Design Philadelphia 2024

October 1–13
2024
Location: Cherry Street Pier
Time: Pier Operating Hours

Design Philadelphia returns to Cherry Street Pier from October 1 through October 13 and is celebrating its 20th Anniversary.

For twenty years, the Design Philadelphia Festival has held various activities, workshops, and exhibitions that showcase the Philadelphia design community while demonstrating the impact of design on the public.

Visit the Pier, the second festival hub, for immersive installations by Jefferson University, Temple University, Tyler School of Art and Design, Gensler, Hoffman Design Group, AIA Philadelphia, and more.

Cherry Street Pier Event and Exhibition Schedule
Oct. 1: 2024 KickOff Party (Ticketed), 5:30 pm
Oct. 9: Architecture on Tap, 5:30 pm
Oct. 10: Archival Stories – How Contemporary Design Can Illuminate the Past, 6 pm
Oct. 1 – Oct. 13: CTE School District of Philadelphia: Dobbins High School Fashion Program
Oct. 1 – Oc. 13: Cities under Climate Threat – Rome
Oct. 1 – Oc. 13: Creating Our Third Century
Oct. 1 – Oct. 13: SustainabITALY: Sostenibilità Made in Italy
Now through Oct. 27: Dan Marcolina’s “Diffused Realty”

To learn more and review the full schedule, visit Designphiladelphia.org.

Know Before You Go: 
As you plan your next visit to the Delaware River Waterfront, here is what you need to know before you go: