St. Louis Design Week

A Celebration of design creativity process humanity & imperfection

October 5—9
2026
STL • MO
STL Design Week 2026 explores The Creative Process—the journey every designer knows but rarely shows. Whether you’re an architect sketching concepts, a UX designer prototyping interfaces, or a fashion designer draping fabric, we all move through inspiration, iteration, and innovation.

This October 5-9, we’re opening the doors to studios, sharing works-in-progress, and celebrating the messy, beautiful reality of how great design actually happens. Because the process is where the magic lives.

Key Events

October 5-9, 2026

Kickoff with Ellen Lupton
Design Studio Tours
Hands-On Workshops
Exhibits & Showcases
Creative Gatherings
Adobe® Create Now
Speakers & Panels
AIA Design Awards
Keynote: Debbie Millman

Get Involved with
St. Louis Design Week

St. Louis Design Week doesn't happen without the volunteers and supporters that surround it. From hosting an event, sponsoring the entire week or volunteering your time, there are plenty of opportunities to become a part of the process. And if you're not sure how to get involved, you can always email us at designweek@stl.org.

frequently asked

questions &
answers

  • What is STL Design Week?

    STL Design Week is a week-long series of in-person events that celebrate the creatives & designers in the STL Community.

    We’ve got workshops, speakers, studio tours and a few little surprises here and there. Come join us! We can’t wait to meet you.

    schedule & registration
  • Do I have to be in a certain industry, job or role to attend STL Design Week?

    No! Not at all! If you consider yourself creative or want to connect more with other people who consider themselves creative or creative-curious, STL Design Week has the hook up.

  • Where does STL Design Week go down?

    This year we’re all over St. Louis City but the majority of our programming is in Midtown.

  • How does STL Design Week work?

    STL Design Week is a choose-your-own-adventure experience. We’ve got a schedule up on our website. You scroll through what we’ve got going on and pick what you’d like to attend.

  • Are STL Design Week events ticketed?

    Some, but not all. When you’re building your Design Week schedule, it’ll be clear what events require tickets.

  • Do I have to pay to go to STL Design Week?

    For the most part, no. The majority of our events are free. Although, a few VIP events & keynotes do have paid tickets attached.

  • If I come to an STL Design Week event, where do I park?

    Parking is always the biggest question, isn’t it? All our events have metered street parking that you can pay a tithe to use via the ParkLouie app (apple or android).

    Don’t worry -- we won’t watch you parallel park.

  • How can I support STL Design Week?

    Week of? Volunteer! Before the big week? Become a committee member! Mutually beneficial monetary entanglement? Sponsorship!

    Use the linked forms to get in where you fit in. Or email our fearless leader, Anna, to get involved.

  • What phase will the moon be in during STL Design Week?

    Waning crescent, heading toward a Libra new moon on October 10.

pick your events &
register, already

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schedule & registration
at stl.org