The Philadelphia Design Center

Started by the national organization, Partners for Sacred Places, The Philadelphia Design Center (PDC) was created to serve our city’s diverse design talent. We are dedicated to providing everyone with the often too-expensive space and resources that stand in between many hopeful creatives and the success of their projects.

Originally, envisioned as a collaborative workshop and meeting space for theatrical designers, we have opened up our doors to become the creative home for a wide variety of makers, artists, designers, producers and hobbyists. At PDC, no matter what your interests are, you will find the tools, space and freedom you need to bring your design ideas to life!

Explore PDC


Digital Lab sponsored by Vectorworks

  • Ableton Live available

  • Color Plotter (prints roll paper up to 24” wide)

  • Black and White office laser printer with copy machine

  • 4 Mac computers at individual work desks/stations

  • All 4 computers equipped with Vectorworks® Designer with Renderworks®  (including Vectorworks Spotlight functionality)

  • Adobe Creative Cloud available on 2 computers

  • 4 Lightwright licenses

  • Large format flatbed scanner

  • 3 Wacom tablets

All members enjoy…

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • No long-term commitments or complicated contracts

  • Secure space access to facility

  • Priority access to a growing calendar of community workshops and events

  • Free scanning and inexpensive printing

  • Design focused resource library

Visit The Philadelphia Design Center at Headlong Studios

We are conveniently located at Broad and Federal streets in South Philadelphia. We are easily accessible by car, public transit, walking, and bike from most parts of Philly.

Please note that our space is only accessible for our current members or through appointment. Please email info@phillydesigncenter.org to plan your visit!

 

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