We're an open community of designers, educators, students, and the merely curious. Whether you want to collaborate, share an idea, contribute, or simply say hello — we're glad you found us, and we'd love to hear from you.
Send us a message — questions, comments, suggestions. Our door is always open, and we'd love to hear from you.
Got a perspective on craft, theory, or practice? Pitch us an essay — we publish writing from designers across the field.
Share knowledge with our community. Pitch a talk, workshop, or event — we'll help bring it to a Chicago audience.
Our music program looks for contributors to share what they're listening to. Submit a mix and tell us its story.
Help us run events, marketing, and community programming. We're a small team, and there's always real work to do.
A six-month hands-on program for designers ready to help shape Chicago's design culture from the inside out.
Submit a poster responding to a value or idea. We feature new work each cycle in print and online.
Our community is shaped by what matters to you. Tell us what you want, and how we can do better.