Each year, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) invites top designers, architects, brands, and local talent to transform blank spaces into over-the-top dining installations as part of its three-day immersive fundraiser. A cocktail party, public viewing day, student day, and gala dinner are among the inspiration-filled event's festivities, with proceeds going toward AIDS education, treatment, and care for those living with the disease. Originally scheduled to take place in New York in March, Dining by Design has been postponed until 2021—but creativity mustn't sit at the table alone!
Here, we're rounding up the most mesmerizing moments in tabletop decor, lighting, and more from the design-forward event over the years.