Designs for Dignity (D4D), a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming Chicago-area nonprofit spaces into functional, nurturing environments through pro bono design expertise and in-kind donations, hosted its annual Spirit of Design Celebration at Venue West in Chicago. With the help of generous donors and attendees, the event raised more than $177,000, topping previous record amounts for the third consecutive year. More than 430 designers, industry professionals and their guests attended to recognize and honor the work D4D has completed since 2000. designsfordignity.org

KRISTEN BESSLER, KYLIE REIKOWSKI, JACKIE SLAATS, KATIE MCCANTS, DERRICK VOISEY Photography courtesy of Designs for Dignity

JEN SOBECKI, DIANE FALANGA, HUNTER KAISER

CLAIRE ASHLEY, JEANNIE MASCIOLA, LINDSAY MANRING, MEGHAN VIETTI

JACKIE SLAATS, KYLIE REIKOWSKI, JEN SOBECKI