Lauren Ko does not particularly enjoy sweets. The Seattle-based artist, baker, Instagram influencer and cookbook author finds fulfillment from her baking practices.
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve extended funding awards to 23 outstanding community partners who are eager to unleash the design thinker in everyone. These awards were given to a diverse range of non-profit organizations, community groups, and emerging designers who totally nailed it in their proposals. Here are the things that made them stand…
Curious about the Seattle Design Festival Planning Team? The Seattle Design Festival is organized and produced by a committed group of volunteers – the Festival Planning Team. For over 12 years, SDF has relied on volunteers to manage the Festival as a whole, and produce specific components within the Festival. Together, they develop our…
You are invited to a gallery installation of City of Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development’s Call for Ideas: Office-to-Residential Conversion Visions for Downtown Seattle. Explore the innovative ideas of over a dozen contributors, view the details of competition winners, and share your thoughts on what you need in a building or neighborhood to…
SDF 2023: CURIOSITY Submissions + Guidelines We are now accepting event proposals for the 2023 Seattle Design Festival. Anyone is eligible to submit an idea for an event to engage and interact with attendees during the Festival! Wondering where to start? Review the Call for Proposals, which outlines each Festival element and guides your submission…
The Planning Team has pulled together some of their favorite experiences from last year to help inspire you and your team as you develop your proposal for the 2023 Seattle Design Festival. Built Installations Browse this quick reference to see some successful installations at Lake Union Park Pop Up Experiences See how community partners…