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With DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 fast approaching (34 days to go!), it seems like an opportune time to shout out one of our sponsors that makes the whole week possible. Through public relations, marketing and events, the Providence Tourism Council works collaboratively with businesses, organizations and individuals to build awareness of Providence as an arts and multi-cultural destination. Thank you so much for your support of DESIGN WEEK RI 2026!

Join DWRI Letterpress on September 15th during DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 for "Tour a Vital Printing Press." Learn about letterpress printing traditions and see founder Dan Wood's collection of historical printing presses and equipment. Register today at https://champ.ly/EsjdgQjM.

Tour a Vital Printing Press
Tuesday, September 15 | 5:30-6:30 PM
DWRI Letterpress | 40 Rice Street, Providence, RI 02907

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

Meet Michael Townsend, Emily Brant, and Caroline Nye Stevens, the hosts of "Bigger Box, Bigger Dreams: Designing the Future of Providence Place" with Grow Smart RI. Register for their combination talk, tour, and workshop on September 18th at 12 PM during DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 at https://champ.ly/Cp97Dw6O, and swipe to learn a little about their work!

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DESIGNxRI's "Meet the Host" Series features the faces behind each DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 event! From September 10-18th, DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar, and check back each week to meet the more of the DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 community as we get closer to September!

Join KITE Architects on September 15th during DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 for "Architectural Model Making: Lost and Future Art," an open studio event that brings the evolution of architectural model making to life through live demonstrations. Register today at https://champ.ly/hhyXATYl.

Architectural Model Making: Lost and Future Art
Tuesday, September 15 | 4:30-6 PM
KITE Architects Studio | 1 Central Street, Providence, RI 02907

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

Join Lumetta on September 15th during DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 for "Illuminating Design: A Hands-On Journey with Lumetta Lighting Design & Manufacturing." Step behind the scenes and immerse yourself in the art and science of premium luminaire design and manufacturing with Lumetta. Register today at https://champ.ly/72OOr1UY.

Illuminating Design: A Hands-On Journey with Lumetta Lighting Design & Manufacturing
Tuesday, September 15 | 2-4 PM
Lumetta | 33 Minnesota Ave, Warwick, RI 02888

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

Before unveiling this year's DESIGN WEEK RI calendar to the public, we had the pleasure of celebrating with the incredible community that makes it all possible.

A huge thank you to The Dusty Planet for hosting our first-ever DESIGN WEEK RI Calendar Launch Party, and to the unforgettable creatures from Big Nazo for crashing the party and making the evening one to remember! It was a fantastic night of connection, collaboration, and an exclusive first look at the exciting lineup of events coming this September.

We're so grateful to our event hosts, open studio hosts, sponsors, and community partners for helping bring this statewide celebration of design to life.

The countdown is officially on - we can't wait to celebrate Rhode Island's vibrant design community with you all during DESIGN WEEK RI! Visit www.designweekri.com to see the calendar for yourself and register for events.

Join the Alcove on September 15th during DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 for "Portrait Mode: Creating and Understanding Portraits," a facilitated, interactive evening of learning and creation! Register today at https://champ.ly/eCgPgZPZ.

Portrait Mode: Creating and Understanding Portraits
Tuesday, September 15 | 9:30-11 AM
The Alcove | 189 Broadway, Providence RI 02909

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar!

Amidst all the DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 hubbub, we hope you haven't forgotten about tomorrow's August Clambake: Creative Conversations, but just in case, here's a reminder: Join us TOMORROW from 6:30-8:30PM at 195 District Park to explore how graphic design and illustration generate community engagement with Ryan Dean of LUMUKU and Tatiana Gómez and José Menéndez of Buena Gráfica Social Studio! There's still time to register at https://champ.ly/jEmRpt_L, so don't miss out!

Thank you to our host, 195 District Park, for making this Clambake possible.

Meet Ronald Díaz, Mario Mendoza, and Lateffa Curry, the hosts of "The Hidden Systems Behind Great Design" with DM Engineers. Register for their talk and networking events on September 17th at 2 PM during DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 at https://champ.ly/iLO-AxDL, and swipe to learn a little about their work!

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DESIGNxRI's "Meet the Host" Series features the faces behind each DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 event! From September 10-18th, DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit www.designweekri.com for the full events calendar, and check back each week to meet the more of the DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 community as we get closer to September!

Join OCTO PD on September 14th during DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 for "Designed by Systems: How the World We Move Through Shapes What We Make," a panel and live audience discussion on how our daily encounters with machine systems - transit, institutions, cities, platforms, AI, workplaces - shape behavior, sharpen design intuition, and quietly author the technologies that come next. Register today at https://champ.ly/b45sTGAw.

Designed by Systems: How the World We Move Through Shapes What We Make
Monday, September 14 | 6:30-8:30 PM
ISCO | 1 Sims Ave, Providence, RI 02909

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DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 is Rhode Island's annual creative festival hosted by DESIGNxRI. Running from September 10-18, this year's event will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Visit https://champ.ly/Q1ibGm3V for the full events calendar!