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SUMMARY:NYCxDESIGN Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:From May 14 to May 20\, 2026\, in New York City returns the NYCxDESIGN Festival\, for the 14th year. The next edition expects to draw over 163\,000 visitors – including international architects\, interior designers\, tech innovators\, and design lovers\, for a week-long celebration across all the city.\n \nNYCxDESIGN\, New York\, May 14-20\, 2026\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: over 200 events\, around 170\,000 visitors\nVarious locations \nVisit NYCxDESIGN.org for info \nThe Theme: “Design Connects Us”\nUnder the leadership of Jeanny Pak (Interim President & CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation – NYCEDC)\, this year’s theme\, Design Connects Us\, highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the industry. The festival aims to show how design bridges the gap between technology\, sustainability\, and social equity.  \nDiscover NYCxDESIGN Map 2026 \n	\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n					\n				\n				Click to load the interactive map\n			\n		\n\n		\n\n	\n\n	\n	 \nSignature Installations\nDesign Pavilion by Lexus – Times Square \nIn 2026\, Lexus returns to Times Square with a monumental installation. This “Design Pavilion” serves as a public interface for the festival\, blending art\, technology\, and the “Lexus Standard of Amazing”. It’s a must-see for anyone interested in how luxury and industrial design interact with public space.  \nDiscover NYCxDesign 2025\n \nNYCxDesign Opening party 2025 \nSHINE at The Seaport \nCurated by the award-winning Harry Allen and presented with COOL HUNTING and Kikkerland Design\, the SHINE exhibition (May 14 – 20) focuses on light. Seventy designers will showcase original light objects that push the boundaries of craft and functional technology. \nScreenshot \nInternational Spotlights at NYCxDesign 2026: France & Italy\nThe 2026 festival emphasizes New York’s role as a global crossroads: \n\nOui Design! (May 14 – 20): Organized by Villa Albertine\, this fourth edition spotlights French craftsmanship. The highlight is a week-long exhibition at the Payne Whitney Mansion\, featuring residents who are debuting their work in the U.S. for the first time.\nItalian Trade Agency Spotlight (May 18 – 19): For those who missed Milan Design Week\, this series of four curated tours through SoHo and NoMad offers exclusive VIP access to the newest collections from Italy’s top manufacturing brands.\n\nThe Portal\, installation at Flatiron – NoMad\, 2024 \nKeynotes & The Future of Technology\nThe festival’s educational and visionary core is stronger than ever in 2026: \n\nSantiago Calatrava (May 16\, h. 5:30-7:30 PM): The legendary architect will give a keynote at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church\, followed by a rare tour of the Oculus guided by Gabriel Calatrava.\nFuture Now AI Summit (May 19\, h. 10:00 AM-6:00 PM): Hosted at Cornell Tech and led by Will Hall (Chief Transformation Officer of PreSeason)\, this full-day summit is a deep dive into Artificial Intelligence. Speakers from Google DeepMind\, Adobe\, IBM\, and MIT Media Lab will discuss how AI is redefining authorship and creative acceleration.\nNew York in Light (May 17): A night boat tour guided by Hervé Descottes (supported by Signify Color Kinetics)\, offering a unique perspective on the city’s skyline.\n\nNYCxDESIGN\, IBM Keynote\, 2025 \nDesign Districts & Showroom Crawls \nOn May 15\, the city stays awake for Friday Night on the Town. Participating districts include TriBeCa\, Meatpacking\, Flatiron\, SoHo\, and NoMad. \n\nShowroom Crawls: Includes AN After Dark\, NoMad Night Out\, and Interni’s Big Italy.\nFRATO Opening Breakfast: The Portuguese brand kicks off the day at their Midtown showroom.\nFisher & Paykel Panel: A discussion on “Legacy” at their Experience Center\, featuring a reception by Chef Sam Mason.\n\nTrade Shows & The Salon Series \n\nICFF & WANTED (May 17-19): Located at the Javits Center\, these are the anchors for trade professionals. Key features include the Emerging Designers Spotlight\, Launch Pad\, and the Schools Showcase.\nAfternoon Light Design Fair (May 16-19): Held at WSA\, this fair hosts 80+ exhibitors like Carl Hansen & Søn\, Anglepoise\, and USM\, blending commerce with discovery.\nThe Salon Series: Curated with INC Architecture & Design\, these intimate gatherings occur in studios like Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ Private Office\, where Global Director of Design Domagoj Dukec will lead conversations on bespoke luxury.                                                                           \n\n\nDiscover ICFF 2026 \nICFF entrance\, 2025. Photo Jenna Bascom\, from ICFF website \nCommunity & Social Impact Tours \nNYCxDESIGN 2026 places a heavy emphasis on urbanism and equity: \n\nBrownsville – Live on Livonia: A tour by the NYC DOT focused on affordable housing and community-led placemaking.\nHarlem Sculpture Gardens: Led by Savona Bailey-McClain\, exploring public art in West Harlem.\nWagner Park Tour: A look at climate adaptation and flood resilience in landscape design.\nHigh School Student Tours: Engaging the next generation by visiting end-of-year shows at Pratt\, Parsons\, FIT\, and Cornell Tech.\n\nClosing the Festival: DUMBO x Design \nThe grand finale takes place on May 20 in DUMBO. The day features activations by world-class firms like BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)\, Snøhetta\, and Reform\, culminating in the official Festival Closing Party.\n \nWhy visit? \nVisiting the NYCxDESIGN Festival offers a rare opportunity to witness the world’s largest concentration of creative talent through 200+ exclusive events across all five boroughs. You’ll gain firsthand insights into the future of the industry at the Future Now AI Summit and explore iconic landmarks through tours led by legends like Santiago Calatrava. From high-end showroom crawls in NoMad to immersive installations in Times Square\, the festival blends global innovation with New York’s unique cultural energy. \nNYCxDESIGN\, New York\, May 14-20\, 2026\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: over 200 events\, more than 200\,000 visitors\nVarious locations \nVisit NYCxDESIGN.org for info \n  \n 
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/nycxdesign-festival-2026/
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