Indy Design Week

Ready to hit the trail?! 👀 Indy Design Week starts TODAY, and before the week gets rolling, here are a few quick things to know so you can make the most of it! 👇 📍 Register for the individual events you want to attend 
📍 Keep your ticket handy (your phone works!) 
📍 Check the FAQ if you’re heading to a new venue 
📍 Be a good human! Some events are already full, but spots open up all the time. Keep an eye on the portal, our emails, and our Instagram for last-minute openings & updates! And tonight… we kick things off with the VIP Kickoff Party at @factoryartsdistrict 🥳 See you out there, Indy. Let’s make this a GREAT week! 👏✨

#IDW26: Field Guide, documented. 📍 Over the course of last week, Indy’s creative community gathered across the city for conversations, workshops, panels, and moments of connection. ✏️ This year’s theme, Field Guide, was about recognizing what’s already being built here, the people, projects, and collaborations shaping Indianapolis in real time. Consider this just a small record of the work, the ideas, and the community that came together to make IDW26 what it was. Thanks to everyone who joined us along the trail. 👏✨

It takes a lot of partners to map a week like #IDW26📍 A HUGE thank you to the sponsors and community partners who helped make this year’s Field Guide possible, supporting the conversations, workshops, panels, and moments of connection that filled the week. Indy Design Week is built by the community, and we’re extra grateful for the organizations that continue to invest in the people and creative work happening here every day. 💜

This weekend was more than a performance, it was a reflection. From where I’ve been to where I’m growing… KYLA continues to live in real time. Grateful to Indy Design Week for the space and everyone who felt it with me. 🌸

#IDW26 is officially mapped and in the books! ✏️ Over the course of the week, Indy’s creative community came together for conversations, workshops, panels, and moments of connection all across the city. 📍 This year’s Field Guide theme was about recognizing what’s already being built here. The people, projects, and collaborations shaping Indianapolis in real time. Here are a few moments from the week. More coming soon! ✨

#IDW26 might be over, but we couldn’t wrap the week without recognizing the people who helped bring it to life. Meet a few of our volunteers who supported Indy Design Week this year — helping at events, welcoming the community, and making sure everything ran smoothly along the way. It’s also National Volunteer Month, which feels like the perfect time to say thank you. We couldn’t do this without you! 👏✨

Pull up. Tap in. Experience the DESIGN MARKET. 🎨 ROCKaBLOCK is popping up for Indy Design Week—bringing bold apparel, fresh prints, and interactive AR pieces that turn merch into an experience. 🗓 Saturday, April 25 ⏰ 12–5 PM 📍 Factory Arts District, Indianapolis Come shop, connect, and see what happens when design meets storytelling. #ROCKaBLOCK #IndyDesignWeek #DesignMarket #FactoryArtsDistrict #IndyEvents

We loved hosting @indydesignweek at the HQ! A full room of talented creatives and meaningful conversations? It doesn’t get much better than that. Moments matter. Now more than ever.

POV: you’re packing your bag for #IDW26 🎒✨ We asked the board what can’t be left behind this week. 👀 What’s your must-have this week?

took our logo for a walk around our #IDW26 Field Guide 📍✨ comment below which event you’ll be joining us at! 👇

The creative engine of the 317 is officially revving up. 🎨 The 8th annual Indy Design Week is here. This year is all about the Field Guide. While most platforms only show the finished product, IDW 2026 pulls back the curtain on the sketches and the raw hustle that happens before the world sees the final design. Whether you are building brands or designing spaces, this is where the city’s innovators connect. We are talking deep dives with heavy hitters like the Indianapolis Colts and Adidas to share the blueprint on how sport and culture collide. Swipe through the slides to see the breakdown of the week. The Schedule: Tuesday, April 21: First Draft Showcase Wednesday, April 22: Sustainable by Design Friday, April 24: Keynote Day at The Athenaeum Saturday, April 25: Design Market and Open Studios This is a citywide effort to celebrate the people shaping Indianapolis behind the scenes. Tickets are already hitting capacity for several sessions, so do not wait to secure your spot. Visit MidwestLeak.com to read more. #MidwestLeak #IndyDesignWeek #IDW2026

What happens AFTER the sale? 👀 Most promo merch gets worn… and forgotten. At ROCKaBLOCK, we’re building something different— merch that lives, moves, and tells a story. I’m hosting a studio tour for Indy Design Week where I’ll break down how we’re making merch measurable with ROCK AR. Pull up if you’re a creative, brand, or just curious about where design is going next. 📍 April 23 | 8:30 AM 📍 ROCKaBLOCK Design Studio #IndyDesignWeek #ROCKaBLOCK #AugmentedReality #DesignThinking #CreativeEntrepreneur