Programs designed to elevate the Long Beach creative class
LA Design Festival
Serving greater LA as the Long Beach design hub.
The concept for the Downtown Long Beach (DTLB) Design District originated when our studio was invited to participate in the LA Design Festival. Recognizing a concentration of design-related companies in and around our office, we extended invitations to them to participate as well. Our office transformed into a vibrant festival hub, where we curated a variety of community events and arts programming to enrich the cultural tapestry of our downtown.
We hosted a series of conversations, panels, exhibitions, installations, and a block party on the Promenade, significantly boosting the festival’s presence in Los Angeles and establishing Long Beach as a distinct voice in the regional design community. The success of these events led to the official establishment of the DTLB Design District.
As the result of a successful event, the DTLB Design District was officially born.
US International Poster Biennial
Posters rock.
Following the LA Design Festival, we were invited by Poster Territory to host the innaugural United States International Poster Biennial (USIPB), celebrating exceptional national and international poster design. Over 200 graphic design pieces were carefully chosen from a pool of 7,000 submissions across 75 countries. Continuing our effort to activate public spaces, Long Beach was the exclusive U.S. location to display these posters in an open-air setting.
Downtown Long Beach welcomed the festival, celebrating every culture and individual voice. Partners and sponsors included the Downtown Long Beach Alliance, Inkwell Long Beach, The Ordinaire, Dream Share, and Heart Share, a group of ambitious teenage volunteers who helped install the posters in one afternoon.
Downtown Long Beach Art Walk
Art thrives in Long Beach.
The DTLB Art Walk has become a vital component of the emerging Design District. This quarterly event aimed at cultivating a vibrant creative hub and making design accessible for everyone, showcases the local art scene with a diverse array of artwork from local artists and designers.
By integrating live music, performances, and artist vendors, the Art Walk creates a lively and interactive atmosphere that fosters community engagement. We collaborate with the DLBA, the local Business Improvement District and festival organizer, to foster connections within the art and design community and producing art activations in various public spaces and private spaces throughout the downtown area. Each Artwalk is different offering unique perspectives of the Downtown and encouraging visitors to explore and enjoy the neighborhood.