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launch pad program at wanteddesign manhattan.
wanteddesign manhattan terminal stores 269 11th avenue, manhattan, NY, United Statesthe fourth edition of the program returns to wanteddesign with a group of 35 participants from international design studios, as well as independent designers.
fentress architects announces its annual student global challenge.
fentress architects 421 broadway, denver, CO, United Statesfentress architects, based in denver, colorado, announces the 2017 fentress global challenge, an international design competition for young and student architects.
innovation method for social change: presented by foresight design initiative.
how might a design process better face complex social, environmental, and economic challenges? this three-part series showcases foresight design initiative, an innovation studio that leverages systems thinking and design to build capacity for people and organizations trying to make a positive impact.
loop architectural walking tour with chicago design museum.
savor two of chicago’s greatest assets—architecture and beer—on a walking tour of loop architecture led by dr. jonathan mekinda, assistant professor in the department of art history and the school of design at the university of illinois at chicago.
vitra at neocon 2017.
visit vitra at our showroom / 11th floor suite 1192 / the mart chicago
work place: a film by gary huswit special screening.
stagg court - chicago athletic association 12 south michigan, chicago, IL, United Statesthe architecture & design film festival and vitra invite you to a film screening.
“celebrate josef albers: exhibition & sale @ avery & dash collections.
Avery & Dash Collections 101 Jefferson Street, Stamford, CT, United Statesfeaturing 75 signed albers lithographs archival framed using acid free materials and uv plexi-glass. the frames all 12 karat white gold leaf with ebonized walnut edges. prices range from $1490 - $7900.
avery & dash is hosting and coordinating this special show to provide accessibility to one of the most remarkable artists of the 20th century. the exhibition and sale seeks to educate the public and the trade on albers as well as highlight the resources available at the center.
mana contemporary announces som exhibition for 2017 chicago architecture biennial.
ace hotel chicago 345 north morgan street, mahony room, chicago, illinoismana contemporary chicago has announced that a new pop-up exhibition, titled som: engineering x presented in partnership with the chicago architecture biennial and ace hotel chicago as a partner for special programming.
hear here chicago with nick cave and studio gang. chicago architecture biennial and expo chicago.
navy pier 600 east grand avenue, chicago, IL, United Statesnavy pier welcomes world-renowned contemporary artist nick cave and international architect and macarthur fellow jeanne gang for here hear chicago, a new site-specific project that incorporates art, design and performance.
design double feature: graphic means and pressing on.
Music Box Theater 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, United Statestwo significant design documentaries were just released and we're screening them on the same evening, as a double feature, makes this event a must-see!
book swap at urban cabin, oxo tower wharf.
oxo tower wharf Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House St,, London, United Kingdomthe second london design festival landmark project has launched at iconic london landmark oxo tower wharf: a collaborative project with mini living and local architect sam jacob.
located in the courtyard space at the design-led destination, the mini living team has designed a micro-house, ‘urban cabin’, as a research space for relevant urban needs and local identities in london.
the science of design: a design collaborative symposium.
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, United Statesopen to all asid, ids, aia, iida, ifda members, and other industry professionals. keynote speaker randy fiser, ceo of asid will present a ceu with the well building institute.
digital cultures conference.
Warsaw's Copernicus Science Center Warsaw, Polandthe digital cultures conference is the first event in poland to address global digital. the interdisciplinary program covers a broad view of this rapidly developing sector: from computer games and narrative museums to interactive storytelling and topics related to digitization. a new forum with a wide lens, the conference will explore a diverse array of topics including digital re-use, the role of new media in theatre, the opportunities and challenges of interactive journalism, the archival of web content, the applications of artificial intelligence, and a critical discussion on the role of technology in cultural institutions.
carpenters workshop gallery san francisco pop-up.
836M Gallery 836 Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA, United Statescarpenters workshop gallery, will debut it's first west coast exhibition in san francisco. now in partnership with 836m gallery, carpenters will present a group exhibition of functional sculpture by prominent american and europan artists including: san francisco's johanna grawunder, california's own rick owens, studio job, studio drift, random international, maarten baas, vincenzo de cotiis, ingrid donat, frederik molenschot, and sebastian brajkovic among others.
cusp conference 2017.
museum of contempory art chicago 220 east chicago avenue, chicago, IL, United Statesa conference about the design of everything.
it’s about broad thinking. it’s about getting people out of the world they know and immersing them in a flood of ideas that ultimately help break down barriers and connect unknown dots. and it’s about finding ideas and relevance in unexpected places.
plagiarius competition 2018 – negative award “plagiarius“ sheds public light on unscrupulous counterfeits. registration deadline.
ambiente messe frankfurt Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, Frankfurt, Select a State, Germanycall for submitting your product if you feel someone has created a counterfeit of your product. the anti-prize plagiarius 2018 will be awarded to those manufacturers and distributors whom the jury has found guilty of making or selling "the most flagrant" (design) imitations and fakes. deadline 30 november 2017.
short films walk 2017.
Soho Design District 46 Greene St,, New York, United Statesthe adff short films walk (sfw) connects 10 soho design showrooms and the architecture & design film festival for one fabulous night! adff will curate a selection of short films about architecture and design to be screened at each showroom. each of the participating showrooms on the “walk” will show a 15-minute loop of short films that will be screened throughout the evening from 5pm to 9pm.
festival of the future city bath.
the edge university of bath Claverton Down, 01225 386777, bath, United Kingdomthree days of lectures, discussions, panels, pop up pavilions, walks, family events and more – join us to explore urban development in the 21st-century. festival themes include housing, the artist & the city and what makes architecture great? with a focus on the complexities of a place like bath, a city similar to venice with unesco world heritage status, how should cities reinvigorate their character and economy when looking to the future?
intersections: chicago design week—17.
this year’s design week is 7 days worth of programming and events dedicating to the topic at hand—a deep examination of the various intersections impacting the design world and our broader communities.
mca hearts chicago.
museum of contempory art chicago 220 east chicago avenue, chicago, IL, United Statesthis year marks the 50th anniversary of the museum of contemporary art chicago. to celebrate, the mca will be hosting a free, weekend-long event entitled mca hearts chicago consisting of programs, speakers, workshops, and interactive artist projects that highlight the history and future of the museum of contemporary art as well as chicago.
on art run: chicago during chicago design week—17
the power of art and running collide for a night of charity and celebration hosted by on at chidm. limited space available. tickets: $10 with all proceeds benefiting chidm. #artrunchicago
architecture & design film festival.
Cinépolis Chelsea 260 W 23rd St, New York City, NY, United Statesthe architecture & design film festival (adff) – the nation's largest film festival devoted to the creative spirit that drives architecture and design – will take place in new york city from november 1-5 at cinépolis chelsea. through a curated selection of films, director q&as and panel discussions, adff creates an opportunity to educate, entertain and engage all who are excited about architecture and design.
ncidq certification and how to get there.
Kimball NYC Showroom 215 Park Avenue South, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United Statesat the kimball showroom (nyc), idlny will host a special seminar to educate new york state interior designers about the national council of interior design qualification exam.
a chicago first: dutch designer piet boon at haute living.
Haute Living 213 W. Institute, Chicago, IL, United Statesplease join us for an intimate, lively, and thought-provoking mixer with dutch design master, piet boon, whose creations range from furniture, lighting, and luxury interior projects, to collaborations with porsche and land rover. piet will be presenting design insights of his furniture collection, and sharing his thoughts on the balance between functionality, aesthetics, and individuality in design.
diffa grants & giving reception.
Current at Chelsea Piers Building 59, Chelsea Piers, 23rd Street and West Side Highawy, New York City, NY, United Statesjoin diffa national for its annual grants and giving reception to celebrate its newest grantees, community and national non-profits that are on the front lines every day in the fight against hiv/aids.
felicia ferrone pop-up at boffi chicago.
Boffi Chicago 309 W Superior St, Chicago, IL, United Statesboffi chicago will host a pop-up filled with local chicago designer felicia ferrone's collections of fferone glassware. shop a variety of fferone pieces including vases, bowls and glasses.
neocon east 2017.
Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Philadelphia, PA, United Statesthis 15 > 16 november at the pennsylvania convention center in philly, the region's most important commercial interiors event, neocon east, will feature nearly 200 companies and provides insight into the workplaces, hotels and other public spaces of tomorrow.
design miami/ curio: construction deconstruction by cherine tagrabi tayeb.
designmiami basel Messepl. 1,, basel, stadt, Switzerlandthe house of today curio exhibition directly parallels the organization’s main goal: raising awareness of the lebanese design world through a contemporary global platform. each facet of the curio is directly representative of lebanon’s organic masquerade of contrasting materials that come together to vocalize a cultivated, polished, and visual story, one that is rich, yet assembled out of the insignificant and the dismissible
the good, the bad and the ugly has landed in breda.
Lensvelt BV Minervum 7003,, Breda, Netherlandseverybody who wants to have a look at the extraordinary piece of mobile art, is welcome.
wanteddesign moliday market.
6 Fulton Street 6 Fulton Street, New York, NY, United Statesearlier in 2017, two wanteddesign store locations opened in the seaport district – a design market and a home and lifestyle space. both stores feature unique gifts, home accessories and well-curated design objects. during the month of december
day for night.
Post HTX 401 Franklin Street, Houston, TX, United Statesday for night will return for its third edition this december 15-17 at posthtx. along with the music lineup, the festival will feature 18 art installations and performances by internationally renowned visual artists.
diffa’s 21st annual dining by design.
Pier 92, 12th Avenue at 55th Street, NYC Pier 92, 12th Avenue at 55th Street, New York City, NY, United Statesdiffa: design industries foundation fighting aids (diffa) will host its annual dining by design fundraiser from 22 > 26 march. staged for five days, dining by design showcases extraordinary dining environments from renowned designers and brands to raise critical funds for diffa’s work fighting hiv/aids.
philadelphia design district premiere exhibition.
205 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 205 Race St, Philadelphia, PA, United Statesthe philadelphia design district will be celebrating its premiere launch event with a press preview and vip opening on friday, 13 april 2018. this showcase will feature designers, artists, and world-renowned brands, celebrating philadelphia as the newest urban design destination.
neocon 2018 kickoff at mhub
mhub 965 West Chicago Avenue, chicago, IL, United Statesidsa chicago, advanced design sketching, and so design are hosting a gathering of designers and entrepreneurs at chicago's premier innovation lab—mhub chicago! this kickoff event will feature a talk with steelcase principal designer, joey zeledon, and idsa chicago's very own, rotimi solola.
2018 best of neocon award winners’ breakfast.
The Renaissance Hotel Ballroom 1 W Wacker Dr, chicago, IL, United Statesthe best of neocon 2018 award winners will be announced among industry peers on the opening morning of neocon. now in its 29th year, the iconic competition honors the best new commercial interiors products in the industry, which are exhibited at neocon.
celebrating 50 years. neocon 2018.
the mart 222 merchandise mart plaza, chicago, IL, United Statesthe world’s leading platform and most important event of the year for the commercial design industry, #neocon50, will take place from 11 > 13 june 2018, at the mart in chicago. now in its 50th edition, we wanted to make sure the exciting trade event was on your radar.
sq1con 2018.
iit institute of design 565 west adams 7th floor, IL, United Statesthe advanced design sketching team has announced their annual design conference. passes are on sale now via their website.
chicago kickstarter project jam #2.
Manual 3251-1/2 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, chicago, IL, United Statesthis project jam is the second in a series of four workshops on taking product ideas from concept to reality. the workshop—led by chicago designer and educator craighton berman of manual—will have a special focus on using kickstarter for launching designed objects, but is open to other creative projects as well.
michael anastassiades: a fountain for london. london design festival 2018
Victoria and Albert Museum Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RL, United Kingdomthe london fountain company presents a prototype for a new drinking water fountain designed by michael anastassiades to be located in the brompton design district and at the v&a. the first fountains will be sited in the v&a’s john madejski garden and in a public space in brompton design district at the initiative of south kensington estates.
designjunction: ‘elements’ by bolon. london design festival 2018.
Oxo Tower Wharf Bargehouse Street South Bank, London, United Kingdomflooring creatives, bolon will launch nature-inspired collection, elements, in an exhibition showcasing the company’s commitment to sustainability. the range reflects the textures of the natural environment and is inspired by materials such as linen, oak, ask, cork, birch and marble.
snøhetta designs rotating book pavilion for london design festival 2018.
paddington central 2 Kingdom Street, London W2 6BD, United Kingdomto mark paddington central’s first year as a design route at the london design festival, british land is celebrating the arrival of the innovative and thought-provoking snøhetta book pavilion.
‘feel free to consume’ by crafting plastics! studio. london design festival 2018.
brompton design district 2 North Terrace, london SW3 2BAfeel free to consume- an interactive installation and collection of ready-to-wear products and objects located in the brompton design district. we are crafting plastics! studio, an interdisciplinary team focusing on material and design research. by offering design concepts and prototypes, as well as our 100% oil-free and compostable material – a new generation of bioplastic emerges – join our revolution in the plastic industry.
pentagram x 14-18 now: dazzle. london design festival 2018.
Victoria & Albert Museum Cromwell Rd,, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RL, United Stateslondon design festival is collaborating with 14-18 now, the uk’s arts programm for the first world war centenary - on a commissioned project inspired by the first world war concept of dazzle.
the skandium eco townhouse. london design festival 2018.
The Skandium Townhouse 31 Thurloe Place, London SW7 2HQ, United Kingdomduring this year’s ldf, skandium will transform its four-storey townhouse in south kensington into a scandinavian eco home, populated exclusively with scandinavian design products with a level of ethical commitment. skandium has invited montana and skagerak to implement the transformation.
100% futures. london design festival 2018.
100% design olympia london hammersmith road, london, Kensington, United Kingdomnew for 2018, the show will present 100% futures - an exhibition showcasing a selection of inspiring and innovative designs geared towards ‘designing for london’. spearheaded by max fraser, a small jury will select 20 projects, created by designers with less than 5 years in industry who have designed cutting-edge work based around the future of city living.
dutch stuff at london design fair 2018.
london design fair old truman brewery, 91 Brick Lane, Hall 11, London E1 6QL, United Kingdomfollowing its debut in 2017, dutch stuff returns to london design fair at the old truman brewery in east london this september. whereas last year’s show was all about making a statement – exhibiting the work of more than 60 dutch collectives, studios and independent designers – this year's offering is a more refined affair.
designjunction. london design festival 2018.
designjunction Doon Street, London SE1 9PU, United Kingdomnow in its eighth year, critically-acclaimed designjunction – which attracted 28,000 visitors in 2017 - is
set to transport to the cultural hub of london’s south bank with a stellar line-up of leading international
brands.
4th istanbul design biennial: a school of schools.
Various venues in Istanbul , Turkeyin 2018, the biennial will seek to consolidate the legacies of previous editions, and reinvent the biennial format into a productive process-orientated platform for researching, experimenting and learning.
art after hours. pavilion 20th c.
pavilion 20th c 2055 north damen ave, chicago , IL, United Statesplease join pavilion antiques and 20th c in conjunction with expo chicago for art after hours.
art after hours welcomes expo chicago visitors to view citywide galleries during extended hours, allowing a first look at new exhibitions while experiencing the vibrant local art scene.
forward union fair
RedBull Arts New York 220 W 18th St., New York, NY, United Statesforward union and red bull arts new york are pleased to announce the third annual forward union fair, which will take place 29-30 september at red bull arts new york. the annual social action fair is a coalition-building initiative, connecting social justice organizations with artists and creative communities.
adff short films walk (adff:sfw) in soho design district.
Soho Design District 46 Greene St,, New York, United Statesarchitects, designers, and design lovers are invited to pop in and out of 13 of soho's top design showrooms where festive libations and a unique curated selection of short films will take place in each showroom. the event is free
sensory design – philadelphia design district crawl.
Old City 3rd and 2nd Streets From Market to Race Streets, Philadelphia, FL, United Stateshow can an object affect the senses? does everyone share the same experience when facing design? comfort, pleasure, awe, or confusion, design can impact individuals in many different ways. sensory design will explore sensations on a personal level. visitors will be confronted with unexpected and interactive performances and experiences.
ciff screening of art paul of playboy.
amc river east chicago 322 east illinois, chicago, IL, United Statesart paul of playboy: the man behind the bunny presents the life and lasting impact of art paul, founding art director of playboy magazine, creator of the brand’s iconic bunny logo, and an unsung, icon...
architecture & design film festival (adff: ny).
Cinépolis Chelsea 260 W 23rd St, New York City, NY, United Statesthe 10th season of the architecture & design film festival – the nation's largest film festival devoted to the creative spirit that drives architecture and design – will kick off in new york city from 16 > 21 october at cinépolis chelsea.
design canada: first documentary chronicling the history of canadian graphic design.
museum of contempory art chicago 220 east chicago avenue, chicago, IL, United Statesdesign canada is the first documentary chronicling the history of canadian graphic design and how it shaped a nation and its people.
cusp conference 2018.
museum of contemporary art theater 220 east chicago avenue, chicago, IL, United Statescusp is a two day conference about the design of everything. it brings together thinkers, innovators, entrepreneurs, performers, skeptics, believers, visionaries and explorers from the arts, sciences, technology, business and design - for two days of broad thinking.
the evolving state of design. chicago design week 2018
chicago design week 108 north state street, 3rd floor, chicago, IL, United Statesdesign and the role it plays—like the world around us—is in a constant state of motion. chicago design week is focused on an examination of the evolving definitions, responsibilities, and societal expectations shaping the designer today.
(red) presents the (red) auction with theaster gates and sir david adjaye. design miami 2018.
moore building miami 191 NE 40th Street, Miami, FL, United Statespresents the auction with theaster gates and sir david adjaye two of the world’s art and architecture stars, theaster gates […]
henrik vibskov opens pop-up store for miami during design miami 2018.
henrik vivskov miami pop-up 7338 nw miami court, miami, United Statesjoin us to celebrate the opening of the henrik vibskov boutique's 'the miami visit' pop-up store and henrik vibskov's installation in 4510/six. vibskov has designed a custom installation to celebrate the influx of creatives meeting in miami for art.
a byredo pop-up in miami design district. design miami 2018.
byredo miami pop-up. 161 NE 40th Street, miami, FL, United Statesthe fashion crowd flocks to a byredo's pop-up the miami design district, which was designed in a chic wooden structure and features an exhibition of his own photographs.
louis vuitton objets nomades miami design district showroom. design miami 2018.
louis vuitton miami design district 140 NE 39th Street, Miami, FL, United Statessince louis vuitton stepped into the furniture scene six years ago with its objets nomades collection, the design and fashion communities have eagerly awaited each release. louis vuitton will be presenting new pieces alongside its limited edition series at design miami/ and it is sure to create a buzz.
context anchors miami art week during design miami 2018.
one herald plaza miami. one herald plaza, Miami, FL, United Statesapproaching its 30th anniversary next year, art miami and context art miami are one of the original anchors of miami art week. while the offerings tend to lean toward greatest hits in the broad swath of art collecting, it is worth seeing notable works by the likes of marc chagall, frank stella, willem de kooning, alexander calder, and yayoi kusama, among many others.
design miami 2018.
design miami. 1850 convention center drive, miami beach, FL, United Statesdesign miami/ is the global forum for design. each fair brings together the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce.
achille castiglioni 100 at luminaire lab miami. design miami 2018.
Luminaire Lab 3901 NE 2ND AVENUE, Miami Design District, FL, United Statesjoin luminaire labs for an opening reception of achille castiglioni 100. the exhibition will explore the designer’s creative process by deconstructing a curated selection of his most iconic designs to reveal the stories behind experimentation, assembly, and product all in celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth.
cooper hewitt explores the future of mobility with exhibition.
cooper hewitt design museum 2 east 91st street , new york city, United Statescooper hewitt, smithsonian design museum presents “the road ahead: reimagining mobility” exhibition, featuring 40 projects that explore salient topics around the future of mobility and the urban environment,
carl hansen & søn sample sale.
now through sunday, 24 march is your chance to own danish modern classics like the wishbone chair designed by hans j. wegner.
converge conference 2019 at purdue university
MatchBOX Coworking Studio 17 S 6th St, Lafayette, IN, United Statespurdue idsa hosts the second annual converge conference! students and professionals are encouraged to join us for a fast-paced day of design learning, featuring a strong lineup of speakers.
the chicago architecture biennial 2019.
Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States…and other such stories embraces a broad spectrum of perspectives on architecture to imagine space and the built environment anew
architecture and design film festival in nyc for 11th season.
cinépolis chelsea nyc 260 west 23rd streey, new york, United Statesthe architecture and design film festival (adff:ny), the nation’s largest film festival devoted to architecture & design will return to new york for its 11th season october 16-20 at the cinépolis chelsea. it will kick off on october 16 with the opening night event, featuring the world premiere of the new bauhaus on famed experimental artist lazlo moholy-nagy who brought the bauhaus movement to the us at the wake of wwii.
the festival will also include more than 25 other films that highlight important political and socio-economic issues like housing injustice and immigration as well as celebrate the prolific lives of trailblazing architects like denise scott brown, mario botta, and bruce goff. in addition, filmgoers can expect director q&a's, panel discussions with high-profile speakers like architect phyllis lambert and interactive installations!
hay chicago’s 2019 holiday open house.
hay chicago 755 west north avenue, Chicago, IL, United Statesas a friend of hay chicago, we’d love for you to stop by during your holiday shopping to enjoy good company, food and drinks as well as 15% off all accessories during hay’s seasonal open hous
greenport passive house open house in celebration of int’l passive house days.
746 main street, greenport, new york 746 main street, greenport, NY, United Statesafter experiencing the benefits of living in the stunning all-electric passive house for a year, the architect is well-versed to passionately express just how well energy-efficient technologies can work. the highly-efficient dream home, which fuses a modern aesthetic with a barn exterior, was a three-year labor of love from conception to completion; a mission to live true to his design ethos and commitment to the environment.
future architecture 2020 call for ideas.
interested in travelling throughout europe and presenting your work and ideas at the most significant architectural events? the future architecture […]
the magis way: pop-up at herman miller nyc.
magis, the italian design company, presents a temporary ‘pop-in’ exhibition at herman miller’s new york flagship (251 park avenue south). the magis way at herman miller is an experiential demonstration of the brand spirit – the most robust ever presented in north america – and is designed by swedish firm note design studio, encompassing nearly the entire second floor of the herman miller showroom.
farnsworth house to host mod & merry cocktail parties!
farnsworth house 14520 river road, plano, IL, United Statesfor our second annual mod & merry celebration, enjoy a festive evening in the country. this year’s designer craig bergmann landscape design, will be decorating with inspiration from the house’s rich natural surroundings – you’ll see the outside and feel it inside. on december 6th and 7th gather your friends and family support the farnsworth house while sipping on craft beverages, enjoying hors d’oeuvres and holiday musical stylings of the mary hunt duo.
architectural digest design show.
pier 94 55th street at 12th avenue, new york city, NY, United Statesthe essential showcase for exceptional design, held at pier 94, offers consumers and design trade attendees the opportunity to discover and source products from hundreds of luxury residential and hospitality brands. from furniture, accessories, lighting and art, to kitchen, bath, building products, hardware, flooring and more, the event is the premier destination to view the latest innovations and introductions from independent makers and renowned manufacturers.