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Andrew RevkinJoin Andrew Revkin, professor, author, and creator of the New York Times Dot Earth blog on climate change and sustainable living, to explore contemporary trends in collaborative communication and design and how they can be used to shape a sustainable human journey. How can nurturing the 'knowosphere' increase public awareness of an increasingly human-dominated planet and foster constructive discussion and action? Cooper-Hewitt Design Center, ecological, green design, talks |
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The 21st-century Design LibraryA conversation about libraries in the 21st century. This event was held in Cooper-Hewitt's newly renovated National Design Library. Features Gary E. Strong, University Librarian, UCLA, and Stephen H. Van Dyk, Head of the Art Division, Smithsonian Libraries. Moderated by Nancy E. Gwinn, Director, Smithsonian Libraries. library, technology, design, cooper-hewitt, smithsonian, panel, talks |
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Design ExtravaganzaThis week and next, Cooper-Hewitt is offering extraordinary design programs hosted by Bill Moggridge. The first is this Thursday evening and will feature Professor Shinichi Takemura’s incredible interactive multimedia presentation “Tangible Earth,” which is followed next Monday by a conversation with Italian design maestro Alberto Alessi. public programs, talks, Tangible Earth, installation, shinichi takemura, multimedia, interactcive, digital, globe, Alessi, Alberto Alessi, kitchenware, modern, product design, iconic, Bill Moggridge |
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