAs Switzerland’s leading museum for design and visual communication\, the Museum für Gestaltung  Zürich (MfGZ) is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. In collaboration with Swissnex\, the museum  is launching a global digital exhibition to engage with its renowned collection through the lens of  designers and artists worldwide. \nBy attending our events\, you agree to adhere to our event rules.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/sound-memories-a-global-dialogue-on-preserving-memory-through-sound/
LOCATION:Swissnex in San Francisco\, Pier 17\, Swissnex in SF\, Pier 17\, Suite 800\, San Francisco\, California\, 94111\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swissnex in San Francisco":MAILTO:pascale.speck@swissnex.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T191500
DTSTAMP:20260409T223339
CREATED:20250503T161235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T225324Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Design Tour: Meet the innovative architects and partners behind the new Restorative Justice Hub in SOMA
DESCRIPTION:How can we use space for healing? We invite mission-driven designers and allies to join us at Designing Justice + Designing Spaces’ recently completed restorative justice space for Community Works in SF’s SOMA district to learn about the community-engaged process and innovative partnerships that made it happen! In this volatile time when justice is under attack\,  it is more important than ever that we shine a light on stories of hope\, creativity\, and collaboration in our industry and beyond.  \nDJDS is an architecture and real estate firm harnessing the power of the built environment to end mass incarceration. After 25 years of transforming lives in the Bay Area through programs rooted in humanity and healing\, Community Works partnered with DJDS to establish its first San Francisco office—a dedicated home for critical services that support people at every stage of involvement in the justice system\, from prevention to reentry. The 6\,000-square-foot sanctuary represents a radical alternative to the criminal legal system; instead\, it provides an empowering space where individuals can thrive and feel safe. \nAt this event\, you’ll have the opportunity to see\, touch\, and experience trauma-informed design in action\, and meet the cross-sector team that made this innovative project possible\, including industry leaders such as Turner Construction. We’ll share more about how we were able to collaborate with values-aligned partners at every stage of the project\, from acoustical engineering to custom furnishings. The event will kick off with tours and a cocktail reception\, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with key partners\, including: \n\nDeanna-Van Buren\, Co-Founder and Executive Director\, Designing Justice + Designing Spaces \nAdrienne Hogg\,  Co-Executive Director\, Community Works\nChelsea Wong\, Project Manager\, Turner Construction\nEmily Pilloton-Lam\, Founder and Executive Director\, Girls Garage\nSasha Plotitsa\, Founder and CEO\, The Formr\nRashanda Udekwu\, Director of Strategic Partnerships\, Waymo (Formerly of CRI) \n\nEvent Surprise! We will unveil a limited-edition furniture piece designed by DJDS and Formr. Proceeds will benefit A New Way of Life\, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and support for formerly incarcerated women. \n  \nPhoto: Jordan Park
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/social-justice-design-tour-meet-the-innovative-architects-and-partners-behind-the-new-restorative-justice-hub-in-soma/
LOCATION:Community Works SF Office at 986 Mission St. San Francisco\, CA 94103\, 986 Mission St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Social Impact
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ORGANIZER;CN="Designing Justice Designing Spaces":MAILTO:gjacobs@designingjustice.org
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SUMMARY:Bould Design 30th Anniversary Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate 30 years of innovation at Bould Design! Our open studio event is your chance to meet our team\, mix and mingle with other designers while enjoying delicious appetizers and beverages. We look forward to welcoming you! \nWe’re a San Francisco based design studio offering a range of services to hardware companies including industrial design\, branding and identity\, packaging design\, packaging design\, product visualization and engineering support.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/bould-design-30th-anniversary-open-studio/
LOCATION:Bould Design Studio\, 1135 North Amphlett Blvd\, San Mateo\, California\, 94401\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bould Design":MAILTO:nina@bould.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000
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SUMMARY:Creative Happy Hour: Cheers to SF Design Week at CCA’s New Campus
DESCRIPTION:Join CreativeMornings San Francisco and the Design Division at California College of the Arts (CCA) for an inspiring early evening of connection\, conversation\, and creativity.\n\nThis social happy hour brings together designers\, architects\, artists\, and makers from across disciplines to spark ideas\, meet new collaborators\, and celebrate the end of SF Design Week in style. Alongside the presentations\, there will be a DJ\, light bites\, and a bar serving wine\, beer\, and non-alcoholic beverages. \nWe’ll kick things off with three provocative lightning talks on re-forming design practice from: \n\nGRL GRP – a feminist-inspired design collective\nAmy Karle – bio-artist and futurist exploring the intersections of technology and humanity\nJo Marini – (big) systems thinker + doer specializing in systemic transformation of legacy industries.\n\nCome for the inspiration\, stay for the people. Drinks\, good vibes\, and fresh ideas await. \nHosted by California College of the Art’s Design Division.  \nCalifornia College of the Arts cultivates ideas\, industry\, and impact in the progressive San Francisco Bay Area\, educating our students as global changemakers through purposeful practice and critical discourse. The Design Division at CCA advances contemporary practice by positioning the designer as a dynamic agent of cultural\, social\, and ecological change.  \nCreative Mornings is the world’s largest creative community; hosting local chapter events in cities around the world every Friday\, Virtual FieldTrips every week\, and job postings and company profiles via the CreativeGuild. \nGRL GRP is the feminist-inspired\, collective design practice of Sarah Chieko-Bonnickson\, Abigayle Cosinuke\, Ashlyn Jackson\, Chloe Looker\, and Meg Quarton aimed at making space for women to lead\, not just produce in the field of design. GRP GRP thinks about reform through a multifaceted lens\, including materials\, process\, and attitude. Operating in a non-hierarchical structure rooted in empathy\, they blend craft-based techniques with digital tools\, using a highly collaborative and iterative process in which there is no single author. \nAmy Karle is an internationally award-winning artist and futurist working at the intersection of digital\, physical\, and biological systems. She has exhibited in 54 international shows\, including at the Centre Pompidou\, Mori Art Museum\, the Smithsonian\, and Ars Electronica and was named one of the BBC’s 100 most inspiring women and “Most Influential Women in 3D Printing\,” Her work invites reflection on what it means to be human in a tech-driven future\, aiming to inspire\, provoke\, and pioneer in the fields of bioart\, contemporary art\, and healthcare innovation.  \nJo Marini is a 4x founder\, MBA professor\, United States Air Force Academy graduate\, and IndieBio NY alum who specializes in systemic transformation within legacy industries. She is also a NYC EDC/NewLab Founder Fellow and co-founder of Mothership Materials\, a biomanufacturing startup using Targeted Molecular Recovery to sort ag & food wastes into feedstocks that power the foods\, fuels\, and fabrics of our future. Alongside her entrepreneurial ventures\, Jo teaches Venture Studio in the MBA in Design Strategy program at California College of the Arts\, guiding students through the capstone course focused on turning ideas into viable companies. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/creative-happy-hour-cheers-to-sf-design-week-at-ccas-new-campus/
LOCATION:California College of the Arts\, Simpson Family Makers Building\, Upper Level\, California College of the Arts\, Simpson Family Makers Building\, Upper Level\, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, 94107\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Design Division at California College of the Arts and CreativeMornings San Francisco":MAILTO:design@cca.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T223339
CREATED:20250418T233550Z
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SUMMARY:The Right to Create: A Design Week Happy Hour at Creativity Explored
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate community\, creativity\, and connection at Creativity Explored—a trailblazing progressive art studio that partners with artists with developmental disabilities. As part of San Francisco Design Week\, we’re hosting a vibrant happy hour and mixer in our award-winning studio space—voted Best Gallery and Best Nonprofit in the Bay! \nMix and mingle with fellow creatives\, designers\, and art lovers while surrounded by powerful\, original artwork by CE’s neurodiverse artists. Enjoy drinks\, light bites\, music\, and the inspiring energy of a space that’s been championing inclusion\, self-expression\, and dignity in the arts since 1983. \nOn view: Main Characters\, an exhibition highlighting a wide selection of ceramic sculptures from Creativity Explored’s archive.Plus: Special behind-the-scenes access to pieces from our archive—a unique chance to view and purchase rare artworks not regularly on display. \nWhether you’re curious about our mission\, eager to connect with the local design community\, or just want to toast to creativity in a dynamic setting—you’re invited to join the celebration.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/the-right-to-create-a-design-week-happy-hour-at-ce/
LOCATION:Creativity Explored\, 3245 16th Street\, SAN FRANCISCO\, California\, 94103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creativity Explored":MAILTO:erinmcfarland@creativityexplored.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T183000
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SUMMARY:Melina Finkelstein Rug Co.Labs Pop Up at Flora Grubb
DESCRIPTION:Melina Finkelstein Rug Co.Labs is popping up at Flora Grubb Gardens. Melina Finkelstein\, formerly of Peace Industry\, will be showing new felt rug collections in collaboration with Jen Garrido and K’era Morgan\, two California painters and textile designers. She will talk about her residency in Nepal and how she taught her new team of women artisans the unusual art of felt rug making keeping it alive for old and new audiences. \n3:30pm: refreshments and networking \n4:30pm: Melina talks about her rug work in Nepal and new collaborative projects with other local artists. \n5pm: informal conversations \n6:30pm: event ends
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/melina-finkelstein-rug-co-labs-pop-up-at-flora-grubb/
LOCATION:Flora Grubb Gardens\, Flora Grubb Gardens\, San Francisco\, California\, 94124\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melina Finkelstein Rug Co.Labs":MAILTO:peaceindustry@gmail.com
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