DesignPrep

Our free DesignPrep programs introduce New York City high school students to collegiate and career opportunities in design. These programs include hands-on activities led by professional designers, college visits, studio visits, and workshops to help prepare for college or internship applications.

DesignPrep: Interior Design Workshop (3 sessions)  

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 4:30pm to Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 6:00pm

Join Interior Designer Blanche Garcia of HGTV and Travel Channel to learn how to create spaces that are both beautiful and comfortable.

DesignPrep: Fashion Design Workshop (3 sessions)  

Monday, April 22, 2013 - 4:30pm to Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 6:00pm

Join designer Rachel Miller as she teaches essential fashion tips and techniques. 

A City of Neighborhoods (10 sessions)  

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 4:30pm to Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 6:00pm

Join us for A City of Neighborhoods and explore urban design and city planning, learn about community, identify challenges, propose design solutions and develop hands-on skills.  

Studio Visit: Materials ConneXion  

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Join DesignPrep for a visit to Material ConneXion a “leading global platform for material solutions and innovations.” They advise companies of all sizes on the strategic selection of materials and their potential design uses. They have sites around the world, but during this studio visit you will have the opportunity to explore the New York City offices and their library of innovative materials and sustainable alternatives.

STUDIO VISIT: INTERACTIVE MEDIA WORKS  

Monday, May 20, 2013 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Join DesignPrep as we visit the graduate thesis show for the Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) at the Tisch School of the Arts. Amazing projects about flying drones, fashion that grows, connected heartbeats, energy parasites and other cutting edge concepts will be on display for your viewing (and learning) pleasure.

Studio Visit: Stoll Fashion and Technology Knitting Center  

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Join DesignPrep as we tour their Knitting Center and learn how Stoll uses technology to bring fashion designs to life by developing the shapes and patterns utilized by famous American retail companies and knitwear designers.