DESIGNxRI

10/16/2026

Open Studios Weekend is three weeks away! Here's what's happening in and around Providence on the first day, Friday November 6th.

Visit https://champ.ly/dSW1ujKi to register.

10/15/2026

Meet Andrew Desforges: 2026 Design Catalyst participant and founder of Wander Forge Design Co. Wander Forge Design Co. is a design studio for small brands with big dreams and large brands that need an extra hand. Swipe to learn more about Andrew and Wander Forge, and mark your calendar for the 2026 Design Catalyst Showcase on Wednesday, December 2nd at Innovate Newport! Registration is open at https://champ.ly/IyTNvWWi.

10/14/2026

Can you believe DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 was a month ago? We miss it already! Check out these snaps from the Kickoff Party at Moniker Brewery, and see the whole week in photos through the DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 Gallery on our website, courtesy of the talented Rue Sakayama!

10/13/2026

DESIGN WEEK RI continues next Tuesday from 9:30-11AM with "Portrait Mode: Creating and Understanding Portraits" at the Alcove! Portrait Mode is a facilitated, interactive morning of learning and creation. We will begin by exploring the role of portraiture—how it shapes memory, identity, and legacy—followed by a hands on self portrait session. Register today at https://champ.ly/eCgPgZPZ.

10/12/2026

TOMORROW: Our October Clambake: Creative Conversations brings you behind the scenes of the interior design world! Join us from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Roger Williams Park Gateway Center to hear from KITE Architects' Michaela Burke and Taste Design Inc.'s Julia Reinalda.

Through their work, we’ll explore how interior design can create spaces for daydreaming, productivity, restoration, and community connection.

Register at https://champ.ly/jEmRpt_L. We can't wait to see you tomorrow!

10/09/2026

Time sure does fly, because how is Open Studios Weekend only a month away?? Join us November 6 through November 8 for this statewide peek inside Rhode Island's most creative spaces! From visiting a rug tufting studio and witnessing how eyeglasses are handcrafted, to exploring glassblowing studios and ceramic slip-casting businesses, Open Studios offer an inside look at the tools, techniques, and ideas that bring creative work to life.

Register today at https://champ.ly/wjIhZZ4g to visit one (or more!) of the many incredible businesses and design firms participating in Open Studios Weekend!

10/08/2026

The Design Catalyst Grant Program may seem a little difficult to understand at first, but our friends at BIG NAZO (Catalyst alumni themselves!) have generously offered to help explain things! Swipe right to hear from RUSTY DAWGGG, FWOG the Frog, and all their friends, and if you still have questions, come by the Virtual Info Session next Tuesday, October 13th from 1-1:45pm. Applications are available at https://champ.ly/zQL8jJl3 until November 13th!

10/07/2026

Join us in two months on December 2 for an evening showcasing the talent, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of Rhode Island’s emerging design businesses! The 2026 Design Catalyst Showcase features 10 gifted designers and their work, from graphic design to metalworking. Registration is open now at https://champ.ly/IyTNvWWi. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the 2026 Design Catalyst cohort!

10/06/2026

Our October Clambake: Creative Conversations is just one week away on October 13th at the Roger Williams Park Gateway Center! Join us from 6:30-8:30PM at the meeting point of the Washington Park neighborhood and Roger Williams Park. The Gateway Center provides visitors with information about the many free public events, amenities, and services in Roger Williams Park. Swipe to learn more about our host, and then visit https://champ.ly/jEmRpt_L to register for Clambake.

10/02/2026

Got questions? We have answers! Join us over Zoom from 1-1:45pm on October 13th to learn more about the 2027 Design Catalyst Providence Grant Program. Whether you want to learn more about eligibility, applications, the reimbursement grant process or more, this is your opportunity to speak directly with the DESIGNxRI team before applications are due November 13th. Register for the 2027 Design Catalyst Info Session at https://champ.ly/zQL8jJl3.

Providence Design Catalyst program is a competitive grant program providing seed capital, business mentorship, and more to help design businesses reach their growth goals.