Design Nation 2026 Application
Conference Details
Last chance to apply to Design Nation 2026!
Design Nation is presented by Business Today at Princeton University. This year, Design Nation is scheduled to take place virtually on April 11th and April 12th, and in-person in NYC on April 18th.
Conference Theme
The conference theme "Morph" celebrates the sense of fluidity in design, highlighting that creativity thrives through change and transformation. It explores how design morphs from inspiration to impact, not as a product but as an ever-changing force that defines how we think, create, and connect.
Speakers
- Executives from TIME
- Notion
- The New Yorker
- Adobe
- Duolingo
- NASA
- Stripe
Who Can Apply
We are looking for not just designers—entrepreneurs, artists, writers, and makers of all backgrounds with a love for design are also welcome. Among many other things, we are looking for individuals with enthusiasm, creativity, leadership, and a love for learning. All applications are considered on a need-blind basis, and all costs are covered for accepted attendees.
Travel Expenses
We will only cover travel expenses to the In-Person Conference for undergraduate students from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. But every student across the US is encouraged to apply and attend our Virtual Conference!