Boston Design Week

Boston Design Week and COVID-19 

There is nothing more important to us than the safety and well-being of our Design Week participants, the design community, our staff, volunteers and attendees. 

The COVID-19 crisis has rapidly evolved, and recent developments including guidance, directives and measures taken by the City and State, as well as recommendations from the CDC and the declaration of the National Emergency, make it even more important for us notify you of changes to Boston Design Week. This message will be updated as events unfold.

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On Sunday 3/15, Governor Baker ordered all bars and restaurants closed (with the exception of takeout and delivery) starting Tuesday the 17th and banned any gathering of more than 25 people, recommendations are for even less people together. Today, 3/24 all non-essential businesses must close until April 7th.   This does not apply to pharmacies, grocery stores and several other categories – the complete list can be found here .

All events are now cancelled or postponed.  Please note that each event or program was responsible for its own event, and for making the decision to postpone or cancel it.  If you have registered for an event and feel you should cancel or ask for a refund, please contact the event organizer directly – Design Week is unable to cancel your reservations and tickets.

We are keeping the official BDW 2020 Guidebook and the event listings online so that you can see the amazing Design Week we had planned for you.  A festival like this requires the work of hundreds of individuals, participating organizations, Sponsors and others, and we hope you will thank them and continue to support them once this crisis has passed.

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We hope many of these events can be rescheduled once it is safe to do so, or be offered again as part of the 8th Annual Boston Design Week April 7-18, 2021.  To be on our eNews list and receive information when programs are rescheduled or announced, please click here.

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Thank you for your patience and understanding, and for your support of Boston Design Week.  We understand and share in your disappointment, and hope you and your loved ones and friends stay safe and well. 

For the most up to date information, please visit www.Mass.govcovid19

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Tony Fusco & Robert Four

Fusco & Four/Ventures, LLC

Boston Design Week seeks to increase public awareness and appreciation of all aspects of design, foster recognition of the vital role design plays in our lives, and bring new audiences to a wide array of design industries and organizations. Our vision is to encourage the public to explore all aspects of design. Please share our events with your friends and colleagues!

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To receive announcements and keep up with all the news be sure to sign up for our Boston Design Week eNews here, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Boston Design Week is produced by Fusco & Four/Ventures, LLC. Contact us at : bo[email protected] 

Complete 2020 Guidebook Now Online!

We are keeping the official BDW 2020 Guidebook and the event listings online so that you can see the amazing Design Week we had planned for you.  A festival like this requires the work of hundreds of individuals, participating organizations, Sponsors and others, and we hope you will thank them and continue to support them once this crisis has passed.

If a Boston Design Week falls into one of the categories below, it will also have a special designation to help you find and follow a track that interests you.  

ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING

– Historic Preservation

– Architecture

– Urban Planning

– Future Design of Our City

PROFESSIONAL FOCUS

– Industry Networking Events and Conferences

– New Products and Applications

– Continuing Design Education

– Student Design Contests

DESIGN AND SOCIAL IMPACT

– Sustainable Design

– Design and Recycling

– Design With a Social Purpose

– Design and the Environment

HANDMADE DESIGN

– Artisanal Design

– Bespoke Design

– Custom Design

– Hands-On Design Training

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Innovation and Design Building

Indicates programs, speakers, and events taking place at the Innovation and Design Building.

Boston Design Center

Indicates programs, speakers, and other events taking place at the Boston Design Center.