Design Conversations

And Then There Was Light… Posted by Debbie Ahn, on Wednesday May 11, 2011 Last week’s 99% Conference, organized by Behance and Cool Hunting, had an energetic lineup of speakers. Accomplished and creative minds shared how they make ideas happen. 99% conference, 2011, speakers, idea execution, Behance, Cool Hunting
Two Matters of Importance Posted by Gail S. Davidson, on Wednesday May 11, 2011 Two articles in the May issue of Dwell magazine have special resonance for Cooper-Hewitt’s followers. The first, “Printed Matter” by Aaron Britt, concerns the life and work of the Swiss-born graphic designer Herbert Matter; the second, “20th-Century Fox” by Leslie Williamson, discusses the collaboration of Eero Saarinen, Alexander Girard, and Dan Kiley on the seminal J. Irwin Miller house in Columbus, IN. Herbert Matter, graphic designer, collaboration, Eero Saarinen, Alexander Girard, textiles, Dan Kiley, Miller house, Dwell
ReadyMade Magazine Tries out On-Demand Printing Posted by Bill Moggridge, on Tuesday May 10, 2011 Readers of ReadyMade magazine were busy last fall submitting their DIY projects for the 100 contest in one of these categories: Home & Garden, Food & Entertaining, Design, Craft, Fashion & Style, Culture, Travel & Places, and Technology & Work. Readymade, magazine, on-demand printing, DIY projects, Espresso book machine
2011 Cover Design Competition Posted by Monica Harriss, on Friday May 06, 2011 Every year, the Department of Education distributes thousands of school directories to students and their families across New York City. The Department of Education and the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum worked together to select student entries for the 2011-2012 cover directory design. cover design, competition, 2011, New York City, NYC, Department of Education, DOE, school directory, student entries
BEES Online: Tools for Evaluating Green Building Materials Posted by Jocelyn Groom, on Thursday May 05, 2011 For those concerned with the impact and lifecycle of construction materials, BEES is a new design tool that helps designers and consumers make informed decisions. Construction and manufacturing have a significant effect on the environment. BEES, Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability, software, green building, materials, evaluation, evaluating, performance, NIST, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Scholars Program Kicks Off In Style Posted by Marianna Siciliano, on Wednesday May 04, 2011 The Cooper-Hewitt Scholars students had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with the master model maker from Van Cleef & Arpels, Sophie Pean. Sophie, who trained at an institution founded by Louis XIV is known to VC&A as a living treasure. Scholars Program, students, high school, high-school, Teens, model, sophie pean, model maker, Van Cleef & Arpels
Jell-O's Big Adventure Posted by Monica Harriss, on Tuesday May 03, 2011 The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Eyebeam Art + Technology Center and Smart Design have teamed up to take Jell-O on a whirlwind tour through New York City with a Jell-O Mold Workshop for high school students interested in food, design, and technology! jell-o, jello, mold, Workshop, eyebeam, SmartDesign, high school, high-school, students, youth, Teens, jell-o design competition, education
Design Thinking for Educators Posted by Kim Robledo-Diga, on Monday May 02, 2011 One of Cooper-Hewitt’s missions is to aid educators in seeing themselves and their students as designers. One of the ways we work toward this goal is through our Educator Resource Center, an online resource for K-12 educators, which hosts lesson plans, a conversation board, and videos of design experts speaking about best practices in design-based education. educators, Educator Resource Center, online resource, K-12, k12, lesson plans, design education, IDEO, toolkit
Designing Media - Joel Hyatt Posted by Bill Moggridge, on Monday May 02, 2011 This is the first interview in Chapter 4 in my new book, Designing Media Joel Hyatt, November 2008 Joel Hyatt, Democratic Party, Current TV, Al Gore, Bill Moggridge, designing media, Interview, MIT press, design media
Set in Style - Innovation Posted by Sarah Coffin, on Friday April 29, 2011 As curator of Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels, I am often asked about what specific characteristics of this firm’s jewelry led to its being the subject of this exhibition in a design museum. Jewelry design is a major part of the Museum’s collection and exhibitions focus. Set in Style, Exhibition, Van Cleef & Arpels, mystery setting, innovation