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DesignPrep: The Digital Curators Project A short video explaining youth participation in shaping Cooper-Hewitt's effort to make its vast collection web-accessible. NYC teens work with museum staff to select objects, tag them in their own words, and suggest features to make the virtual museum system more youth-friendly. designprep, Teens, youth, high school, New York City, NYC, digital curating, digital curation, virtual museum, collection, tagging, design education, education, workshops, free, hands-on, Susan Brown, Matilda McQuaid, objects, feedback
DesignPrep: Makerbot Workshops Cooper-Hewitt is launching a series of FREE workshops for NYC teens on building, programming, and prototyping with the Makerbot 3D printer. Participants will learn how to assemble, program, and print their designs on the Makerbot 3-D printer. They'll learn about hardware, software, and 3D modeling software like Google Sketchup and Blender. This is a huge opportunity for kids to geek out on the cutting edge of technology and bond with the Makerbot developers--the hippest, funnest nerds in the country. designprep, Teens, youth, high school, students, NYC, New York City, education, design education, Makerbot, robotics, 3D, printer, printing, Mike Kelberman, Matt Griffin, Workshop, free, hands-on, product design, prototype, prototyping, engineering, programming, coding
DesignPrep: Teen Programs at Cooper-Hewitt DesignPrep is a series of FREE programs, including workshops, studio and college visits, that focuses on all design disciplines from fashion and architecture to product design. DesignPrep participants also have the opportunity to take part in programs offered through the Hive Learning Network. Various DesignPrep programs are offered throughout the year—check out videos from previous workshops to see the type of experiences offered. youth, Teens, free, high school, fashion design, interior design, Architecture, product design, graphic design, portfolio, college, studio visits, design, Hive
Attention all NYC teachers! We're proud to announce an innovative new program, Target® Design K-12: Design in the Classroom. This FREE design-based workshop comes to your classroom, and all K-12 teachers in New York City are eligible. The 45-minute session focuses on teamwork, brainstorming, and problem-solving. Design K-12, classroom, target, Workshop, free, education, students, teachers, teamwork, problem solving, brainstorm, activity, New York City, NYC
Register now for Makerbot Workshops Register 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
Cooper-Hewitt acquires a MakerBot BREAKING NEWS…the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum’s education department has acquired a MakerBot! Makerbot, 3D, 3-D, printer, acquisition, education, workshops, free, youth, Teens, students
Great Minds Think Alike A recent article by Urban Gardens features New York City designer Marco Antonio Castro Cosio. As part of his graduate thesis at New York University the designer presented a project that “aims to reclaim the forgotten space on the tops of city buses, while enhancing the quality of urban life by proliferating green spaces on these unused bus roofs.” Marco Antonio Castro Cosio, New York City, NYC, Designer, Urban Gardens, article, city, buses, roofs, green spaces, transportation, City of Neighborhoods, youth, Teens, students, high school, high-school, GreenWay, DreamYard, prep, Morrisania, South Bronx, eco-friendly, education, programs, free
Designing Media - Craig Newmark Who hasn’t heard of Craigslist, the Web site that has dramatically altered the classified advertising universe with its largely free want ads and for-sale postings? craig newmark, craigslist, web site, classified, advertising, free, ads, reach, simplicity, simple, skill, guidelines, quality control, measures, Bill Moggridge, designing media, book, Interview, MIT press, design media
Terrific Prototypes from Today's Tour + Workshop These third graders from P.S. 59 in the Bronx recently tackled some big design challenges when they came to participate in our Target Design K12 program. education, workshops, free, PS 59, Bronx, New York City, NYC, grade, school, students, target, K-12, k12, program, prototype, vehicles, Green Transportation, design challenge
It is time for you to teach the teacher Were you the kid doodling in the back of the classroom? During gym did you draw elaborate designs on your arm with a Bic pen while waiting to be picked for a team? education, department, integrate, curriculum, online, Educator Resource Center, ERC, blog, readers, Conversation Board, K-12, k12, teachers, participate, share, host, lesson plans, videos, resources, free, account