Experiential Design Panel: Designing Moments That Move People
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT – 6:00 PM PDT
401 B St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Hosted by Design Forward Alliance
As a part of San Diego Design Week 2026 - Multimedia Day How do you design an experience people don’t just see, but actually feel? This panel explores the world of experiential design and the creative thinking behind spaces, installations, activations, immersive environments, and other experiences that invite audiences to participate rather than simply observe. Bringing together creatives working across design, storytelling, technology, and physical space, the conversation will look at how an idea becomes an experience, how designers build for emotion and connection, and how the boundaries between digital and physical environments continue to evolve. Moderated by Catherine Eng, the panel will also explore the practical side of experiential work, from collaboration and technology to designing with intention and creating moments that leave a lasting impression. Designed for designers, artists, creative technologists, marketers, storytellers, producers, and anyone interested in how experiences can shape the way people connect with ideas, brands, places, and one another. Format: Live moderated panel + audience Q&A Moderator: Catherine Eng Part of: DFA Multimedia Day, San Diego Design Week 2026 Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026 Event Webpage: https://sddesignweek.org/programs/experiential-design-panel-designing-moments-that-move-people/