Place by Design is SXSW’s public space design competition, celebrating transformative work at the intersection of art, technology, and design that rethinks how we use and interact with our shared spaces.

Place by Design is SXSW’s public space design competition, celebrating transformative work at the intersection of art, technology, and design that rethinks how we use and interact with our shared spaces. Five finalists have the opportunity to present their projects to a panel of judges in a fast paced pitch competition.



Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

photo of Jori Bennett
photo of Beau Frail

Beau Frail

Activate Architecture

photo of Rosa Sheng

Rosa Sheng

Smithgroup

photo of Bronlynn Thurman

Bronlynn Thurman

Knight Foundation & GAR Foundation

Primary Access
Music Badge
Platinum Badge
Artist Wristband
Film Badge
Interactive Badge
About
Format: Pitch Event
Type: Session
Track: Design
Level: Beginner