Wondering how to engage with the 2023 Seattle Design Festival? We are still months away from officially gathering as a community, but we understand the excitement you may be feeling. We cannot wait for this year’s celebration of design and the opportunity to showcase some of the amazing designers working to change our world, helping…
If you found yourself in South Lake Union at the Seattle Design Festival Block Party this past August, you may have heard the band (solely composed of AEC professionals) strike up some tunes or the happy screams of kids enjoying the late summer day at the splash pad. Anchored between the two was Bassetti Architects‘…
Design in Community is an entirely volunteer-driven space that strives to offer good company and make meaningful connections. The stories we tell matter. The new year brings new opportunities and challenges. Once again, the Seattle Design Festival will undertake the task of inviting designers and the public to celebrate the city’s design culture and…
The Seattle Design Festival is a volunteer-powered organization, and we appreciate your help in making the festival a success! Together, the Festival advances the design discussion in Seattle, empowering everyone to make a change in their communities through design. There are several different ways to get engaged as a volunteer. To find the right fit for you,…
Radical Botany: speculative landscapes for uncertain times can be seen at the UW College of Built Environments Gould Gallery now until December 16 during regular business hours. This past summer, students in the summer studio led by Elizabeth Umbanhowar presented their installation for the Seattle Design Festival titled “Future Food Forest: Radical Landscapes for…
Design in Community The Seattle Design Festival tells a story. This story culminates in an annual celebration of our design community each summer, but the connections we forge within that community, and the stories they have to share, last throughout the year. Follow along with Design in Community, as we highlight some of the design…