Helms Bakery District is proud to be the Westside anchor for the 2023 Los Angeles Design Festival: Design for the People, taking place June 22-25 at locations across the city.

Social, technological, environmental, political, and economic shifts are changing the way our future will look at lightning speeds.

Design is, at its root, optimistic problem-solving and provides aesthetic and structure to guide change.

As a global design capital, Los Angeles has the opportunity to create a space for collaborative engagement with creatives from all corners of our city and world.

Designing for the people encompasses voices from all walks of life, backgrounds, creative practices, educational experiences, and places of origin including those that are often excluded, dismissed or overlooked.

LA Design Festival provides a place for creatives to explore, collaborate and engage with other members of the design community.

Helms Bakery District will host a variety of thought-provoking design talks and exhibitions including the acclaimed Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture. Curated by Sekou Cooke, Close to the Edge showcases work by diverse architects and designers in a movement that draws from the creative energy of Hip-Hop culture. It is emblematic of LADF’s 2023 theme, celebrating design voices from all walks of life and backgrounds.

Scroll down to find out about all the events at Helms!

For a list of all festival events, visit the LADF site.

ladesignfestival.org

Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture

This dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop, from its fundamental elements of emceeing, b-boying, and graffiti, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.

June 22-25 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Exhibition on view until Sept. 17, 2023