Design encompasses MANY disciplines, different forms + materials, and scale. From the fabric of your clothes, the logo on it, the headphones you’re wearing, to the chair and spaces you're sitting in. All of those things were designed, and they all share the same process and principles. Find out what it’s all about and how you interact with design. You don’t have to be a designer (or completely seasoned), COME AND BE CURIOUS. Join us wherever you are on your design journey!

Available on select School District of Philadelphia (SDP) half-days, we offer a hands-on, project-based design workshop that allows students to be designers in a studio. Students will learn the design process through activities and exercises to design and build a project individually and/or as a team. Each studio introduces how we see design everywhere and projects based on one or more design disciplines.

Design is a response to social change.

- George Nelson

You've been listening. You've been observing. You've been watching. And you know—something has to change. So you ask yourself, "What can I do?"

The truth is, activism takes many forms—big and small—and every effort makes a difference.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll share practical tools to help you start or strengthen your journey as a force for positive change. Whether you're picking up litter on your block, starting a community garden, getting to know your neighbors, joining a committee, or advocating for a cause, the most important step is simply getting started.

Let’s explore how you can take action—your way.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at the Silk Screen Studios, located at 179 W. Berks Street, Studio 101.

Open Gym Hours offers an inclusive environment for you and others to explore design in our community studio. Whether or not you have heard of architecture, graphic design, fashion design, and other creative disciplines, Open Gym is here to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. This space will offer opportunities for you to play in real-world design challenges and projects in a friendly setting.

Enjoy!

Extended hours may become available as demand increases AND for any upcoming scheduled workshops + experiences.

We are taking the medium of felt 🪡 and the sweetness of cake 🍰 to design your very own slice. Enjoy your cake over and over again. Yum 😋

BRING OUT THE FELT! It’ll be a piece of cake... 🍰😉

Preview Bobby and June George’s My First Book of Patterns, art by Boyoun Kim.  This first-ever patterns concept book provides audiences the vocabulary to name what they see in the world around them. The ten most prevalent patterns are presented as a single element, then as a pattern. Every designer will explore the color, shapes, and design their own pattern to take home. 

Learn about design through fundamental principles every designer and discipline learn in school.

Celebrate African American Inventors and Innovators! Come out Thursday 2/20 from 4:00-6:00 for our Family/Community STEM Night at Moffet Elmentary! There will be so many guests delivering amazing Science Technology Engineering and Math based activities including: The Franklin Institute, Design Gym, Girls Inc, the Need Project, Farmer Jawn, Women in Bio, all of the Moffet STEM Clubs and more!

Special thanks to the sponsor, the Philadelphia Special Services District!

We continue the party during the official weekend launch to earlier in the day on Saturday, February 1st! Come on in dressed in (something) purple and…

Explore + discover Design Gym’s community design studio at the Silk Screen Studios in Kensington/Norris Square neighborhood. Explore + discover Design Gym’s community design studio at the Silk Screen Studios in Kensington/Norris Square neighborhood. Come visit anytime during the three hours we are open to check out upcoming workshops + Open Gym, and meet our founder/head coach Erike De Veyra. We’ll have light refreshments, activities, and a mini-workshop for all to enjoy!

Watch the space turn purple to close out the afternoon.

FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Enjoy an evening of exploration and get to know Design Gym’s community design studio at the Silk Screen Studios in Kensington/Norris Square neighborhood. Check out our library, design toys + games, find out about upcoming workshops + Open Gym, and meet our founder/head coach Erike De Veyra. We’ll have light refreshments, community, and a good dose of purple!

WEAR (SOMETHING) PURPLE

Design encompasses MANY disciplines, different forms + materials, and scale. From the fabric of your clothes, the logo on it, the headphones you’re wearing, to the chair and spaces you're sitting in. All of those things were designed, and they all share the same process and principles. Find out what it’s all about and how you interact with design. You don’t have to be a designer (or completely seasoned), COME AND BE CURIOUS. Join us wherever you are on your design journey!

Design encompasses MANY disciplines, different forms + materials, and scale. From the fabric of your clothes, the logo on it, the headphones you’re wearing, to the chair and spaces you're sitting in. All of those things were designed, and they all share the same process and principles. Find out what it’s all about and how you interact with design. You don’t have to be a designer (or completely seasoned), COME AND BE CURIOUS. Join us wherever you are on your design journey!

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at the Silk Screen Studios, located at 179 W. Berks Street, Studio 101. We'll be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3:00-5:00PM.

Open Gym Hours offers an inclusive environment for you and others to explore design in our community studio. Whether or not you have heard of architecture, graphic design, fashion design, and other creative disciplines, Open Gym is here to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. This space will offer opportunities for you to play in real-world design challenges and projects in a friendly setting.

Enjoy!

Extended hours may become available as demand increases AND for any upcoming scheduled workshops + experiences.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at the Silk Screen Studios, located at 179 W. Berks Street, Studio 101. We'll be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3:00-5:00PM.

Open Gym Hours offers an inclusive environment for you and others to explore design in our community studio. Whether or not you have heard of architecture, graphic design, fashion design, and other creative disciplines, Open Gym is here to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. This space will offer opportunities for you to play in real-world design challenges and projects in a friendly setting.

Enjoy!

Extended hours may become available as demand increases AND for any upcoming scheduled workshops + experiences.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at the Silk Screen Studios, located at 179 W. Berks Street, Studio 101. We'll be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3:00-5:00PM.

Open Gym Hours offers an inclusive environment for you and others to explore design in our community studio. Whether or not you have heard of architecture, graphic design, fashion design, and other creative disciplines, Open Gym is here to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. This space will offer opportunities for you to play in real-world design challenges and projects in a friendly setting.

Enjoy!

Extended hours may become available as demand increases AND for any upcoming scheduled workshops + experiences.

Design a Doodad is a Design Gym (@designgym.co) series of hands-on workshops for all ages that are design-curious, enthusiasts, converted + professionals to learn about design foundation principles in the disciplines of architecture, fashion, graphic + textile design to name a few. Design Gym makes design accessible through tools, activities, projects + experiences because everyone can be a designer. Flex your creativity with us!

Design a Doodad is a Design Gym (@designgym.co) series of hands-on workshops for all ages that are design-curious, enthusiasts, converted + professionals to learn about design foundation principles in the disciplines of architecture, fashion, graphic + textile design to name a few. Design Gym makes design accessible through tools, activities, projects + experiences because everyone can be a designer. Flex your creativity with us!

Design a Doodad is a Design Gym (@designgym.co) series of hands-on workshops for all ages that are design-curious, enthusiasts, converted + professionals to learn about design foundation principles in the disciplines of architecture, fashion, graphic + textile design to name a few. Design Gym makes design accessible through tools, activities, projects + experiences because everyone can be a designer. Flex your creativity with us!

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at the Silk Screen Studios, located at 179 W. Berks Street, Studio 101. We'll be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3:00-5:00PM.

Open Gym Hours offers an inclusive environment for you and others to explore design in our community studio. Whether or not you have heard of architecture, graphic design, fashion design, and other creative disciplines, Open Gym is here to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. This space will offer opportunities for you to play in real-world design challenges and projects in a friendly setting.

Enjoy!

Extended hours may become available as demand increases AND for any upcoming scheduled workshops + experiences.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at the Silk Screen Studios, located at 179 W. Berks Street, Studio 101. We'll be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3:00-5:00PM.

Open Gym Hours offers an inclusive environment for you and others to explore design in our community studio. Whether or not you have heard of architecture, graphic design, fashion design, and other creative disciplines, Open Gym is here to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. This space will offer opportunities for you to play in real-world design challenges and projects in a friendly setting.

Enjoy!

Extended hours may become available as demand increases AND for any upcoming scheduled workshops + experiences.

PALENGKE PANGGABI: A Filipino Holiday Night Market | FRIDAY DECEMBER 6 & SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 | 6PM

We’re so excited to host Baby’s first holiday market this weekend! Let us feed you while you shop from the following vendors in the cafe:

• Moonflour Bakeshop (Asian, woman-owned bakery that makes classic American desserts with an Asian flair)

• Sisterfriend Jewelry (Filipino-owned fine jewelry)

• Mayumi (Filipino inspired, natural gemstone jewelry)

• Hatzumomo (fashion and accessories made with handwoven fabrics from the Philippines and handicrafts)

• Baisun Candle Co. (hand poured nostalgic & iconic scented soy candles inspired by Asian aromas, flavors, and traditions)

• Kuwentuhan Books (Filipino-inspired children’s books)

• and more!!

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at the Silk Screen Studios, located at 179 W. Berks Street, Studio 101. We'll be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3:00-5:00PM.

Open Gym Hours offers an inclusive environment for you and others to explore design in our community studio. Whether or not you have heard of architecture, graphic design, fashion design, and other creative disciplines, Open Gym is here to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. This space will offer opportunities for you to play in real-world design challenges and projects in a friendly setting.

Enjoy!

Extended hours may become available as demand increases AND for any upcoming scheduled workshops + experiences.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at the Silk Screen Studios, located at 179 W. Berks Street, Studio 101. We'll be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3:00-5:00PM.

Open Gym Hours offers an inclusive environment for you and others to explore design in our community studio. Whether or not you have heard of architecture, graphic design, fashion design, and other creative disciplines, Open Gym is here to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. This space will offer opportunities for you to play in real-world design challenges and projects in a friendly setting.

Enjoy!

Extended hours may become available as demand increases AND for any upcoming scheduled workshops + experiences.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at the Silk Screen Studios, located at 179 W. Berks Street, Studio 101. We'll be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3:00-5:00PM.

Open Gym Hours offers an inclusive environment for you and others to explore design in our community studio. Whether or not you have heard of architecture, graphic design, fashion design, and other creative disciplines, Open Gym is here to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. This space will offer opportunities for you to play in real-world design challenges and projects in a friendly setting.

Enjoy!

Extended hours may become available as demand increases AND for any upcoming scheduled workshops + experiences.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at the Silk Screen Studios, located at 179 W. Berks Street, Studio 101. We'll be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3:00-5:00PM.

Open Gym Hours offers an inclusive environment for you and others to explore design in our community studio. Whether or not you have heard of architecture, graphic design, fashion design, and other creative disciplines, Open Gym is here to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. This space will offer opportunities for you to play in real-world design challenges and projects in a friendly setting.

Enjoy!

Extended hours may become available as demand increases AND for any upcoming scheduled workshops + experiences.

Join the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia on Monday, November 11th  for a free mixer to meet other Filipino-American entrepreneurs and learn more about chamber membership, opportunities, and grow your network. Register today, spots are limited!

Event registration includes meryenda and will be hosted at Design Gym.

The path to leadership comes in different forms, and our experiences shape how we lead others. Making decisions, both big and small, is an investment into our future to reach the goals we set for ourselves, our teams, our collective. Consider how you prepare for all the possibilities and take it with stride.

Join us for our series of workshops during DesignPhiladelphia on sustainable leadership, designing futures, and a social to connect with peers…by design.

Engage with local Filipino owned/operated business, opportunities for B2B, hear from state and local agencies supporting commerce.

Cultural Bridges: Women in Architecture

Join us at Community College of Philadelphia - Main Campus for an inspiring event celebrating the contributions of women in architecture. Learn from leading female architects as they share their experiences, insights, and thoughs. This is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded students and teachers, expand your network, and gain valuable knowledge about the role of women in shaping the built environment and the future of design. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a vibrant discussion that transcends cultural boundaries and empowers women in the field of architecture.