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SUMMARY:One-of-a-Kind: Make It\, Wear It! Embellishment workshop with Fashion Faculty at California College of the Arts.
DESCRIPTION:Join California College of the Arts (CCA) and CCA’s Design Division’s Fashion Faculty members Greg Climer and Zoe Cobb for a hands-on embellishment workshop at CCA’s new campus\, where creativity meets craft to celebrate local design and making. This two-hour session invites you to create a one-of-a-kind embellished t-shirt or to apply the same techniques to a personal garment ( e.g.\, a basic tote bag or a sturdy button-up shirt). \nThe workshop includes demonstrations and guided instruction on a range of techniques: \n\nLearn intro techniques for hand embroidery\, including visible mending\, and continue your embellishment journey at home.\nZoe Cobb will demonstrate the chain stitch embroidery machine and assist guests in placing a name or word into bold\, stitched graphics.\nGreg Climer will demonstrate the heat press\, share materials and methods for applying foil and fabric appliques so you can make your own one-of-a-kind design. \n\nAll tools and materials are provided\, including a high-quality cotton t-shirt (sizes requested during registration). Guests are also welcome to bring a basic cotton tote-bag or a sturdy shirt of their own to customize. \nWorkshop Fee: $30 per person. Attendees will leave with a custom-decorated shirt using heat press and chain stitch embroidery! \n  \n\n  \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. \nZoe Cobb is a Senior Professor in the Fashion Department at California College of the Arts\, where she teaches at the intersection of craft\, design\, and storytelling. With nearly 20 years of experience\, she focuses on hands-on techniques like pattern making\, draping\, and chain-stitch embroidery\, drawing on her background in both fashion and interior design. Inspired by nature and music\, Zoe brings a sense of rhythm and sustainability to her creative practice\, fostering a playful\, process-focused environment that encourages curiosity\, experimentation\, and the joy of making by hand. \nGreg Climer is the chair of the fashion program at California College of the Arts and chair of the board of directors at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. Climer’s textile work has been shown in the Museum of Art and Design (NYC)\, The Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art (NYC)\, The DeYoung Museum (San Francisco\, CA)\, The Mint Museum of Art (Charlotte\, NC)\, The Museum of Craft and Design (San Francisco\, CA)\, the International Fibre Art Triennial 2019\, and many galleries. In addition to being an artist\, he is also a fashion designer. He has worked on the design teams for the Victoria’s Secret Runway Show\, Karl Lagerfeld\, Imitation of Christ\, John Bartlett\, and many Broadway shows and movies.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/one-of-a-kind-make-it-wear-it-embellishment-workshop-with-fashion-faculty-at-california-college-of-the-arts/
LOCATION:California College of the Arts\, Nave\, California College of the Arts\, Nave\, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Join us! Designing AI-Powered Ads with TikTok
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Check-in & Networking\n\n\n2:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Opening Speech – Welcome remarks from Jingxi Li\, Head of Design.\n\n\n2:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Presentation:\n\n\nGenAI for Video Ads: Tackling Creative Fatigue with Scalable Design – Eva Luo\, Design Manager\, GenAI\n\n\nHow we designed a GenAI product for video ads to help advertisers overcome creative fatigue\, using the Double Diamond process to craft scalable\, elegant patterns within model constraints.\n\n\nDesigning for Tomorrow: An AI Designer’s Journey – Justin Ma\, Lead Product Designer\n\n\nA presentation about working in the AI landscape\, focusing on conversational AI and its implications for the role of designers.\n\n\nScaling with Intelligence: How a Design System Prepares Products for the AI Era – Yuhan Wu\, Design Manager\, Design System\n\n\nDiscover how TikTok’s Keystone design system helps business products scale with clarity and adaptability while evolving to meet AI-driven demands.\n\n\n3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Hiring Manager Share-out: Future-Ready Talent – Current openings and key mindsets for success with Chris Tompkins\, Jianzhou Song\, Landi Yu\, and Justin Gabbard\n\n\n3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Q&A
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/join-us-designing-ai-powered-ads-on-tiktok/
LOCATION:TikTok San Jose Office\, 1199 Coleman Ave\, San Jose\, CA\, California\, 95110\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="TikTok":MAILTO:xiaohui.luo@bytedance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T133000
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SUMMARY:Interactive Wearables Workshop in CCA’s Hybrid Lab
DESCRIPTION:Calling all tinkerers\, makers\, hackers\, artists\, designers\, and creative technologists. Spend time in the California College of the Arts (CCA) Hybrid Lab\, an interactive electronic makerspace where students explore their artistic voice by prototyping designs with sensors\, motors\, creative coding\, AI\, and much more! No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity! \nIn this hands-on session\, you’ll learn to program your very own interactive DIY wristwatch. You’ll walk away with the M5StickC PLUS 2\, a palm‑sized IoT development kit with a built-in LCD screen\, buzzer\, button\, microphone\, gyroscope\, and much more—all at your disposal to customize and interact with. This device empowers you to reform your own technology– programming it to do whatever you want it to!  \nHosted by the Design Division and led by CCA creative technologist Romy Aboudarham\, this workshop features custom materials and prototyping design principles taught in the Hybrid Lab\, developed in collaboration with faculty member Dr. Sudhu Tewari. \nFor guests who want to continue tinkering and playing with the device\, we highly encourage you to bring your own laptop (PC or MAC).  If you are bringing your own computer\, you will need to download the Arduino Software beforehand.   \nWe will have Mac laptops with the software ready to go for those who prefer just to show up and play. For those who get the programming bug\, you can always download the software in your own time after the workshop.   \nWorkshop Fee: $50 per person. Attendees will take home a DIY interactive watch programmed with Arduino software! \nThese workshop sessions are designed for kids and adults who are comfortable navigating and troubleshooting computers.  \n\n  \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.  \nRomy Aboudarham is a creative technologist and immersive designer. They have a B.S. in Computer Science from Tufts University School of Engineering. They’re passionate about exploring how we can use technology as a tool for empathy-driven storytelling and deepening our connection with ourselves and others. Romy has a wide range of art and tech skills on their toolbelt\, creating historical walking tours in Augmented Reality\, therapeutic experiences about grief in Virtual Reality\, and countless interactive digital and physical prototypes\, as the manager of CCA’s Hybrid Lab. \nDr. Sudhu Tewari is an electro-acoustic composer\, improvisor\, and bricoleur in sound\, kinetic\, and interactive art. He holds a B.A. in Music from Sonoma State University\, an M.F.A. in Electronic Music and Recording Technology from Mills College\, and a Ph.D. in Cultural Musicology from UC Santa Cruz. His passion for design\, re-design\, and recuperation has led to the creation of experimental musical instruments\, kinetic sculptures\, interactive installations\, audio electronics\, and wearable sound art.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/interactive-wearables-workshop-in-ccas-hybrid-lab-2/
LOCATION:California College of the Art’s Hybrid Lab (D104)\, Simpson Family Makers Building\, California College of the Art’s Hybrid Lab (D104)\, Simpson Family Makers Building\, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, 94107\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Design Division at California College of the Arts":MAILTO:design@cca.edu
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SUMMARY:Participatory Experiential Futures: Co-designing technology for human-centered public services
DESCRIPTION:At CivicMakers\, we’ve been using Participatory Experiential Futures (PXF) with government partners across the state. Through a series of workshops\, we’ve explored whether AI can elevate lived experience in program and policy design. These immersive simulations have given us tons of insights for how government decision-makers would use AI to inform design decisions\, and how people accessing public services would want to be represented by these technologies.  \nThis is where YOU come in…help us design how that technology looks\, feels\, and behaves by experiencing our “Ridiculously Hopeful Future” of human-centered government in California! A future where the voices of end users have a seat at the table through speculative technology and deeply collaborative co-design processes.  \nYou will step into a future meeting and test out the new proposals\, desired features and critical nuances we’ve gathered. Bring your conscious design skills to reshape better outcomes for public services. And don’t forget to wear your comfiest time travel uniform!  \nEvent schedule: \n\nIntroductions & Orientation to Time Travel – 15 min\nImmersive Experiential Future (AI for better public services) – 30 min\nStep Back into the Present and Reflect – 15 min\nCo-design Charrette (with insights from civic partners) – 45 min\nDebrief & Next Steps – 15 min\n\nYour participation could improve public service delivery experiences for the people who need them most. We look forward to co-designing with you!
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/participatory-experiential-futures-co-designing-technology-for-human-centered-public-services/
LOCATION:Mindspace San Francisco\, 575 Market St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CivicMakers":MAILTO:judi@civicmakers.com
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SUMMARY:re*form - Upcycling workshop with Make It Home
DESCRIPTION:Morning Workshop with Cris\nA hands-on session led by Cris\, our in house upholstery expert\, guiding participants through the art of upcycling and furniture transformation. (Limited to 6 participants) \n  \nEvent Overview: \nMake It Home is excited to present re*form\, a full-day immersive event celebrating the power of design to transform spaces and lives. Rooted in sustainability and social impact\, re•form aligns with SF Design Week’s mission to highlight the unique intersection of ideas\, design\, business\, and entrepreneurism that defines the Bay Area. Through interactive experiences\, discussions\, and a curated pop-up shop\, attendees will explore how repurposed materials and thoughtful design can shape the future of interiors. \nVisit our Other events: \nCurated Pop-Up Shop (Open All Day)\nA unique shopping experience featuring Make It Home’s beautifully curated furniture and decor\, alongside pieces from local artisans. Guests can explore one-of-a-kind finds while enjoying a glass of champagne. \n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Panel Discussion with Carolyn Flannery & Susie Novak\nA thought-provoking conversation featuring Make It Home’s founder\, Carolyn Flannery\, alongside a Bay Area Designer Susie Novak. The discussion will delve into the intersection of sustainability\, high design\, and community impact. \n 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/reform-upcycling-workshop-with-make-it-home/
LOCATION:Make It Home Warehouse\, Northgate Mall in San Rafael\, San Rafael\, California\, 94903\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Make It Home":MAILTO:carolyn@makeithomebayarea.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T110000
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SUMMARY:Designing from the Land: Fire Resilience Through Architecture and Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Designing from the Land: Fire Resilience Through Architecture and Landscape \nPresented by Backen & Backen in partnership with Design Bay Area and 1 Hotel San Francisco for SF Design Week 2025 \nEvent Series Overview: \nThis is the first  in a series of co-branded events with Backen & Backen and Design Bay Area. This series will consist of multiple events throughout the year\, each focusing on a specific aspect of design and its future implications: LAND\, BODY\, BUILDING.  \nEvent Overview: \nAs climate and fire risks intensify\, the practice of how we build must evolve\, and our relationship with where we build must follow. What does it mean to design from the land—not just on it? \nIn a time of increasing climate volatility and wildfire risk\, this conversation explores how fire-adapted design can emerge from a deeper relationship with place. Rather than imposing resilience from the top down\, we’ll ask how the land itself can shape design—through its vegetation\, water cycles\, cultural memory\, and regenerative potential. We’ll explore the tension between human intervention and letting nature lead\, and how landscape\, vegetation\, and site planning can create a future where buildings are more deeply attuned to the land they inhabit.  \nModerator: \n\nHeather Sandy Hebert – Author and Founder of True North Creative Studio\n\nPanelists \n\nColby Eierman – Director of Gardens\, Stone Edge Farm; Author and garden consultant\nCarson Howell Costa – Regenerative Practices Department\, Backen & Backen\nLucas Dexter – President\, DEXTER estate landscapes\nJohnson Bullard – Partner and Studio Director of Ground Studio
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/designing-from-the-land-fire-resilience-through-architecture-and-landscape/
LOCATION:1 Hotel San Francisco\, 8 Mission St\, San Francisco 94105\, California\, 94105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Backen &amp%3B Backen%2C Design Bay Area":MAILTO:francesca@thejamescollective.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
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SUMMARY:One-of-a-Kind: Make It\, Wear It! Embellishment workshop with fashion faculty at California College of the Arts.
DESCRIPTION:Join California College of the Arts (CCA) and CCA’s Design Division’s Fashion Faculty members Greg Climer and Zoe Cobb for a hands-on embellishment workshop at CCA’s new campus\, where creativity meets craft to celebrate local design and making. This two-hour session invites you to create a one-of-a-kind embellished t-shirt or to apply the same techniques to a personal garment ( e.g.\, a basic tote bag or a sturdy button-up shirt). \nThe workshop includes demonstrations and guided instruction on a range of techniques: \n\nLearn intro techniques for hand embroidery\, including visible mending\, and continue your embellishment journey at home.\nZoe Cobb will demonstrate the chain stitch embroidery machine and assist guests in placing a name or word into bold\, stitched graphics.\nGreg Climer will demonstrate the heat press\, share materials and methods for applying foil and fabric appliques so you can make your own one-of-a-kind design. \n\nAll tools and materials are provided\, including a high-quality cotton t-shirt (sizes requested during registration). Guests are also welcome to bring a basic cotton tote-bag or a sturdy shirt of their own to customize. \nWorkshop Fee: $30 per person. Attendees will leave with a custom-decorated shirt using heat press and chain stitch embroidery! \n  \n\n  \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. \nZoe Cobb is a Senior Professor in the Fashion Department at California College of the Arts\, where she teaches at the intersection of craft\, design\, and storytelling. With nearly 20 years of experience\, she focuses on hands-on techniques like pattern making\, draping\, and chain-stitch embroidery\, drawing on her background in both fashion and interior design. Inspired by nature and music\, Zoe brings a sense of rhythm and sustainability to her creative practice\, fostering a playful\, process-focused environment that encourages curiosity\, experimentation\, and the joy of making by hand. \nGreg Climer is the chair of the fashion program at California College of the Arts and chair of the board of directors at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. Climer’s textile work has been shown in the Museum of Art and Design (NYC)\, The Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art (NYC)\, The DeYoung Museum (San Francisco\, CA)\, The Mint Museum of Art (Charlotte\, NC)\, The Museum of Craft and Design (San Francisco\, CA)\, the International Fibre Art Triennial 2019\, and many galleries. In addition to being an artist\, he is also a fashion designer. He has worked on the design teams for the Victoria’s Secret Runway Show\, Karl Lagerfeld\, Imitation of Christ\, John Bartlett\, and many Broadway shows and movies. \n 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/one-of-a-kind-make-it-wear-it-embellishment-workshop-with-fashion-faculty-at-california-college-of-the-arts-1/
LOCATION:California College of the Arts\, Nave\, California College of the Arts\, Nave\, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Designing the Future of Aging
DESCRIPTION:We are in the midst of a longevity revolution. This isn’t just about longer lifespans; it’s about living those years more fully. The number of people over 80 globally is projected to triple between 2020 and 2050. As this population expands\, so does the diversity of their preferences\, interests\, passions\, and ambitions. They are not a monolithic group defined solely by age\, but a vibrant tapestry of individuals. \nSo\, with that\, how can we design for a future that celebrates that complexity? \nJoin us for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets foresight. AGE OF_ and Near Future Laboratory will guide participants through design fiction methodologies—a unique\, immersive approach that brings imagined futures to life through artifacts\, storytelling\, and scenario-building. Together\, we’ll explore the cultural\, technological\, and emotional shifts reshaping the aging experience and prototype future products\, services\, and narratives that challenge the status quo. \nThis is more than a conversation—it’s a collaborative act of future-making. Let’s stretch our imaginations\, spark unconventional thinking\, and design a world where getting older unlocks new possibilities. \nJoin us to make “better with age” not just a mindset—but a movement.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/designing-the-future-of-aging/
LOCATION:IDEO.org\, 320 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AGE OF _":MAILTO:esprivot@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Show of Hands Art Exhibition at Heath Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Show of Hands Artist Showcase\nPresented by Heath Ceramics \nHeath Ceramics is excited to announce Show of Hands\, a showcase of new works curated by Clay Studio Director Tung Chiang. As part of Heath’s month-long Design Made Good celebration\, this event highlights a range of artists whose work explores new possibilities in material\, process\, and perspective. \nHosted within Heath San Francisco’s intimate gallery space\, Show of Hands offers a unique opportunity to embrace unfamiliar experiences and outlooks; to see and feel how a group of groundbreaking artists interpret\, navigate\, and ultimately shape the world around them by hand. \nEngage with artists at different points in their journey—some just starting out\, others evolving their practice—each bringing something new through clay\, paint\, textiles\, metal\, and more. Despite their varied backgrounds\, all share a commitment to making by hand and a respect for the traditions that inform their work. \n  \nMeet the Featured Artists\n\nAyano Shioya\nBrendan Monroe\nBrian Madden\nMax Frommeld\nRafi Ajl\nSarah Wertzberger\n\n  \nCurated by Tung Chiang\n\nSince 2013\, Tung Chiang has led the Heath Clay Studio\, a small team of artisans who push the field of ceramics forward through experimentation with form\, glaze\, and technique. With a background in graphic and industrial design—and a lifelong passion for craft—Tung’s practice is rooted in observation\, discovery\, and a belief in the quiet power of objects that speak for themselves. \nTung took a deeply personal approach to curating Show of Hands\, hand-selecting a diverse group of artists who—across a range of backgrounds and disciplines—challenge convention and offer a refreshing perspective on craft. His curation reflects a blend of creative curiosity\, thoughtful execution\, and a dedication to uplifting new and exciting artistic voices. \n  \nExhibition Details\nJune 6–22\, 2025\nHeath Showroom Gallery\, 2900 18th Street\, San Francisco \nMonday–Friday 10am–6pm\nSaturday–Sunday 10am–5pm \nOpening Night Reception\nThursday\, June 5 · 5–7pm\nJoin the artists and the Heath team for an evening of art\, conversation\, and community.  \n  \nAdditional events for Design Made Good Month\nThe Good Flea: A curated vintage market\nJune 14 & 15 \nAs part of Heath’s month-long Design Made Good celebration\, The Good Flea complements the Show of Hands artist showcase by bridging the gap between design’s past and present—and building excitement for what’s on the horizon. \nThe Good Flea is Heath’s take on a classic flea market\, offering visitors a chance to shop a wide selection of rare and interesting antiques pulled from the private collections of expert curators\, vendors\, and creative leaders. This group—assembled by Clay Studio Director Tung Chiang—will bring not only hand-chosen vintage finds\, but also a deep well of knowledge on design and craft history. \nHosted within Heath’s SF tile factory\, The Good Flea showcases objects that span eras and styles—including some special finds from Heath’s archive! Enthusiasts\, collectors\, and connoisseurs are invited to discover unique\, curated vintage pieces in an energetic\, community-driven space. \nThe Good Flea is not just a market—it’s an opportunity to discover and connect with design history. Don’t miss the chance to explore rare finds and meet the experts behind them! \n 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/show-of-hands-art-exhibition-heath/
LOCATION:Heath Ceramics Showroom Gallery\, 2900 18th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Craft
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SUMMARY:re*form - Curated Pop-Up Shop
DESCRIPTION:A unique shopping experience featuring Make It Home’s beautifully curated furniture and decor\, alongside pieces from local artisans. Guests can explore one-of-a-kind finds while enjoying a glass of champagne. \nEvent Overview: \nMake It Home is excited to present re*form\, a full-day immersive event celebrating the power of design to transform spaces and lives. Rooted in sustainability and social impact\, re•form aligns with SF Design Week’s mission to highlight the unique intersection of ideas\, design\, business\, and entrepreneurism that defines the Bay Area. Through interactive experiences\, discussions\, and a curated pop-up shop\, attendees will explore how repurposed materials and thoughtful design can shape the future of interiors. \n  \nVisit our Other events: \n11:00 AM – 1:00PM Upcycling Workshop with Cris\nA hands-on session led by Cris\, our in house upholstery expert\, guiding participants through the art of upcycling and furniture transformation. (Limited to 6 participants) \n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Panel Discussion with Carolyn Flannery & Susie Novak\nA thought-provoking conversation featuring Make It Home’s founder\, Carolyn Flannery\, alongside a Bay Area Designer Susie Novak. The discussion will delve into the intersection of sustainability\, high design\, and community impact. \n 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/reform-curated-pop-up-shop/
LOCATION:Make It Home Warehouse\, Northgate Mall in San Rafael\, San Rafael\, California\, 94903\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Make It Home":MAILTO:carolyn@makeithomebayarea.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250501T160542Z
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SUMMARY:Interactive Wearables Workshop in CCA’s Hybrid Lab
DESCRIPTION:Calling all tinkerers\, makers\, hackers\, artists\, designers\, and creative technologists. Spend time in the California College of the Arts (CCA) Hybrid Lab\, an interactive electronic makerspace where students explore their artistic voice by prototyping designs with sensors\, motors\, creative coding\, AI\, and much more! No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity! \nIn this hands-on session\, you’ll learn to program your very own interactive DIY wristwatch. You’ll walk away with the M5StickC PLUS 2\, a palm‑sized IoT development kit with a built-in LCD screen\, buzzer\, button\, microphone\, gyroscope\, and much more—all at your disposal to customize and interact with. This device empowers you to reform your own technology– programming it to do whatever you want it to!  \nHosted by the Design Division and led by CCA creative technologist Romy Aboudarham\, this workshop features custom materials and prototyping design principles taught in the Hybrid Lab\, developed in collaboration with faculty member Dr. Sudhu Tewari.  \nFor guests who want to continue tinkering and playing with the device\, we highly encourage you to bring your own laptop (PC or MAC).  If you are bringing your own computer\, you will need to download the Arduino Software beforehand.   \nWe will have Mac laptops with the software ready to go for those who prefer just to show up and play. For those who get the programming bug\, you can always download the software in your own time after the workshop.   \nWorkshop Fee: $50 per person. Attendees will take home a DIY interactive watch programmed with Arduino software! \nThese workshop sessions are designed for kids and adults who are comfortable navigating and troubleshooting computers. \n\n  \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. \nRomy Aboudarham is a creative technologist and immersive designer. They have a B.S. in Computer Science from Tufts University School of Engineering. They’re passionate about exploring how we can use technology as a tool for empathy-driven storytelling and deepening our connection with ourselves and others. Romy has a wide range of art and tech skills on their toolbelt\, creating historical walking tours in Augmented Reality\, therapeutic experiences about grief in Virtual Reality\, and countless interactive digital and physical prototypes\, as the manager of CCA’s Hybrid Lab. \nDr. Sudhu Tewari is an electro-acoustic composer\, improvisor\, and bricoleur in sound\, kinetic\, and interactive art. He holds a B.A. in Music from Sonoma State University\, an M.F.A. in Electronic Music and Recording Technology from Mills College\, and a Ph.D. in Cultural Musicology from UC Santa Cruz. His passion for design\, re-design\, and recuperation has led to the creation of experimental musical instruments\, kinetic sculptures\, interactive installations\, audio electronics\, and wearable sound art.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/interactive-wearables-workshop-in-ccas-hybrid-lab-1/
LOCATION:California College of the Art’s Hybrid Lab (D104)\, Simpson Family Makers Building\, 145 Hooper Street\, San Francisco\, 94107\, California College of the Art’s Hybrid Lab (D104)\, Simpson Family Makers Building\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Design Division at California College of the Arts":MAILTO:design@cca.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250507T145158Z
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SUMMARY:re*form - Panel Discussion with Carolyn Flannery & Susie Novak
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview: \nMake It Home is excited to present re*form\, a full-day immersive event celebrating the power of design to transform spaces and lives. Rooted in sustainability and social impact\, re•form aligns with SF Design Week’s mission to highlight the unique intersection of ideas\, design\, business\, and entrepreneurism that defines the Bay Area. Through interactive experiences\, discussions\, and a curated pop-up shop\, attendees will explore how repurposed materials and thoughtful design can shape the future of interiors. \n10:00 PM – 11:00 AM Panel Discussion with Carolyn Flannery & Susie Novak\nA thought-provoking conversation featuring Make It Home’s founder\, Carolyn Flannery\, alongside a Bay Area Designer Susie Novak. The discussion will delve into the intersection of sustainability\, high design\, and community impact. \nVisit our other events: \n10:00 AM – 4PM  Curated Pop-Up Shop \nA unique shopping experience featuring Make It Home’s beautifully curated furniture and decor\, alongside pieces from local artisans. Guests can explore one-of-a-kind finds while enjoying a glass of champagne. \n11:00 AM – 1:00PM Upcycling Workshop with Cris\nA hands-on session led by Cris\, our in house upholstery expert\, guiding participants through the art of upcycling and furniture transformation. (Limited to 6 participants)
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/reform-panel-discussion-with-carolyn-flannery-susie-novak/
LOCATION:Make It Home Warehouse\, Northgate Mall in San Rafael\, San Rafael\, California\, 94903\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Make It Home":MAILTO:carolyn@makeithomebayarea.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250519T132339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T185255Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250519T130633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T041410Z
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SUMMARY:The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ovata  \n  \n Description:    \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-5/
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:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250527T211938Z
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SUMMARY:Rapt Studio Open House
DESCRIPTION:Rapt is an integrated design studio building brands from the inside out.\n \nHeadquartered in San Francisco\, with studios in Los Angeles and New York\, Rapt unites architecture\, interiors\, and brand strategy to create unforgettable environments and experiences for some of the world’s leading brands.\n \nFounded in 2011\, the practice has delivered award-winning work for Google\, Tinder\, The North Face\, Goop\, Norwest\, and Vans—projects recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies\, Interior Design’s Best of Year\, the FRAME Awards\, Dezeen\, and the Top 100 Giants of Design list.\n \nThe studio’s portfolio spans hybrid campuses\, hospitality-infused workplaces\, immersive retail\, and brand activations—each tailored to foster belonging and spark creativity.\n \nLearn more about our CEO and Chief Creative Officer\, David Galullo’s\, recent induction into Interior Design’s Hall of Fame.\n \nWe’re excited to open our doors to the community and invite you to tour our space\, meet other designers\, and partake in some small cocktails\, small bites\, and small drawings.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/rapt-studio-open-house/
LOCATION:Rapt Studio\, 201 Post Street 7th Floor\, San Francisco\, CA 94108\, CA\, 94108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250505T213157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T130555Z
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SUMMARY:The New Company
DESCRIPTION:We’re opening our doors for SF Design Week’s North Beach Studio Crawl. The team will be in the building\, merch will be on the walls\, with llloyd spinning records all night. Refreshments provided by Fort Point and Eteilla Wines\, snacks curated by our very own Seth Mroczka\, and maybe even a ‘big’ surprise.\n\nFriends\, collaborators\, and curious strangers — all are welcome. It’s been a jam-packed year (so far)\, and we’re excited to celebrate\, connect\, and share our space with you.\n\nThe New Company is a Design and Marketing agency working with brands around the world to create forward-thinking creative solutions. Established in 2018 by Matt Luckhurst (ECD) and Seth Mroczka (President)\, The New Company works with category leaders and challengers to strategically articulate the company’s vision and story. We offer a unique breadth of capabilities that allow us to think through a brand’s unique challenges from concept through to execution. We believe strategic insights drive innovation\, that creativity requires experimentation and a dedication to craft\, and that delivering effective solutions on time and on budget is our responsibility to our clients.\nInstagram: @thenewcompany
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/new-co/
LOCATION:The New Company\, 2215 Powell St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250505T211231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T211313Z
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SUMMARY:Studio Hinrichs
DESCRIPTION:Kit Hinrichs\nPrincipal and Creative Director of Studio Hinrichs\, San Francisco \nKit Hinrichs studied at Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles\, California. He served as principal in several design offices in New York and San Francisco before spending 23 years (1986 – 2009) as a partner of Pentagram\, the international consultancy. In 2009 Hinrichs opened an independent design firm in San Francisco called Studio Hinrichs. Kit’s design experience incorporates a wide range of projects\, including identity design\, corporate communications\, promotion\, packaging\, editorial and exhibition design. \nRead the interview we did with Kit at Design Bay Area: The Design Whisperer—Celebrating the Legacy of the Legendary Kit Hinrichs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n     \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHinrichs is a recipient of the prestigious AIGA medal in recognition of his exceptional achievements in the field of graphic design and visual communication\, and his work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art\, New York\, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Library of Congress. He is co-author of four books\, including Typewise\, Long May She Wave\, 100 American Flag Icons and The Pentagram Papers. \nA Point of View\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“There are many passions in my professional life. The predominant one is telling stories. As a consequence\, I have become an obsessive narrative designer. I find stories everywhere waiting to be told\, and\, fortunately\, I have been able to do that through design. By story\, I mean more than editorial content. I mean communicating a sense of the subject\, albeit a client’s business and philosophy or an event\, graphically through print\, packaging\, videos or environmental signage. For me\, design\, at its best\, is a visual story with the same excitement\, pacing and emotional power of a great play or musical composition. And like producing a play\, design is not a solitary act\, but a collaboration that requires inspiring the talent and spirit of writers\, illustrators\, photographers\, typographers and technicians. A successful outcome demands a strong\, clear\, consistent focus so that all elements ’speak’ in a single voice that engages the audience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Although I’ve worked on many high-profile projects\, I strive to give equal attention to the more commonplace assignment. This is the visual minutiae—the directional signs\, informational folders\, video sign offs\, product packaging\, corporate collateral\, etc.—that bombards us from all directions and impacts our collective culture. It is the face unaware that we present to the world. I feel it is the responsibility of those of us in the design profession to not treat this lightly. For me\, the role of design is to make the complex\, simple; the opaque\, transparent; the unstructured\, concrete; the obtuse\, accessible\, and the ordinary\, beautiful. After 40 years of practice\, I am still excited by that challenge and the possibilities it presents.“\n—Kit Hinrichs
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/studio-hinrichs/
LOCATION:Studio Hinrichs\, 2064 Powell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250505T202700Z
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SUMMARY:Volume Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Five-dimensional design for the three-dimensional world to cure one-dimensional thinking? Join Volume at their North Beach studio to learn about their specialty in place-based identities\, branded environments\, and other spatial activations. Plus: Free stuff!
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/volume-inc/
LOCATION:Volume Inc\, 725 Filbert St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250423T233712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T215721Z
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SUMMARY:Faulkner Architects
DESCRIPTION:The Faulkner Architects design team invites you to an evening at our San Francisco studio to check out both past and present projects while enjoying refreshments. \nFaulkner Architects was formed in 1998 by Greg Faulkner. The office remains as it began with Greg as the single principal who guides the design process for each project. A small staff works across three locations – San Francisco\, Truckee\, and Denver. The work of the practice exists along a varied range of typologies\, from hospitality and institutional buildings (including master planning)\, to private houses and renovations.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/faulkner-architects/
LOCATION:Faulkner Architects\, 603 Battery Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94111\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Faulkner Architects":MAILTO:jenna@faulknerarchitects.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250417T181000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T205729Z
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SUMMARY:Studio Crawl Night 2 - Thursday\, June 5th
DESCRIPTION:Deepen Your Connection With the SF Design Community.\nContinue your exploration of San Francisco’s vibrant design scene with the second night of our Studio Crawl. This event offers One Pass holders another opportunity to discover new studios\, see design in action\, and meet the creators behind innovative projects. \nWhat’s Happening?\nThe selection process is still underway as the San Francisco Design Week team carefully curates a lineup of participating studios. Please check back on this page soon to see the updated list of studios and access the map detailing their locations. \nStay Updated: Keep this page on your radar for the latest updates and prepare for another enriching evening of design exploration. \n  \n*Picture created by Vince Cimo at Empowered Streaming \n  \nWhipsaw Open Studio\n55 Mississippi St\, San Francisco\, CA 94107\nJoin the Whipsaw team at our studio in Potrero Hill. See the light-filled industrial-chic space\, enjoy our product gallery\, and meet members of the team. We’re looking forward to seeing you in person! \n  \nLicorice Chocolate Tasting @ Norden Living\n2865 18th St\, San Francisco\, CA 94110\nIn Scandinavia\, chocolate and licorice are two great tastes that taste great together. This intriguing combination\, first developed in Iceland\, is showcased beautifully by Danish confectioner Lakrids by Bülow. Stop by Norden Living to sample sweet or salty licorice wrapped in luxurious chocolate\, some with complementary flavors like passion fruit or raspberry. We’ll also be raffling off one of our showroom favorites: a Flowerpot VP9 portable lamp. \n  \nPA: Pay Attention!\n517 York St\, San Francisco\, CA 94110\nThe PA design and engineering teams formerly known as Astro Studios and Cooper Perkins have joined forces under one roof. We’ve merged our SoMa and Mission locations and are now working together at 517 York Street! Join us for a studio warming to celebrate together and see what we’ve been working on. We’ll be showcasing our recent projects and combined global talent\, skills\, and capabilities. Have a drink on us and meet the new-ish team.\n\n\nSmall Team\, Big Dreams: Designing Consumer Electronics with a 3-Person Studio\nNanu Studio – 1450 Mariposa St\, San Francisco\, CA 94107\n\nJoin us at the Nanu studio for a behind-the-scenes look at the journey of designing consumer electronics with a small but mighty team of three. We’ll delve into how we built Arc\, a contemporary take on the classic alarm clock. We’ll walk through our sketches\, prototypes\, brand formation\, and launch plan from initial concept to manufacturing. Whether you are an entrepreneur\, seasoned designer\, or just curious about the process of building consumer electronics\, this event will share lessons learned from a team in the midst of it (we are launching Arc this summer)! We look forward to seeing you there 🙂
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/studio-crawl-night-2-thursday-june-5th/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Studio Crawl
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
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SUMMARY:Opening Night Reception: Show of Hands Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Show of Hands Artist Showcase\nPresented by Heath Ceramics \nHeath Ceramics is excited to announce Show of Hands\, a showcase of new works curated by Clay Studio Director Tung Chiang. As part of Heath’s month-long Design Made Good celebration\, this event highlights a range of artists whose work explores new possibilities in material\, process\, and perspective. \nHosted within Heath San Francisco’s intimate gallery space\, Show of Hands offers a unique opportunity to embrace unfamiliar experiences and outlooks; to see and feel how a group of groundbreaking artists interpret\, navigate\, and ultimately shape the world around them by hand. \nEngage with artists at different points in their journey—some just starting out\, others evolving their practice—each bringing something new through clay\, paint\, textiles\, metal\, and more. Despite their varied backgrounds\, all share a commitment to making by hand and a respect for the traditions that inform their work. \n  \nMeet the Featured Artists \n\nAyano Shioya\nBrendan Monroe\nBrian Madden\nMax Frommeld\nRafi Ajl\nSarah Wertzberger\n\n  \nCurated by Tung Chiang\nSince 2013\, Tung Chiang has led the Heath Clay Studio\, a small team of artisans who push the field of ceramics forward through experimentation with form\, glaze\, and technique. With a background in graphic and industrial design—and a lifelong passion for craft—Tung’s practice is rooted in observation\, discovery\, and a belief in the quiet power of objects that speak for themselves. \nTung took a deeply personal approach to curating Show of Hands\, hand-selecting a diverse group of artists who—across a range of backgrounds and disciplines—challenge convention and offer a refreshing perspective on craft. His curation reflects a blend of creative curiosity\, thoughtful execution\, and a dedication to uplifting new and exciting artistic voices. \n  \nOpening Night Reception\nThursday\, June 5 · 5–7pm\nJoin the artists and the Heath team for an evening of art\, conversation\, and community.  \nExhibition Details\nJune 5–22\, 2025\nHeath Showroom Gallery\, 2900 18th Street\, San Francisco \n  \nAdditional events for Design Made Good Month \nThe Good Flea: A curated vintage market\nJune 14 & 15 \nAs part of Heath’s month-long Design Made Good celebration\, The Good Flea complements the Show of Hands artist showcase by bridging the gap between design’s past and present—and building excitement for what’s on the horizon. \nThe Good Flea is Heath’s take on a classic flea market\, offering visitors a chance to shop a wide selection of rare and interesting antiques pulled from the private collections of expert curators\, vendors\, and creative leaders. This group—assembled by Clay Studio Director Tung Chiang—will bring not only hand-chosen vintage finds\, but also a deep well of knowledge on design and craft history. \nHosted within Heath’s SF tile factory\, The Good Flea showcases objects that span eras and styles—including some special finds from Heath’s archive! Enthusiasts\, collectors\, and connoisseurs are invited to discover unique\, curated vintage pieces in an energetic\, community-driven space. \nThe Good Flea is not just a market—it’s an opportunity to discover and connect with design history. Don’t miss the chance to explore rare finds and meet the experts behind them! \n 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/opening-night-reception-show-of-hands-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Heath Ceramics Showroom Gallery\, 2900 18th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Craft
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heath Ceramics":MAILTO:olivia@heathceramics.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250505T180040Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Career Reset: Design an energizing af work/life
DESCRIPTION:Is this you? \n“Work is fine\, but I feel like I’m meant to do more…” \n“I wanna do something that’s more meaningful to me…” \n“Am I really maximizing my potential? How would I even know?” \n“I worked so hard to be here but do I wanna keep going in this direction?”\n \nYou’ve checked the boxes\, climbed the ladders\, and built a career you should be proud of—yet lately\, it feels like you’re running on autopilot. \nYou’re waking up uninspired\, drained\, or quietly wondering\, “Is this really it?” You’re craving deeper self-expression\, creativity\, and creative entrepreneurship. The call for reform in your work and life is clear\, but you’re uncertain and haven’t made the space to explore. \nYou hear a persistent whisper that something more vibrant\, meaningful\, and genuinely exciting awaits ?️ \nJoin us during SF Design Week for a dynamic\, interactive workshop rooted in the 2025 theme of “Reform\,” specifically designed for ambitious creative professionals ready to reformulate their careers\, reclaim their spark\, and intentionally design a work/life that genuinely energizes the f out of them ⚡️ \nIn this workshop\, you will: \n\nDiscover clues about what truly lights you up\, reigniting your passion and energy.\nDream big and craft an expansive vision for your next meaningful chapter.\nAddress and overcome limiting beliefs\, creating empowering new narratives for yourself.\nDevelop a clear\, actionable plan to bring your vision to life.\nConnect deeply with a community of supportive\, like-minded professionals committed to meaningful reform in their careers and lives.\n\nExpect honest conversations\, insightful exercises\, and actionable takeaways that empower you to confidently make your next bold move toward reform. \nWho should attend: \nMid-career creatives\, designers\, marketers\, entrepreneurs\, and multi-hyphenates who: \n\nDesire an intentional\, authentic career path centered around continuous growth and meaningful reform.\nSeek work/life that fuels their creativity\, aligns deeply with their personal values\, and inspires ongoing reform.\nCrave a community of supportive peers committed to reforming and designing vibrant\, fulfilling work/lives.\n\nOutline \n5-5.30pm: Doors open\, bites & intentional connections \n5:30 – 7:00pm: Workshop \nWho’s leading the workshop? \nThis workshop is hosted by Space to Grow’s founder & coach\, Tina Yip. \nTina is a coach\, community builder\, and creator who focuses on the future of work and personal development. She’s been featured in Randi Zuckerberg’s book Pick Three\, Campaign US\, Adweek\, and spoken at Her Conference\, Youth Marketing Summit\, Pattern Brands and more. She’s also hosted and organized over 200+ events that range from conferences and hackathons to safe rooms and a brunch series\, all intentionally designed for folks to feel\, connect\, and learn. \nAfter spending the last decade as a brand strategist at agencies such as R/GA and Big Spaceship\, working on brands like Google\, Samsung\, and Mastercard\, she realized that what she cared most about was people. Bringing people together\, maximizing their human potential\, rethinking their relationship with work\, and challenging societal norms so that they can thrive. \n***** \nYour mid-career moment is your opportunity for meaningful reform—let’s design your next vibrant chapter together ?️ \nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot today and start your mid-career reset!
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/mid-career-reset-design-an-energizing-af-work-life/
LOCATION:The Nook SF\, The Nook SF\, San Francisco\, CA\, California\, 94103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Space to Grow":MAILTO:hello@spacetogrow.world
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Future Matter: A Panel on Co-Invention and Material Futures
DESCRIPTION:Panel Description: \nHow do we design for a world that doesn’t yet exist? In this interdisciplinary panel\, creators and technologists from the Echoes of Future Matter exhibition come together to explore the evolving relationship between materiality\, emerging technologies\, and speculative design. Rooted in San Francisco’s layered ecological and cultural contexts\, this panel invites reflection on how design can move beyond aesthetics to act as a speculative and systems-based tool for transformation. \nModerated by architect and educator Andrei Hakhovich (Gradient Matter)\, the discussion will feature: \n\nAlexey Dubov\, Co-Founder of BuildTech VC and Mighty Buildings\, pioneer in 3D-printed sustainable housing;\nDaghan Cam\, Co-Founder of Aibuild\, known for AI-driven robotic fabrication;\nOluseun Taiwo\, Co-Founder of Solideon\, a startup behind autonomous micro-factories;\nDamaso Mayer\, Founder of Estudio Material\, artistic and design practice is defined by an exploration of often overlooked and raw materials;\nThom Faulders\, founder of Faulders Studio\, an award-winning\, multidisciplinary architecture and design practice based in Oakland\, California.\nTo anchor the dialogue in practice\, each panelist will contribute a tangible design piece or artifact from their work.\n\nTogether\, they will share insights into how design and technology co-evolve in practice—from robotic additive manufacturing and generative tools to embodied craft processes—and how these collaborations generate new modes of making and meaning. \nAttendees will leave with a broadened view of how architecture\, objects\, and spatial experiences can become instruments for ecological intelligence\, poetic speculation\, and creative provocation. \nPanel Format: \nModerated conversation followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A. \nTarget Audience: \nDesigners\, architects\, technologists\, artists\, researchers\, and anyone interested in the future of making. \nLearning Outcomes:\n• Understand how digital and manual fabrication techniques can be hybridized.\n• Gain insight into how emerging technologies are transforming the material landscape.\n• Learn how speculative design can drive cross-disciplinary innovation.\n• Explore new models for collaboration between designers\, technologists\, and investors.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/echoes-of-future-matter-a-panel-on-co-invention-and-material-futures/
LOCATION:Diaspora Hub\, 221 11th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gradient Matter":MAILTO:andrei@gradientmatter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250506T070953Z
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SUMMARY:Build Less\, Solve More: Where Accurate Data Informs Efficient Design
DESCRIPTION:In a world of over-designed solutions\, what if the best answer is to do less\, and do it smarter?  \nHosted by MKThink\, a pioneer in innovative spatial design for over 25 years\, this talk\, and interactive workshop explores the power of accurate as a lever for design impact.  \nRooted in the firm’s Build Less\, Solve More (BLSM) philosophy\, the session examines how data\, cultural context\, and environmental intelligence can drive decisions that reduce physical footprint while increasing value across social\, environmental\, and financial dimensions.  \nAttendees will hear from MKThink’s design and spatial intelligence leaders as they share recent\, local case studies:  \n\nHow Stanford Law School identified the equivalent of 81\,000 sq ft of new classroom space\, without building\, through utilization modeling and environmental benchmarking. \nHow LBNL’s Efficient & Healthy Schools Campaign achieved up to 30.7% energy reduction and 48.5% air quality improvement with targeted retrofits\, not renovations. \n\nParticipants will then roll up their sleeves in a collaborative workshop. The challenge? Reframe a spatial problem through the lens of build less\, solve more. With guidance from MKThink’s structured spatial analytics model and CARD standards (Clarity\, Accuracy\, Relevance\, Defensibility)\, teams will shift from “What should we add?” to “What can we solve by building less?”  \nEvent Agenda:\n\nWelcoming and Networking: 4:30 to 4:50\nMKThink Team’s Presentation: 4:50 to 5:15\nHands-on Workshop: 5:15 to 6:00\nClosing and Networking: 6:00 to 6:30\n\nThis session is for designers\, architects\, planners\, strategists\, and systems thinkers looking to increase their impact\, while reducing their footprint. It offers real tools and real metrics\, guided by the idea that just enough is a feast. 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/build-less-solve-more-where-accurate-data-informs-efficient-design/
LOCATION:Ocean Plant\, 800 Great Highway\, San Francisco\, CA\, 800 Great Hwy\, San Francisco\, California\, 94121\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MKThink":MAILTO:grace.towle@mkthink.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250503T165037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T165037Z
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SUMMARY:Design Reimagined: An AI-Powered Open House by Freepik
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Freepik San Francisco office for an open house experience exploring how AI can reimagine and enhance the creative process. \nAs part of SF Design Week\, we’re inviting the SF creative community into our space to see how Freepik is building tools that amplify human creativity — making content creation faster\, more intuitive\, and accessible\, while keeping artistic vision and direction in the hands of creators. \nThis casual\, drop-in event will feature: \n\nInteractive demos of our latest AI-assisted design tools\nReal-world examples of how designers and creatives are using Freepik’s tools in their workflows\nConversations with Freepik’s design and marketing teams\nLight snacks and drinks\, open dialogue\, and a chance to connect with fellow creatives\n\nWhether you’re a designer\, artist\, technologist\, or simply curious about the evolving role of AI in art and design\, this event is meant to spark ideas\, encourage exploration\, and highlight the ways design\, creativity and technology can work together. \nCome meet the team\, test the tools\, and explore what’s possible when human imagination meets intelligent design.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/design-reimagined-an-ai-powered-open-house-by-freepik/
LOCATION:Freepik SF Office\, 398 5th St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Freepik":MAILTO:elopez@freepik.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250419T002156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T151511Z
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SUMMARY:Inside of Nebula - A Multisensory Healing Exhibition by XINYE LIN
DESCRIPTION:What if fragrance could be a portal? What if design could become a healing language? \nInside of Nebula is a one-day immersive art and design experience created by internationally acclaimed multidisciplinary artist and designer Xinye Lin\, founder of XINYE LIN LLC.  \nBlending fragrance\, light\, sound\, and spatial storytelling\, the experience explores solid perfume as a multisensory design medium—one that reconnects emotion\, ritual\, and spatial perception through sensorial interaction.  \nAt the heart of this journey is Nebula—a design-driven solid perfume object developed through Lin’s research into healing rituals\, poetic materiality\, and sensory innovation. Visitors are invited to journey through scent rituals\, soundscapes\, and ambient architectural forms\, engaging with a space designed for presence\, introspection\, and quiet connection.  \nThis exhibition is not just a showcase—it is a sensorial constellation in motion \nEvent Schedule \n2:00 – 6:00 PM  Immersive Exhibition \nWalk-in experience with scent altars\, interactive installations\, and sensorial spaces.  \n6:00 – 6:30 PM  Afterlight Social \nAmbient music\, light refreshments\, and conversation to close the constellation. \nVisit anytime between the hours of 2pm and 6pm to experience this multisensory exhibition. \nArtist & Speaker Bio\nXinye Lin is a multidisciplinary healing artist\, architectural designer\, musician\, and curator of immersive sensory experiences.  \nShe is the founder of XINYE LIN LLC\, a future-forward fashion-art brand  dedicated to exploring the intersections of scent\, space\, and sensory transformation.  \nFormally trained at the Rhode Island School of Design and exchanged in The Royal Danish Academy\, and having served as a research fellow at the bio-architecture laboratory Terreform ONE\, Lin’s work spans installation art\, sound healing\, spatial storytelling\, and fragrance design.  \nHer immersive projects have been presented at the United Nations Headquarters\, Times Square NYC\, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum\, CICA Museum\, and international biennales.  \nShe is also the author of Artful Awakening: Multisensory Art & Meditation\, a book weaving together Eastern philosophy\, contemporary art\, and sensory healing practices\, currently held in libraries and published across 17 countries.  \nThrough her work\, Lin invites audiences to experience art as a living ritual — a bridge between spirit\, body\, and imagination.  \nADDITIONAL EVENTS HOSTED BY Xinye Lin:\nJoin Xinye Lin for an opening ceremony and artist talk  1:00PM– 2:00 PM\, June 5
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/inside-of-nebula-a-multisensory-healing-experience-by-xinye-lin/
LOCATION:Google’s Community Space\, 188 The Embarcadero\,\,\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="XINYE LIN LLC":MAILTO:xinyelin@linxinye.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250419T002441Z
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SUMMARY:Inside of Nebula - A Multisensory Healing Experience - Opening Ceremony and Artist Talk with XINYE LIN
DESCRIPTION:How does art heal? How can a single sensory moment reconnect us with ourselves?\nJoin internationally acclaimed artist and designer Xinye Lin — founder of  XINYE LIN LLC\, creator of Nebula (a multisensory solid perfume for calm)\, and visionary behind immersive healing experiences exhibited at Times Square NYC\, the United Nations Headquarters\, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum\, CICA Museum\, and the Digital Graffiti Festival.  \nRooted in Eastern philosophy\, architectural design\, and multisensory  \ninnovation\, Lin’s work bridges physical space and emotional transformation. She is the author of Artful Awakening: Multisensory Art & Meditation\, and recipient of the 2024 IDA Gold Award\, 2025 NY Product Design Award\, and  RISD Made\, honoring her contributions to sensory wellness and design.  \nIn this opening ceremony\, Lin will share her creative journey — from large-scale installations to the creation of Nebula\, a sculptural\, portable ritual that  \nreimagines fragrance as emotional support. She will be joined by three guest speakers\, some of whom will offer short creative reflections or presentations on how their practices engage with healing\, design\, and sensory  \ntransformation.  \nHealing Art Talk \nFollowing the individual presentations\, all four speakers will gather for a cross disciplinary dialogue\, exploring how art\, multidimensional design\,  \narchitecture\, artificial intelligence\, and curatorial practice can serve as vessels for emotional reconnection and multisensory care.  \nEvent Schedule \n1:00 – 1:45 PMOpening Ceremony & Artist Presentations\nXinye Lin introduces the vision and sensory design philosophy behind Nebula\, followed by short presentations and creative sharing from select guest\nspeakers. \n1:45 – 2:00 PM Healing Art Talk\nA collective conversation among all speakers on how their fields intersect through sensory healing\, ritual\, and creative design. \nSpeaker Bios\nXinye Lin\nMultidisciplinary Artist & Founder of XINYE LIN LLC  \nXinye Lin is a healing artist\, architectural designer\, musician\, and curator of immersive sensory experiences. Her work explores the intersection of scent\, spatial storytelling\, 3D form\, and emotional transformation\, grounded in Eastern philosophy. Trained at the Rhode Island School of Design and The Royal Danish Academy\, and a former fellow at Terreform ONE\, her installations have been exhibited at the United Nations\, Times Square NYC\, and international biennales.  \nHer immersive projects have been presented at the United Nations  \nHeadquarters\, Times Square NYC\, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum\, CICA Museum\, and international biennales.  \nShe is also the author of Artful Awakening: Multisensory Art & Meditation\, a book weaving together Eastern philosophy\, contemporary art\, and sensory healing practices\, currently held in libraries and published across 17 countries.  \nThrough her work\, Lin invites audiences to experience art as a living ritual — a bridge between spirit\, body\, and imagination.  \n  \nJenny Jiang \nAI Product Lead\, CVS Health / Co-founder\, HarvardXR  \nJenny Jiang is an AI product innovator and immersive design thinker working at the intersection of healthcare\, technology\, and emotional wellbeing. At CVS Health\, she leads generative AI initiatives for clinical support systems grounded  \nInside of Nebula – A Multisensory Healing Experience  Opening Ceremony and Healing Art Talk with XINYE LIN 2 \nin empathy. She co-founded HarvardXR\, the world’s largest student-led XR conference\, and launched Exponenself\, a VR-based mental health platform supported by MIT Sandbox and Harvard Innovation Labs.  \n  \nStephen Sun \nFounder & CEO\, D!G / Harvard GSD Alumnus / Y Combinator-backed  \nArchitect  \nStephen Sun is an architect and entrepreneur pioneering AI-integrated spatial design. A Harvard GSD graduate\, he is the founder and CEO of D!G\, a global platform reimagining architecture and automation. He previously co-founded   \nBuildyt (acquired post-YC)\, launched Sunplots for design schools in LA\, and contributed to Google’s HQ masterplan at West8. His practice investigates how space can breathe\, feel\, and restore.  \n  \nAntonia Dapena-Tretter \nArt Curator\, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health  \nAntonia curates therapeutic art experiences within clinical spaces. At Stanford Medicine Children’s Health\, she develops visual environments that support the emotional wellbeing of patients\, families\, and staff. With a Master’s in Art History from the University of Toronto\, she has held curatorial roles at the Walt Disney Family Museum and the Kreeger Museum\, and serves on committees for NIAD Art Center and NOAH (National Organization for Arts in Health). Her work weaves visual narrative\, accessibility\, and trauma-informed design.  \n  \n  \nExplore the Immersive Exhibition   – 2:00 – 6:30 PM
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/inside-of-nebula-a-multisensory-healing-experience-opening-ceremony-and-artist-talk-with-xinye-lin/
LOCATION:Google’s Community Space\, 188 The Embarcadero\,\,\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="XINYE LIN LLC":MAILTO:xinyelin@linxinye.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
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SUMMARY:When UX Meets ML/AI: Human-Centered Design in an Algorithmic World\, How UC Berkeley Extension is embracing AI and Tech
DESCRIPTION:Explore the intersection of UX design and AI/ML—how designers can and should shape the user experience around intelligent systems\, focusing on usability\, transparency\, trust\, and human agency.  \nIn an era where artificial intelligence is embedded in everything from search engines to smart assistants\, the role of user experience (UX) design is being radically redefined. This talk delves into the intersection of AI and UX\, examining how designers can create intuitive\, ethical\, and empowering digital experiences that work in harmony with machine intelligence. \nWe’ll discuss how designing for AI-driven systems is fundamentally different from traditional UX. AI systems are adaptive\, probabilistic\, and often opaque\, meaning users don’t always understand how decisions are made. This introduces new design challenges\, such as building trust\, ensuring transparency\, and providing effective feedback mechanisms. \nWe’ll explore: \n\nHow to apply UX principles like explainability and control in AI contexts\nCommon pitfalls and challenges\, such as data bias and over-automation\nDesign patterns that help users feel confident using AI\nReal-world case studies in productivity tools\, entertainment\, and high-stakes industries like healthcare and finance\n\nThe talk will conclude by looking ahead\, highlighting the emerging roles of UX designers in shaping the future of AI. As tools evolve and AI becomes a design collaborator\, UX professionals will need to learn new skills\, such as prompt engineering and behavior modeling. \nWhether you’re a designer\, product manager\, or tech enthusiast\, this talk will give you practical insights and inspiration to create human-centered AI experiences.\n \nHow UC Berkeley Extension is Embracing AI and Emerging Technology Courses\nUC Berkeley Extension is adapting its curriculum to meet the growing demand for AI and emerging tech skills by offering courses in areas such as machine learning\, data ethics\, and human-centered AI and Voice Design. These courses emphasize not only technical knowledge but also critical thinking and ethical design\, preparing students to lead in creating responsible\, people-first AI experiences across disciplines. \n  \nAbdalla Emam\nUX Design and Research Instructor @ UC Berkeley Extension\nCo-Founder of Indy Pixels Venture Studio\nAuthor of the Design Container book and framework \nAbdalla Emam is an accomplished product designer\, UX professional\, and creative entrepreneur\, renowned for his extensive expertise in SaaS product design. He has contributed to projects for industry giants such as Google\, Apple\, Atlassian\, Equinix\, and QlikTech. With a focus on user-centered design\, data-driven design\, and machine learning and AI product development\, Abdalla Emam possesses a wealth of experience in these domains. Additionally\, he is a distinguished startup founder\, an educator in UX design at UC Berkeley Extension\, and an author of the Design Container book and framework. Abdalla founded Indy Pixels\, a venture studio and product design company that supports founders in building SaaS and Enterprise tools. Abdalla earned his bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media with a concentration in web and mobile devices from New York University. He also earned his master’s in business\, design\, and technology integration from the University of Southern California.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/when-ux-meets-ml-ai-human-centered-design-in-an-algorithmic-world-how-uc-berkeley-extension-is-embracing-ai-and-tech/
LOCATION:UC Berkeley Extension\, 160 Spear St.\, Floor 6 San Francisco\, CA 94105\, San Francisco\, California\, 94105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UC Berkeley Extension":MAILTO:itrujillo@berkeley.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250519T132230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T184739Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Rivian\, 340 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050959
CREATED:20250420T204837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T044208Z
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SUMMARY:Reform Café at Fellow Flagship
DESCRIPTION:Inviting independent creatives\, solopreneurs\, and the freelance-curious! \nJoin us for a morning of coffee*\, conversation\, and community as we explore how we can creatively redesign the way we work and live. Set inside Fellow’s Mission District flagship store\, our pop-up café invites you into a shared coffee ritual and a space for thoughtful dialogue on reimagining the rhythms of independent work. \nCome with ideas\, questions\, and curiosity—leave with fresh energy\, new connections\, and a renewed sense of what’s possible. \nHosted by Freelance for Life and On Connection in collaboration with Fellow \n*Coffee and pastries provided
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/reform-cafe-at-fellow-flagship/
LOCATION:Fellow\, 820 Valencia Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="On Connection":MAILTO:sarah@huzzahstudio.com
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