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Friday, Sept 13

Open Studios Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 14-15

Monday, Sept 16

Tuesday, Sept 17

Wednesday, Sept 18

Thursday, Sept 19

Friday, Sept 20

Thank you for joining us for DESIGN WEEK RI 2024, the 11th annual celebration of design in Rhode Island featuring designers, creatives and entrepreneurs! 

Each year, DESIGN WEEK RI offers talks, tours, panel discussions, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across Rhode Island – featuring and hosted by our many partners and design friends.

For the past 11 years, DESIGNxRI has organized an annual celebration of Design in Rhode Island known as DESIGN WEEK RI! This eagerly anticipated week-long celebration serves as a platform to raise public awareness about the diverse range of design and creative businesses operating in Rhode Island, encompassing both emerging talents and established industry leaders. This programming offers a unique opportunity for designers to exhibit their work, share their stories, and connect with the amazing creative ecosystem that Rhode Island has to offer.

VIEW THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS!

Thank you to our partners!

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Bank Newport Logo: Tan "Bank" and blue and tan image of grass on the sand above blue "Newport"
Bank Newport Logo: Tan "Bank" and blue and tan image of grass on the sand above blue "Newport"
Bank Newport Logo: Tan "Bank" and blue and tan image of grass on the sand above blue "Newport"
Bank Newport Logo: Tan "Bank" and blue and tan image of grass on the sand above blue "Newport"
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November 6 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

27 Sims Ave, Providence, RI 02909

The Steel Yard

Industrial Design
The Steel Yard
The Steel Yard has welding, jewelry, blacksmithing and ceramics studios, which accommodate resident artists, open studios and classes. The public can expect to see working artists using this equipment to fabricate and create a variety of art objects.
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November 6 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

3 Acorn St, Providence, RI 02903

Bidon Community Print & Design Studio

Graphic Design
Bidon Community Print & Design Studio
Founded by Raynold Jacques Bidon, an artist and master print maker with more than 30 years of experience in the commercial print industry, Bidon Community Print & Design Studios provides custom letterpress and offset lithography services.
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November 6 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

95 Hathaway St, STE 26, Providence, RI 02907

A.M. Design and Fabrication, LLC

Architectural Design
A.M. Design and Fabrication, LLC
Founded by Alaina Mahoney, A.M. Design and Fabrication, LLC is an ornamental metal shop specializing in architectural detail preservation and art fabrication.
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November 6 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

3 Acorn St, Providence, RI 02903

Olefson Art Opticals

Product Design
Olefson Art Opticals
Olefson Art Opticals sells handmade and hand finished eyeglass frames with frames that you cannot find at any optical shop and the largest selection of readers in RI.
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November 6 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

1 Governor St, Providence, RI 02906

Rustigian Rugs

Gallery | Interior Design
Rustigian Rugs
Family owned and operated since 1930, Rustigian Rugs is a rug gallery and designer carpeting showroom specializing in a curated collection of beautiful internationally sourced handwoven rugs and luxury carpeting.
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November 6 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

131 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903

AS220 Community Studios & Resident Gallery

Gallery | Multiple Design Specialties
AS220 Community Studios & Resident Gallery
AS220's Community Studios, Galleries, and Live/Work Program will collaborate on a campus wide open house, showcasing the work of the artists who live within our buildings, create in our community maker spaces, and exhibit with us.
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November 6 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

115 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903

AS220 Aborn Gallery

Gallery | Multiple Design Specialties
AS220 Aborn Gallery
AS220's Community Studios, Galleries, and Live/Work Program will collaborate on a campus wide open house, showcasing the work of the artists who live within our buildings, create in our community maker spaces, and exhibit with us.
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November 6 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

93 Mathewson St, Providence, RI 02903

AS220 Project Space Gallery

Gallery | Multiple Design Specialties
AS220 Project Space Gallery
AS220's Community Studios, Galleries, and Live/Work Program will collaborate on a campus wide open house, showcasing the work of the artists who live within our buildings, create in our community maker spaces, and exhibit with us.
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November 6 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

95 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903

AS220 Empire Live/Work

Gallery | Multiple Design Specialties
AS220 Empire Live/Work
AS220's Community Studios, Galleries, and Live/Work Program will collaborate on a campus wide open house, showcasing the work of the artists who live within our buildings, create in our community maker spaces, and exhibit with us.
Register

November 6 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

95 Mathewson St, Providence, RI 02903

AS220 Dreyfus Live/Work

Gallery | Multiple Design Specialties
AS220 Dreyfus Live/Work
AS220's Community Studios, Galleries, and Live/Work Program will collaborate on a campus wide open house, showcasing the work of the artists who live within our buildings, create in our community maker spaces, and exhibit with us.
Register

November 6 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

131 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903

AS220 Mercantile Live/Work

Gallery | Multiple Design Specialties
AS220 Mercantile Live/Work
AS220's Community Studios, Galleries, and Live/Work Program will collaborate on a campus wide open house, showcasing the work of the artists who live within our buildings, create in our community maker spaces, and exhibit with us.
Register

November 6 | 2:00-6:00 PM

217 Oak St, Providence, RI 02909

Night Light Neon

Lighting Design
Night Light Neon
Founded by Nick McKnight, Night Light Neon is a full-service neon studio in specializing in bespoke lighting & signage.
Register

November 6 | 2:00-6:00 PM

103 Harris Avenue, UNIT B, Providence, RI 02909

UNIT B

Creative Agency | Gallery | Graphic Design
UNIT B
UNIT B is the new studio and concept space-brain child of Jason Tranchida and Matthew Lawrence. Jason and Matthew's collaborative projects have included the queer art publication Headmaster, the multi-channel video documentary-musical Scandalous Conduct: A Fairy Extravaganza, and many site-specific curatorial projects and events.
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November 7 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

310 Bourne Ave, Suite 14-1, Rumford, RI 02916

Myrth Ceramics

Ceramics | Industrial Design
Myrth Ceramics
Visitors to the Myrth studio in East Providence can see our full production floor in action. Our 6,500 square foot space houses everything under one roof, including our design studio, showroom, and events kitchen. It's a rare chance to see exactly how handcrafted porcelain tableware goes from raw clay to finished piece.
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November 7 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

The Mills | 545 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Himatsingka Jewelry

Jewelry Design
Himatsingka Jewelry
We design and make contemporary, handmade jewelry.
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November 7 | 2:00-6:00 PM

Atlantic Mills Left Tower | 118-122 Manton Ave, 4th Floor, Studio 405-407, Providence, RI 02908

WARP Collective

Film | Industrial Design | Print Design | Textile Design | Web Design
WARP Collective
WARP is a collective studio located in historic Atlantic Mills, Providence, RI. Artists in WARP emerge from varied interests and disciplines, and together develop a studio infrastructure with emphasis on pattern, textiles, printmaking and paper works.
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November 7 | 2:00-6:00 PM

30 Meeting St, Cumberland, RI 02864

Blackstone River Glass

Product Design
Blackstone River Glass
Blackstone River Glass hosts a fun mosaic make your own project. Guests will be able to tour individual artist spaces and watch classes being taught all day and into the evening. Demos available in stained glass, fused glass, flame working and glassblowing.
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November 7 | 2:00-6:00 PM

33 Meeting St, Cumberland, RI 02864

Providence Art Glass

Product Design
Providence Art Glass
We will have physical lighting designs on display and glass blowing demonstrations in conjunction with Blackstone River Glass Center.
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November 7 | 2:00-9:00 PM

Hope Artist Village | 1005 Main St, Unit #8113, Pawtucket, RI 02860

TuftxPVD

Interior Design
TuftxPVD
TuftxPVD is RI's first and only Black, queer and woman owned Rug tufting studio. Visitors to TuftxPVD will step into a vibrant, hands-on fiber art studio. Watch how we use yarn to create incredible works and memories. Hands on demo stations, snacks and vibes.
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November 7 | 2:00-9:00 PM

545 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Studio Phlaneur

Fashion Design
Studio Phlaneur
Studio Phlaneur focuses on constructing goods and environments that highlight our individuality and emphasizes that each story is worth telling/showing.
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November 8 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

88-92 William St, Newport, RI 02840

Sandra Liotus Lighting Design, LLC

Lighting Design
Sandra Liotus Lighting Design, LLC
Explore the Sandra Liotus Lighting Design Showroom and Workshop. See how lighting is made and assembled by our technicians and production manager. We will also show you our lighting design plans for projects that have been completed or in the works.
Register

November 8 | 11:00 AM-6:00 PM

174 Bellevue Ave, Suite 300, Newport, RI 02840

The Style Studio

Fashion Design
The Style Studio
As the only Black female business owner in Newport’s historic Travers Building, I provide high-end, individualized wardrobe styling through The Style Studio. Leveraging my expertise as a Vogue-trained stylist, I curate everything from streamlined capsule wardrobes and bespoke bridal looks to comprehensive fashion branding strategies. 
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November 8 | 2:00-6:00 PM

382 North Rd, Jamestown, RI 02835

Clancy Designs Glass Studio

Product Design
Clancy Designs Glass Studio
Clancy Designs Glass Studio is owned and operated by the collaborative efforts of Jennifer and David Clancy. Visitors to the studio will get to see glassblowing demonstrations, the sculpture gallery, the glassware gallery, and have an opportunity to shop.
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