Latest Updates from Our Team: New York Design Week 2025 in Full Swing
Get ready, folks, because New York Design Week is upon us! Our dynamic editorial team is descending upon the city to bring you all the latest happenings, from May 15th to the 21st. Can't make it to NYC? No worries! We'll be cruising around town, serving up news, launches, and parties galore. Be sure to keep this page bookmarked for updates from NYCxDesign, the city's official celebration of design, as well as insider scoops from the hottest showrooms and galleries, the ICFF convention floor, and a newcomer on the scene, Shelter by Afternoon Light. 🌟
Meat the Team 🤝
Anna Fixsen, a Brooklyn local and editor with 13 years of experience, will be leading the charge. With expertise in reporting on architecture, design, and countless NY Design Weeks, she joined our amazing team as the U.S. Editor. Previously, she was the Deputy Digital Editor of ELLE DECOR, influencing all aspects of their digital presence.
Joining forces with Anna is Harriet Thorpe, a British journalist, author, and editor based in London. She's covered architecture, design, and culture for numerous publications, including our very own publication, The World of Interiors, and Icon magazine. She once worked on our architecture desk before moving on to a freelance career. 🌟
What Not to Miss at NYCxDesign 2025, According to Our Editors 🌟
While the majority of the action happens in Manhattan, this year sees an increased focus on Brooklyn, with hotspots like The Refinery in Williamsburg hosting the opening weekly bash, and Dumbo, which has been designated as a design district, showcasing a day of open studios, an evening of outdoor projections, and the week's wrap party. 🌱
With so much going on in just a week, it's essential to have a game plan. Here are the top selections from our editors to make sure you don't miss a beat at NYCxDesign 2025:
- Expanded Focus on Brooklyn: This year boasts an enhanced focus on Brooklyn, with events like the opening week party at The Refinery in Williamsburg and a series of events in Dumbo, now a designated design district. 🌟
- ICFF 2025 Standouts: ICFF featured a plethora of innovative designs, including comfy archival seating and curvaceous ceramic furnishings. Design Milk singled out ceramic lighting, smart upholstery, and mushroom leather as 2025's standout picks.
- Must-See Events: The Architect's Newspaper offers suggestions for unmissable events and product offerings, highlighting human-centered design as a prevalent theme in ICFF 2025. 🎉
Stay tuned for more updates as NYC Design Week unfolds! 🌟🌟🌟
Prepare for an increased focus on interior design during NYC Design Week, as Brooklyn emerges as a hub for events like the opening party at The Refinery in Williamsburg and the design district in Dumbo. Don't forget to mark your calendar for the ICFF 2025, where lifestyle trends such as smart upholstery and mushroom leather are expected to be showcased among innovative designs.
