design is human: atlanta

photo by: mdwombatWhat: Design is Human
When: June 6-12, 2011
Where: All Around Atlanta

Modern Atlanta, MA, believes that design in itself is human—and their mission is to promote design excellence that not only satisfies the needs of humanity, it also inspires and encourages sustainable practices.

MA’s goal is to create a network within the communities of architecture and design, retail and trade, industry and academia, the arts, and NPO foundations; and the event attracts a diverse range of speakers, exhibitors and attendees willing to push the boundaries of design towards these ends.

This is a unique creative collaboration to support CARE, an international organization focused on empowering African women and children in need. Help support their efforts to further the work of Care International by checking it out this weekend.

milan 2011: audience participation

Coming to Milan for the Salone, is not just about the Salone. Time spent outside the fair—walking the streets of Zona Tortona, Brera and Lambrate—is equally important.

Each area is an extension of the fair with large and small scale exhibits in old factories, city apartments, on the streets… this is what fulfills the declaration that ‘the city is the Salone’.

Yesterday we walked a few miles in Zona Tortona, today we will see Brera and Lambrate. We know we’ll see many new designs, colors, artwork…but it’s the audience participation projects that draw in the visitor, making us part of the Salone as well. Bravo and mille grazie Milan!

architecture & design film festival: new york

photo by: magicicadaWhat: Architecture & Design Film Festival
When: October 15-17, 2010
Where: Tribeca Cinemas, New York

Don’t miss the first US film festival celebrating the creative spirit of architecture and design.

A mix of feature length films, documentaries and shorts are scheduled for the weekend— and don’t miss discussions with filmmakers, architects and designers about the design process, architecture in film, and the many designs we see and use every day.