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GET READY TO DIG DEEP
ROOTED
AT PHOENIX DESIGN WEEK 2025

Conference:
Sept 19-20
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Design Week:
Sept 19-26
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PHXDW: Grounded in Creativity,
Growing Together

Phoenix Design Week (PHXDW) is a week-long celebration of design organized by AIGA Arizona to unite our state's design community and provide a forum for sharing best practices, gaining fresh inspiration, and showcasing exceptional work. Now in its 17th year, our theme for PHXDW 2025 is Rooted.

We are all rooted here. Not in a way that keeps us stuck—but in a way that gives us strength, perspective, and belonging. Whether you're Arizona-born or a transplant, your creative foundation is shaped by this place—the mountain silhouettes, desert blooms, monsoon skies, and the warmth of the sun. At PHXDW 2025, we invite you to dig deep. Rooted is a chance to reconnect with your craft, your community, and the creative spark that drives Arizona's design scene. This dynamic week is about grounding yourself in where you've been while also reaching for what's next. It's a celebration of Arizona's diverse and ever-evolving creative landscape—and a chance to grow together.

See some highlights from PHXDW 2024 to help plant the seed! See more from past years

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Get up to $100 off now with Advance Conference Rates! It helps us plan better (and pack in more fun) the sooner we know how many of you will be there, so do us and yourself a favor and take a discount before July 31! Your all-access pass includes two days of PHXDW conference programming on Friday & Saturday, September 19–20, a happy hour reception on Friday, September 19, and the Phoenix Design Week closing party hosted by Artisan Colour on Friday, September 26. Bring the whole gang — groups of 5 or more get a 10% rebate; click that button for details.

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AIGA Member
$249
$349
Affiliates & Nonprofits
$299
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Non-Member
$349
$449
Student/Faculty AIGA Member
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Student/Faculty Non-Member
$199
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PHXDW Conference Speakers

Get ready to dig deep with the voices shaping Arizona's creative landscape. From inspiring keynote speakers to bold breakout sessions, our lineup of speakers is rooted in craft, community, and big ideas.

Keynote Speakers

Emily Ruth Cohen

Emily Ruth Cohen

Role
Founder & Consultant
Organization
Casa Davka, LLC
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Dan Janssen

Dan Janssen

Role
Chief Creative Officer
Organization
Lincoln Design Co
about dan
Laura Worthington

Laura Worthington

Role
Typeface Designer
Organization
Laura Worthington Design
about laura
Sadie Red Wing

Sadie Red Wing

Role
Instructor & Advocate for Visual Tribal Sovereignty
Organization
Arizona State University
about sadie
Bill Gardner

Bill Gardner

Role
Owner/Founder
Organization
Gardner Design
LogoLounge
about bill
Michael Janda

Michael Janda

Role
Agency Veteran & Mentor for Creative Entrepreneurs
Organization
More Creative Academy
about michael

PHXDW Conference Schedule

Get your inspirational recharge from an incredible lineup of keynotes on the main stage, grow your skills in hands-on pre-conference workshops, and dig deeper with breakout sessions rooted in six themed tracks. The basic conference schedule is outlined below, with full details of each session and speaker to be announced by August 1.

Friday, September 19

Time Event
9:00 AM Pre-Conference Workshops
1:00 PM Conference Sessions Begin
3:00 PM Afternoon Breakouts
5:00 PM Rooted Reception

Saturday, September 20

Time Event
9:00 AM Conference Sessions Begin
11:00 AM Morning Breakouts
1:30 PM Afternoon Breakouts
3:00 PM Conference Sessions
5:00 PM Wrap Up

All times are approximate, schedule subject to change.

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Design Week Events

Statewide: September 19 – 26, 2025

More than just a weekend conference, Phoenix Design Week is a week-long celebration of design, marketing, and creative events statewide cultivated by AIGA Arizona and community partners.

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Join the crew that brings PHXDW to life! From setup to check-in and everything in between, we have a few spots to fill with people who love helping this community-grown event thrive.

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Are you a student currently enrolled in a design-related field at a college or university who needs financial support to attend PHXDW? Apply now to be considered for a sponsored conference pass.

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