The World Has Changed & So Has DIFFA

Don’t miss the all-new DIFFA by Design 2022 (DBD), a three-day signature event honoring DIFFA’s accomplishments over nearly four decades of making a DIFFA-rence. DIFFA by Design showcases the latest in the design world, all while raising money in the fight to combat AIDS, homelessness, food scarcity, and mental health issues. View a list of our generous sponsors here.

Purchase tickets here.

VIP Reception

Featuring a performance from Company
starring Bobby Conte, Claybourne Elder, and Manu Narayan
5-6 PM
Tickets $650
(includes GALA from 6-10 pm)

GALA

Special Guest
Tony Award®-winning actor Jane Krakowski
Performance by acclaimed Broadway actress Amber Iman
6-10 PM
Tickets $500

DIFFA NIGHTS Dance Party

Friday, March 25
7-10 PM
Tickets $75

Public Viewing & Shopping

Friday, March 25
11 AM-6:30 PM

Saturday, March 26
11 AM-5 PM

$20 suggested donation at the door

Community Weaving for DIFFA with Suzanne Tick

Internationally known weaver and artist Suzanne Tick opens up her loom to guest weavers throughout the three-day event, inviting all attendees to contribute to creating a one of a kind piece with all proceeds going to DIFFA. The communal weaving experience will be open during the Thursday Gala and Friday DIFFA NIGHTS evening events, as well as on Friday and Saturday, from 11:00am-5:00pm.

Design Talks

“The Real Facts on the Circular Economy and Design’s Impact”
Friday, March 25
3-4 PM
Speakers include: Laurel Christensen (mindful MATERIALS), Samantha McCormack (TPG Architecture), Rebecca Best (Material Bank), Jonathan Durling (Sossego Design), Jane Abernethy (Humanscale)

Battle of the Platforms: How Instagram and TikTok are Reshaping the Design World
Friday, March 25
4:30-5:30 PM
Speakers include: Rio Hamilton (Moderator), Christine Vandover (HOK), Matthew P. Krull (Novità Communications), Reeves Connelly (Pratt Architecture Graduate Student ), Thomas Kligerman (Ike Kligerman Barkley), Vanessa Deleon (Vanessa Deleon Associates)

Shop and Sip with Robert Verdi
March 26
11 AM-5 PM
Renowned stylist Robert Verdi, known for his signature style, A-List clientele, and smart fashion insights, will host a special afternoon of shopping and personal styling at his curated Repurpose DIFFA Shop.

Contact Steven Williams at swilliams@diffa.org for further information.

Press enquiries, contact Emma@novitapr.com.

Download a PDF of the spread here.

View a recap of the extravagant designs from our 20th Anniversary!
March 16-20, 2018