In this curator-guided tour of Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial, visitors will explore some of the exhibition’s 25 original commissions, highlighting design’s role in shaping the physical and emotional experiences of home across the United States, US Territories, and Tribal Nations. The exhibition is the seventh offering in the museum’s Design Triennial series, which was established...
Design urban habitats for the feathered friends among us! Learn about bird-friendly designs and create your own model skyscraper.
Disability Meets Design: Hack Your Home with Laura Mauldin Held in celebration of NYCxDesign, this program presents tactics and strategies for making our homes more accessible for ourselves and our loved ones. Led by Laura Mauldin, professor, author, and founder of the site DisabilityAtHome.Org, the program includes a presentation followed by a hands-on workshop inviting...
Experience Cooper Hewitt’s collection and exhibitions through drawing! In this session, we'll sketch in the galleries of Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial, which explores design’s role in shaping the physical and emotional experiences of home across the United States, US Territories, and Tribal Nations. The exhibition is the seventh offering in the museum’s Design Triennial series, which was established in 2000 to address the most urgent topics of the time through the lens of design. This exhibition is full of visual imagery to spark the imagination for sketching!
In celebration of NYCxDesign, join 2025 National Design Award winner in Interior Design Little Wing Lee and Juanita Wichienkuer to hear more about her work and the multifaceted relationship between interior designers and architects.
Build your design toolkit! Design Practice is a series of free, drop-in workshops for high school students exploring techniques, strategies, and careers in design. No prior experience required—just bring yourself and a creative mindset. This month, join us for a workshop with upcycle textile artist Mahdiyyah Muhammad. Participants will use old t-shirts and transform it into something new and functional—a tote bag! No previous experience or sewing will be required.
Join us for a House Party in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the National Design Awards. This night of cocktails, dessert, and music convenes design lovers and museum friends in honor of the 2025 award winners. Featuring music by Brooklyn based record label Razor-N-Tape and a live performance by AMOC* (American Modern Opera Company)....
Indigo, Embroidered: A Workshop In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn a range of embroidery techniques and make an embroidered, indigo-dyed napkin project that they can take home. Textile artist Catherine Murphy will provide an illustrated overview of some of the indigo projects found throughout Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial, and demonstrate several basic embroidery techniques....
Build your design toolkit! Design Practice is a series of free, drop-in workshops for high school students exploring techniques, strategies, and careers in design. No prior experience required—just bring yourself and a creative mindset. This month, join us for a workshop with textile studio Loop of the Loom. Participants will work with Bengala mud dye and learn the traditional Japanese dye technique itajime shibori to create their own hand-dyed pillowcases. All materials will be included.
In conversation with Acting Director of Curatorial, Matilda McQuaid, interior designer Sheila Bridges and multimedia book artist Miriam Schaer will discuss the inspirations and innovations which define their practices. Join us early (starting at 5:30 p.m.) for a preview of newly acquired collection items, and after the conversation, enjoy a light reception with fellow members. Sheila Bridges is recognized for...
High school students, thinking about a career in design and wondering where to start? Join us for the Design Career Fair at Microsoft Garage! This annual event welcomes 9th-12th grade students to speak with National Design Award winners, guest designers, and colleges on the many pathways toward design. Designers from every discipline including fashion, architecture, product design, graphic design, UX, and more will be available to discuss everything from mentorship and college to the future of the field. Creative careers are growing fast to meet the needs of our changing world. See how these jobs fit into different industries and make an impact!
Experience Cooper Hewitt’s collection and exhibitions through drawing! In this session, we'll sketch in the galleries of Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial, which explores design’s role in shaping the physical and emotional experiences of home across the United States, US Territories, and Tribal Nations. The exhibition is the seventh offering in the museum’s Design Triennial series, which was established in 2000 to address the most urgent topics of the time through the lens of design. This exhibition is full of visual imagery to spark the imagination for sketching!
Cooper Hewitt members at the Design Insider level and above are cordially invited to Cooper Hewitt on Wednesday, February 5, for a Design Salon. Design Salons welcome leading figures in design today for inspiring conversations hosted from the intimate setting of the Carnegie Mansion. Maria Nicanor, Director of Cooper Hewitt, will be joined by Max...
Join us for a studio tour with Naeem Khan, a New York City-based fashion designer and winner of the 2023 National Design Award for Fashion Design. Naeem Khan launched his eponymous collection in 2003. During the visit, meet Khan and others from the studio’s team who will share about the history of their practice, the techniques and values of their work, and details of his work in keeping the tradition and craft of making clothes by hand. Attendees will get a tour of the studio and office space, getting to see the garments and techniques that are critical to Khan’s practice.
