Design Gym | Education, Experiences, and Design Workshops

Design Gym is a community-focused design studio and educational organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, based at Colorspace Labs in the Norris Square and Olde Kensington neighborhood. Founded and led by Erike, the studio operates with the mission to demystify design and make it accessible as an everyday tool for problem solving. The organization provides a unique 'Open Gym' model where individuals can exercise their inherent creativity through coaching and exploration of design thinking processes. Their programming includes diverse workshops, skill-swap clubs, and community-centric events such as 'Storytime + Design AM,' which are designed to connect neighbors and professionals alike. By offering membership options and public sessions, Design Gym fosters a local culture of innovation and creative leadership. Their methodology emphasizes human-centered design, collaborative learning, and the belief that everyone has the capacity to be a designer. Through their physical studio and various digital resources, they provide the expertise and experiences necessary for participants to become better stewards of the design industry and more effective solvers of everyday human problems.