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It will be easy to spot the d.school at SXSW this year! We’ll be hosting sessions at SXSW EDU and Interactive as well as collaborating with the Siegel Family Endowment to present the first d.school Public House for the Future. Keep reading for details!
The d.school’s Public House: Shaping the Intersection of Technology and Humanity
March 3 & 4
Welcome to The Public House—a dynamic, immersive experience brought to SXSW by the Stanford d.school and Siegel Family Endowment. At the nexus of community pub and hub, our lounge space transforms casual conversation into bold design exploration, where innovators, creators, and changemakers gather to chart the future.
At The Public House, you’ll find:
Interactive Games: Dive into design challenges like Algorithm Alley and Mystery Machine Night: A Mystery from the Future each crafted to spark imagination, collaboration, and future-forward thinking.
The Commitment Booth: Step into a confessional-style space to declare your boldest idea or pledge to shape the future of our digital, social, and physical environments.
Creative Bar-Pull up a stool for rapid-fire ideation sessions led by d.school Creative Coaches, where you’ll tackle real-world challenges and walk away with actionable insights.
Riff-Powered Reflections: Use Riff to amplify your learning—enhancing discussions and prompting deeper reflection long after the session ends.
Let Your Voice Be Heard: Collaborate on crafting “headlines from tomorrow” that imagine new possibilities for emerging technologies and societal design.
This is more than just a lounge—it’s a collaborative space to think big, build connections, and leave inspired to lead with ethical responsibility and bold imagination. Whether you’re sipping a coffee or brainstorming with fellow visionaries, The Public House for the Future is your SXSW destination for creativity, community, and courage.
Grab a drink, take a seat, and let’s design what’s next—together.
March 5
The Public House Party: Innovators Unite for the Future
Get ready for a party where bold ideas, connections, and incredible music collide! This isn't your typical party—it's a party with a purpose, brought to you by the Stanford d.school and Siegel Family. Connect with fellow innovators, and forge meaningful relationships with colleagues who share your passion for change. Step inside our confessional-style space to declare your boldest idea or pledge to shape the future of our digital, social, and physical worlds. Join us for an evening of music, inspiration, and a toast to the future versions that will spark the next wave of innovation. Be there to celebrate, connect, and reimagine what’s possible!
d.school and partner sessions at SXSW
School Reframe: Reinvigorate Your Work with Creative Hustle
March 3, 3:30 – 5:00pm CT
A hands-on workshop featuring a framework developed by the Center for Applied Learning and Community Impact in collaboration with authors of the d.school guide Creative Hustle, Olatunde Sobomehin and sam seidel.
https://schedule.sxswedu.com/2025/events/PP147934
Behind the Wheel: Youth Driving Tech and Media
March 4, 2:30pm CT
Join our partners at the Siegel Family Endowment for this panel on how we can turn young people from passive consumers into empowered creators of tech and media.
Build-a-Bot Workshop: Make Your Own AI to Make Sense of AI
March 6, 11:00am – 12:30pm CT
Build a chatbot alongside designers and engineers from Stanford, including the d.school’s Laura McBain.
https://schedule.sxswedu.com/2025/events/PP151689
Future of Learning: Top Takeaways from SXSW EDU 2025
March 7, 2:30 – 3:30pm CT
This deep dive featuring the d.school’s sam seidel features the latest trends at the intersection of futurism, education, and technology coming out of SXSW EDU.
https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/PP1147835
Design and Innovation Meet Up
March 10, 10:00 – 11:00am CT
Join d.school authors in person at this meetup of our first book club.
https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/PP1148122
Reading: Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future
March 11, 11:30am – 12:30pm CT
Come here Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley, the authors of latest d.school book Assembling Tomorrow, share their words and work.
Photos credit Chloe Bertrand