UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
DESIGN A DOODAD
A Design Gym series of hands-on workshops for all ages that are design-curious, enthusiasts, converted + professionals to learn about design foundation principles and demystify the design process 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!
Registration includes designer(s) introductions, instruction, materials, light refreshments AND skills/knowledge + a project to take home!
Workshops are scheduled on weeknight and weekend days/times at least twice a month.
OPEN TO ALL adult and youth designers.
Prior design experience is not required.
Open Gym Hours
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: Welcome to Design
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 A Doodad: Design is Everywhere
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!
Purple Party: Evening of Purple
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
Purple Preview: Explore + Discover
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
Deep Cutzzz 2025
DEEP CUTZZZ is a bi-seasonal ‘LAST CHANCE CONCEPT MARKET’ who believes in a more responsible and circular economy by creating less waste. This retail space is for independent designers and makers, where they can give their back stock, seconds, and retired samples a last chance.
Open Gym Hours
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.
Open Gym Hours
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.
Open Gym Hours
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: Three Holiday Houses (Fri)
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: Three Holiday Houses (Thu)
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: Gingerbread Plushies!
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!
Open Gym Hours
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.
Open Gym Hours
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 Market Night
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!!
Open Gym Hours
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.
Open Gym Hours
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.
Open Gym Hours
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: TBD (Copy)
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.
Entrepreneurship Meryenda Mixer
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.
Our Market Our Stories
Join us for “OUR MARKET, OUR STORIES” a celebration of community and resilience in the 9th Street Market. Presented by the Our Market Project, this event is part of Mural Arts Month and it showcases the vibrant public art project created and led by local artist Michelle Angela Ortiz’s Fiera Studios in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia.
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, experience the full impact of this multi-layered project. The event will feature murals, new lightboxes, and the launch of the interactive tour app created through Our Market, along with participation from vendors and performances that highlight the ongoing work and culture of the market.
The event is free and open to the public and will be held at the Piazza DiBruno on 9th and Montrose Street.
Attendees will enjoy food from local vendors in the Market, performances, and a video screening capturing the growth of the project and the people behind it.
Lead support for Our Market is generously provided by the William Penn Foundation, in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia. Additional support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, Philadelphia250, Visit Philadelphia, and the Leeway Foundation.
https://www.ourmarketproject.com/events
Designing for the Future
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.
Greater Philadelphia Filipino Business Expo and Information Fair
Engage with local Filipino owned/operated business, opportunities for B2B, hear from state and local agencies supporting commerce.
Cultural Bridges: Women in Architecture
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.
Have a Seat Exhibition
Have A Seat: An Exploration into Iconic Designs with MillerKnoll
Step into vignettes featuring design legends like the Eames Lounge, Barcelona Chair, and Bumper chairs, curated by Philly's top design firms. Catpure the moment, join the hashtag contest, and vote for your favorite.
Filipino-American Entrepreneurship Mixer
Another Fil-Am entrepreneurship mixer hosted by the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia at Baby’s. All entrepreneurs are welcome however this mixer will be focused on entrepreneurship in creative fields.
This event is free but requires registration. Baby’s will have coffee and breakfast available for purchase.
PARK(ing) DAY Philadelphia After-Party
Come celebrate public and pedestrian-friendly spaces at our annual PARK(ing) Day After Party! Join us to meet the creative #PARKingDAYPHL teams, view the day's creations, chat over drinks and snacks, and find out who will win the highly coveted Golden Cone Awards #GoldenConePHL.
PARK(ing) DAY Philadelphia
The number of parks throughout Philadelphia increases dramatically each year on the third Friday in September, when activists, artists, architects, and other citizens transform metered parking spaces into temporary public parks. Known as PARKing) Day, this annual event re-imagines the possibilities of 160 square feet of public space. The event celebrates parks and other public spaces in cities across the country, and raises awareness of the need for more pedestrian-friendly spaces in our urban areas.
PARK(ing) Day was founded by Rebar, a San Francisco art and design studio, in 2005 to raise awareness of the need for green spaces in urban environments. Philadelphia celebrated PARK(ing) Day for the first time in 2008 with over 25 installations for relaxing, cycling, creating art, education, and socializing.
Find on social @PARKingDAYPHILA + #PARKingDAYPHL
PARK(ing) DAY Philadelphia Final Info Session
FOR ALL THINGS PARK(ing) DAY PHILADELPHIA, visit: https://www.parkingdayphila.org/
Come meet your fellow participants, hear from veteran winners of the Golden Cone Awards (#GoldenConePHL) about their parklet designs and experiences, and share or ask questions about your design ideas.
There is no requirement for what you need to bring or share to attend.
PARK(ing) DAY Philadelphia Design Session
FOR ALL THINGS PARK(ing) DAY PHILADELPHIA, visit: https://www.parkingdayphila.org/
Come meet your fellow participants, hear from veteran winners of the Golden Cone Awards (#GoldenConePHL) about their parklet designs and experiences, and share or ask questions about your design ideas.
There is no requirement for what you need to bring or share to attend.
Design A Doodad: Storytelling for Spaces (PM)
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!
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Architecture & The Built Environment Academy [Summer Program]
Here is a 1 to 4 week pre-college experience at Thomas Jefferson University's College of Architecture and the Built Environment for any high school age and older student considering degrees in the built environment industry, including: architecture, construction management, historic preservation, interior design, landscape architecture, real estate development, geodesign and analytics, or urban design.
PARK(ing) DAY Philadelphia 2024 Information Session
Find out about #PARKingDAYPHL and how to participate in the annual, worldwide event from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
Design Fun Day (PlayArts)
Design Fun Day is when Design Gym brings out design toys for YOU to flex that creativity and design chops you’ve always had.
**Special Edition for PlayArts PlayLoud**
We are planning sessions throughout the year for more #DesignPlay at a neighborhood public space soon!
Design Fun Day (PlayArts)
Design Fun Day is when Design Gym brings out design toys for YOU to flex that creativity and design chops you’ve always had.
**Special Edition for PlayArts PlayLoud**
We are planning sessions throughout the year for more #DesignPlay at a neighborhood public space soon!