DIFFA’s Dining by Design 2018 a Shining Success

For the 21st installment of Dining by Design, designers and manufacturers brought elaborate vignettes to Pier 92 in New York. DIFFA’s annual fundraiser, part of the Architectural Digest Design Show, supports organizations that fight HIV/AIDS. Leaders from Perkins + Will, Rapt Studio, Rottet Studio, Rockwell Group, Gensler, and more, dreamed up immersive spaces that recast the dining table as a vibrant, colorful center of activity.

Interior Design contributed its own table with the theme of light. “As chairman of the board for the past six years, it’s been so invigorating to be a part Dining by Design year after year,” says Interior Design editor in chief Cindy Allen. “This March, we celebrate Dining by Design in a time that could really use some light and inspiration. The entire five-day event is a celebration what we do best: dining, designing, and making a DIFFA-rence!”

Below, we share Instagram highlights from the event, which attracts 40,000 visitors annually.

> Go behind the scenes of Dining by Design 2018 with Cindy Allen

BEHIND THE SCENES: DIFFA’s Dining By Design 2018, NYC. An extraordinary event of creativity, community, and giving. Let’s all continue to make a DIFFA-rence! @diffanational #dbd2018 @interiordesignmag #goforthanddesign

A post shared by Cindy Allen (@thecindygram) on Mar 23, 2018 at 8:08pm PDT

Hidden behind a wall of ombré fibers you will find a beautiful table designed by The Rug Company and David Rockwell at this year’s Dining by Design #dbd2018

A post shared by Hello PR Group (@helloprgroup) on Mar 22, 2018 at 6:16pm PDT

Sneak peek at our first Dining by Design in New York. For our #DBD2018 installation, we designed around human connection in the most fundamental way— the dinner table. Devices and distractions won’t get in the way of our guests at tomorrow’s gala event, and everyone who walks by is invited to colorfully engage and reflect… #RadicallyPersonal #raptstudio #RaptNY ????: @alanbarryphotography

A post shared by Rapt Studio (@raptstudio) on Mar 25, 2018 at 9:30am PDT

The elephant in the room is not always ominous- in this case it’s pure genius by the students of @prattinstitute mentored by the extraordinary Barry Richards. If you haven’t yet gotten to the Piers for the @archdigest show and @diffanational #dbd2018 – go, go, go!!!! ???????????????? . . . #interiordesigner #nyc #designspotting #diningbydesign #tablesetting #tabledecor #designforacause #designtochangetheworld #inspired_by_colour

A post shared by Michael Tavano Design (@michaeltavano) on Mar 23, 2018 at 5:52pm PDT

Beautiful origami cranes – Gensler and Knoll #foldsofhope #diffa #colouranddesign #colourandlight #addshow2018 #DBD2018

A post shared by Sharon Grech (@sharon_grech) on Mar 23, 2018 at 12:13pm PDT

Aaaand the finished product!! Stop by and visit our abstracted subway tunnel tomorrow at Pier 92, co-located with the AD show ? . . . #interiordesign #nysid #nydc #dcmfabrications #diffa #dbd2018 #diningbydesign

A post shared by Rachel Edelstein (@racheledelsteindesigns) on Mar 24, 2018 at 2:02pm PDT

#red for miles…@benjaminmoore and @abranca make a beautiful team at #diningbydesign @diffanational @addesignshow

A post shared by Alexis Givens (@alexisgivensinteriors) on Mar 23, 2018 at 5:03pm PDT

Congratulations to @wesleymooninc on the beautiful “spring igloo” he designed for @luxemagazine and @diffanational. Thank you for including us in your stunning, spring inspired wonderland! Repost from @pamelajaccarino. #CowtanandTout #interiors #interiordesign #design #textiles #style #luxury #cowtanluxury #artfulliving #surroundyourselfwithbeauty #spring #color #DIFFA #diningbydesign #tablescape

A post shared by Cowtan & Tout (@cowtanandtout) on Mar 23, 2018 at 9:11am PDT

Love the pop of green with bold graphic black and white patterned walls and floor from Crate and Barrel at Dining By Design – DIFFA Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. . . . . #designandstylereport #design #nyc #style #styleblogger #DIFFA #diningbydesign #crateandbarrel #addesignshow2018 #bold #graphic #blackandwhite #dining #DBD2018 #tabletop #green #photography #beautiful #fabulous #homedecor #interiordesign #pattern #hivaids #fundraiser #aids

A post shared by Design and Style Report (@designandstylereport) on Mar 25, 2018 at 6:25am PDT

Congratulations to @diffanational on a successful Dining by Design 2018! If you haven’t stopped by booth 25 at Pier 92 yet, what are you waiting for? On display through Sunday. Special thank you to @bennettleifer for bringing the Whimsical Pear Garden to life. . . . #DBD2018 #DIFFA #Donghia #BennettLeifer #Pear #Garden #Furniture #Lighting #Accessories #Iconic #Mirror #Anjou #Renaldo #CurveSofa #InteriorDesign #Whimsical #Luxury #Fabrics #Inspiration #Handmade #Teamwork

A post shared by Donghia, Inc. (@donghia_inc) on Mar 23, 2018 at 9:41am PDT