The Seattle Design Festival Block Party is our signature event—a two-day street fair at Lake Union Park featuring large-scale installations, performances, and hands-on activities. For our 15th anniversary, the Block Party explores FEEDBACK as more than critique, but as a tool for discovery and meaningful dialogue. Join thousands of design enthusiasts and curious minds at this free, immersive experience that showcases how design shapes our everyday lives.
Stop by Lake Union Park between 10a-7p to see:
- Built Installations— Discover temporary installations created by the SDF community. These interactive structures do more than catch the eye—they promote collaboration, empower communities, and demonstrate design thinking in action. Each installation engages multiple senses through touch, sound, and visual elements, making design accessible to everyone. The most compelling installations invite you to participate, not just observe, unleashing the design thinker within you.
- Pop-Up Experiences— Throughout the Block Party, you'll encounter dynamic Pop-Up Experiences—short-term engagements lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours that bring design to life in exciting ways. These timed activities include hands-on workshops, interactive art projects. Check the schedule to plan for specific experiences that catch your interest, or simply wander the park and discover what's happening in the moment!
- Mainstage Events— Experience thought-provoking talks by design leaders, practical skillshares that demonstrate techniques and approaches, and captivating performances that blend creativity with storytelling. Check the schedule to find Mainstage events that align with your interests—these centerpiece presentations provide perfect moments to rest, reflect, and be inspired throughout the day.
