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Sign Up Now! Tours by Italian Trade Agency - May 18-19 Only A curated series of Italian showroom tours across NoMad, SoHo, and beyond, offering exclusive access to furniture, lighting, materials, and lifestyle design, with light bites and refreshments served throughout. For industry only. To request an invitation, please email office@nycxdesign.org with subject line, “ITA Tours Attendance Request” More details: https://lnkd.in/eEJirm54

THE ARTIST BREAKFAST AT NYCxDESIGN OPENING PARTY The artist BREAKFAST presents a group of works—including three unreleased pieces—at the NYCxDESIGN Festival Opening Party. Be part of this memorable event. TOMORROW, May 14 6-8pm HALO 28, 28 Pine Street Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/eYSA5sys

NYCxDESIGN Exhibition: SHINE The Seaport May 14-20 Presented in partnership with COOL HUNTING Sponsored by Kikkerland Design Inc Curation and exhibit design by Harry Allen Special thanks to our host, the Seaport SHINE is the 2026 iteration of the NYCxDESIGN Festival exhibitions. It features original light objects by 70 designers exploring craft, technology, personal expression, and function. We'd love to see you there! More info: https://lnkd.in/efNfmQCK image: Patrick Duffy

Design Pavilion by Lexus May 14-19, 2026 11:00am - 8:00pm daily Times Square - Plaza 42-43 Between West 42nd and West 43rd Streets at Broadway We are thrilled that Lexus has chosen the NYCxDESIGN Festival and Times Square as the stage to unveil a striking new vehicle and an immersive design experience celebrating creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship. Set within a dynamic live studio environment, the installation brings together visionary voices across disciplines, including William Chergosky of CALTY Design Research, visual artist Alex Alpert, and Denise Focil of AS by DF. Throughout the week, visitors will experience ideas coming to life in real time: Alex Alpert transforming a Lexus IS into a moving canvas, Denise Fócil exploring fashion and materiality through live performance, and CALTY offering a rare behind-the-scenes look into the vehicle design process. Additional programming expands into fashion, craftsmanship, and hands-on sessions—creating one of the Festival’s most exciting and anticipated destinations. Plus Lexus is offering a unique opportunity for students as well! Take a look at the schedule and don't miss these programs. Join us in Times Square and experience the future through Lexus.  Find additional details here: https://lnkd.in/eu88VbmA

AI is here to stay. Now, what will we do about it? In 2026, NYCxDESIGN debuts Future Now—a dynamic, one-day summit exploring AI’s rapidly accelerating impact across every design discipline. From architecture and product to graphics, art, and technology, this is where the voices shaping the future come together—right now. This is not theory or speculation—it’s a live snapshot of transformation already underway. With visionary talks, panels, and conversations, from Adobe, MIT Media Lab, IBM, Mastercard, SHoP, Google DeepMind, and more! the summit explores cutting-edge research and emerging ideas, while revealing how leading practitioners are actively using AI today—from concept to execution. Hosted by Will Hall, Chief Transformation Officer at PreSeason, Future Now is a must-attend moment for anyone who wants to understand where design is headed—and how to be part of it. May 19 Arrival: 9am Start: 10am–5:30pm Cornell Tech 2 W Loop Rd Roosevelt Island GET TICKETS: https://lnkd.in/eFNJYrVC

NYCxDESIGN welcomes companies wishing to include their teams in signature Festival learning and networking events. Have your team join fellow industry leaders at the NYCxDESIGN Festival Opening Party and engage with the future of design, technology, and innovation at the FUTURE NOW: The Art of the Possible AI Summit. These are exceptional opportunities to bring teams together for inspiration, conversation, and connection. Group offerings are available for firms reserving multiple tickets. Please see ticketing details here - Opening Party: https://lnkd.in/eYSA5sys AI Summit: https://lnkd.in/eb7kPmwm

3 DAYS until the NYCxDESIGN Festival OPENING PARTY–Where the Design community comes to meet! Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/eYSA5sys Large-scale kinetic installations by BREAKFAST, whose movement-driven works blur the line between art, technology, and spectacle. Interactive culinary experiences by Pinch Food Design, transforming food into an inventive, immersive experience. Special discount rates for 5+ and 10+ tickets!

Exclusive Industry Events for Top Interior Designers & Architects — Don’t Miss them! These premier industry events are designed for leading interior designers and architects. We invite those at the top of their practice to join us—this is a moment worth being part of. These events are for industry only. To request an invitation, please email office@nycxdesign.org with subject line, “(Event Name) Attendance Request”. Highlights include: • Fisher & Paykel Appliances presents, Creating Legacy presented, featuring Paul L. Whalen (RAMSA), Corey Damen Jenkins, and Arthi Krishnamoorthy, moderated by Architectural Record’s Leopoldo Villardi. • FRATO presents, an exclusive kickoff breakfast and preview of its newest collection at the brand’s flagship showroom. • Italian Craftsmanship: Walk Among Design Excellence — a curated series of Italian showroom tours celebrating excellence in furniture, lighting, materials, and lifestyle design. By ITA - Italian Trade Agency • Rolls-Royce presents, an exclusive conversation with Domagoj Dukec, Global Director of Design at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, exploring how New York’s creative energy continues to shape global luxury design. • The Thinking Hand: Preserving Heritage Through the Art of Craftsmanship — a compelling discussion on the enduring value of the human touch in contemporary design. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJpV2a-M

NYCxDESIGN AI Summit: FutureNow — Art of the Possible 📅 Tuesday, May 19 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Cornell Tech, 2 W Loop Rd New York, NY Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/eb7kPmwm At the 2026 Festival, NYCxDESIGN will debut Future Now, a one-day summit exploring AI’s rapidly expanding influence across the full spectrum of design. From architecture to product, graphic design to art and technology, the program brings together leading voices shaping the future in real time. This is not a distant forecast. It’s a live snapshot of a transformation already underway. Through a series of visionary talks and conversations, Future Now offers a sweeping look at how AI is redefining creativity, reshaping processes, and expanding what’s possible. Through a blend of keynote presentations, panels, and fireside chats, this session is a must see. Hosted by Will Hall, Chief Transformation Officer at PreSeason. Coffee and lunch will be served, and an informal reception will conclude the programming. Sponsored by @adobe and @cornell_tech