Collections

Beginning in 2005, and thru 2015, the STA added new content to the Chicago Design Archive annually through its Archive competition. Open to designers, clients and students, all selected work is included in the CDA permanent collection.

In 2016, the CDA began accepting a broader selection of juried and curated work from Chicago-based endeavors. New additions include the annual Typeforce exhibitions, 2014 Chgo Dsgn Exhibition and Chicago Design Museum exhibitions, among others.