Cabbage Chair, prototype. Oki Sato, Photo: Masayuki Hayash
If you’re going to be in New York between May 14th, 2010 and January 9th, 2011, you must go to see “National Design Triennial – Why Design Now?” , at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum.
Intended to explore the role of design in solving the problems of our world, “Why Design Now?”
“… will explore the work of designers addressing human and environmental problems across many fields of design from architecture and product design to fashion, graphics, new media and landscape design. Organized by Cooper-Hewitt curators Ellen Lupton, Cara McCarty, Matilda McQuaid and Cynthia Smith, the Triennial will be global in reach for the first time, reflecting the connectedness of design practices and the need for international cooperation to solve the world’s problems.”
Heath Ceramics Tableware. Photo: Jeffery Cross
The exhibit will address eight different areas of design innovation:
Energy
Mobility
Community
Materials
Prosperity
Health
Communication
Simplicity
SunShade prototype. Rendering: Lianne van Genugten
A nice additional feature of this exhibit will be iPod Touches, with one-to-one interviews and behind-the-scene footage to supplement your experience. They will be available for use free of charge.
Veil Curtain. Photo: Woodnotes OY
Begun in the year 2000, the Triennial Series showcases the most innovative designs from the previous 3 years. In this, the fourth exhibition, they will show 125 projects exemplifying the best in environmental stewardship, social equity, accessibility and creative capital.
To learn more about the Cooper-Hewitt, and for hours and directions to get there, click here.
