Spring Design Mixer: IN[TENSION] @ CITIZENM SLU

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The Seattle Design Festival is a platform for bold design conversations. We believe that design is for everyone and that inclusive co-design practices are essential to shaping an equitable Seattle. We are multidisciplinary, socially engaged and civic minded.

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Together we will reveal the power of design—how it transforms ideas, spaces, and communities. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a passionate enthusiast, everyone is invited to propose impactful programs or installations.

The SDF 2026 Call for Proposals is open! Submit your proposals to become a Festival Partner by May 27. And mark your calendars – SDF 2026 will be August 15-20 kicking off with our annual Block Party August 15 & 16 at Lake Union Park.

Spring Design Mixer: IN[TENSION] @ CITIZENM SLU

May 7 | 5pm-7pm

CitizenM South Lake Union

This mixer is about learning what we bring individually and how that works together in our community. Join us for some speed rounds of Exquisite Corpse and find new partnerships. Our DESIGN MIXERS➔ provide a space for prospective Festival partners to connect, get answers, and prepare for a successful Festival experience. Whether you’re submitting a Pop-Up, Installation, or Mainstage program—or just curious about the event—join us to ask questions, meet others, and learn more.