NextNow Design

Join us for Next Now Design, an extension of the 2025 DesignPhiladelphia Festival. This half-day event will convene influential designers, innovation leaders, and industry disruptors who are using their imagination and vision to create a vibrant, thriving City and region for everyone. Design is pervasive and touches every part of our lives. From the products manufactured in our factories to the vibrancy of our public squares, design is the engine of a thriving city. Our manufacturing sector is reinvigorated by a focus on innovative, well-designed goods that compete globally. Welcoming and beautifully designed public spaces, from parks to plazas, become the city's living room, fostering community and improving well-being. A dynamic nightlife, hosted in creatively reinvented venues, ensures a safe and joyful urban energy after dark. Finally, our world-class museums, theaters, and galleries are not just cultural institutions but vital anchors that educate, inspire, and draw visitors from around the world. Join us for an inspirational afternoon, followed by a happy hour with light bites and refreshments.