Design Conversations
The Synplode ProjectPosted by Monica Harriss, on Friday April 29, 2011The Interactive Dance Floor has come of age. Introducing: Synplode. Up-and-coming interaction designer Josh Silverman is the developer of this generative art and audio application. Synplode, interactive, dance floor, Josh Silverman, interaction designer, music, colors |
 |
Critter & GuitariPosted by Katie Shelly, on Wednesday April 27, 2011Chris Kucinski and Owen Osborn, a.k.a. Critter & Guitari, are a Philadelphia-based design duo specializing in unusual devices for electronic music. Critter & Guitari, Chris Kucinski, Owen Osborn, electronic music, electronic instruments, devices, synesthetic, Philadelphia |
 |
Tangible Tuesdays: The Map BagPosted by Katie Shelly, on Tuesday April 26, 2011The Map Bag is a messenger bag that’s also a compass. Eight small vibration motors sewn into the bag discreetly inform the wearer of compass information as she travels. In other words, it lets you read a compass with your body. Map bag, messenger bag, compass, direction, microcontroller, motors, Josh Billions |
 |
Car ConnectionsPosted by Debbie Ahn, on Friday April 22, 2011Phil Patton, automotive design author and journalist, gave Cooper-Hewitt’s Patron Members a sneak preview of the New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center. Highlights included the newly redesigned Volkswagen Beetle, “more power than flower,” as described by the car’s designer Klaus Bischoff; New York International Auto Show, cars, automobile, VW Beetle, Fiat, convertible, Mercedes |
 |
New York, Sustainable City - Who Knew?Posted by Jocelyn Groom, on Friday April 22, 2011You may be surprised to learn that New York City is one of the most energy-efficient places in the United States, consuming a quarter of the national average in energy consumption and emitting a quarter of the national average of carbon dioxide, according to Columbia University’s Earth Institute. New York City, NYC, sustainable, energy efficient, Energy efficiency, urban, cities, city, density, hyper-cities, panel |
 |
Design To Preserve: Part 1Posted by Kate Wight, on Thursday April 21, 2011A critical element of the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum’s Re:Design project is a new off-site conservation, study, and storage facility, designed to the highest preservation standards and built over the past several years. Preservation, conservation, storage, facility, off-site, requirements, standards |
 |
Register now for Makerbot WorkshopsPosted by Katie Shelly, on Wednesday April 20, 2011Register now to participate in a FREE Cooper-Hewitt workshop all about 3-D printing. Starting on April 30th, the workshop will consist of five hands-on sessions led by Matt and Mike of Makerbot Industries. Makerbot, workshops, free, 3D, 3-D, printing, DIY electronics |
 |
Tangible Tuesdays: Interactive SneakersPosted by Katie Shelly, on Tuesday April 19, 2011The Megalizer is a sneaker that could put a few DJs out of business. The nearly invisible system of hardware and software allows a dancer to create live music with his shoes. Megalizer, Sneakers, interactive, Didier Brun, Interaction Design, music, footwear |
 |
2011 Milan Furniture FairPosted by Caroline Baumann, on Tuesday April 19, 2011The Cooper- Hewitt, National Design Museum group had a superb time at the 2011 Milan Furniture Fair this past week, joining in on many of the 50th anniversary “Salone” celebrations. Milan Furniture Fair, 2011, Salone |
 |
ParticlesPosted by Katie Shelly, on Monday April 18, 2011Daito Manabe and Motoi Ishibashi (of Face Visualizer fame) have unveiled a new project called Particles. Particles is a room-filling installation made of floating “light particles” that fly around and form glowing shapes. Particles, installation, Daito Manabe, Motoi Ishibashi, Face Visualizer, light |
 |
