NEW PALTZ DESIGN WEEK: November 10–14, 2025
New Paltz Design Week features lectures, workshops, and events celebrating design across disciplines on campus and in the region, organized by the new Department of Design, including the Graphic Design Program and the Digital Design and Fabrication Program, and the School of Fine & Performing Arts with support from Campus Auxiliary Services, Inc., the Office of Graduate Admissions, the Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center, T-Source, Annex Agency, and Friends of Design Week.
Now in its 10th year, Design Week offers an exciting mix of public workshops, lectures and special events.
Sponsorship opportunities for Design Week are available at many levels, including "Friends of Design Week" for a tax-deductible donation of $25.
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Design Week at a Glance:
Monday November 10
*WORKSHOP: Mini Me Magnet with 3D Scanning + Printing
led by Marissa Borone (MA DDF student)
10a-12p, Digital Fabrication Lab, Smiley 100
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PECHAKUCHA: BFA GD THESIS I PRESENTATIONS
Twenty-seven students in the BFA Graphic Design Thesis I share their in-progress project research and work in 4 minutes!
4–6p, Science Hall 181
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Tuesday November 11
*WORKSHOP: Letterpress ❤️
led by Prof. Anne Galperin
9-11a, OLB Letterpress Studio
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SPECIAL EVENT: Graphic Design Alumni Chat: Pizza & Portfolios!
with Rob Mostransky (BFA 08), Jacqueline Pascar (BFA 19 minor in DDF), Lianna Maley (BFA 24) and Lynda Lezamiz (BFA 14), more alumni announced soon!
4-7p, OLB Lobby and 103B
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Wednesday, November 12
LIBRARY SALE: Design Society! ALL DAY!
SPECIAL EVENT: Digital Design & Fabrication MA Open House, Free Pizza!
1-3p, LC 102
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*WORKSHOP: Book Binding!
led by Design Society
6-8p, OLB 103B
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Thursday, November 13
*WORKSHOP: Non Planar 3D Printing with Grasshopper
led by Ike Lobel (BFA Ceramics, MA DDF student)
10-12p, Digital Fabrication Lab Smiley 100
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*WORKSHOP: It’s the Time of the Season, Too – Experimentations in Togetherness
12:30-3:30p
led by Prem Krishnamurthy, Department of Transformation
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KEYNOTE EVENT:
Past Words / Future Words
Prem Krishnamurthy, Department of Transformation
Reception & Snacks & Pizza @ 5:30p / event 6-8p / Lecture Center 102
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Friday, November 14
*WORKSHOP: Sustainability Community Inspiration Map Design
co-led by Prof. Josh Korenblat and Olivia Wilson (BFA GD '25)
10a-12p, Old Library 103A Seminar Room
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SPECIAL EVENT: From G-code to Paycheck – Early Careers in Digital Fabrication
Digital Design & Fabrication Alumni Panel
Nic O’Connor, Katie Ketner, Eli Campbell, Jake Pennisi, and Alex Perazza
4pm, The Terrace, there will be snacks!
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*Registration required
Thank you to our Design Week 2025 Sponsors
And Friends of Design Week!
