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Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Design Museum of Chicago is a cultural institution that takes a broad view of design, recognizing its presence in daily life. Based in Chicago, it operates within the museums and related cultural sector and maintains a small to midsize team. The organization emphasizes public education about design and collaborates with schools and arts organizations to create exhibition opportunities for students and participants, reflecting its role in connecting design with communities. Recent activity includes a 2026 partnership with NeoCon Hub and the Driehaus Foundation to host Designing a Better Chicago's NeoCon After Party at Secrist Beach, a community-focused design event. The museum has received recognition such as the 2023 STA 100 award for print packaging, with half of the proceeds supporting the museum; it has also worked with CPS Arts and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago to provide showcase opportunities for students.