Videos

Curator's Tour of Graphic Design—Now in Production

Monday August 13, 2012

In this ten-minute gallery tour, curator Ellen Lupton talks about indie publishing, typographic spectacle, non-normative software use, and design as fiction. The exhibition explores some of the most vibrant sectors and genres of graphic design from 2000 to the present.

Last day to catch this exhibition is September 3rd, 2012.

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Indie Publishing: Books, Magazines and Monsters

Monday August 13, 2012

Meet editors, designers, and authors of independent books and magazines. Learn about the ups and downs of print and media in the new millennium.

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4 Questions 4: Anab Jain

Monday August 13, 2012

Anab Jain, founding partner of Superflux, discusses the influence of fantastical beliefs on her work, the structure of her business, and the designer's shifting role in 21st century "architectures of collaboration."

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Glass Lab at Governors Island

Friday July 27, 2012

GlassLab, the Corning Museum's live glass design program, features a team of expert glassmakers, who work alongside graphic designers included in Cooper-Hewitt's current exhibition, Graphic Design−Now in Production to create innovative pieces based on the designers' ideas, concepts, and sketches that reflect themes from the exhibition. The GlassLab program has provided acclaimed designers with the opportunity to experiment with glassmaking technology, and share with the public a firsthand view of the design and production process since 2007.

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DesignPrep: Todd Oldham Workshops.mov

Monday July 16, 2012DesignPrep Scholars joined renowned designer Todd Oldham for a 3-part workshop to transform the new Cooper-Hewitt, Design Center into a vibrant place.Todd Oldham, Design Prep, Teens, Youth Programs, Workshop

Bill's Design Talks: Graphic Design—Now in Production

Friday July 13, 2012

Find out how designers today are rethinking the aesthetics, process, and public of graphic design by creating their own software and systems. Join Cooper-Hewitt's Curatorial Director, Cara McCarty, Walker Art Center Curator, Andrew Blauvelt, and interaction designer, Dimitri Nieuwenhuizen, in a lively discussion.

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Cooper-Hewitt: Wicked Problems in Type Design

Friday July 13, 2012

Six leading and emerging voices in the field of type design talk about problems central to their work. Each speaker will address a burning question concerning the design, use, culture, technology, or business of fonts and typefaces.

The moderators are Cara Di Edwardo and Ellen Lupton. The presenters are Philippe Apeloig, William Berkson, Hubert Jocham, Henrik Kubel, Jeremy Mickel, Jesse Ragan.

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Wicked Problems in Type Design

Friday July 13, 2012

Six leading and emerging voices in the field of type design talk about problems central to their work. Each speaker will address a burning question concerning the design, use, culture, technology, or business of fonts and typefaces.

A slightly cleaner version of this program is found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2hhkfUzZtw

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Cooper-Hewitt: Campana Brothers Select

Friday July 13, 2012

On view February 15--September 28, 2008

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GlassLab at Cooper-Hewitt

Friday July 13, 2012

In a special two-week presentation, Cooper-Hewitt will host GlassLab, an innovative program of The Corning Museum of Glass that pairs its master glassmakers with some of the most creative minds working in design today.

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