NYCxDESIGN is guided by core values of community, creativity, inclusivity, diversity, and sustainable design for the greater good. Beyond our annual Festival, our year-round programming provides a platform for NYC’s diverse design talent, from students and emerging designers to seasoned professionals. Each program fosters connection, education, and inspiration, empowering the next generation to use design as a powerful tool for positive impact and addressing the world’s most pressing needs.

GRID: The Official NYCxDESIGN Festival Guide

Browse the 2025 Festival Guide for a full event listing.

GRID is the official guide to the NYCxDESIGN Festival, serving as a comprehensive resource for attendees to navigate the Festival’s extensive programming. Published by aspire design and home, designed by Maiarelli Studio, with guest editor-in-chief, Melissa Feldman, GRID provides detailed listings of exhibitions, talks, tours, and installations, highlighting the diverse range of events across multi design disciplines, and New York City’s five boroughs during the Festival.