September
17—27, 2026
About DVF
Design Vancouver Festival is a citywide community-driven festival featuring open studios, walking tours, exhibitions, lectures, social networking events, and more, all hosted by Vancouver's thriving design community. We bring together designers of all disciplines, design enthusiasts, and friends and patrons of the design community. Our goal is to cultivate the public's knowledge and appreciation of design and create a supportive community.
DV Forum

Design Vancouver Forum - Case Studies
Thur, Feb. 13
6:30pm - 9:30
Annex

Design Vancouver Forum - Future of Sustainability
Fri, Sept. 27
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Space Centre

Design Vancouver Forum - Notions of Home
Wed, Sept. 25
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Chinatown Storytelling Centre

Design Vancouver Forum - Celebrating Creatives
Thur, Sept. 19
6:30pm - 9:30
Vancouver Playhouse
Open Studios
Events
Immerse yourself in the creativity of design thinkers. This festival hosts events across the city - including curated events, tours, talks and open studios. See sculptors at work; hear the highlights from the much-anticipated PechaKucha Night speaker; sip crafted cocktails; and marvel at the architectural spaces of our curated events.
Partners
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners for empowering us to create vibrant, community-driven events throughout the beautiful city of Vancouver. Your support makes all the difference!
Visionary Leader

Design Leader

Festival Partner



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Community Partners



Media Partners


