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The Design Network: Thank You

We're excited to introduce: The Design Network. Also, because you're already a member, we want to give you a free T-shirt.


The Design Network is the new name of our membership program.

The typeface used is called Akara Aka and is created by multidisciplinary designer, Noah Paolo Teague. Inspired by Afro futurism, togetherness and graphic notation, this display typeface is designed for bold headlines and can be arranged in complex geometric patterns…

Sizzling Summer: NeoCon Festivities and Christmas in July!

Summer is heating up with an array of must-attend events from the Design Museum of Chicago! From celebrating the best in design at NeoCon to an exciting panel discussion, and a festive fundraiser, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss these incredible opportunities to connect, learn, and support our community!

  Designing a Better Chicago: A NeoCon After Party

Tuesday, June 11, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Secrist | Beach, 1801 W Hubbard…

May Melodies: Celebrating Chicago's House Legacy!

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Chicago: Home of House

May 1 – October 31, 2024
Pop-up exhibit at Navy Pier, 600 E Grand

Chicago is the birthplace of House music. House evolved through the early 1980s and brought together Chicagoans of different races, ages, cultures, and orientations like no other medium of that day. House music was conceived and perfected in bedrooms and basements of Black and Latino youth on Chicago’s South and West Sides. This pop-up…

March Madness — Spring into SOLVE!

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Bertoia in Chicago: Tour with Celia Bertoia

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 2:00–3:30 PM
Morningstar, 22 W Washington

Join the Design Museum of Chicago, Harry Bertoia Foundation, and Wright for a walking tour of Harry Bertoia’s timeless sculptures in the Chicago Loop. We will start the tour at Morningstar, where an absolutely gorgeous 12’ Bertoia dandelion hangs from the ceiling in an employee gathering space. Next, we will head to the Aon…

Call For Designers — Member Spotlight!

The Design Museum of Chicago is free because of you and your membership. Thank you!

We're in the process of designing new ways to connect you to your community, reward you with goodies, and invite you to exclusive events. First things first, this summer we are mounting 15 new banners in the downtown Chicago Theatre District on Michigan & Randolph. 15 Design Museum members will be commissioned to make new work for…

April Aesthetics: Inspiring Artwork by CPS Students

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2024 Chicago Public Schools All-City Visual Arts Elementary & High School Exhibitions

May 3 – June 10, 2024
72 E. Randolph, Chicago

The 2024 CPS All-City Visual Arts Exhibitions provide a unique opportunity to showcase student achievement in visual and media arts and exhibit their work in highly-visible, public exhibition spaces in Chicago. The high school exhibition showcases 2D, 3D, and digital artwork by students in grades 9–12 and the elementary exhibition…