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- August 26, 2026
- News and Announcements
That’s a Wrap on SDF 2026: IN[FLUX]!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Seattle Design Festival 2026!
This year, our theme of IN[FLUX] asked our community to explore design’s role in navigating times of change and uncertainty – and it delivered. 84 design teams came together to develop immersive Built Installations, engaging Pop-Ups, and dynamic Mainstage Programs exploring UX, fashion sustainability, performing arts, accessible design, and so much more. Design Mixers and the Closing Party continued to engage the community throughout the week with moments for connection and learning. Thank you to our hosts Adobe, ARCADE NW Publishing, and LMN Architects.
The Seattle Design Festival is truly a community-powered effort – thank you to everyone who attended, partnered, volunteered, sponsored, and participated in making the 16th Seattle Design Festival a success!
Check out our collective impact:
SDF 2026 at a Glance
- 8,500+ Attendees*
- 5 days of Festival programming + 4 mixers throughout the year!
- 32 Festival Sponsors
- 84 Design Teams
- 260 Local and International Designers
- 65 Festival Programs
- 31 Built Installations
- 21 Pop-Up Experiences
- 13 Mainstage Programs
- 7 Mixers/Social Events
- 17 Press Mentions in 15 Media Outlets
*Attendance so far – you can still attend by watching the Festival Rewind on YouTube.
Revisit the Block Party with Festival Replay!
Check out our YouTube channel for the Festival Replay, a virtual archive of Block Party programming featuring interviews with Built Installation and Pop-Up Partners, and high-quality recordings of each Mainstage Program. If you couldn’t make it to Lake Union Park this year, it’s not too late to engage with the Block Party virtually!
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