• SFDW Co-Working Space with Rivian X Design Bay Area

    Rivian 340 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Need a workspace during SF Design Week? The Rivian Space in Hayes Valley is opening as a co-working studio with free, strong Wi-Fi and complimentary morning coffee. Plus, when you’re done working, you can get an up-close look at Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles—explore the features and even take one for a spin.     

    A Mini Retreat: Recharge. Refocus. Redesign Your Creative Career With Intent at St. Joseph’s Art Society

    St Joseph's Art Society 1401 Howard St, San Francisco, California, United States
    This retreat offers a rare moment to step back and get clear on what’s next in your creative career. Through guided reflection and meaningful dialogue, you’ll uncover what’s no longer serving you, reconnect with what truly energizes you, and walk away with practical insights to redesign your path with more purpose and intention. Step away
    $95.00

    Reform by Design: A Service Design Community Mixer with Miro + SDN

    Miro's Montgomery St Office 44 Montgomery St, San Francisco, California, United States
    Join us for a partnership event between Miro and Service Design Network San Francisco where we will explore Design Week’s theme “Reform” and explore how to drive meaningful change in our personal and work lives. Through individual and small group reflection activities, participants will have the chance to examine assumptions, expand perspectives, and uncover learnings
    Artist Windy Chien’s Open Studio

    Artist Windy Chien’s Open Studio

    Studio Windy Chien 550 Florida St., San Francisco, California, United States
    Artist Windy Chien will open the doors to her private studio located in the Heath Ceramics’ San Francisco building in the Mission District. She will give in-person guided tours of her studio, giving insights into her process, materials, and inspirations. Available works and works-in-progress will be on view. Visitors will walk away with rare and

    Branch Furniture – Bringing a Better Way to Work to San Francisco

    Branch San Francisco Retail Store 524 Washington Street, San Francisco, California, United States
    Join us at the brand-new Branch San Francisco showroom for an evening of design, conversation, and connection. Get up close and personal with our full collection of ergonomic office furniture—designed to support focus, comfort, and creativity whether you’re outfitting a full floor office space or carving out a corner for productive work at home. Hear

    Phone a (AI) Friend with Anthropic

    Anthropic HQ 500 Howard St., San Francisco, California, United States
    **THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT** Chances are, designers have been playing with AI or hearing about it far more than they have actually spoken to someone working on the technology. This talk provides a rare opportunity for designers to step directly into conversation with the experts researching  and developing the AI technologies that are transforming

    Fireside Chat with Ian Yang / Gantri & Robert Brunner / Ammunition

    Gantri 320 10th St, San Francisco, California, United States
    Ian Yang, CEO/Founder of Gantri sits down with industrial design pioneer and founder of Ammunition, Robert Brunner to discuss the impact of product design and innovation on manufacturing and consumption.   Ian Yan, CEO/Founder, Gantri Ian Yang is the Founder and CEO of Gantri, a pioneering digital manufacturing platform that merges 3D printing technology with

    What they don’t tell you about breaking into product design with AI Leaders

    Dovetail SF Office 660 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, California, United States
    Event description In order to be in the top 1% of candidates, you must do what the other 99% won’t. This is especially true in the current job market. In this session, Kathy will walk you through exactly how she was able to land her dream job in product design. By listening to her personal

    The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach

    Aura Tea and Coffee at Rincon Plaza 101 Spear Street Suite B5, San Francisco, CA, United States
    The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Wall Within Reach     Presented by Ovata    Description:    What if a wall could carry memory, scent, and greenery—all at once?   Inspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) , Ovata presents a site-flexible installation: a  portable living wall  composed of hinged, frame-based panels filled with

    More Than a Box: How Packaging Has Become the Product with Whipsaw and Zenpack

    Whipsaw 55 Mississippi St, San Francisco, California, United States
    Join Zenpack and Whipsaw for a brunch exploring the power of packaging as a brand expression and storytelling medium. Through a curated showcase of contrasting packaging designs—from sustainable solutions to bold, influencer-ready experiences—guests will engage with physical prototypes, learn about the packaging design process, and connect with the teams behind them. Join fellow designers, creatives,