green design

Andrew Revkin


Join 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

America's Most Wanted Eco Graphics


Be a part of history as Ed Morris, the co-author of Green Patriot Posters, leads a team of designers, thinkers, environmentalists and audience participants in creating America's Most-Wanted Eco-Poster in real time! The team will have two hours to come up with the design. In designing the poster Morris will also be leading the team through a discussion of the history of environmental and activist imagery, the current state of the environmental movement and the efficacy of art and design. The working process will be projected on a screen for all to see.
posters, green design, graphic design, environmental design

Cooper-Hewitt: 2007 The Business of Design


Business leaders discuss how green design impacts their overall strategy and affects their bottom line. The panel is moderated by Sarah Murray of the Financial Times and panelists include James Ludwig of Steelcase, John Righini of General Electric, and Sven Shiers of Patagonia. This event took place during National Design Week, October 14-20, 2007.
Business of Design, 2007, green design, Bottom Line, panel, Sarah Murray, James Ludwig, John Righini, Sven Shiers, National Design Week, talk, long

Innovative Design at NYPL


Yesterday Design Watch Members toured the 10,500 square-foot library branch in Battery Park City, New York Public Library’s ‘greenest’ location. NYPL wanted a forward-looking design to emphasize their commitment to the 21st century.  
NYPL, New York Public Library, branch, Battery Park City, green design, LEED, gold, sustainable, energy efficient, Design Watch, tour