"Design is a response to social change." - George Nelson Join us on Saturday, March 22, as we welcome social designer + strategist Verónica M. Ayala-Flores as we explore how you can take action--YOUR WAY. For this hands-on workshop we’ll share practical tools to help you start or strengthen your journey as a force for […]
Design A Doodad is a Design Gym series of hands-on workshops for all ages + experiences to learn about design foundation principles and demystify the design process in the disciplines of design architecture, fashion, graphic + textile design, and more Flex your creativity with us!
Have you enjoyed an ice cream sundae before? Did you know that creating your own sundae was a design project? What kind of ice cream, sauces, toppings, and more. Come join us on Saturday, August 2nd, between 12-5pm for our Design Your Own Sundae. Explore this sweet and creative design experience, by walking through the […]
We think that beverage of yours needs a buddy--a coaster! Make that two! We’ll explore the design process from concept to production to go home with our very own pair of coasters. If you haven't tried tufting before, now's your chance in this design experience of discovery and exploration. What to expect: We'll talk to […]
Join us during the DesignPhiladelphia 2025 Festival! Be curious, agile, and open to meeting new people + opportunities by taking a breather by decompressing with us through design play social hour. We've got games, toys, and activities! All ages are welcome to this event, any youth 14 and under should be accompanied by a grown […]
Join us for Design A Doodad on November 21 (Pt 1) and 22 (Pt 2), 4:00-6:00pm with guest designer Crimson Thread Workshop Registration: one (1) designer What to expect: Part 1 focuses on the design process and practice of using tools. Designers will utilize the design (thinking) process to produce a product with in-studio guidance […]
GAMES! GAMES! GAMES! We all enjoy games, but some games are meant to be experienced with other people, in-person, on-the-go, and at your destination. Play a game beyond screens and controllers, take this game with you on your travels. It'll fit right in your pocket, your fanny pack, or in the small pouch of your […]
Join us to work through the design process and understanding how designers base their design solution from a concept with head coach + founder Erike. We’ll do our best to understand how to get to a concept, how it develops, and try some sketching and exercise how to get to a concept on our own. […]
Are you an event organizer? A convener of people? Or maybe you’re a strategic thinker, supporting a team or external parties? Maybe you’re designing a new product, digital, physical, an experience? If this sounds anything like you or you said yes to one of the above, THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU 🫵🏽 Whether you’re hosting […]
Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable […]
A six-week studio experience to explore the design process in a hands-on, project-based design experience that allows you to be a designer in a studio setting. You will learn the design process through activities and exercises to design and build a project from concept to a final prototype, With an opportunity to present and exhibit […]
