Long known as a premier destination for luxury design, DCOTA is evolving into more than just a place of business; it’s becoming a place of experience. In recent months, the campus has introduced a series of new initiatives designed to enhance daily life for tenants, deepen community among showrooms, and expand educational offerings for the broader design industry.
These ongoing activations are part of DCOTA’s renewed focus on thoughtful, curated programming, offering tenants and visitors alike more reasons to engage, connect, and stay inspired.
Everyday Enhancements
From pop-up lunches to wellness resets, new weekly activations are bringing energy to the building in simple but meaningful ways.
Food Truck Fridays have become a midday favorite, offering rotating options from local vendors right outside the atrium doors.
A recent Ice Cream Social, complete with a specialty churro and ice cream truck, offered tenants a sweet break and a chance to connect.
Midweek, Wellness Wednesdays provide a lighter lift—small moments of mindfulness to help balance the pace of the workday.
Education at the Forefront
Beyond lifestyle activations, DCOTA remains committed to professional enrichment through intentional programming that brings value to both tenants and the larger design community.
The newly launched Education Series | Summer 2025 Edition kicked off with a session on digital strategy and content capture, led by Olivia Bibbee of Elsewhere Social Media Services. Designed with creatives and brands in mind, this ongoing series brings practical insight to the evolving intersection of design and media.
Earlier this summer, Student Day welcomed aspiring designers from local programs for an inside look at the campus, complete with showroom tours and interactive workshops. And CEU Day returned with accredited sessions hosted by leading brands, reinforcing DCOTA’s role as a place where professionals come to learn, grow, and stay ahead.
As DCOTA continues to evolve, one thing remains clear: every activation, every event, and every touchpoint is designed with intention. From curated community moments to best-in-class education, it’s all happening, beautifully, by design.
