Contribute

Design Palo Alto is produced by DesignBayArea, a 501c3 non-profit and we rely on the generosity of others to continue to serve the regional community. This comes in many forms.

Here are a few ways you can give back:

- Get involved by volunteering your time and topic knowledge by producing an event for our calendar. We'll promote the event on our channels and to our 40k+ email list

- Connect us with Artists and Designers to collaborate on projects

- Join our Advisory Committee

- Donate goods such as wine, swag, or venues for our events

- Become a member of DesignBayArea as a Brand or Individual. Annual dues fund our projects. Choose your level.

- Become a Donor or Sponsor. Funds raised go directly back into the community to fund our efforts

Major thanks to the following Brands below who have helped support us in big ways.
Community Partner

Moon Creative Lab is a venture studio that powers the creation of new businesses.

Community Partner

Strange Ventures is an early stage VC fund investing in AI and the evolution of human creativity.

Community Partner

Arhaus, a leader in artisan-crafted furniture and home décor has locations in the Bay Area in Los Gatos, Burlingame, Walnut Creek, and will be opening the newest location in Palo Alto.

Design Education

At the Stanford d.school, we believe everyone has the capacity to be creative. We build on methods from across the field of design to create learning experiences that help people.

Community Partner

Design Within Reach Palo Alto is your source for the best in modern design, from iconic mid-century works to innovative items designed today.

Community Partner

FIELD Architecture is a full service, design forward practice focused on creating architecture that belongs to the land and fosters connection between individuals and the places they love.

Community Partner

EYRC Architects’ design philosophy starts with a profound respect for a building’s inhabitants. This humanistic approach, referred to as Multicultural Modernism, has permeated the firm’s culture since the beginning, informing every creation and every interaction.

Community Partner

ballonSTUDIO has been a leading boutique design firm in San Francisco, dedicated to turning clients vision of a "beautiful life" into stunning reality. Our full-service interior design team seamlessly integrates architecture, art, hospitality, and worldly experiences to create intentional, luxurious spaces that reflect a client’s unique style.

Community Partner

Monique Anton is the Broker and CEO of Modern Homes Realty. She has been featured in national magazines like Architectural Digest, Dwell, Realtor.com, L.A.Times, California Home and Design, Curbed, Top Agent Magazine and Architect Magazine for her work rejuvenating Eichler Homes and specializing in modern home sales. With a college degree for film and media, she has produced films about Modernism to educate buyers.

Official Sponsor

Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information. The company’s award-winning technologies and software have redefined business, entertainment and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people anywhere at anytime and through any medium.

Stay tuned for the Adobe Create Now event in San Jose, November 19, 2024

Mobile App Partner

Retronyms combines design, engineering and strategy to create powerful tools that enable people to create, share, and engage through creative technology.

Branding Partner

We design meaningful brands for visionary companies.

Branding Partner

We design brands and experiences that are clear, compelling, delightful and distinct.

Branding Partner

PACT is committed to developing distinct brand identities with intentional points of view.