Design Week 09 is in full swing. And now it’s time for ICFF. It’s going to be like New York Fashion Week but instead of skinny models there will tables and chairs strutting their stuff on the runway. The Designboston team will be there to cover the hottest new product, the hits and the misses, and chatting with firms that are breaking boundaries and doing good work.
Here is a list of events that I think are definitely worth checking out if you are at the show or in the area:
Designboom Mart
May 16-19
Designboom will host a group exhibition of international design professionals from around the world. Visitors are able to buy design souvenirs and limited edition pieces (priced from: $10 USD – $100 USD) directly from the designers themselves.
www.designboom.com
Kartell: What a Wonderful World
Cocktails: May 18th, 6-9p
30 Greene St., Kartell Showroom (map)
60 years of innovation, design and creativity to accompany the wonderful journey of life. RSVP: rsvp4@bdeonline.biz.
www.kartell.com
Model Citizens NYC 2009
May 16 – 18. 11a-6p
Opening reception: May 16, 5-7p
475 10th Ave., Exit Underground(map)
Made up of independent designers as well as design related business partners, Model Citizens includes all of the individuals who, together, represent a sustained model of productivity within the design industries. We recognize that without risk there is no innovation, without trust there are no new relationships or opportunities, and without a commitment to new approaches to design practices we create nothing. Model Citizens takes a community-based approach to creating opportunities for the independent designers and their business partners to generate viable economic solutions.
www.modelcitizensnyc.com
Secret Natures at Droog
May 16-June 30
Reception:May 16th, 6:30-8:30p
76 Greene Street, Droog Store (map)
Hidden clutter, hidden meaning, hidden functions and hidden value all become illuminated at Droog New York’s first event and exhibition since its opening in February. Visit the Droog store and view pieces by established and up & coming designers FormaFantasma, Chris Kabel, Nacho Carbonell and Luc d’Hanis & Sofie Lachaert. 21 and over only, RSVP required: droog@hlgrp.com
www.droog.com
Artemide Presents KarimLuce with DJ Kreemy
May 18th, 6-8p
46 Greene Street, Artemide (map)
Join us for a one-of-a-kind party! Karim Rashid a.k.a DJ Kreemy will be pleased to entertain you with his music while you discover our illuminating design products, including the ones he designed! RSVP: rsvp7@bdeonline.biz, 212-353-1383.
www.artemide.us
InDisposed
May 15 – 16, 18-20th, 10a-6p
180 Varick St., Suite 1610, Studio-X (map)
An off-site design exhibition that highlights the twin dichotomies that define contemporary design today: sustainability versus wastefulness, and preciousness versus mass production.
www.indisposednyc.com
For a full listing of events be sure to check out Metropolis Magazine’s guide to ICFF 2009.
Check back soon for coverage from the show, the events, and the celebrations.
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