Every year during the fall season, the city of Philadelphia transforms into a colorful playground for boundless creativity and a mobile showroom of local talent thanks to the DesignPhiladelphia Festival. For Drexel University students, this was a perfect opportunity to be inspired beyond the classroom and network in spaces that lift the pictures and words off your textbooks. This year marked its 20th anniversary, so naturally, expectations were high for an extra-special celebration that would showcase the vast scope of Philadelphia’s art, architecture and design scene. The festival kicked off on Oct. 1 at Cherry Street Pier, where — for the first time — admission was free, making it easy for anyone to participate. Ending Oct. 13, the festival has truly been one to remember, pulling together the most curious minds, designers, architects and art enthusiasts alike.