The 13th annual DesignPhiladelphia Festival will take place at the Center for Architecture + Design, Philadelphia, from October 5-14, 2017.As the oldest design festival of its kind in the country, DesignPhiladelphia puts the spotlight on the works of thousands of local designers, architects, and creative professionals to demonstrate Philadelphia’s re-emergence as a 21st century city shaped by thoughtful design, collaborative business practices, and community engagement. Over the course of ten days each October, places such as universities, cultural institutions, civic associations, city agencies, retailers, manufacturers, and start-ups across the city participate in a plethora of engaging events including panel discussions, fashion shows, participatory workshops, studio tours, book signings, professional development classes, design exhibitions, and imaginative celebrations. Every year , the Center partners with over 100 designers, firms, organizations, and companies to produce the DesignPhiladelphia Festival.The festival will be held at the Center for Architecture + Design, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. For details, visit: www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/designphiladelphiaClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the festival. Read more