HarvardxDesign is an annual student-led conference at the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) that brings together designers, academics, industry leaders, and students to challenge conventional design thinking. In collaboration with students from across Harvard's schools, the 2025 conference, "Re- xDesign," will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Gund Hall, Harvard GSD, Cambridge, MA.
Re- xDesign invites us to challenge past narratives, critically examine the present, and imagine new futures through design. The three panels - Reclaim, Realize, and Reimagine - will engage in discussions that span across time, questioning the narratives we inherit, the systems we operate within, and the possibilities we can create:
Reclaim challenges how history is told and whose voices are amplified, exploring how design can serve as a tool for reclaiming marginalized narratives and advocating for cultural justice.
Realize unveils biases in our present-day built environment, policies, and technologies, and how we can challenge these assumptions and drive more inclusive and just design.
Reimagine expands the realm of what's possible, using design as a speculative and provocative tool to envision plural futures that break away from conventional paradigms.
What to expect:
Thought-provoking Panels featuring experts in cultural justice, urban equity, and speculative futures
Interactive Workshops that will help to expand design possibilities
Networking Opportunities to connect with professionals, researchers, and fellow creatives
HarvardxDesign is a platform for bold ideas, critical conversations, and creative provocations that push the boundaries of design thinking. By collaborating with students from across Harvard's schools, we foster interdisciplinary conversations that bridge design, policy, technology, and the humanities. Join us as we explore how design can reclaim histories, unveil realities, and open up radical futures.
For event details and ticket information, contact gsdxdesign@gmail.com.
For student and Harvard-affiliated participants, please present corresponding ID during check-in.
The Harvard GSD xDesign Conference 2025 is produced by xDesign, a student organization at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.