New York’s annual design festival is about to take place. NYCxDesign 2025 will launch on 15 May through to 21 May, with events across all five boroughs of New York City. The annual festival will feature over 280 events across the boroughs – from exhibitions, installations to talks and product launches.
Public installations will be a key feature of the festival. The Design Pavilion will return to outdoor venues around the city. Additionally, authorities will unveil the Union Square Partnership’s 5th Annual Mural on 14th Street during the festival.
The festival will also feature the NYCxDESIGN Keynote series, with daily presentations from leading brands like IBM, Adobe and Samsung at landmark venues – including the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum.
NYCxDesign has evolved into a major event for the global design community since its inception in 2012. Founded by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the festival was initially a municipal initiative designed to boost the city’s design sector. In 2021, NYCxDesign transitioned into an independent non-profit organization, allowing for greater flexibility and community engagement in its programming.
The festival’s economic impact is significant. The 2019 edition attracted approximately 300,000 visitors and featured over 400 events. This resulted in an estimated $111m in total expenditure within New York City.
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) at the Javits Center will be one of the central events. It will feature over 450 brands from more than 35 countries.
The festival also includes the NYCxDesign Awards, to be presented on 19 May, recognising excellence in design.
An opening party will be hosted on 15 May.
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk