Indy Design Week (IDW), founded in 2018, unites Indianapolis’s vibrant design community to celebrate, learn, and grow. What began as a small gathering has become the city’s premier design festival—showcasing talent across fields like graphic design, architecture, industrial design, digital media, fashion, and more!
Indy Design Week is for everyone. Whether you're a design professional, a student, or simply curious about the creative world… We invite you to join us at our annual event and experience the transformative power of design.
At Indy Design Week, our mission is to connect, amplify, and support the Indianapolis design community. We believe world-class design is happening in Indianapolis now, and we strive to showcase that talent, foster meaningful connections, and create inclusive spaces where creativity thrives and impacts culture, business, and community.
Every April, we host a week-long celebration of design at various locations around Indianapolis. Indy Design Week features a rich lineup of events; including hands-on workshops, engaging panel discussions, interactive meet-ups, engaging speakers (both in-person and virtual), and a dynamic pop-up market that showcases local designers, makers, and brands. With each event, we strive to highlight the unique voices and talent within the Indy design community and offer inspiring experiences for all who attend.
This small (but mighty) dedicated team of industry professionals guides IDW’s mission; curating inspiring experiences and championing the impact of design in Indianapolis.
Executive Director
Director of Communications
Director of Finance
Marketing Director
Director of Tech
Director of Programming
Social Media Chair