NYCxDESIGN is driven by core values deeply rooted in community and creativity, always mindful of inclusivity, equality, diversity, sustainability, and regenerative design for the greater good of humanity.

Beyond its annual Festival, NYCxDESIGN’s year-round programming serves as a robust platform for the diverse spectrum of design talent found in New York City. 

Whether showcasing students, emerging designers, or highly decorated professionals across various design disciplines, our programs foster an environment for sharing, educating, learning, and uniting. The overarching aim is to address the pressing needs of our world with attention and care, inspiring the next generation to embrace design as a tool for solving problems and contributing positively to tomorrow’s challenges.

Sonia Delaunay: Living Art

Bard Graduate Center Gallery 18 West 86th St., New York City, United States
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Sonia Delaunay (1885–1979) was one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Living Art comprises almost 200 objects, including textiles, furniture, books, and mosaics, reflecting Delaunay’s kaleidoscopic output through all periods of her career from the early Parisian avant-garde of the 1910s to the spirited 1970s.

Common Things presents ‘Finding the Light’

Common Things 76 East 7th Street, New York City, United States
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Common Things, a story-forward shop of everyday objects, is pleased to present 'Finding the light,' a showcase of charismatic lighting that seeks to illuminate the joys of daily life through the lens of innovative, surprising and sometimes surrealist design.

Insert Coin by Jan Kath

Gallery 514 West 25th Street, New York City, United States
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Exhibition of the hand-knotted carpet collaboration of the German artist Andreas Gursky and International rug designer Jan Kath.

Meditations on Movement by Vincent Corbière

TWENTY FIRST 76 Franklin St, New York City, United States
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Meditations on Movement will unveil a curated selection of Vincent Cobière's latest pieces, offering art enthusiasts and collectors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in his artistic vision. Highlighting his adept use of materials like wood and metal, the exhibition promises a journey through the evolution of Vincent's craftsmanship, with each piece telling a captivating story inspired by literature, art, history, travel, and music.

Union Square Partnership’s Annual 14th Street Mural Installation

14th Street between University Place and Broadway 37 E 14th St, New York City, United States
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The Union Square Partnership (USP) is pleased to present the 4th Annual 14th Street Mural in Union Square: a 7,500 SF asphalt mural that will be installed over five days with the help of community partners and volunteers. USP’s mural program brings unique artwork from established and emerging artists while celebrating the rich history and cultural significance of one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Parsons, School of Constructed Environments, Senior Show

Parsons School of Design 25 W 13th Street, New York City, United States
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The School of Constructed Environments is proud to highlight graduating students’ work and achieve­ments across interior, product, industrial, lighting, and architectural design. This year we welcome all to join us to enjoy the creativity, intelligence, and imagination of the class of 2024.

Lampes Sèvres: Ronan Bouroullec x Manufacture nationale de Sèvres

Villa Albertine 972 5th Ave, New York City, United States
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The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is excited to announce its significant return to New York with Lampes Sèvres, created in collaboration with the French designer and artist Ronan Bouroullec. Vibrant with colors and intricate details, these limited-edition luminous objects demonstrate a harmonious alliance between the artisanal excellence and savoir-faire of the Manufacture and Ronan Bouroullec's creativity.

Breathe with me

Exhibition 161 Water Street, New York City, United States
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4Spaces ZigZagZurich collaborates with spatial designer Annabelle Schneider and the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York to unveil a multi-sensorial installation at the cutting-edge cultural hub WSA in downtown New York. This exhibition showcases Swiss iconic design pieces alongside a bespoke textile installation.

Flou Collection 2024

Flou Flagship Showroom 42 Greene St., New York City, United States
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Flou presents 2024 collection.

Drop Houses

Virtual
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As the increasing use of social media and webcams in the home environment, Drop Houses explores the design of our physical surroundings based upon the reality of our online life, proposing new types of hybrid spaces and the future of social experience.

Light and Libations- Lutron Showcases the Magic of Light

Lutron Global Experience Center 3 E 28th St 11th Floor, New York City, United States
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Like design, light is all around us. Come experience the magic of lighting at Lutron's WELL Platinum certified showroom here in NYC!

An Exploration of Urban Archaeology

Urban Archaeology Production Facility 43-34 32nd Place, Long Island City, United States
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Come explore the rich history and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the premier luxury interior manufacturers dating back nearly 50 years!

Open Studio at Le Studio Anthost

Le Studio Anthost 276 Greenpoint Ave Suite #1306, Brooklyn, United States
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Le Studio Anthost welcomes you back to the studio and invites you to discover their latest creations.

SUITE NY Presents the US Debut of Giopato & Coombes Nebbia Collection

SUITE NY 419 Park Ave South, 17th Floor, New York City, United States
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SUITE NY presents the US premiere and unveiling of the latest design collection from renowned Italian lighting designers, Giopato & Coombes. Fresh from its debut at Salone del Mobile in Milan, the new Nebbia Collection represents the pinnacle of contemporary design innovation.

John Pomp – new collections

John Pomp Flagship NYC Showroom 200 Lexington Ave Suite 1201, New York City, United States
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John Pomp Studios is debuting new collections, Monolith and Matter.

Studio Laurence at Keilhauer

Keilhauer NY Showroom 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1101, New York City, United States
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French designer Laurence Carr presents her capsule of collectibles from Studio Laurence at the Keilhauer NY Showroom. Her circular designed pieces embody mindful luxury and sustainability with innovative and zero-waste biomaterials, blending durability with elegance.
By appointment only.

Royal Collection

Galerie Régis Mathieu 31 Desbrosses St, New York City, United States
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Mathieu Lustrerie & Château de Versailles: Featuring an iconic chandelier from the Royal Collection in partnership with the Palace of Versailles, and selected work from French master artisans.

Vision of Time: Argentine Expressions in Art and Design

Consulate General of Argentina -New York 12 West 56th Street, New York City, United States
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Dalia Forman Design and Argentine Creative Experience presents the Vision of Time: Argentine Expressions in Art and Design exhibition, showcasing Argentinean design, furniture, sculpture and crafting during NYCxDesign 2024

Sahco 2024 “Wild Bouquet” at Kvadrat Showroom

Kvadrat New York 475 Park Avenue, New York City, United States
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SAHCO 2024 COLLECTION: WILD BOUQUET
Wild yet calm, emotional yet composed, grounded yet revolutionary, the Sahco 2024 collection builds on its rich heritage, reviving and rethinking classic motifs with a 21st century mindset. Explore the collection through a special installation in the main gallery space of Kvadrat's New York Showroom.

HBF x Juniper Showroom Takeover

HBF Showroom 155 5th Avenue, 6th Floor, New York City, United States
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HBF and Juniper collaborate on a takeover of HBF’s New York City showroom for the occasion of NYCxDesign. Visit to see their latest collaboration, Firma designed by Travis Clifton, and a study in materiality and tactility with Juniper lighting throughout the beautiful space.

2nd Annual Madison Avenue Design Week

Madison Avenue between East 57th and East 86th Streets 960 Madison Ave, New York City, United States
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2nd Annual Madison Avenue Design will celebrate NYCxDesign with events, talks, and in-store experiences in the international roster of home furnishing and interior design stores and showrooms located on the upper east side on Madison Avenue and adjacent side streets located between East 57th and East 86th Streets.

Memoir by PELLE for Calico Wallpaper

Calico Wallpaper Showroom 57 Lispenard St, New York City, United States
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On display at the Calico Wallpaper showroom will be the brand’s newest collection, Memoir by PELLE. Jean and Oliver Pelle, founders of PELLE, present their first-ever collection with Calico Wallpaper inspired by the rich textures of the South Korean landscape cultivated by Jean’s childhood memories.

MUJI IS Exhibition

MUJI Hudson Yards 20 Hudson Yards Level 4, New York City, United States
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This exhibition will take visitors through the work of copywriter Miyuki Tokunaga, who is responsible for the clever yet concise phrases that have become synonymous with MUJI’s beloved product tags over the years. The installation celebrates MUJI’s iconic minimalist packaging and spotlights the brand’s Copywriting Atelier, which, under the direction of Tokunaga, formulates the narratives behind each product in MUJI’s own unique language.

Espasso Presents New Collection by Fernando Mendes

Espasso 38 N. Moore St., New York City, United States
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Brazilian designer Fernando Mendes launches a new handcrafted furniture collection, available exclusively at Espasso. The collection honors friends and neighbors of his workshop, located in Vale das Videiras, in the mountains surrounding Rio de Janeiro.

The exhibit opening will be celebrated on May 16th with a cocktail reception at Espasso. The gallery will be open for visits Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, or by appointment.

DWR x Heller Retrospective Exhibit

DWR East 57th Street Studio 957 3rd Ave, New York City, United States
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DWR and Heller have collaborated on a retrospective exhibit to celebrate the launch of the new Fortune Chair by JUMBO for Heller available exclusively at DWR. The exhibit will be on display at DWR East 57th Street and feature iconic pieces from Heller's portfolio along with the Fortune Chair.

UPMADE IN ESTONIA

Lafayette Gallery 188 Lafayette St, New York City, United States
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Discover the Soul of Estonian Design: Tradition Meets the Future in Circularity and Digital Innovation.

This exclusive event is taking place for the first time in New York City, with top design leaders from Estonia in attendance who will share and discuss the roots of Estonian Design, its unique aesthetics, and its contemporary successes.

Join us at Upmade in Estonia to learn how the of traditional core of minimalist philosophies of Estonian design became the cutting edge of sustainability and digital innovation.

Flâneries

Philia 90 Morton Street, New York, United States
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Discover 'Flâneries,' a fusion of French elegance and New York vitality in ceramic art by Galerie Philia. Explore the essence of flânerie through diverse techniques, celebrating the vibrant narratives of urban life.

co-24: SVA MFA Interaction Design Thesis Exhibition

School of Visual Arts, MFA Interaction Design 136 West 21st St. 3rd Floor, New York City, United States
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Join us for co-24 — a collection of works by 21 emergent designers from the School of Visual Arts MFA Interaction Design, class of 2024. Meet people and projects exploring the themes of collaboration, connection, and construction towards a more intentionally inclusive future.

Workshop/APD 25th Anniversary & Showroom Opening

Workshop Collection Showroom & Rooftop 39 West 38th Street, New York City, United States
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In celebration of our 25th anniversary, Workshop/APD is excited to open its headquarters and product showroom to the design community! Please join us at 39 West 38th Street, New York, NY to explore the Workshop Collection showroom and rooftop lounge, and get a first look at some of Workshop Collection's newest pieces.

French Open House

Maison Gérard 29 E. 10th Street, New York City, United States
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Maison Gerard will be hosting an open house of curated French Design during the bi-annual Greenwich Village Neighborhood Gallery Walk.

PRELLE x Uchronia

Prelle Showroom 43 East 10 Street, New York City, United States
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Meet French designer Julien Sebban from Uchronia. Immerse yourself in the world of exquisite silk upholstery fabrics.

Poliform Outdoor Collection Launch

Poliform 112 Madison Avenue, New York City, United States
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Discover the journey of refined elegance as Poliform unveils its outdoor collection, where contemporary design converges with the essence of outdoor living. An evening elevating the senses will mark the debut of Poliform’s inaugural outdoor showcase in New York.

Jenny Holzer: Light Line

Guggenheim Museum 1071 5th Ave, New York City, NY, United States
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"Jenny Holzer: Light Line" will present a new manifestation of an iconic LED sign, activating the interior of the Guggenheim with her pioneering use of the written word. During the exhibition’s opening week, Holzer’s "For the Guggenheim" illuminates the building’s façade at sundown, creating an environment for looking, discussing, and gathering.

SWADOH: IN PRAISE OF THE HAND – Artistry & Design

Karen Pearse showroom 284 5th Ave, New York City, United States
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An anagram of ‘shadow’, SWADOH is driven to shine a light on exceptional French creators and artisans with the highest level of craftsmanship dedicated to the world of interior design. Join us for an in-person presentation and demonstration of their savoir-faire.

Dining Out NYCxDesign

Sunday To Sunday 88 Orchard St, New York City, United States
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Dining Out NYCxDesign will showcase four new outdoor dining prototypes with onsite demonstrations, meet-and-greets, and culinary “tastings” from world-class restaurants in Manhattan and Queens. Sponsored by the City, designed by WXY and fabricated by the multidisciplinary studio SITU, the featured modules assembled from a kit of parts advance an entire new way of designing and managing outdoor dining setups and celebrating the diverse culinary pleasures that NYC offers.

Walk The Future of North Brooklyn in Augmented Reality

McCarren Park 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, United States
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Look around you to see how NYC is changing! inCitu is hosting an augmented reality Scavenger Hunt of future building sites in North Brooklyn. The tour begins at McCaren Park and explores six development sites, where visitors can use inCitu QR Codes to see the future of the locations in Augmented Reality.

NIGHT LIGHTS

IRL GALLERY 15 Monroe st, New York City, United States
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This group exhibition showcasing NYC-based artists aims to explore the intersection of art and design, with a focus on light as a medium.

Cornell Tech Open Studio

Cornell Tech Campus 2 West Loop Road Roosevelt Island, New York City, United States
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Cornell Tech's Spring 2024 Open Studio is an annual end-of-year showcase of cutting-edge research, projects, and startups founded at the Cornell University campus based on New York City's Roosevelt Island. The event includes demonstrations of work by graduate students and faculty and concludes with a reception and Startup Awards presentation during which up to five teams of student entrepreneurs are awarded $100,000 to launch their companies.

Wellness Design Day

Technogym NY Store 380 W Broadway, New York City, United States
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Join us at Wellness Design Day at Technogym NY store from 3:30pm, offering personalized tours, product experiences, and education on wellness design for architects and interior designers.

NYCxDESIGN: Linhardt Design Studio Sneak Peek

Virtual
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Join us for a sneak peek into Linhardt Design's new custom atelier, marking its Manhattan return after the closure of its East Village and Midtown storefronts during the pandemic lockdown. Since opening its first retail storefront in 2008, Linhardt has delighted patrons and celebrities with fine metal adornments for the body and jeweled heirlooms for the home.

Hem Open House Party

Hem SoHo Showroom 460 Broome Street #201 (Level 2), New York City, United States
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Come join us for drinks and music at the Hem showroom in the heart of SoHo. Explore our newest launches and the unveiling of our new Hem X limited edition art piece curated by New York-based gallery, Superhouse.

HOME IS WHERE LAZZONI IS

LAZZONI MADISON 145 MADISON AVENUE, New York City, United States
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WE INVITE YOU TO THE WORLD OF LAZZONI, A PLACE WHERE LUXURY MEETS COMFORT AND INNOVATION MEETS DESIGN. HOME IS WHERE LAZZONI IS.

Aperitivo & Design at Kartell

Kartell NYC Flagship Showroom 152 MADISON AVE, New York City, United States
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Come immerse yourself in the fusion of creativity, industrial design and sustainability, as we celebrate the beauty of design in the heart of New York at the newest Kartell flagship showroom.

SoHo Design Day

SoHo Design District New York City, United States
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Join us to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the SoHo Design District with the best international design.
Discover the latest in interior and product design while strolling the cobble streets of the most creative neighborhood in the city. EAch SDD Showroom will be showcasing their newest collections providing an immersive design experience open to all.
Grab a map at any participating location and enjoy a day with us!

Atlantic Avenue Day of Design

Atlantic Ave 377A Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, United States
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On Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, design is everywhere you look. Take a stroll with us on Saturday, May 18th to see our landmarked architecture and step inside our stunning storefronts to meet designers of jewelry, furniture, fragrances, apparel, cocktails, lighting, florals, wallpaper, ceramics, furniture, art, and more.

POLTRONA FRAU UNVEILS NEW FLAGSHIP STORE

181 Madison Avenue 181 Madison Avenue, New York City, United States
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Join us to inaugurate our new Poltrona Frau Flagship Store at 181 Madison Avenue (corner of 34th street).
Come to discover the 2024 Imagine collection.

PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN EXPERIENCE, “HOW DO YOU FEEL NEW YORK?” + “WHEN PLACES SPEAK”

99 SCOTT 99 SCOTT STUDIO, Brooklyn, United States
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Parsons School of Design students and faculty host an offsite exhibition capturing New York’s emotions through design and multi-sensorial experiences in space – Unveiling stories through a curated presentation of spatial concepts, speculative prototypes, interactive lights and sounds: All together responding to a curated narrative responding to different states of emotions.

FAD Market

The Invisible Dog Art Center 51 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, United States
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Explore New York City's emerging designers at FAD Market’s NYCxDESIGN pop-up in Boerum Hill's Invisible Dog Art Center. Discover 50+ makers pushing boundaries in home furnishing, tableware, and beyond.

Failing Forward from Unwanted Design

Brooklyn One Productions 51 35th St Building 5, Brooklyn, NY, United States
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As designers and business leaders, we constantly encounter failure as a natural part of the development process in addition to our own personal growth. Join us at Industry City for a sharing of failures to find inspiration in these moments and ways to embrace more failures to come in the pursuit of creating meaningful products for a better world.

SoHo Design Day – Original BTC

Original BTC Soho Showroom 56 Greene St, New York City, United States
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SoHo Design Day (daytime event) which is open to the public celebrating NYCxDESIGN. We will be showcasing new products and serving refreshments.

Modus10 / Rolf Benz Flagship Store

Modus10 Showroom 7 Wooster Street, New York City, United States
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Modus10 / Rolf Benz Flagship Store invites you to view our new exhilarating display of Rolf Benz's latest models along with selected products from Freifrau and Leolux. We also invite you to view our exhibit of fine art from renowned artists.

Products of Design, LIVE!

Javits Center 429 11th Ave, New York City, NY, United States
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Experience a recreation of the most comprehensive graduate product design program imaginable...Live!

ICFF

Javits Center 429 11th Ave, New York City, NY, United States
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The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) is North America’s leading platform for contemporary furnishing design. ICFF returns to the Javits Center May 19-21 with a more curated, accessible, and interactive approach and celebrates design with exciting new initiatives, thought-provoking programming, and spectacular spaces.

Uhuru Design Exhibition Launch Party

ESSX NYC @ The Gift Shop 140 Essex St, New York City, United States
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Join us this Design Week for the launch of our pop-up exhibition at ESSX NYC. Our launch party will be on Sunday May 19, from 7-9pm at ESSX NYC in the LES, and the exhibition will be on view from May 17-21. RSVP required for the launch party.

X PACIFIC

Times Square Times Square, New York City, United States
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X PACIFIC brings to the fore, 3 individuals from the Asia pacific region from the design streams of fashion, art, and industrial design. From across the globe the discourse of each element of design is taken to the subway street screens and strolls through Times Square onto the streets of Manhattan and into the public realm.

SPACIAL MAGAZINE LAUNCH

Lasvit Soho Atelier 51 Wooster Street, 1st Floor, New York City, United States
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The newest of Spacial Magazine, centering around the theme "Journey", makes its debut to Lasvit's atelier.
Please join us and have a look at print version at Lasvit SoHo Atelier throughout our operation hours or during our “Spacial” Prosecco hour. The event takes place on May 20th, between 5-8pm at51 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013.

Par Excellence: In conversation with Gregory Lacoua

Par Excellence 344 Bowery, #5, New York City, United States
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Discover first-hand the exceptional work of French designer Gregory Lacoua, in collaboration with Souchet, in crafting the extraordinary 'Imperial Armchair.' Join us at our showroom during this exclusive event to witness this masterpiece and explore the unique creations of all our French artisans.

Downtown Brooklyn Asphalt Art Walk with BOICUT

Willoughby Plaza 11 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
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Join Downtown Brooklyn Partnership for an engaging walk with Austrian artist BOICUT who will be refreshing the district's extensive network of Asphalt Art with new designs. Learn more about Downtown Brooklyn's Shared Streets, the Asphalt Art program, and explore BOICUT's design and installation in process.

Color is a Catalyst

Heartwork 29 W 30th Street, Suite 301, New York City, United States
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Round Table Discussion with experts in various fields about how color shifts our experiences and how it expresses emotion and supports intention.

Oui Design! x D&D Building: A French Design Showcase

Decoration & Design Building 979 Third Avenue, New York City, United States
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Join Villa Albertine at the D&D Building for a celebration of art de vivre expressed through exquisite French design. Come celebrate the creativity, sophistication, craftsmanship and innovation of French Design through curated showroom open houses, events and a cocktail reception to close out this inspiring day.

Interior Plant Trends and Botanic Design

Greenery Unlimited 91 West Street, Brooklyn, United States
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Join us for a sip and mingle in our lush, botanic showroom! Come together with other trade professionals to discuss the importance of integrating plants into interior plans. At 5 pm, enjoy a focused discussion hosted by Founder, Rebecca Bullene about integrating living walls into designs and how to work with architects to create sustainable design plans.

Good Design is Sustainable. Great Design Is Responsible.

200 Lexington Ave 200 Lexington Ave, New York City, United States
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Welcome to Happy Hour refreshments and an insightful panel discussion about the life-cycle of product production focused upon protecting the environment, and supporting wellness in our living spaces/daily life.

Unlocking the Power of Data: Designing for Empowerment

Two-N Inc. 167 Canal Street 2nd Floor, New York City, United States
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Join Two-N and Priyanka Jain (Co-Founder & CEO of Evvy) to discover how smart design transforms data into actionable insights, empowering women to take control of their health and enhance their quality of life.

Aaron Scott Design Open Studio

Aaron Scott Studio 140 Plymouth Street Suite 1A, Brooklyn, United States
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Celebrating 15 years in their Dumbo location, Aaron Scott Studio will be open to the public on May 22nd from 10am to 6pm, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the process and production of the studio's sculpted wood furniture and lighting pieces. There will be an opening reception May 21st from 6-8pm.

Open Day: Product Role in Sustainability and Inclusion

PBA Showroom 171 Madison Avenue, New York City, United States
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Open Day at pba showroom articulated in 3 moments in which Inclusivity and Sustainability will be the main themes: WORKSHOP on how products can address sensory sensitivity - inclusion. TALK on how door hardware can integrate Inclusivity and Sustainability. HAPPY HOUR

Making New York Safer for Birds: The Impact of Bird-Friendly Design and Legislation

FXCollaborative 1 Willoughby Square, 7th Floor, Brooklyn, United States
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Each year, an estimated 250,000 birds are killed after colliding with buildings in New York City. This event will bring together architectural, conservation, and materials and manufacturing perspectives to explore findings and lessons learned from applying bird safe design principles to the built environment, including on projects designed under Local Law 15 of 2020.

“Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection” Exhibition + Panel Discussion

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum 2 E 91st St, New York City, United States
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Held in conjunction with the exhibition “Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection,” this panel discussion will explore the ways in which collections–both personal and institutional–express value systems, mark cultural shifts, and provide frameworks for organizing, understanding, and critiquing complex ideas as they are expressed by objects.

Diverging Paths: A conversation between five friends about design

CannonDesign 300 East 42nd Street, New York City, United States
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Join us for an engaging discussion that delves into architectural design through the lens of five distinguished architects — and friends. Part reunion, part retrospective, their stories will reveal the architect’s journey in finding inspiration, forming a perspective on design and delivering beauty in function and form to the built environment.

G&A Design Lab: Open House and Round Table

G&A 141 West 28th Street, New York City, United States
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Let's have a dialogue around media within physical environments, and blurring the line for the visitor. With the help of our architectural partners and the work that we develop in our design lab, we are pushing the idea of immersive experiences forward.

End User: Why we have to move on from user-centered design

DesignStudio New York 5-26 46th Avenue Floor 3, Long Island City, United States
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User-centric thinking has been intrinsic to many design processes for decades, but at what cost? What would brands and systems look like if our industry designed for broad communities rather than just individuals? DesignStudio hosts a panel featuring Ritesh Gupta of Useful School, and others, to unpack the limitations of user-centered design and explore how pivoting towards community-centric design can serve more diverse audiences for the benefit of us all.

Architecture as Applied Utopias: From Planetary to Personal Systems

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) Architecture Firm 45 Main St #9 suite 900, Brooklyn, United States
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The New York Tech School of Architecture and Design (SOAD) and the renowned Architecture firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) are partnering in the endowed Tommaso and Franca Chieco Dean’s Atelier Studio with an experimental student-led Thesis research project. The work showcased explores possible new territories across scales and disciplines while merging academia and the profession of Architecture. Renewed proactive utopias generate integrated space that fosters sustainable processes of environmental and cultural transformations.

Dumbo x Design

Superfine 126 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
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An annual celebration of design companies in Dumbo, across all industries. DJs, drinks on the house & an impressive roster of Dumbo designers!

Is creativity enough? Designing with ethics and values for the common goods.

Salotto 84 Withers St, Fl 1, Brooklyn, United States
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Creativity has become one of the most important skills for all professionals, but what does it mean? Is it enough?
Join Istituto Europeo di Design alumni at Salotto to talk about which values and ethical approaches designers should have to face the world’s complexity.