Seattle Design Festival

Love design and want to be a part of the Festival excitement?

Become an SDF volunteer! We'll be hosting orientation at Pratt Fine Arts on July 30, but before then:

• Choose a role: we're seeking day-of production, partner and guest support, social media, mainstage support, videography and interviewing, and more depending on interest (3-8 hours)

• Fill out this volunteer interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBZeHhtywTnlDJwIewbqFegIJ4pk7dlcUWYpJnwPFMH-Lghg/viewform

• RSVP for the Partner & Volunteer Social on Thursday, July 30! Orientation is from 5-6pm, and the social proceeds from 6-8pm: https://seadesignfest.org/events/2026/sdf-2026-partner-volunteer-social/

⭐ Thank you to last year's volunteers (some pictured)!

📸Photos by Zion Thomas

Get to know the Olson Kundig SDF Team, Hanna Dean and Jeff Sandler, in our latest Design Blog post!

This year, the team is designing Built Installation Big Barrow, a 20' long wheelbarrow carrying a selection of Northwest native tree and plants that once surrounded Lake Union Park.

"The installation aims to provide visitors the pleasant effect plantings have on our public realm." - Olson Kundig SDF Team

We're thrilled to welcome back Olson Kundig as a sponsor, helping to keep the Festival free and accessible to attend.

🔗Meet the team: https://seadesignfest.org/blog/olson-kundig-sdf-2026/

✔️Start planning your Festival experience!

SDF kicks off at the Block Party at Lake Union Park - a weekend-long celebration with Built Installations, Pop-Up Experiences, and Mainstage Programs - but the design celebration continues throughout the week!

Which of the following SDF'26 opportunities are you adding to your calendar?

• August 15 & 16: SDF Block Party @ Lake Union
• August 19: Create Now Seattle x SDF Mixer
• August 20: SDF 2026 Closing Party @ LMN's The Shop

Explore immersive built structures, engage in hands-on activities, learn from insightful talks, attend FREE events, and gain exclusive access to leading designers - all at SDF.

🔗Full lineup: https://seadesignfest.org/