PHXDW: Grounded in Creativity,
Growing Together
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.
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PHXDW Conference advance
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Get up to 20% 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.
- AIGA Member
- $249
$299
- Non-Member
- $349
$399
- Affiliates & Nonprofits
- $299
$359
- Student/Faculty AIGA Member
- $129
$169
- Student/Faculty Non-Member
- $199
$240
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
- Role
- Founder & Consultant
- Organization
- Casa Davka, LLC
Dan Janssen
- Role
- Chief Creative Officer
- Organization
- Lincoln Design Co
Laura Worthington
- Role
- Typeface Designer
- Organization
- Laura Worthington Design
Sadie Red Wing
- Role
- Instructor & Advocate for Visual Tribal Sovereignty
- Organization
- Arizona State University
Bill Gardner
- Role
- Owner/Founder
- Organization
- Gardner Design
LogoLounge
Michael Janda
- Role
- Agency Veteran & Mentor for Creative Entrepreneurs
- Organization
- More Creative Academy
PHXDW Conference Schedule
Friday, Sept 19 – Saturday, Sept 20, 2025
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 four themed tracks.
- Tips &
Tricks - Marketing
Yourself - Rooted in
Community - Tools of
the Trade
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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Volunteer at PHXDW
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.
VolunteerBecome a Sponsor
Want to dig in and support Arizona's design scene, and get some perks like passes, promos, and space to show off what you do? Check out the options starting at only $250, then connect with us via email!
Sponsor PHXDWSponsor a Student
For only $150, you can help a deserving student plant the seeds of their career at the PHXDW Conference. Choose someone you have in mind or let us match you up with an applicant.
Sponsor a StudentGet Sponsored
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.
Student Application