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Uniting the
‍INDY DESIGN
‍community
Design isn’t just what we make. It’s how we live, connect, and move the world forward.
WHO we are
Connecting Indy’s Designers Since 2018
Indy Design Week is a citywide festival and nonprofit that celebrates, connects, and amplifies the Indianapolis design community. Since 2018, we’ve brought together designers, makers, and creative professionals to showcase the talent shaping our city today—and to build a future where creativity is valued as a vital force for progress.
OUR MISSION
We exist to connect, amplify, and support the Indianapolis design community.
Through events, workshops, and conversations, we create space for designers and design-minded thinkers to learn, share, and grow together—showcasing the power of design to shape culture, business, and community.
OUR VISION
We envision Indianapolis recognized as a top design city on the national and global stage.
A place where creativity is valued as a driver of innovation, inclusivity, and economic growth; where designers of all backgrounds feel supported and inspired; and where collaboration fuels opportunities that extend beyond our city limits.
OUR VALUES
The Beliefs That Strengthen Our Community
We believe in community over competition.
Design thrives when we lift each other up. We create opportunities to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge—because when one of us grows, the whole community grows.
We provide a playground for design.
The best ideas come from curiosity, risk-taking, and play. IDW is a place to experiment, try bold new things, and embrace the messy, human side of creativity.
We champion all voices.
Design thrives when we lift each other up. We create opportunities to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge—because when one of us grows, the whole community grows.
We make design accessible to everyone.
Design thrives when we lift each other up. We create opportunities to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge—because when one of us grows, the whole community grows.
We celebrate Indy roots with a global vision.
Design thrives when we lift each other up. We create opportunities to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge—because when one of us grows, the whole community grows.
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THE FESTIVAL
20+ Events. 15+ Venues. 6 Days. Endless Creativity.
Every April, Indy Design Week transforms the city into a playground for ideas—where creativity takes center stage.
Panels & Talks Hear from creative leaders shaping our community.
Hands-On Workshops Test ideas, learn new tools, get your hands messy.
Creative Spaces Discover galleries, museums, and makerspaces.
Meetups & Mixers Connect with the people who get it.
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WHO IS IDW FOR?
We believe design is for everyone. 
If you’re ready to learn, share, experiment, or simply be inspired...you belong at Indy Design Week.
AFFILITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Rooted in Indy. Connected to the World.
WORLD DESIGN WEEKS
IDW is a proud member of World Design Weeks, an international coalition dedicated to sharing knowledge, resources, and best practices while fostering the exchange of ideas, products, and sustainable development.
 Indianapolis joins over 40 sister Design Weeks—including those in Barcelona, Beijing, Bogotá, Helsinki, Mexico City, Seoul, Tokyo, and Toronto—alongside festivals across the U.S. 
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INDY RAINBOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
We’re also a proud member of the Indy Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, a vibrant network dedicated to supporting and uplifting LGBTQIA+ professionals and businesses across Central Indiana. The Chamber works to create equitable opportunities, foster visibility, and strengthen connections within the local business and creative community. Our membership reflects our shared belief that creativity flourishes when every voice is championed and welcomed—helping us amplify LGBTQ+ voices, collaborate with inclusive organizations, and make Indianapolis a city where everyone can create, thrive, and belong.
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MEET THE TEAM
IDW is powered by a volunteer board and an ever-growing network of creatives, partners, and supporters who believe in the power of design to shape a better Indianapolis. Together, we curate inspiring experiences and champion the impact of design across our city.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tori Witter
Executive Director
ALLI DONOVAN
Director of Communications
ALYSSA ROSENTHAL
Director of Marketing
BRI HALL
Director of Social
BREN FORESTER
Director of Development
DREW MERRIWEATHER
Director of Tech
MAGGIE KING
Director of Finance
CHI NGUYEN
Graphic Design Chair
SOPHIE HAYDAR
UX/UI Design Chair
MICHELLE HURDLE
Member-At-Large
INDY DESIGN WEEK IS WHERE CREATIVITY
FINDS ITS HOME
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INDY DESIGN WEEK IS A PROUD MEMBER OF WORLD DESIGN WEEKS

WDW is an international coalition dedicated to sharing knowledge, resources, and best practices while fostering the exchange of ideas, products, and sustainable development. Our mission is to support the growth of design events worldwide. Indianapolis proudly joins over 40 sister Design Weeks, including those in Barcelona, Beijing, Bogota, Helsinki, Mexico, Seoul, Tokyo, Toronto, and others, as well as numerous design weeks and festivals across the U.S.

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