2025 Annual Report

As chronicled in the 2025 Annual Report, the Vignelli Center for Design Studies has experienced a remarkable period of growth and momentum. As its reputation has expanded nationally and internationally, so too has support for its mission of preserving, advancing, and promoting excellence in design through archives, scholarship, and public engagement. This increasing recognition has inspired a new level of philanthropic investment in the Center’s work and future. During this time, the Center has secured nearly $1.75 million dollars in both cash and planned gifts, marking an unprecedented level of fundraising success. These contributions have strengthened the Center’s ability to care for its collections, expand programming, and deepen its impact within the design community and beyond. Together, these investments, both philanthropic and archival, have positioned the Vignelli Center for Design Studies for continued growth, ensuring that it remains a vital hub for design history, research, and inspiration for years to come.