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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