National Design Week and the National Design Awards are sponsored by Target.
National Design Week hosts a series of public programs surrounding the National Design Awards, and organizations and schools nationwide sponsor events in the classroom and online.
During National Design Week, Cooper-Hewitt will offer free admission to all Museum visitors. Additionally, the Museum will host a series of free public programs in the Target National Design Education Center and Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden.
Join individuals, design organizations, and schools nationwide as they host design education events during National Design Week. Click here to submit your event!
The Educator Resource Center features design-focused lesson plans, as well as chat rooms and blogs for teachers interested in incorporating design into their curriculum. The ERC will launch a series of new activities that coincide with the People’s Design Award. These lesson plans are aligned to national standards for all grade levels to help teachers learn ways to promote innovation, critical thinking, visual literacy, and problem-solving across the curriculum.
The centerpiece of National Design Week will be the National Design Awards Gala on October 18. Established in 2000 to broaden awareness of the role of design in daily life, the Awards honor individuals in all areas of design, as well as its patrons and supporters.This year the ceremony will include a People's Design Award, determined by an online voting system. From September 17 to October 16, the public can nominate and vote for their favorite designs at www.cooperhewitt.org. The winner will be announced live at the National Design Awards Gala in New York City.