Curated Itineraries - The Festival - NYCxDESIGN

Curated Itineraries

Explore curated event tracks developed by the NYCxDESIGN team and design leaders–showcasing the breadth of talent, districts, and innovation that make New York City’s design community like no other. You won’t want to miss these special events taking place exclusively during this edition of the NYCxDESIGN Festival.

Diversity on Display | Community Drives Design | Design as a Force for Change | Design Behind the Scenes | Spring on Display | Next Level Design

Diversity on Display

CURATED BY:
Kia Weatherspoon
President and Founder, Determined by Design

Made possible with the support of High Point Market

NYCxDESIGN unites the diverse design creators and industries of New York. Events found on this itinerary, curated by Kia Weatherspoon, celebrate designers of all backgrounds and educate about design from parts of the world that are rich in culture and tradition. Attending these activities will expand your thinking on the possibilities of design and power momentum for the future of design locally and internationally.

Asian Creative Festival 2022

Conversations exploring NFT exhibitions, tech trends, mental health, law, leadership, and media in today’s world celebrating diversity of design.

Design for Community

A live conversation at the Kohler Experience Center hosted by Debbie Millman with Michael Chen and Walei Sabry.

Central St. Martin / Design Transforms: Borders

A platform designed to engage diverse communities through collaborative design and creation.

REALM.Art Metaverse & Harlem CLX Walk In The Metaverse

A virtual Harlem open studio experience in the Metaverse, which will display virtual mappings of Harlem's creative spaces.

Harlem Black Art + Culture Showcase

A special event celebrating the rich art and cultural history of Harlem. This event will feature a panel, mini fashion show, and performance.

Nalata Nalata / Starter Chair

An exhibition of chairs lovingly made by a variety of designers and artisans to stimulate and inspire the youngest members of our society, children.

Pink Essay Presents: Physical Education II

This collective exhibition by Pink Essay profiles the current and future era of contemporary design.

Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure

The family of Jean-Michel Basquiat has unveiled an exhibition of his work for the first time. The exhibition features over 200 never-before-seen works of art by the late Black pop culture icon.

An an exhibition of carefully selected, thoughtful, and well-crafted home goods that encompasses furniture, lighting, and home objects.

Community Drives Design

CURATED BY:
Sloan Leo
Founder and CEO, FLOX Studio Inc

Everywhere you look in NYC, across all five boroughs, you will find design. It is core to this city’s identity and creative DNA. This itinerary introduces visitors to the expansiveness of the design community here and explores design in all its forms and functions. You’ll find a taste of everything – from interiors to innovation, architecture, technology, product design, and more.

Apartment Therapy / Small/Cool NYC

Apartment Therapy is debuting the first-ever home design event that highlights small space living, in the city where small spaces reign supreme.

Snug Harbor Cultural Center / Yesterday & Tomorrow tour

See the past and the future at Snug Harbor! Learn the history of the 19th century campus and the architecture that put Snug Harbor on the map of irreplaceable architectural collections.

Long Island City Open Studio Crawl guided by NYCxDESIGN

Join NYCxDESIGN on a guided walking tour of Long Island City for a behind-the-scenes look at vibrant design studios and destinations in the neighborhood.

Design for Wellbeing

A live conversation at the Kohler Experience Center hosted by Debbie Millman with Laura Kohler and Suchi Reddy.

Life of a Neuron at ARTECHOUSE NYC

Experience the next dimension of storytelling while exploring how the brain shapes the universal human experience.

Design Pavilion Presents CLB Architects’ “FILTER”

CLB Architects presents "FILTER", a tactile, sustainable, renewable structure that offers a temporary shelter for reflection in the middle of bustling Midtown Manhattan.

IC Local Exhibit curated by Adrian Madlener

The show highlights the essential device, machine, program, or system that each entity employs in their day-to-day practice.

The Museum of Arts and Design / Flower Craft

An invitation into the marvelous world of contemporary floral artistry featuring the creative visions of top designers working at the forefront of the field.

J.M. Szymanski / 5 Years in Review

J.M. Szymanski creates furniture and one-of-a-kind objects. Experience the brand's new workshop and gallery during the Festival.

Design as a Force for Change

CURATED BY:
Neil Ramsay
Creative Economist and Co-founding Faculty, FIU Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator
Nu Goteh
Co-Founder and Creative Director, Deem Journal

This track of events offers a unique platform for some of the design industry’s most inspiring voices to present new ideas in sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity, and showcases how design can be a tool for the greater good.

Design for Environment

A live conversation at the Kohler Experience Center hosted by Debbie Millman with Claire Weisz and Jonathan Cropper.

Talk at 1014: Vitra Design Museum presents “Plastic. Remaking our world.”

1014 invited Jochen Eisenbrand, Chief Curator at the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, to present the museum’s current exhibition Plastic: Remaking Our World.

Why Natural Wood is a Smart Choice for Sustainable Design

Join the representatives from Dinesen, a 124 year old Danish wood company, for cocktails and snacks as they host a talk about how responsibly sourced wood is a smart choice for sustainability.

The Potential of Networks: A 2022 Circular Economy

Sabai Design and partners Cambium Carbon and Floorfound will open a pop up that encompasses the beauty and potential of the circular economy to revitalize the furniture industry.

Future of Design: Sustainable Design and Digital Wellness

An intimate panel discussion aligns responsible design, sustainability, and digital wellness to reveal the transformative role these practices play in the future of design.

frog / 2044 Explored by frogs

An exhibition featuring 22 provocative works that reveal what life might look like 22 years from now. These works range from digital to physical and cover broad aspects of daily life in the future.

Reimagining Design with Kevin Bethune, Gary Hustwit, John Maeda & Jessica Pellien

Join author, designer and entrepreneur, Kevin Bethune, to celebrate the release of his book, Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation (MIT Press).

Danish Circular Design Pop-up

This is a rare opportunity to experience exceptionally crafted Danish designs that exemplify how the circular economy can be used to guide the design process and improve sustainability.

Coming to the Angelika Film Center: MAU

On May 13th, MAU, a new feature-length documentary about design powerhouse Bruce Mau, will come to New York City’s Angelika Film Center.

Design Behind the Scenes

Ever wonder how your favorite products are made or how iconic spaces come to life? Take a behind-the-scenes look at design processes and techniques through this track of events. Witness recycled wood from NYC water towers turn into luxury lighting fixtures, see first-hand how the neon signs of Broadway are produced, learn about creators’ most treasured tools of the trade, and catch a glimpse into the minds of the creatives that make this city a thriving design ecosystem.

Rockefeller Center Rink Level Guided Tour with INC Architecture and Design

Embark on a 30-minute guided tour with representatives from INC Architecture and Design and the Rockefeller Center Design & Construction team to experience the new Rink Level.

Flatiron Open Studio Crawl guided by NYCxDESIGN

Join NYCxDESIGN on a guided tour of Flatiron for a behind-the-scenes look at vibrant design studios and destinations in the district.

Red Hook Open Studio Crawl guided by NYCxDESIGN

Join NYCxDESIGN on a guided tour of Red Hook for a behind-the-scenes look at vibrant design studios and destinations in the district.

Long Island City Open Studio Crawl guided by NYCxDESIGN

Join NYCxDESIGN on a guided tour of Long Island City for a behind-the-scenes look at vibrant design studios and destinations in the district.

Brooklyn Navy Yard Open Studio Crawl guided by NYCxDESIGN

Join NYCxDESIGN on a guided tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard for a behind-the-scenes look at vibrant design studios and destinations on the campus.

Design Thinking Master Class Series: From Inspiration to Application

This series brings together designers from different disciplines to brainstorm ways in which they can work towards change in their creative practices.

Makerspace NYC Brooklyn 3rd Anniversary & Studio Space Grand Opening

Join us as we celebrate our 3rd makerspace anniversary in Building B at the Brooklyn Army Terminal.

Eventscape NYC / Glass Bridge Exhibition & Presentation

UPenn and Eventscape have collaborated on creating a bridge made 100% from glass. The full scale prototype of the bridge will be on display along with a live research presentation.

Brooklyn Navy Yard / Architecture & Infrastructure Tour

Explore the rich and unique architecture of the Brooklyn Navy Yard on this guided tour around much of the site.

Spring on Display

With spring at the top of mind for many designers, the Festival includes a number of inspiring programs around renewal, floral expression, nature, and the outdoor landscape. Through this selection of events you’ll find yourself exploring NYC in the open air and inside spaces that bring in elements of the natural world.

The Museum of Arts and Design / Flower Craft

An invitation into the marvelous world of contemporary floral artistry featuring the creative visions of top designers working at the forefront of the field.

Cooper Hewitt / Nature by Design: Botanical Expressions

Interpretations of botanical forms wind their way through the decorative arts of the late 18th through the early 20th centuries.

Wexler Gallery / Botanica — Inspired by Nature

Botanica is anchored by an environmental installation of Botanica chandeliers designed by New York-based Andreea Avram Rusu.

Design Pavilion Presents CLB Architects’ “FILTER”

CLB Architects presents "FILTER", a tactile, sustainable, renewable structure that offers a temporary shelter for reflection in the middle of bustling Midtown Manhattan.

Madison Avenue Art & Design Weekend

The Madison Avenue B.I.D. will present its Madison Avenue Spring Gallery Walk on May 14 in celebration of its annual Madison Avenue Art & Design Weekend, May 13-15.

Industry City Design Festival: Collision Project

Visit Industry City Design Festival to explore the The Collision Project, a public platform that nurtures art and design as an experience to facilitate and activate new areas of co-creation.

“From Studio to Museum: A dive into the world of floral design”

NYCxDESIGN and Vitra are thrilled to present a conversation previewing the May launch of the Museum of Arts and Design’s Flower Craft exhibition.

Luna Night – A Tarform Installation

A four-night installation celebrating the spirit of the night sky, culminating with the full Flower Moon.

Next Level Design

This selection of Festival programs features a host of events and independent shows that shine light on emerging and independent designers, connecting budding creatives with the broader design community to help launch their next chapter.

(FIT) Fashion Institute of Technology's Graduating Student Exhibitions

Presenting the work of more than 500 student graduates, in 16 areas of study, from the School of Art and Design.

NYCxDESIGN Student Showcase Night

Featuring presentations from leading design students of The Cooper Union, FIT, Parsons, Pratt, and SVA. The theme this year’s event is “Merry-Go-Round”.

ChangeMakers__Architecture and Urban Design LAB

ChangeMakers represents the final group project of undergraduates in Professor Louise Harpman’s Architecture and Urban Design LAB course at NYU.

Brooklyn Navy Yard / Envision Your Career: Emerging Designer Tours

Join the Yard for a tour where you will get to meet several working designers, see their studios, and gain insights into how they started their small businesses.

Pratt Shows: Design

Pratt Institute’s annual exhibition of design work by exceptional seniors and postgraduates from the School of Design, School of Architecture, and School of Art.

SVA MA Design Research, Writing and Criticism Graduate Thesis Symposium

A celebratory night showcasing the thesis work of the six students from the MA Design Research, Writing and Criticism class of 2022.

CURRENT: Tides of Contemporary Design

Now in its second year and part of NYCxDESIGN’s 10-year anniversary, CURRENT showcases independent designer-fabricators from across the New York region.

This collective exhibition by Pink Essay profiles the current and future era of contemporary design.

Radiator is an exhibition of carefully selected, thoughtful, and well-crafted home goods that encompasses furniture, lighting, and home objects.

The Cooper Union End of Year Show

Showcasing work from the Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture, the School of Art, and the Albert Nerken School of Engineering.

Superhouse / Ryan Decker: Feudal Relief Opening

Multi-disciplinary artist Ryan Decker unveils a new collection of medieval-inspired furniture, lighting and decorative objects in his first solo exhibition.

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