There have been many inspiring design weeks in wonderfully historic cities, but somehow, Newport was without. A phone call from Anne Fairfax to Carol Swift changed all of that – “Let’s start Design Week in Newport. The city deserves it.” Carol and Anne began creating an exciting outline, inviting Meg Braff and Kate Gubelmann to add their flare. Anne Foxley and Anne Hamilton were brought on board, and the vision expanded. This journey has attracted such enthusiasm that we are eager for the stories of the design world, both past and present, to now be told.

And so, July 24-28, 2024 will be the first of many Design Weeks to be hosted in this history-filled City by the Sea.