Public Programs

Carole Baijings, of the Amsterdam-based design studio Scholten & Baijings, will be the featured speaker for Cooper Hewitt’s 2018 Design by Hand series. Founded in 2000 by industrial designers Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings, the studio is known for its minimalist aesthetic and rich explorations in graphics and color informed by investigations of hand craftsmanship.... View full event details here.

Scholten & Baijings will share the studio’s investigations into the dynamic interaction of color through their Maharam Darning Sampler project. Participants will use various materials to explore how layering, opacity, and proximity can transform relationships between colors. Founded in 2000 by industrial designers Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings, the studio is known for its minimalist... View full event details here.

Through their masterful examination of elasticity of form in their Vegetables project, Scholten & Baijings will guide participants through a process of transforming complex forms into simple shapes. Founded in 2000 by industrial designers Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings, the studio is  known for its minimalist aesthetic and rich explorations in graphics and color informed by investigations... View full event details here.

Inspired by Scholten & Baijings’ Paper Porcelain project, participants will create prototypes of everyday objects by taking cues from the materials makeup. All materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite cup or mug to reference during program. Founded in 2000 by industrial designers Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings, the studio is... View full event details here.

Join us for an evening of conversation with Henry Muñoz  President and CEO of the architecture firm Muñoz & Company and Monxo López cartographer and South Bronx-based environmental activist as they discuss how cities can activate urban reform as a catalyst for economic growth, political equality, and environmental justice. Focusing on cities in the Southwest... View full event details here.

Participate in a day of design exploration with master classes and intimate conversations with National Design Award winners. End the day with a glass of wine and thought-provoking conversations with National Design Award winners and fellow design lovers. View full event details here.