Our annual week-long celebration of design begins with a day of free museum admission and hands-on activities led by National Design Award Winners. Children, teens, and adults are invited to play designer and tackle dynamic challenges in workshops throughout the museum. Participants are invited to collect stickers are they participate in Design Fest workshops. This is a free event but pre-registration is recommended.

National Design Award Winner Workshops

Design Discipline | Communication Design

On-going workshop, 11-4 PM | Let’s read! Design a book cover inspired by your favorite book.

Design Discipline | Interaction Design

On-going workshop, 11-4 PM | Explore design in the digital world.

Design Discipline | Architecture Design

On-going workshop, 11-4 PM | Explore architectural elements and design a building.

Design Discipline | Fashion Design

On-going workshop, 11-4 PM | Back to basics! Design fashions to wear and share.

Design Discipline | Product Design

On-going workshop, 11-4 PM | Design a product inspired by the every day.

Design Discipline | Interior Design

On-going workshop, 11-4 PM | Design a classroom space for your school.

Design Discipline | Landscape Architecture

On-going workshop, 11-4 PM | Design a public space.

Design Discipline | Virtual Reality

11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM | Design and explore your own Virtual Reality world.

Design Discipline | Sesame Street

11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM | Engage with Sesame Street in a hands-on workshop.

 

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