DESIGNxRI

09/02/2026

DESIGN WEEK RI is a great time to learn, create, and try new things, but it's also the perfect opportunity to make new friends! Swipe to check out some networking events taking place during the week, and join us in celebrating Rhode Island's creative *community.* You can register to attend these events and more for FREE at www.designweekri.com!

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

09/01/2026

Still not sure which of the 20 DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 events is right for you? Introducing the DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 Guide to Events! In today's guide, find talks and tours related to 2D design. Whether your interest lies in paper or pixels, if you want to learn more about 2D design, one of these events is sure to be perfect for you! Swipe to see the guide, and stay tuned for the next Guide to Events, featuring events that get you talking! Can't wait? Visit www.designweekri.com to register for these 2D design events and more!

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

08/30/2026

DESIGN WEEK RI is just around the corner, and we’re getting excited… like, wicked excited! With so many incredible events happening across the state, you might be having a hard time choosing which to attend. The solution, obviously, is to register for them all, but if your schedule is feeling a little tight, we're here to make a few suggestions. Swipe to see five events that caught our attention because they offer something a little different (think hands-on making, behind-the-scenes access, creative exploration, and opportunities to experience design in action), and then visit www.designweekri.com to grab your FREE spot!

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

08/28/2026

Join us on September 17 for one of our DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 featured events: "Designing Spaces to Gather: The Irreplaceable Role of Live Arts in the Age of AI" with UNITED Theatre. This panel brings together artists, educators, technologists, and community leaders to make the case for the live, in-person arts experience as a necessary counterweight to the atomization of creative life. Register today at https://champ.ly/71_5Igfr.

Designing Spaces to Gather: The Irreplaceable Role of Live Arts in the Age of AI
Thursday, September 17 | 7-9 PM
The UNITED Theatre | 5 Canal St, Westerly, RI 02891

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

08/28/2026

If there weren't already enough reasons to be excited for DESIGN WEEK RI 2026, let us introduce you to one more: the launch of the DESIGN WEEK RI x Moniker Brewery beer! With a label created by Receptor, it's sure to satisfy both your taste buds and your craving for beautiful design. Swipe for a look behind the scenes of the design process, and come by the DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 Kickoff Party on September 10th from 6-8PM at Moniker Brewery for the full reveal. Get your free ticket today at https://champ.ly/R5i4A8Ol!

The Kickoff Party
Thursday, September 10 | 6-8 PM
Moniker Brewery | 432 W Fountain St, Providence, RI 02903

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

08/27/2026

Join us on September 18 for the DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 Closing Party, "Anyhow Studio’s Most Excellent Pottery Throwdown: THE SEQUEL!" Eat, drink, reconnect with all your favorite DESIGN WEEK RI pals, and watch Rhode Island’s boldest ceramicists throw down for the crown! Will our potters prevail in rapid fire challenges, or will their work flop on the wheel?? Come through DESIGN WEEK RI’s no-holds-barred closing party to find out! Register today at https://champ.ly/oXG1ZGsO.

Anyhow Studio’s Most Excellent Pottery Throwdown: THE SEQUEL!
Friday, September 18 | 6-8 PM
Anyhow Studio | 25 Acorn St, Providence, RI 02903

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

Eat, drink, reconnect with all your favorite DESIGN WEEK RI pals, and watch Rhode Island’s boldest ceramicists throw down for the crown! Will our potters prevail in rapid fire challenges, or will their work flop on the wheel?? Come through DESIGN WEEK RI’s no-holds-barred closing party to find o...

08/27/2026

Two weeks, 14 days, 336 hours... however you choose to think about it, DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is on its way! Catch the Kickoff Party at Moniker Brewery on September 10 to start the week off strong, and keep that energy going until the Closing Party—Anyhow Studio's Most Excellent Pottery Throwdown: THE SEQUEL!—on September 18. Visit www.designweekri.com to register for these events and more. We can't wait to see you in 20,160 minutes!

Photography by Rue Sakayama

08/25/2026

Providence Place Mall is endangered, indebted, and full of possibility. Join Grow Smart RI on September 18th during DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 to imagine what comes next. This walking design charette will be led by Emily Bryant and Caroline Stevens, both seasoned guides in public humanities and urban dialogue, alongside artist Michael Townsend, who once built a hidden apartment inside the mall itself. Now is the time to dream out loud. The city is listening. Register today at https://champ.ly/Cp97Dw6O.

Big Box, Bigger Dreams: Designing the Future of Providence Place
Friday, September 18 | 12-2 PM
Providence Place Mall | North Face Store, Level 1, One Providence Place, Providence, RI 02903

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

08/20/2026

The countdown to DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 continues, with just THREE WEEKS until the Kickoff Party on September 10th! Now is the perfect time to register for events before things start to fill up, so head on over to the Calendar at https://champ.ly/IIUTWC8f to claim your spot. With 19 events to choose from, there's something for everyone during DESIGN WEEK RI 2026!

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08/19/2026

Join RIMiAD on September 17th during DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 for their monthly meetup, and enjoy apps, drinks, and great conversation. RIMiAD is dedicated to supporting minority designers by creating space for them to meet a great networking support system while supporting RI's local minority owned restaurants. Register today at https://champ.ly/ruNVZLn6.

Rhode Island Minorities in Architecture & Design Meetup
Thursday, September 17 | 5:30-7:30 PM
Amigos Taqueria y Tequila | 2 Canal St, Westerly, RI 02891

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!