CURIOSITY through Poetry, the Language of Desire 📚

 

We are excited to forge connections with the community, listen to stories they have to share, and highlight those design stories through photos and sound.


This month’s Design in Community interview provides a quick insight into the creative practice of Shin Yu Pai, Seattle’s Civic Poet. Listen in as she shares the importance of how her work is designed and how her work is expressed in the world.

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SDF 2023: CURIOSITY Events 📅

We've updated the website with 60+ installations, pop-up experiences, virtual discussions, and mixers happening during the Seattle Design Festival - all exploring this year's theme of CURIOSITY.


Join our community of designers, thinkers, and innovators in exploring how we #DesignCURIOSITY


SDF 2023: CURIOSITY

📅 August 20–26, 2023 

📍 Citywide, Seattle 

Volunteers Needed! 🤝

📣 We are calling all passionate volunteers who are eager to be a part of SDF 2023! Whether you're a social media enthusiast, a production aficionado, a brand ambassador extraordinaire, or an evaluation expert, we have a perfect opportunity for you!


To get involved, register for our in-person volunteer orientation taking place on Wednesday, August 9, from 5- 8 PM. This orientation will provide you with all the necessary information, like roles, expectations, and guidelines, to make the most of your volunteering experience.


Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of design, meet like-minded individuals, and make a difference! Register today and join us for an unforgettable Seattle Design Festival!


Volunteer Orientation

📅 August 9, 5:00 - 8:00 pm

📍 The Center for Architecture & Design

REGISTER
Fun Stuff Happening 🎟️
Events in the Community. Have something to share? Fill out this form!

Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival | July 8 & 9 at Volunteer Park


Drive with Pride: Clay Day with LeMay | One-night clay sculpting where you can design and sculpt your very own car! July 20, 5-8 pm at LeMay – America’s Car Museum


Seattle Art Fair | July 27-30 at Lumen Field Event Center


Back to the House of Tomorrow. A documentary presented by SIFF | August 9, 7 pm at SIFF Cinema Uptown

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