Design Career Fair

High school students, thinking about a career in design and wondering where to start? Join us for the Design Career Fair at Microsoft Garage! This annual event welcomes 9th-12th grade students to speak with National Design Award winners, guest designers, and colleges on the many pathways toward design. Designers from every discipline including fashion, architecture, product design, graphic design, UX, and more will be available to discuss everything from mentorship and college to the future of the field. Creative careers are growing fast to meet the needs of our changing world. See how these jobs fit into different industries and make an impact! 

This event is free of charge and will be held in two sessions. Select one below. 

• Are you an educator bringing a group (5-30 students)? Sign up for the 12:30-2:30 p.m. session. 

• Are you a student joining on your own or with friends? Sign up for the 4:00-6:00 p.m. session. 

WAIVER

IMPORTANT: Students at the Design Career Fair must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian if under 18. Waivers will be sent to parents and guardians prior to the event for electronic signature, or may be downloaded and printed. Students will not be admitted without a signed waiver. 

 ACCESSIBILITY 

• Location: This program will take place at Microsoft Garage, located in SoHo off the Broadway/Lafayette B,D,F, M and 6 Trains. Exact location will be mailed to all program registrants. The building is wheelchair accessible. 
• What to Expect: This event will feature a variety of designers and colleges seated at cafe-style tables. Students will be able to move freely around the event, asking questions and taking part in a ‘BINGO’ style game to support conversation. A ‘Know Before You Go’ guide will be mailed to all registrants 1 week prior to the event.  
• Accommodations: For general questions and requests for additional accessibility services or accommodations to support your participation in this program, please email us at CHEducation@si.edu or let us know when registering. Please make your accommodation request as far in advance as possible—preferably at least one week before the program date when possible.  

Special Thanks

Design learning at Cooper Hewitt is made possible by Adobe and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Generous support is also provided by the Hirsch Family Foundation, the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, The Pinkerton Foundation, PwC Charitable Foundation, the Richard and Jean Coyne Family Foundation, Siegel Family Endowment, and the Smithsonian Institution’s Together We Thrive initiatives.