DESIGNxRI

DESIGNxRI DESIGNxRI is a community nonprofit, economic builder, collaborator & communicator for design and creative industries in Rhode Island.
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DESIGNxRI (DxRI) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to create an opportunity-driven environment for RI designers, design businesses and the design sector to thrive. We work to fulfill this mission by coalescing the RI design community and educating the general public about design and the vast RI design talent. Further, we strengthen and maximize the assets of the local design community thr

ough economic, workforce and community development initiatives. Our goal is to contribute the RI design sector’s creative, innovative problem-solving practices to the educational, economic and cultural wellbeing of the state of RI.

Meet Adam Dau, owner of S.K. Grimes and one of our June Clambake: Creative Conversations speakers! S.K. Grimes specializ...
06/03/2026

Meet Adam Dau, owner of S.K. Grimes and one of our June Clambake: Creative Conversations speakers! S.K. Grimes specializes in making custom camera parts, adapting vintage lenses to work with modern equipment, and fabricating one-of-a-kind mechanical solutions for photographers and designers worldwide. Join us in two weeks on June 17th from 6-8PM at Moniker Brewery to here more about Adam's work. We’ll explore how constraints, tools, and context shape decision-making — and ultimately, the user experience. Register now at https://www.designxri.com/programs-and-events/creative-conversations/!

For ceramic artists Francisco Rocha Salazar and Jasper Isaac Johns, collaboration is at the center of everything they cr...
06/01/2026

For ceramic artists Francisco Rocha Salazar and Jasper Isaac Johns, collaboration is at the center of everything they create. Together, the duo forms Studio FraJas, a practice that blends ceramics, painting, architecture, and historical decorative traditions into richly patterned vessels that feel both ancient and contemporary. In the latest DxRI Dispatch, DESIGNxRI connects with Francisco and Jasper to discuss their work and their experience with DESIGN WEEK RI. Swipe to learn a bit more about Studio FraJas, and visit https://www.designxri.com/studio-frajas/ for the full scoop!

Meet Lukas Scheurer, an entrepreneur, inventor, industrial designer, and one of our June Clambake: Creative Conversation...
05/29/2026

Meet Lukas Scheurer, an entrepreneur, inventor, industrial designer, and one of our June Clambake: Creative Conversations speakers! Lukas's practice is grounded in a hands-on approach to manufacturing, with an emphasis on creating products that are beautiful, functional, and cost-effective to produce at scale. Join us 17th from 6-8PM at Moniker Brewery as we explore two distinct approaches to product design and development with Lukas and our second speaker, Adam Dau. The conversation will examine the nuances of making, whether through hands-on fabrication and custom machining, or through designing for large-scale manufacturing abroad. Register today at https://www.designxri.com/programs-and-events/creative-conversations/!

It's finally time: 6 months in the making, the 2025-2026 Design Catalyst Showcase is here! Join us tomorrow from 5:30-8P...
05/26/2026

It's finally time: 6 months in the making, the 2025-2026 Design Catalyst Showcase is here! Join us tomorrow from 5:30-8PM at Innovate Newport to celebrate the 2025-2026 Cohort and see their work. The evening will begin with presentations from our 16 designers, followed by an opportunity to chat and check out their work up close! If you haven't already registered, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/designcatalyst/event/20252026showcase/ now. We can't wait to see you tomorrow night!

We’re proud to share DESIGNxRI’s 2025 Annual Report and celebrate what your support made possible this past year. Becaus...
05/26/2026

We’re proud to share DESIGNxRI’s 2025 Annual Report and celebrate what your support made possible this past year. Because of your generosity, DESIGNxRI was able to strengthen Rhode Island’s design sector by supporting small businesses, expanding access to professional development opportunities, and creating spaces for designers and communities to connect, learn, and grow together. Visit https://www.designxri.com/about-us/annual-report-2025/ to check out the full 2025 Annual Report!

There's just one week left until the 2025-2026 Design Catalyst Showcase! Join us next Wednesday from 5:30-8PM at Innovat...
05/20/2026

There's just one week left until the 2025-2026 Design Catalyst Showcase! Join us next Wednesday from 5:30-8PM at Innovate Newport for an unforgettable evening. The showcase will feature presentations from our 16 Catalyst participants, with opportunities to engage with each designer and their work. Register now at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/designcatalyst/event/20252026showcase/!

What does it take to bring a product from idea to reality- and how does that process shift depending on where and how it...
05/19/2026

What does it take to bring a product from idea to reality- and how does that process shift depending on where and how it’s made? Find out at our upcoming Clambake: Creative Conversations on June 17th from 6-8PM at Moniker Brewery! Join us for a dynamic evening of short talks and conversation as we unpack the realities of bringing products to life, from the workshop to the global marketplace with Adam Dau and Lukas Scheurer. Save the date! Registration opens soon at https://www.designxri.com/programs-and-events/creative-conversations/.

It's almost here: The 2025-2026 Design Catalyst Showcase is two weeks from today on Wednesday, May 27 at Innovate Newpor...
05/13/2026

It's almost here: The 2025-2026 Design Catalyst Showcase is two weeks from today on Wednesday, May 27 at Innovate Newport! Join us from 5:30-8PM to check out the work of some of Rhode Island's up-and-coming designers. The showcase will feature presentations from our 16 Catalyst participants, with opportunities to engage with each designer and their work. Swipe for some behind-the-scenes shots of three of our participants: Marisa Finos of Ceramics with Marisa, Jimmy Morgan of 3D Skating, and Haoying Zhang of G Home, and then reserve your Showcase seat at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/designcatalyst/event/20252026showcase/!

Have you seen our latest interview on the DxRI Dispatch? DESIGNxRI catches up with Kelly Taylor to get the scope on the ...
05/12/2026

Have you seen our latest interview on the DxRI Dispatch? DESIGNxRI catches up with Kelly Taylor to get the scope on the evolution of her interior design brand into Rocksalt Studio. Swipe for a snippet of the interview, and visit the DxRI Dispatch at https://www.designxri.com/a-studio-evolves-kelly-taylors-next-chapter/ for the full story!

Can you believe there are only three weeks left until the 2025-2026 Design Catalyst Showcase? We can't wait to see you a...
05/06/2026

Can you believe there are only three weeks left until the 2025-2026 Design Catalyst Showcase? We can't wait to see you at Innovate Newport on May 27th from 5:30-8PM for this incredible display of Rhode Island design talent. Come meet the 16 2025-2026 Design Catalyst Program participants and learn more about their work. In the meantime, swipe for some behind-the-scenes shots of three of our participants: M Arida, Muffy Brandt, and Mia Schon of Mosaic with Mia. Don't miss out -- registration is open now at the link in bio!

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819 Westminster Street Unit 03
Providence, RI
02903

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14014270811

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