About Phoenix Design Week
Bringing Arizona's creative community together with an annual week-long series of events since 2009.
Phoenix Design Week (PHXDW) is the largest event created by and for design professionals in Arizona, hosted by the nonprofit organization AIGA Arizona. Each year, hundreds of designers, writers, photographers, makers, and other creatives gather to share their skills and connect with industry leaders. Attendees leave with a heavy dose of inspiration to re-energize their work.
This year marks the 16th annual Phoenix Design Week, running from October 1–6, 2024. The week kicks off with creatively inspired events presented by AIGA Arizona and community partners, leading up to the main event—a two-day PHXDW Oasis Conference on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6.
The PHXDW Story
Phoenix Design Week began as a grassroots effort created by designer Mark Dudlik in 2009. His passionate open letter to the community gained immediate interest and support, which led to the first large-scale effort in Arizona showcasing all the visual design disciplines in one local event. Since then, Phoenix Design Week has grown to become the premier annual event presented by AIGA Arizona for our state’s creative community.
Why Attend?
The fun, inspiration, and learning extend throughout the week with a series of meetups, workshops, and talks hosted by individual artists, creative companies, and community-serving organizations.
This year's events provide an incredible opportunity to learn from local professionals and design leaders across Arizona. Gain valuable advice on job hunting, participate in hands-on software and maker workshops, and get a glimpse of the future of the industry. Check out the amazing lineup we have this year: