Mon, May 18, 2020
How can we develop a holistic design philosophy that helps us deliver better experiences and greater value for all? Sustainability concerns are no longer enough to consider. We must evolve our design practices to reach beyond and enhance life on all levels. The goal of ecological harmony is to design with nature, like nature in order to develop urban solutions that measurably improve the well-being of all life.
Tue, May 19, 2020
A conversation with Deb Johnson, Stephan Clamaneva and Glenn Johnson to explore the possibilities of truly sustainable transportation. Based on research conducted over many years, Deb, Stephan and Glenn provide their perspectives in an intimate virtual fireside chat on how to drive the industry to make the car, historically tied to fossil fuels, truly a part of the circular economy.
Thu, May 21, 2020
Panelists will discuss the future of design for public spaces, museums, and institutions. They will address the challenge of creating a space that is dynamic and engaging and explore how technology and immersive design have changed the way people interact with the environment. They will share their expert perspective on the current environment and how Covid19 will affect design of institutional public space.
Sat, May 23, 2020
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, all end-of-year graduate exhibitions worldwide were canceled. ARTSTHREAD has created the online Global Design Graduate Show 2020 with global media partner i-D/Vice Media. This exciting initiative provides the classes of 2020 worldwide a creative under and post graduate students a unique chance to both showcase their graduate creative portfolios and be judged by a high profile industry judge panel. Alex Brownless talks about the significance of such a platform in support of the graduating senior class of a quarantine and how to showcase young emerging talent.
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
This conversation is based on the understanding that the architecture and design profession is at constant flux - economical, political, and social. Exploration revolves around the willingness and courage to take risks and pursue uncommon paths in order to provide urban strategies and design solutions - to even the smallest of objects to the complexities of large buildings and master plans - that open new possibilities at a time when unknown possibility is exactly what we face.
Wed, Jun 24, 2020
The future of residential design and the housing market, both in urban spaces and the countryside, is being reshaped by current events. Join the discussion on where the home is heading-geographically, aesthetically, spatially, culturally, and even ethically, as society grapples with not only recent headlines, but the reality of climate change as well. What's behind the rise of the Passive House-which adheres to careful environmental principles-in New York City's housing market? How can residential design inform supporting varying family types, and how can we provide an alternative to urban life-all the more desirable in the post COVID-19 era-through design, craft and sustainability?
Tue, Jun 30, 2020
As sites of interaction and exchange, public space has served as a focal point for communities for generations. But what has happened to these places since the digital world allowed people to connect with commerce, information, and one another online? And how must they change to stay relevant? To prevent physical community nodes from dissolving further, architects and clients have re-imagined public spaces as cultural hubs crafted for humans, not avatars. This panel discussion examines the rise of culture as a driving force in the built environment, as well as design strategies that will sustain public spaces beyond Instagram celebrity.
Sat, Jun 13, 2020
The public right of access has a long tradition in Scandinavian countries and especially in Norway. Equally important to Norwegian design is to cause the least possible negative impact on the environment while enhancing the sense of surroundings, identity relationships and physical spaces we inhabit. Through this conversation between Norway's leading architects and public furniture design firms, we analyze the mission to serve humanity through design and learn how technology and optimism together can create objects and spaces for a better future.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
As the world becomes more aware of what is having a positive and negative effect on the planet, we look to Norway for innovative and sustainable ways of processing natural resources. In conversation, we discuss how human creativity and enterprise in harnessing what nature has to offer and how renewable energy, technology and innovation can shape the future of sustainable natural materials such as stone and aluminum.
Sun, Jun 21, 2020
Latvian-made designs represent cultural and historical heritage, uniquely combining the simplicity of Scandinavia with the opulence of Slavic decoration that is unique to Latvia's location within the Baltics. Combining heritage with modern technologies, allows the development of products minimalist yet hand quality feeling in Baltic design. Each of the four designer and brand panelists have their own unique experience in the field of design, and together they will cover the Latvian design sector and discuss the natural, ecological, functional, extravagant, and unique take on products in today's world.
Tue, Jul 28, 2020
Innovation and beauty are not dependent on money, but require a state of mind that encapsulates concept, innovation, and intent. Social responsibility is part of being a citizen in this world. Every crisis is also a paradigm shift. And that in this shift, sharing knowledge and creativity, even pro-bono, is hugely beneficial for both an architectural practice and people who need it most. The agency of the architect is both in design and in the creation of cross connections, to make the impossible possible. Probe a fascinating case study of an inventive solution developed in 2008 for a school in crisis in Liberia, that led to a successful application to a recently-completed sustainable passive solar townhouse in New York City.
Tue, Sep 8, 2020
When Ingmar Bergman wrote The Seventh Seal his characters where set in the era of the Bubonic Plague. A knight returning from the crusades plays a chess match with Death. The artists survive, symbolically winning over Death, when all else is lost. In the shadow of COVID-19 the realization of MacDowell's operatic adaptation of the film has been disrupted. Bergman's themes and characters have suddenly become even more relevant, real, and resonate. The performing arts needs to adapt to a post COVID world. Join us in an intimate discussion with the core creatives and producers of The Seventh Seal opera, and how they are using their production as a platform for imagining a better future.
Tue, Sep 15, 2020
While protesting and fighting for civil rights is an ongoing struggle spanning history, modern day designers, artists and writers are connecting humanity through heroic storytelling, comedy, and action figure role playing. Hear from three heroic artists in the entertainment industry, how storytelling bridges human connection by elevating difference, diversity and humor, thereby validating, empowering and encouraging confidence and positive future projection, particularly for our youth.
Mon, Sep 28, 2020
Dissecting the role of feminism in forging a successful creative career, particularly in male-dominated spaces. This talk spotlights two-time Peabody Award-winning social issue documentary filmmaker Maria Finitzo and focus on her latest film THE DILEMMA OF DESIRE - a feature length vérité film about female sexual desire and the powerful gender politics that revolve around NOT acknowledging it. Joined by Ti Chang and Sophia Wallace who were featured in the film, we will also cover each of their unique career journeys, particularly in the male-dominated industries of filmmaking, industrial design, and the art world.
Tue, Sep 29, 2020
In an effort to elevate Black talent within the media, creative and events industries, Many Hats has launched The Black Creative Directory - a community-sourced list of Black artists, freelancers and vendors. The three speakers on this panel were discovered through this public resource. Join a truly inspiring trio, each breaking ground in their respective industry - environmental law and policy, design and publishing - while supporting future generations as they go. Through an intimate conversation, they address questions that white people might feel uncomfortable asking their Black friends and colleagues and they don't hold back on their thoughts on tokenism and performative allyship.
Tue, Oct 6, 2020
Sensory expression dominates every facet of daily life. As we enter a COVID-19 recovery period, there is a heightened focus on the future of design, culture and culinary, and how we engage with these experiences during this period of time. To explore the importance of captivating the senses in design, Hervé Descottes and Jean-Georges will discuss how our five innate senses are activated through each artisan's respected field in lighting and culinary, and why it is important to leverage these elements when creating compelling designs. Since their first collaboration on launch of The Mercer Kitchen in 1998, Hervé and Jean-Georges have worked closely together on 17 projects in locations all around the world. L'Observatoire International's lighting design works to amplify Jean-Georges' expanded dining atmosphere, creating a full experience around the dinner plate.
Tue, Oct 13, 2020
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, SOM, focuses on the modes and issues around transportation that will be affecting life in New York City in the decades to come. This topic is inspired by The Future of Transportation, the latest publication in the SOM Thinkers series, which reflects on the interventions that are shaping new ways of living and moving. This group of panelists from an array of backgrounds offers an important variety of perspectives and a broad range of experience in architecture, advocacy, journalism, and policymaking. They walk the line between policy, theory, and practicality in the context of New York City. Transportation has as much impact on life in the city and the environment as any other issue. In this panel discussion, we will take a look at projects in the pipeline - from projects at the city's airports to its roads, subways and waterways - and explore the solutions and innovations that will make New York a healthier, more connected city. And of course, we will examine the changes to transportation that are required post-pandemic.
Tue, Oct 20, 2020
What is the future of wellness? As COVID-19 will leave a lasting impact on every facet of design, the wellness industry is ripe for innovation and rethinking. Noah Waxman and Lucas Werthein of design studio Cactus will explore how the industry can evolve into the future through holistic, personalized guest experiences built around health data. With a focus on well-being and personalized healthcare constantly growing, this discussion will address the wellness design community directly. Learn how to leverage emerging data and visualization technologies to provide a unique, guest-focused experience that prioritizes comfort, health and well-being. Touching on various case studies, including a groundbreaking Miami 'healthcare hotel' set to debut in 2023, this session will discuss how health data is the new raw material for designers, and will analyze the intersection of healthcare and wellness.