No doubt about it, Philadelphia is a creative city. Who else would have ever imagined that cheese-whiz and steak paired together would create a global phenomenon? The City of Brotherly Love is also an incubator for creative design. From beautiful architecture on Broad Street to trend-setting fashioninstas at the local art schools, Philadelphia definitely has its own style and flavor.

           No wonder the largest design festival in the United States will be hosted in Philadelphia. Design Philadelphia is an eleven day event that celebrates the city’s contemporary significance as a center for creative achievement. Multiple venues throughout the city will host exhibits, lectures, workshops, studio tours, and runway shows from Oct. 7 through the 17. Some of the events will include an experiment with LED light graffiti, an exhibition of products, from jewelry to furniture made entirely of discarded skateboards, an underground subway video festival, a temporary interactive public mural made of lights, and a mobile app that helps participants discover Philadelphia’s hidden design treasures.

           During the sixth annual festival, Philly will be transformed into a design mecca for more than 500 artists, professionals, and students display their craft to the public.

           For more information, please visit  http://www.designphiladelphia.org.