SQ1 design conference returns to San Francisco — a celebration of creativity, innovation, and community. Hear from leading designers at industry giants, and experience intimate talks and workshops hosted inside some of SF’s most iconic design studios. This is where ideas are shared, careers are sparked, and the future of design is shaped.
OCTOBER 1-3, 2025
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Welcome to Square One design conference, a unique event that delves into the thrilling and transformative influence of modern tools and methodologies on the industrial design and education landscape. Join us as we explore the world of tomorrow, where cutting-edge objects, graphic design, and groundbreaking educational approaches are revolutionizing the way we learn, create, and comprehend design.
At this innovative conference, you'll have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, educators, and pioneers as they share their insights on the role of new tools and disruptive technologies in shaping the future of design. Discover how advanced design instruments are not only accelerating the design process, but also redefining the way we educate the upcoming generation of designers.
Immerse yourself in interactive workshops, enlightening panel discussions, and inspiring keynote presentations that will challenge your perceptions of what is possible in the realms of industrial design and design education. Learn how to leverage modern tools to enhance your creative capabilities and foster a culture of innovation that embraces the ever-evolving world of technology.
October 1
Huge Design—1082 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA
Mike & Maaike—333 Bryant St. Unit 100
San Francisco, CA
WEDNESDAY
Design Studio Tours
4:00PMHuge Design—1082 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA
Mike & Maaike—333 Bryant St. Unit 100
San Francisco, CA
Welcome Event
TBD
October 2
THURSDAY
Alberto Villarreal
9:00AM
Academy of Art School of Industrial Design
1849 Washington
San Francisco, CA
Lunch
11:00AM
NewDeal Design
1:00PM
333 Bryant St. Unit 190
San Francisco, CA
Whipsaw
3:00PM
55 Mississippi St.
San Francisco, CA
Closing Event
5:00PM
Blu Dot
99 Missouri St.
San Francisco, CA
THURSDAY
Alberto Villarreal
9:00AMAcademy of Art School of Industrial Design
1849 Washington
San Francisco, CA
Lunch
11:00AMNewDeal Design
1:00PM 333 Bryant St. Unit 190
San Francisco, CA
Whipsaw
3:00PM 55 Mississippi St.
San Francisco, CA
Closing Event
5:00PM Blu Dot
99 Missouri St.
San Francisco, CA
October 3
FRIDAY
Dalal Elsheikh
9:00AM
Academy of Art School of Industrial Design
1849 Washington
San Francisco, CA
Lunch
11:00AM
Carlos Terminel
1:00PM
PA Consulting
517 York St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
PA Consulting
517 York St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Offsite Reunion & Closing Event Sponsored by Keyshot
5:00PM
California College of the Arts —Nave Presentation Space
145 Hooper St.
San Francisco, CA
Location: TBD
FRIDAY
Dalal Elsheikh
9:00AMAcademy of Art School of Industrial Design
1849 Washington
San Francisco, CA
Lunch
11:00AMCarlos Terminel
1:00PM PA Consulting
517 York St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Track & Feels
3:00PMPA Consulting
517 York St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Offsite Reunion & Closing Event Sponsored by Keyshot
5:00PM California College of the Arts —Nave Presentation Space
145 Hooper St.
San Francisco, CA
Advanced Design After Dark
8:00PMLocation: TBD
