PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a landmark shift for the design community, the esteemed Center for Architecture and Design proudly unveils its new identity: DesignPhiladelphia. This rebranding reflects a profound evolution in the organization's mission and its vibrant role in the heart of a city renowned for its historical richness and creative spirit.
Our beloved institution has long been a bastion of creativity and a hub for collaboration within the design industry. With this transformation to DesignPhiladelphia, we are embracing a future that holds infinite possibilities for innovation, inclusivity, and interconnectivity. The rebranding is not a mere change of name but a bold reaffirmation of our commitment to being at the forefront of design excellence and impact.
"We stand at a pivotal moment in the history of our organization," says Rebecca Johnson, Executive Director. "The shift from the Center for Architecture and Design to DesignPhiladelphia is not just a rebranding; it is an evolution of our work to meet the changing needs of our communities. This transformation marks a significant milestone and the beginning of an exciting new phase in our journey, where we are committed to being a driving force in shaping the future of design both locally and globally."
DesignPhiladelphia will continue to serve as a dynamic platform that invites collaboration among designers and creatives from all disciplines. We strive to spark dialogue, engage with the community, and generate groundbreaking ideas that solve real problems and propels Philadelphia to the forefront of the global design stage. By fostering an environment where every voice can be heard, DesignPhiladelphia aims to illustrate that design is not an exclusive club but a shared language that shapes our daily lives.
Through workshops, exhibitions, and city-wide events, DesignPhiladelphia intends to highlight the omnipresence of design in our existence. As we unveil DesignPhiladelphia, we invite you to spread the word, join the conversation, and be a part of shaping the fabric of our city.
Stay tuned for further announcements and a lineup of exciting programs that demonstrate our renewed dedication to enriching lives through design. Together, let's write the next chapter in Philadelphia's design legacy, illustrating how design can be a unifying force for positive change.
DesignPhiladelphia's vision is that together we will create a Philadelphia that is designed for and by everyone. We foster a vibrant design community from K through Career committed to excellence, inclusivity, and connections. As an invaluable partner in Philadelphia’s progress we do that through multidisciplinary design education, our annual festival, and public programs. We do this because for students we will open doors and create economic opportunities in underserved communities, providing support and sparking new aspirations, from kindergarten through career. For designers we will support and unify the design industry across the region; make it less siloed, more inclusive, and more consequential in Philadelphia’s progress. And for the Philadelphia region we will ignite the narrative that Philadelphia is a global design hub, charting a new course to make design by and for everyone. Learn more at www.designphiladelphia.org.
About DesignPhiladelphia Community
We foster a vibrant design community from K through Career committed to excellence, inclusivity and connections. As an invaluable partner in Philadelphia’s progress we do that through multidisciplinary design education, our annual festival, and public programs about design.
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- Rebecca Johnson
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Executive Director
AIA Philadelphia | DesignPhiladelphia - rebecca@aiaphila.org
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