May 17-19, 2026 • Javits Center, NYC

Schools Workshop

The 2026 Schools Workshop is sponsored by KI, with the support of molo and presented with media partner Core77.

The WANTED Design Schools Workshop is a collaborative design challenge for international design schools with the contributions of guests and industry experts.

In a dedicated workspace at ICFF, 30+ students come from different schools and countries to work together, organized by team. At the end of ICFF, they will present their projects to a Jury of industry leaders on the main stage.

The 2026 workshop ,“The Unseen Narratives”, is conducted with school partner from Mexico City, CENTRO. Through sound, rhythm, data, technology, and emotion, the students will explore the invisible patterns of daily life. They will explore transforming what surrounds us into new ways of seeing and feeling.

Group photo with the participating students.