DesignPhiladelphia

Calderwood Gallery Grand Opening

Intern — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:41:23 +0000

Calderwood Gallery, 20th Century Design and Photography recently relocated to Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts, in the hotter-than-hot 600 North Broad Street block.

Their grand opening celebration will be held Friday, May 11, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m. They will officially unveil the 5,000 square feet build-out they undertook in the historic E. Hart Stable building (ca. 1880) at 631 North Broad.

The gallery, launched in 1982 by Janet and Gary Calderwood, built an international following as a world-class resource for original French Art Deco (1910-1950) furniture by the most illustrious designers. The gallery’s vast inventory includes works by Ruhlmann, Arbus, Leleu, Dominique, Jallot, Dufrene, Follot, Subes, and their contemporaries from that pivotal era in the timeline of decorative arts.

Now, in the expansive new gallery space, the Calderwoods will present a continuum of 20th Century Design coupled with a vastly expanded focus on photography. Their past photography exhibitions have been extracted from their extensive private collection, current and future exhibitions will also include contemporary photographers whose work they admire.

For additional information:

Janet Calderwood

janet@calderwoodgallery.com

215‐546‐5357

How Creativity Works

Intern — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:59:58 +0000

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

8:00 – 8:30 am Registration & Breakfast, 8:30 – 10:30 am Program

World Café Live, 3025 Walnut Street, Phila PA

Cost to attend: $45.00

Registration is required and space is limited

Click here to register

Join Jonah Lehrer, journalist and author of Proust was a Neuroscientist and How We Decide, for a discussion about his newest book, Imagine: How Creativity Works, for a discussion on how learning to use creativity more effectively can benefit you and your business.

In addition, a panel of experts, moderated by our very own University of the Arts President Sean Buffington, will explore how companies can incorporate creativity into the workplace.

Panelists include:

Christopher S. Clark, President, Fiberlink

Harold Hambrose, Founder & CEO, Electronic Ink, Inc

Ria Walsh, Vice President, GWS US Operations, SEI

Jerry (Yoram) Wind, Lauder Professor; Director, SEI Center for Advanced Studies in Management; Academic Director, The Wharton Fellows Program at the University of Pennsylvania

Click here for more information.

Call To Artists : Take a Seat! Adirondack Chairs Re-Interpreted

Intern — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:34:10 +0000

You’re invited to paint, decorate, reinterpret, redesign, or just do something great with one of America’s great outdoor classics, the Adirondack Chair.

Artists of the Philadelphia region are invited to apply and commit to reinterpreting an individual or pair of full size chairs. Child-size chairs can be included as an optional second or third chair. An honorarium of $200 will be awarded to each artist.

The Morris Arboretum and Woodmere Art Museum, located in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, are collaborating to organize an outdoor exhibition during the summer of 2012.

Deadline for the submission of a letter of interest is February 7, 2012.

Contact Michelle Conners with questions.
215.247.5777 x109 or mconners@upenn.edu
or visit www.morrisarboretum.org

VISIBLY INVISIBLE lecture series

Intern — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:37:20 +0000

This four-part lecture series will address the mash-up of history, design, and technology.

At some point we stop seeing and experiencing what we live with,

becoming blind to the familiar – things, systems, even problems in our

surroundings. Design thinking can shift our vision, literally making

what is straight in front of us visible again.

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WHERE : The University of the Arts

Hamilton Hall

320 S. Broad St., Phila PA

COST : Free. Seating is limited.

REGISTER : Click here to register.

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FIRST UP…

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Regina Lee Blaszczyk
Tuesday, February 7th
6:00PM – 7:30PM
From Parlor to iPhone: Our Gadgets, Our Identities
An award-winning design historian, Blaszczyk explores the hidden meanings of the things we use every day. Her whirlwind tour of 150 years of consumer culture highlights the invisible links between the Victorian parlor and the I-want-it-now culture of Apple, Facebook and Twitter. Our ancestors used “cultural hardware” like furniture and bric-a-brac to express themselves, while we use “cultural software” like eBooks, videogames, and apps to create personal space. The technology is different, but the impulse to personalize one’s surroundings is the same.

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Thaddeus Squire
Tuesday, February 21st
6:00PM – 7:30PM
Hide and Seek
Founder of Hidden City Philadelphia – festival, online magazine, tour company – Squire will address the yearning for history in pop culture: from the prison fantasies of Piranesi to Mayan expedition drawings, and Indiana Jones, National Treasure and Tomb Raider. And from the retro-chic of Restoration Hardware and Anthroplogie to online gaming, and the emerging photo genre of “ruin porn”.

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Dan Marcolina
Tuesday, March 20th
6:00PM – 7:30PM
Revealing the Obvious
Mad App Alchemist and internationally recognized designer and photographer, Marcolina is author of the critically acclaimed book and iPad series “iPhone Obsessed”. He will expose how the combination of picture choice and multiple app processing can transform everyday snapshots into remarkable statements. Booksigning following the lecture.

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Cynthia E. Smith
Tuesday, April 3rd
6:00PM – 7:30PM
Design with the other 90%: Cities
With her recent exhibitions at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and the United Nations, Smith helped spark international dialogue on the opportunities to utilize technology and design to help poorer communities “leapfrog” into the 21st century. Traditionally designers had focused on the 10% of the population that could afford their goods and services. Now, a new wave of designers, architects and engineers is working to solve the world’s most critical problems as urban populations in the developing world grow at unprecedented rates. Book signing following lecture.

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Space Is Never Empty

Intern — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:47:51 +0000

Check out this video coverage of The Play House which premiered in a vacant lot at 313 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA across the street from the Kimmel Center during DesignPhiladelphia 2011.

The Play House

The Play House / Not A Vacant Lot from marianne bernstein on Vimeo.

This video was created by Stephen Gardner, with additional footage of opening night provided by Peter Parker Brodhead.

NextFab Award…Two!

Intern — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:48:16 +0000

The $1000 prize for the most fascinating and innovative project is back, and better than ever. Don’t let that project you’ve always dreamed of working on become another New Year’s resolution you wish you had fulfilled. You can do it now, and you can make it here.

Projects should have some physical, material component to them – something that can make use of NextFab’s tools and services…but otherwise don’t be shy! Art, science, invention, or the amazing but inexplicable. All are welcome.

NextFab will be accepting submissions from December 10th through January 6th. The prize will be awarded in person at NextFab’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, January 21st at 6pm, with food, drink and fanfare!

Click here for more info.

Get happy with Stefan Sagmeister

Intern — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:33:09 +0000

Thursday, December 8, 2011
6:30pm

Get happy with New York-based graphic designer and typographer Stefan Sagmeister whose exhibition, The Happy Show, open at ICA on April 4, 2012.

Come out to the Penn Design lecture to see Stefan talk at ICA on December 8, 2011 at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited. RSVP here.

The Dynamics of Visual Merchandising

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:49:56 +0000

Thursday November 17, 2011
6pm-8pm
The Enterprise Center, 4548 Market Street, Studio C

Visual merchandising is creating visual displays and arranging merchandise within a store to improve the layout and increase traffic and sales. Your presentation can be a key differentiating factor that makes you more competitive and more profitable.

Learn simple, cost-effective ways to make the most profitable use of every square foot in your store. Presenters will include:
Anne Cecil, Program Director & Professor of Design & Merchandising, Drexel University
Iola Harper, Retail Marketing Expert, Executive Director, SCI West
Diana Nicholas, Architect & Designer, On Design LLC; Instructor, Drexel University
Kathy Gilchrist, Visual Merchandising specialist, M Fried Store Fixtures

$20
Click here to register
Or call Andy Toy for more information 215-243-4101

Concept to Creation: Duke & Winston

Intern — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:32:30 +0000

‎HyLo Boutiques and Duke & Winston are running a series of 3 promotional videos featuring the menswear designer himself and his big, slobbery-jowled sidekick. Make sure to also check out their event on Thursday October 20th at Studio: Christensen.

Concept to Creation: Duke & Winston Trailer 1

DesignPhiladelphia Highlights: The Play House

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:53:38 +0000

Time to roll out the red carpet again…

Artist-Curator Marianne Bernstein will be presenting her newest project,

The Play House, during this year’s DesignPhiladelphia celebration.

The Play House, a multi-purpose aluminum 8×8′ cube, is a new nomadic version of Bernstein’s previous project, The Welcome House that was placed in Love Park in 2009. During DesignPhiladelphia 2011, The Play House will debut in The University of the Arts empty lot at 313 S. Broad street, from October 19-23. Twelve artists teams were invited to activate vacant lots throughout Philadelphia and document it through short films. These films will be projected on the exterior of the Play House from 7-10pm. Performance schedule from 4-7pm daily. The Play House is part of the “Not A Vacant Lot” project in collaboration with PennDesign students.

The big DesignPhiladelphia closing party will be from 7-10pm on Saturday, Oct. 22nd featuring all the films and music by our favorite DJ’s- Broadzilla. Also free beer is being donated by Triumph Brewery for the third year in a row (we love them).

The Play House was designed in collaboration with Daryn Edwards of Interface Studio Architects. Featured artists are: Peter Parker Brodhead with Jacqui Tichenor, Birdie Busch with Emily Zeitlyn, Angela Miles, and Alison Dilworth, Adam Carrigan with William McHale, Kevin Francis Farrell with Geri Vanore, Tamara Suber, Katya Gorker with Ryan Wilson Kelly, John Heron, Vince Johnson with Adam Lovitz, David Kessler, Danielle Lessovitz, Katie Tackman with Mike Ski, and Daniel Traub.

Click here for more info.

Green Matters

Intern — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:42:53 +0000

Recognized as a design classic, USM product lines are made from high-quality materials for strength and durability to last for years. Manufacturing processes use the latest environmentally friendly technologies and USM has achieved Greenguard Certification on its USM Haller and USM Kitos product lines. 80% of USMʼs components are recyclable.

Workshop in Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Intern — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:32:57 +0000

Come join Philly Works for a short workshop to experience the power of interdisciplinary collaboration. The first 15 visitors will participate in a 2 hr facilitated design process to develop solutions to an urban issue. You’ll be shocked at the creative potential buried in those you share the city with!

DesignPhiladelphia Closing Party

Intern — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:00:23 +0000

Join us for the DesignPhiladelphia closing party on Saturday October 22 from 7pm-10pm for Triumph Beer, dancing, and nighttime projections.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.designphiladelphia.org

Paper Flower Class

Intern — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:30:23 +0000

Learn how to make several styles of flowers. No experience necessary. Special promotion for DesignPhiladelphia followers; cost for this class is normally $25. All materials and instructions are included. We will bring out our “scraps” and off-cuts left over from projects, recycle the material into a beautiful bouquet that will last a long, long, time.

*THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Please call 267-791-9149 or hello@casapapel.com

www.casapapel.com

Promotional posters by NOM NOW

Intern — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:21:15 +0000

We were lucky enough to have the very talented guys over at NOM NOW design our promotional posters for this year’s celebration.

Check out the rest of the posters and information here.

Philly Works + BetterBlocksPhilly Quality of Life Installations

Intern — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:25:58 +0000

Interactive Mural by Shira Walinsky, Graffiti Knitting by Jessie Hemmons, Letter Press installation by Eli VandenBerg.

Dead and Dreaming Closing Reception

Intern — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Dead and Dreaming features the work of 20 artists, each interpreting a different story by H.P. Lovecraft, an American author of horror, fantasy and science fiction, especially the subgenre known as “weird fiction”. Dead and Dreaming is a collaboration between The Autumn Society of Illustration, The Philadelphia Cartoonist Society and Paradigm Gallery + Studio.

Opening Reception: Friday, September 30th 6-10pm
Second Fridays Open Hours: Friday, October 14th 6-10pm
Gallery Open Hours: Saturdays 12-6pm
Gallery is also open by appointment. Please contact: Jason (267) 266-0073 or Sara Sara@paradigm-gallery.com

www.paradigm-gallery.com

Kids Quality of Life Studio!

Intern — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:39:04 +0000

Kids ages 4 and up can explore what it is about living in Philadelphia that they like and don’t like by working in a “kid-studio” environment. Kids will respond and explore specific questions about things they might not usually think about, like, “where do you like walking in the city, and why?” They will have opportunities to work in various 2D formats to add to there responses. The results of the activity will be part of a larger project that will be exhibited at the Art Alliance in 2012. There will likely be some filming and photography of activity that could end up in a documentary of the year long exploration about “Philadelphia Qualities of Life.”

Philadelphia Quality of Life Letterpress Session

Intern — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:30:46 +0000

Join Eli VandenBerg and the Soapbox Independent Publishing Center for a live printing workshop. Slogans relating to quality of life issues in Philadelphia will be printed while you watch. Participants are invited to take these prints and disseminate them throughout their communities and share issues that are important to them. Some prints will be part of a larger installation on 1801 Christian St for Design Philadelphia. Some will also be part of the 2012 Art Alliance Exhibit: Philly Works // Philadelphia Qualities of Life. Additional session on Monday October 17, 2011 6pm-9pm.

2011 Event Guide PDF

Intern — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:24:50 +0000

We will be distributing those lovely little guidebooks in about a week to many locations around the city. But, just incase you simply can’t wait…here is a downloadable PDF version.

Click to download the 2011 Design Philadelphia event guide book

Start planning your 10 days of great events now!

Shift Space Design Pop-up shop Reception

Intern — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:00:36 +0000

Our products will be sold exclusively to the public during pop up shop events, where you will meet the designers and see our latest projects exhibited. SHIFT_DESIGN creates using features of mass customization, flat pack shipping and material engineering. This reinforces our environmental mission, which promotes local manufacturing, waste-reduction methods and long product life-cycles. Through a blend of precision technologies and traditional fabrication, our outdoor products facilitate a way of living that brings sustainable practices into daily life. Follow our tweets@SHIFT_DESIGN for updated locations.

www.shiftspacedesign.com

Thank you!

Intern — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:53:26 +0000

What an amazing celebration it was! Thank you to our sponsors, participants, event attendees, volunteers and everyone in between for making DesignPhiladelphia 2011 the best one yet.

We need you!

Intern — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:59:58 +0000

We need a helping hand with anything and everything. Opportunities abound. Work in the back office, help at events, deliver signage, distribute materials, take photos, and more.

Email us at volunteer@designphiladelphia.org to sign up.

The Philadelphia Underground 2010

Intern — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:28:13 +0000

Conceived and Curated by Marianne Bernstein (curator of The Welcome House in Love Park during DesignPhiladelphia 2009) the project aimed to bring some of Philadelphia’s best video artists to an unexpected public place, City Hall’s Dillworth Plaza.

The participating video artists were:
Ricardo Rivera, Peter Parker Brodhead, Adam Carlton Carrigan, David Dunn, Katya Gorker, David Kessler, Diedra Krieger, and Danielle Lessovitz.

Video projection production by klipcollective
Video Shot by David Kessler and Peter Parker
Video Editing by Peter Parker (Parkerism.com)

3rd Annual Old City Window Competition

Intern — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:33:31 +0000

Show your design moxie and sign up today for the third edition of the Old City Window Design Contest! Over 50 of Old City’s retailers, restaurants, galleries and design firms open their windows to Philadelphia’s artists, designers and students for a $500 grand prize.

DP does First Friday

Intern — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:12:57 +0000

DesignPhiladelphia took to the streets on First Friday to ask YOU how design affects your life. Check out the responses! Big thanks to Mayor Michael Nutter, Gary Steuer and the awesome DP Street Team!

Final days for submitting events and ads

Intern — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:17:01 +0000

The weather isn’t the only thing that’s hotter than Hades right now. Things are heating up in the DesignPhiladelphia office. Staff is working furiously to put the finishing touches on this year’s perfect bound guide book. We’re closing the event guide soon and shipping it off to our designers, Paragraph, Inc. If ever there was a time to send in your participation or advertising forms that time is NOW.

Please email your forms or any questions to jackie@designphiladelphia.org

Build A Chair, Build A Neighborhood

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:00:14 +0000

P’unk Avenue invites you to participate in a design intervention to activate public spaces with chairs built out of discarded pallet crates. We will then place these chairs in locations around the city to encourage people to gather and converse. Every chair will have a QR code on it that will direct people to a website where they can note its current location and add comments. An associated website will track the chairs on a map.
Check our website for dates and locations of workshops to make your own chair, as well as information on the topic of design interventions. Partnered with Indy Hall.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.punkave.com

Pole Position

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:30:19 +0000

Be on the lookout for interactive additions to Philadelphia’s recently decapitated parking meters. Bresslergroup’s product designers and engineers have repurposed select poles in Center City to spread the word about good design.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.bresslergroup.com

Treasure Hunt

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:00:25 +0000

Organized by the CandyCoated Center, a citywide treasure hunt of glimmering collaborations in decorative design featuring “table.wear” and “Sugar Walls”.
In “table.wear”, Candy Depew collaborates with chef Tony Aiazzi of the Workshop Kitchen in the art of food presentation. Candy’s signature imagery on porcelain dinnerware is graced with Tony’s skill designing menus and styling culinary delights. Posh local eateries will display tantalizing photos of this delicious teamwork. Click here to find a map to these treasures and more.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.theworkshopkitchen.com

Campbell’s: 142 Years of Design Women, Soup, and Warhol

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:30:18 +0000

August 15-December 11, 2011
An exploration of the many roles of women in the history, advertising, and design of this iconic American company. Featuring never-before-displayed objects from the Campbell’s archives, vintage advertisements, photographs, dresses, and a tomato soup can sculpture. Gallery Talks are scheduled with the Campbell’s corporate archivist, Jonathan Thorn and Chefs from the Campbell’s headquarters in Camden, NJ.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.aiphartgallery.tumblr.com

Excursus

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:00:46 +0000

September 14-December 4, 2011
The ICA launches Excursus, a new series that invites the public to meet, converse, and peruse archival material in the context of the present. Designer Andy Beach, known for his blog and curatorial interventions under the name Reference Library, will launch the series with a project that takes inspiration from the early 20th century radical meeting place and bookshop, the Centaur. For a full calendar of events, check ICA’s website.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.icaphila.org

Before and After Utopia: Images of Urban Abandonment, Absence, and Aspiration

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:30:37 +0000

September 15-November 27, 2011
Work by Matthew Christopher Murray, Michael Christopher Brown, Joshua Lieberman and Michael Meysarosh. More than a decade into the millennium, the world is amidst crisis and challenge in designing, powering, and maintaining its urban metropolises. These conditions are illustrated in Matthew Christopher Murray’s photographs of Abandoned America; Michael Christopher Brown’s images of globalized Ordos, China; Joshua Lieberman’s survey of Paolo Soleri’s never-finished, experimental eco-community of Arcoscanti, in Arizona; and Michael Meysarosh’s exploration of the Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (LAVA)’s design for Masdar City, the worlds first zero-carbon, zero-waste city, being built 17km downtown from Abu Dhabi. Examining these landscapes of decay, sprawl, and hope, our Utopian ambitions to create a better world are contrasted with the reality of cultural evolution, entropy and hubris. Opening reception Sunday, September 18, 2pm-4:30pm. Artist talk at 3:30pm.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.gershmany.org
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=203471689705920

Tom Maher Photography

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:00:06 +0000

September 15-October 31, 2011
Tom Maher creates provocative images that reinterpret the objects of everyday life, and elevate them into something all together different. These images have a sense of the familiar yet feel mysterious. Through careful composition, play of light, shadow, texture and contrast, the ordinary becomes anything but. 2601 Parkway presents a collection of large format gelatin silver prints shot on 4 x 5 negatives, archivally processed and selenium toned by Maher. The photographs are mounted on 4-ply white rag board and framed. All works are for sale. Opening reception October 22, 2011, 5pm-7pm.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.tommaherphotography.com

17 Swedish Designers

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:30:55 +0000

September 18-January 29, 2012
The American Swedish Historical Museum presents 17 Swedish Designers, featuring the work of emerging young, female Swedish design professionals. Their works were originally shown in Gallery Pascale in Stockholm, and subsequently inspired a book and traveling exhibition of the same name. Following the strong tradition of Swedish design, these objects exhibit form and function, along with contemporary creativity, and range from small ceramics and glass to textiles and furniture.

Free with general museum admission. Wheelchair accessible.
www.americanswedish.org

Philadelphia Places on Paper: Selections from the Eli P. Zebooker Collection

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:00:43 +0000

September 19-November 11, 2011
Philadelphia Places on Paper is an exhibition of more than 60 pieces from the gift of Dr. Eli P. Zebooker. Featured here are maps, prints and books that document the growing Colonial, Federal and Victorian city. Some of Philadelphia’s rarest 18th and 19th century cartographic, iconographic, and bibliographic treasures will be on view, including William Scull’s 1770 Map of Pennsylvania, Carrington Bowles 1788 East Perspective View on the City of Philadelphia, and Julio Rae’s 1851 Pictorial Directory & Panoramic Advertiser of Chestnut Street from Second to Tenth Streets.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.philaathenaeum.org

Leverage: Strengthening Neighborhoods Through Design Exhibition

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:30:26 +0000

October 1 – 23, 2011
As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, the Community Design Collaborative is hosting an exhibition entitled Leverage: Strengthening Neighborhoods Through Design, showcasing projects and programs that exemplify best practices in community design. Leading examples of community design in Philadelphia and inspiring approaches from other American cities will be on display.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.cdesignc.org

Sonya Clark & Gary Magakis

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:00:20 +0000

October 1-November 19, 2011
10am-6pm Tuesday-Saturday
Sonya Clark uses materials from black culture as symbolic elements in her work. Featured piece – Madam C.J. Walker, 7×10 feet made of combs. Gary Magakis works in furniture, lighting, mirrors, bronze and steel will also be on display. Commissions accepted.

Free and open to the public.
www.snyderman-works.com

Art is Design

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:30:20 +0000

October 6-November 3, 2011
Please Touch Museum invites your family to visit and play with design! The Elaine Wideman Vaughn Program Room will be transformed into a kid-friendly design studio where visitors can create 2D and 3D representations of structures using bright, colorful, and playful array of materials. Children will have the opportunity to create mono-prints, mock-up buildings with modeling clay, and design the building of their dreams.

Free with museum admission. Wheelchair accessible.
www.pleasetouchmuseum.org

Transforming Dilworth Plaza

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:00:07 +0000

October 13-November 18, 2011
10am-4pm
The City’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in collaboration with the Center City District, KieranTimberlake and OLIN presents an exhibition introducing designs for soon-to-be transformed Dilworth Plaza. The exhibition will highlight a number of design components to the project, including landscape architecture, structural engineering, graphic design and public art as part of a broader public-private initiative to improve the infrastructure and civic spaces of Center City. Lecture on Friday October 21, 2011 6pm.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.phila.gov/creativephl.org

Philadelphia Interior Design Awards

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:30:02 +0000

October 7 – 23, 2011
See a showcase of entries and winners from the Philadelphia Interior Design Awards on display at the Marketplace Design Center. Opening reception Friday October 14, 2011, 11am-3pm.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.asidpaeast.org

MAAS Furniture

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:00:23 +0000

October 7-16, 2011
6pm-9pm
MAAS furniture is an exhibition of contemporary furnishings designed and fabricated by local craftsmen. The recently renovated MAAS building will showcase work by John Greiner, Matt Dimon, Anthony Angelicola and Square Foot Concepts, the husband and wife team of Lou and Jess Montoya. Opening reception October 15, 2011, 6pm-9pm.

Free and open to the public.

BetterBlocksPhilly

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:30:24 +0000

October 13-23, 2011
BetterBlocksPhilly includes musical performances, art, and design exhibitions and workshops, presentations, vendors and pop-up shops. BetterBlocksPhilly is a living/functioning exhibition of temporarily installed Complete/Green Street concepts along three blocks within the SOSNA district, fostering a safer pedestrian environment. The intention is to educate citizens while also gaining city-wide attention to innovative traffic calming measures – ultimately to help usher in implementation projects that will evolve Philadelphia’s neighborhood design ideology. Partners include Brown & Keener Urban Design and Wallace, Roberts & Todd.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.betterblocksphilly.org

Old City Windows

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The public is invited to Old City Windows 2011, a neighborhood art exhibition and competition. Old City becomes a visual art gallery, hosting over 50 storefront windows designed by students, recent grads, professionals and artists in various fields of design. Public voting takes place October 1-23, 2011 via text and online votes.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.oldcitybusinesscollective.org

Beacon, PECO Crown Lights

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:30:44 +0000

October 13-23,2011
Various times
The PECO Crown Lights beam kind words of encouragement – a beacon pulsing at the heart of the city, expanding and contracting into the physical space. Unmistakably more personal and introspective than typical event or public service announcements, these messages temporarily displace the low-level hum of lists, memos and commercial messages that colonize our consciousness. Gentle reminders and suggestions ebb out and dim, nudging and guiding us outside of our normal inattentive pattern.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.

Push Sk8board Gallery

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:47 +0000

October 13-14, 19-22, 2011
Skateboard and street art are hanging next to the longboards at the hottest new spot in the Girard Avenue Arts District. New recycled skateboard products from deckstool.com and sk8lamps.com are featured with an awesome array of skate photography, sculpture and paintings. We have excellent skateboarder gifts! Opening reception October 15, 6pm-10pm.

Free and open to the public.
www.deckstool.com
www.sk8lamps.com

Design Saves Lives

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:13 +0000

Oct 13-15 & 18-22, 2011
Weekdays 11am-5:30pm, Weekends 10:30pm-2:30pm
Lifestyle retailer, Morihata, is participating in ”Design Saves Lives” fundraising for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief. During DesignPhiladelphia week, 10% of your purchase will be donated toward the relief effort. Represented products are Yoshii Towel, super soft, lightweight, colorful & water absorbent towel designed by Maho Mukai; paper thin wooden cup & brass tableware products designed by Oji Masonori; Binchotan Charcoal facial puff, soap & toothbrush. Our products have been featured in Elle Décor, House Beautiful and InStyle magazines.

Free and open to the public.
www.morihata.com

Opening Reception

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:30:54 +0000

October 13-23, 2011
Visit the hottest new gallery in Old City. We exhibit artists whose works are original and appropriately priced. It is our mission to help our clients select the perfect, one-of-a-kind, work of art for your home or office.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.bluestone-gallery.com

The DesignLounge + Information Central

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:45:58 +0000

October 14-23, 2011
Join DesignPhiladelphia in our temporary DesignLounge at the Philadelphia Center for Architecture for conversation, exploration and investigation of all things design. The DesignLounge features interactive design/art installations, designer furniture, design-related reading material, designer beverages and your creative minds, thoughts and opinions!

Shift Space Design Pop-up shop

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:30:55 +0000

October 14-16 & 21-23, 2011
Our products will be sold exclusively to the public during pop up shop events, where you will meet the designers and see our latest projects exhibited. SHIFT_DESIGN creates using features of mass customization, flat pack shipping and material engineering. This reinforces our environmental mission, which promotes local manufacturing, waste-reduction methods and long product life-cycles. Through a blend of precision technologies and traditional fabrication, our outdoor products facilitate a way of living that brings sustainable practices into daily life. Follow our tweets@SHIFT_DESIGN for updated locations. Reception on Friday, October 14 6pm-8pm.

Free and open to the public.
www.shiftspacedesign.com

First Peek

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:00:41 +0000

October 14, 2011-January 12, 2012
A first peek at the brand new Center for Art in Wood (formerly the Wood Turning Center on Vine Street) in Old City Philadelphia. Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 12pm-5pm throughout DesignPhiladelphia. Closed Sunday.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.centerforartinwood.org

Cocktails@6

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:30:38 +0000

October 15-23, 2011
A celebration of vintage barware – cocktail shakers, decanters, and accessories including glassware. Tasting beginning at 4pm.

Exhibition: Photographs + Photobooks

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:00:05 +0000

October 17-20, 2011
From Mapplethorpe and Callahan to Eisenstaedt and Stieglitz, come see the exhibition of over 200 photographs and photobooks from the 19th century to the present. Precedes the auction taking place on October 21.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.freemansauction.com

Not A Vacant Lot

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:30:44 +0000

*due to weather predictions, Not A Vacant Lot will open on Thursday, October 20
October 19-23, 2011
4-7pm: daily performances inside The Play House
7-10pm: projections on The Play House

In the middle of vibrant Center City Philadelphia, just four blocks from City Hall and surrounded by cultural venues, sits a large vacant lot.
For DesignPhiladelphia 2011, Independent curator Marianne Bernstein, in tandem with The University of the Arts, and Penn Design architecture students – will produce Not a Vacant Lot, a 5-day exhibition at 313 South Broad Street incorporating Bernstein’s Play House installation. In re-imagining its purpose, the space will become a showcase of cutting-edge, temporary programming, cultural offerings and landscape design, studded with live performances changing daily, as well as video showings on the cube of the Play House at night.

Used as little more than a parking lot, the space’s underuse is typical of Philadelphia’s pervasive vacancy problem, adding up to more than 40,000 such empty lots. But due to its prime location, access to transit and neighboring institutions such as the Kimmel Center and Wilma Theater, this lot has unique potential to be reinvented as a major asset to the Avenue of the Arts and Philadelphia as a whole.

Please join us for the DesignPhiladelphia closing party on Saturday October 22 from 7pm-10pm featuring projected films, music by Broadzilla DJ’s and beer donated by Triumph Brewing Company.

Marianne Bernstein’s Play House will include videos created by local artists including: Birdie Busch with Emily Zeitlyn, Angela Miles, and Alison Dilworth, Adam Carrigan with William McHale, Kevin Francis Farrell with Geri Vanore, Katya Gorker with Ryan Wilson Kelly, John Heron with Ryan Collerd and Andrew Gilligan, Vince Johnson with Adam Lovitz, David Kessler, Danielle Lessovitz, Tamara Suber with Sophia, KT Butterfield with Mike Ski, and Daniel Traub.

The Play house was designed in collaboration with Daryn Edwards of Interface Studio Architects and fabricated by EnMotion Design. Video production by Kevin Francis Farrell and Peter Parker Brodhead. Special thanks to David Kessler, Kelsey Halliday Johnson, Diane Burko and Richard Ryan, Hilary Jay, and Gamble- Huff Music.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.

http://phillyplayhouse.tumblr.com

Making It: Alumni ’01 – ’11 Works

Intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:00:35 +0000

October 20-30, 2011 Reception for the juried exhibition of works by recent alumni of the University of the Arts. Opening reception October 22, 2011 5pm-7pm. Free and open to the public. Wheelchair...

Beginning Vandercook Letterpress Workshop

Intern — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:00:30 +0000

Beginning Letterpress Printing is a six hour, hands-on workshop covering the basics of printing, typesetting (wood & metal type), Vandercook press maintenance, troubleshooting press and printing issues, inking, paper use & designing.

Wheelchair accessible.
Admission: $125
RSVP www.thefactorye.com/red-wheel-press
www.hymyind.com

The Art of the Automobile: A Presentation by Michael Furman

Intern — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:00:53 +0000

Design trends have moved the automobile from its humble “horseless carriage” beginnings to the powerful force that has influenced our landscape, created environmental issues, and impacted foreign policy. But, the automobile is not just a tool to assist in our transportation needs. From Michael Furman’s unique position as a visual chronicler, designer, and author, he will present some of the most beautiful and important cars of the last one hundred years.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.michaelfurman.com

Symposium: Imaging and Imagining Our Cities

Intern — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:00:41 +0000

Abandoned America, Ordos (China), Arcosanti (Arizona), and Masdar City (U.A.E.) — four regions, four models, four pasts, and four futures, yet all saying something about the “now” — the present moment in our cities. In conjunction with the Open Lens Gallery exhibition Before and After Utopia: Images of Abandonment, Absence and Aspiration, this symposium will examine how we have imaged and imagined our cities a decade into the new millennium, and what our observations, documentation, and participation in the evolution of cities means for the future of the urban metropolis. Panelists include: Elijah Anderson, author of the Cosmopolitan Canopy: Race and Civility in Everyday Life and other notable books on urban life; Photo Review founder & editor Stephen Perloff, Matthew Christopher Murray of abandonedamerica.us.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.gershmany.org

Tease

Intern — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:00:12 +0000

As part of DesignPhildelphia’s closing celebration, Scissor Candy and Richard Nicholas bring vivacious vixens together for Tease, an event that will seduce and allure you. Ten salons will change live models into saucy sirens by interpreting pin-up beauty of another era through hair, makeup and wardrobe. With models flirting their way across several stages, guests will be enticed to join the ladies for a photograph or a tease makeover by our guest hairstylists. Come hither, take a peak, and be teased.

Free and open to the public.
www.scissorcandy.com

Murals & Meals

Intern — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:00:57 +0000

Led by Gary Steuer, the Director of Philadelphia’s Department of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, the tour provides a taste of Philadelphia’s renowned murals, public sculptures and designed spaces followed by lunch and presentation by Georges Perrier on Le Bec Fin’s interior design. Discover the one-of-a-kind cuisine, public art, and design that Philadelphia has to offer in an intimate setting with proceeds benefiting Mural Arts Program initiatives.

Admission: $60
RSVP www.muralarts.tix.com
Wheelchair Accessible.
www.muralarts.org

Getting Dressed

Intern — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:00:57 +0000

Joan Shepp plays host to artist Denise Fike as she paints a model getting dressed in Joan Shepp’s window. The model will be wearing the collection of Bela Shehu’s NINO brand and sparked with Joan Shepp’s accessories. The life-sized fabric paintings will be the basis of a fashion collaboration between Bela and Denise. King Brit will set the performance on fire with his signature music production. Steve Belkowitz will film the event.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.denisefikedesigns.com

Vivian Beer – Reception & Artist Talk

Intern — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:00:53 +0000

Wexler Gallery will host an artist talk with innovative furniture designer and metal-smith Vivian Beer. The lecture will coincide with the opening of her solo exhibition of new works at the gallery, which will run October 7th through November 26th, 2011. An artist who sees her process as “sophisticated daydreaming,” Beer creates functional objects that exist between the worlds of design, craft, and sculpture. According to Beer, much of her inspiration comes from objects that are symbolic in contemporary American culture. Her newest body of work meditates on the function and aesthetic of two major cultural symbols: Hot Rods and Lipstick.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.wexlergallery.com

Making It: Alumni ’01 – ’11 Works Reception

Intern — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:00:36 +0000

Reception for the juried exhibition of works by recent alumni of the University of the Arts. Exhibition running October 20-30, 2011.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.uarts.edu

Tom Maher Photography Reception

Intern — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:00:37 +0000

Artist’s reception for Tom Maher’s exhibition. Maher creates provocative images that reinterpret the objects of everyday life, and elevate them into something all together different. These images have a sense of the familiar yet feel mysterious. Through careful composition, play of light, shadow, texture and contrast, the ordinary becomes anything but. 2601 Parkway presents a collection of large format gelatin silver prints shot on 4 x 5 negatives, archivally processed and selenium toned by Maher. The photographs are mounted on 4-ply white rag board and framed. All works are for sale.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.tommaherphotography.com

Urban Topiary

Intern — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:00:41 +0000

JDT International Inc. is proud to showcase the completed Urban Topiary by Pre Post, at the Flats at Girard Pointe. Last year, Urban Topiary was unveiled during DesignPhiladelphia 2010 to a tremendous turn-out, and one year later this stunning living sculpture is one-hundred percent complete and growing! Join us to celebrate our most ambitious community initiative to date, as well as to learn about our newest endeavor, American Studios by Interface Studio Architects. Partners include Urban Roots, PrePost, Interface Studio Architects, and InLiquid.

Free and open to the public.
www.flatsatgirardpointe.blogspot.com

Austin+Mergold – Open House

Intern — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +0000

Award-winning multi-disciplinary design firm Austin+Mergold welcomes you to stop by their Center City studio. Proponents of “slow design”, A+M practices architecture, landscape, and installation art disciplines – remaining equally committed to the pursuit of making and thinking of design. Be prepared to be “slowly” inspired! Austin+Mergold was the 2010 recipient of New York’s Architectural League Prize and 2011 recipient of the Baer Art Center artist residency.

Free and open to the public.
www.austin-mergold.com

Project the Peace

Intern — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:00:21 +0000

Project the Peace is an outdoor projection installation of socially-conscious images produced by 25 Bartram High School students during a summer 2011 service learning program offered by MYX: Multicultural Youth Exchange. During the six-week program, students explored different acts of intolerance committed against people, animals, and the environment, then collaborated on pro-social images in response. Funded by Philadelphia Youth Network, special thanks to the University of the Arts.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.myxworld.org

Firsthand Lessons from a CEO: Using a Design Perspective to Understand Your Business

Intern — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:00:06 +0000

Corporate America is increasingly using Design Thinking to discover untapped opportunities for innovation. This unique one-day Executive Education course led by Harold Hambrose, CEO of Electronic Ink, provides a rare opportunity to learn how an international design consultancy is reshaping the way major corporations conduct business. You will be introduced to the design process they utilize to explore solutions and implement change for Fortune 500 companies.

Wheelchair accessible.
Admission: $595.
Limited seating.
RSVP http://design.temple.edu/education

Red and Yellow Plant Dye Workshop

Intern — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:00:08 +0000

Gain a hands-on understanding of the processes involved in using plant material to create naturally dyed fabrics. Workshop includes lecture and demonstration of using raw plant materials to make madder root red and marigold yellow. Leave workshop with a handkerchief or bracelet.

Wheelchair accessible.
Admission: $5
Space is limited. RSVP info@blueredyellow.com
www.blueredyellow.com

Auction: Photographs and Photobooks

Intern — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:00:57 +0000

Get in on the auction action at Freeman’s during the photographs and photobooks auction, featuring works by Robert Mapplethorpe, Harry Callahan, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Alfred Stieglitz and more.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.freemansauction.com

Revamped Resume

Intern — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:00:58 +0000

Calling all designers and students – looking for unique ideas for making your resume stand out from the rest? This workshop is for you! While not about resume writing, it is about first impressions and finishing touches. We’ll provide several resume design styles paired in Paper Source color palettes. Then we’ll offer tips on embellishing, pairing with presentation envelopes, and CD enclosures for a powerful impact. Other portfolio ideas will be available for inspiration.

Admission: $30, students with ID receive 10% off
www.paper-source.com

Transforming Dilworth Plaza

Intern — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:00:59 +0000

The City’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in collaboration with the Center City District, KieranTimberlake and OLIN presents a panel discussion about the project soon to take place in Dilworth Plaza. The panel discussion will be held in Courtroom 653 from 6 – 7pm with a reception to follow in Room 116. Exhibition running October 13-November 18, 2011.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.phila.gov/creativephl.org

MRA Funhouse

Intern — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:00:43 +0000

A completed work, a house is the alternative setting for an “Open Studio”. Installations of the firms work are presented throughout: urban proposals; houses: beach and country; settings: stairs, bathrooms, gardens, monograph preview; fabrication footage; under construction; material and color.

Free and open to the public.
www.michaelryanarchitects.com

*CANCELLED

Intern — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:00:01 +0000

*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Join us for the grand opening of our new gallery space with our vast inventory of 20th century design.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.calderwoodgallery.com

30th Anniversary Party

Intern — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:00:43 +0000

Please join us in celebrating our 30th Anniversary. We’ll be presenting thirty important and relevant pieces from our collection in a narrative setting with some available by silent auction. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.olc152.com

Frontline presents “The Persuaders” screening and discussion

Intern — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:00:04 +0000

The Persuaders is a 2004 examination of the world of branding, marketing, advertising, and corporate propaganda. Critic Douglas Rushkoff narrates, offering chilling insight into what he terms “the persuasion industry.” AIGA Philadelphia will lead a discussion following the screening.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.aigaphilly.org

Philly Works Studio

Intern — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:00:09 +0000

A 2D exhibit of the people that make up Philly Works. Come celebrate and participate in the Philly Works Studio: an experiment connecting designers, makers and craftspeople to develop new work and innovate ideas in Philadelphia. Work in progress and documentation will be on display during DesignPhiladelphia and will culminate in an exhibition in 2012 at The Philadelphia Art Alliance.

Free and open to the public.
www.phillyworks.net

Project the Peace

Intern — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:00:17 +0000

Plastic Floats

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:00:38 +0000

Plastic bags float: in our rivers, in our lakes and in our oceans – never to fully disintegrate. A permanent mark of man’s negative impact on our environment. Conceptualist artist Josette Bonafino and fiber artist Janell Wysock, have created a floating installation of close to 100 plastic tapestries in response. Woven from thousands of plastic bags, Plastic Floats aims to make us pause before picking up or discarding the next plastic bag.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.plasticfloats.us

DuPont™Corian® Dialogues on Design – Presentation by Benjamin Pardo: Editing Design

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:00:24 +0000

Presentation by Benjamin Pardo, executive vice president of design at Knoll, pioneering manufacturers of modern furniture since 1938 working with seminal figures in 20th-century design and architecture, including Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van de Rohe. Pardo will discuss the process of commissioning, selecting, and developing new work for the venerable company.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.designphiladelphia.org

Designing and Building Reclaimed

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:00:51 +0000

A guest panel of local designers, builders, and architects will discuss how they incorporate reclaimed materials into their projects from 5pm-6pm. From 6pm-7pm, cocktails will be served during a presentation by Provenance on how vintage 1920’s oceanfront boardwalk garners its second life as flooring in the new Barnes Foundation on the Parkway. Finally, from 7-8pm guests are welcome to tour our 20,000 square foot showroom/retail space to ask questions and become inspired to reuse!

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.phillyprovenance.com

Colonial Wallcoverings and The Art of Wallpaper Design

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:00:54 +0000

Hot off the print table, Colonial Wallcoverings in South Philly debuts a selection of wallpapers from newly formed design company Sugar Walls. Come see the glimmering hand printed samples in the showroom, learn about the art of wallpaper design from Paul Sperling, and enjoy a signature “jazzmarnier” cocktail.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.candycoated.org
www.colonialwallcoverings.com

Campus Planning: Universities Plan for Building + Growth

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:00:52 +0000

Join AIA Philadelphia’s Design Committee for a program featuring architecture and planning leaders from the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Temple University and other higher education institutions in Philadelphia discussing their planning and development initiative and the integral relationship with the fabric of the city.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
Registration recommended.
www.aiaphiladelphia.org/events

Between Architecture, Nature and Technology: Material Analogs

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:00:48 +0000

Architect and designer Jenny Sabin has created an environmentally sustainable greenhouse for the 21st century, now installed in the American Philosophical Society’s (APS) garden. Sabin, recognized for her work “at the forefront of a new direction in architectural practice that applies insights and theories from biology and mathematics to the design of material structures” will discuss the creation of this cutting-edge, pre-fab structure inspired by historic greenhouses in the APS Museum’s curated exhibition.

Open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.apsmuseum.org

Keanan Duffty Rebel Rebel-Anti Style

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:00:56 +0000

Celebrated designer and author, Keanan Duffty, will present a lively and inspiring, hour-long multimedia presentation entitled Rebel Rebel-Anti Style, tracing the roots of rebel style from the 50’s to present day, focusing on rebel icons from Marilyn Monroe and James Dean to Lady Gaga and Marilyn Manson. Q&A and book signing will follow. A display of student work and the D&M Kiosk, a pop-up shop featuring Rebel-inspired items, will be open for business.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.drexel.edu/westphal

Faces of Philly: A Fashion Design Customer Look Book

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:30:47 +0000

Let us show you the new autumn collection on you, our customers! Brought to you by two local, indie boutiques – Bus Stop & Arcadia.

Free and open to the public.
www.busstopboutique.com

Opening Reception: Eros & Equus Jagr Projects

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:00:20 +0000

Please join us for an opening reception for Eros & Equus. Photographs by Donna DeMari.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.jagrprojects.com

To Be Continued: Book Launch Reception and Exhibition

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:00:22 +0000

A portfolio of drawings marks our celebration of 20 years as we launch our latest album, To Be Continued. Join us for food and collegiality. The Architectural Archives will house an accompanying exhibition of the firm’s work, October 10 – 28. The album will be available for free to reception guests.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.mgapartners.com

Studio Visit

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:00:50 +0000

Studio visit to review collaborative architectural conservation and historic preservation projects of Milner Carr Conservation and John Milner Architects, co-hosted by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Philadelphia Chapter.

Free and open to the public.
www.milnercarrconservation.com

Studio Visit

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:00:12 +0000

Erdy McHenry Architecture is an award-winning firm located in the heart of Northern Liberties. We believe that architecture is capable of shaping our urban fabric and that public architecture, in particular, can shape the attitudes of an entire community, if not society as a whole. We invite you to tour our studio, view ongoing work, network with colleagues, and meet our staff over refreshments.

Free and open to the public.
www.em-arc.com

Rules of Engagement

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:00:09 +0000

Bario-Neal presents a curated exhibition of artwork and handmade objects that explore rituals of marriage and union.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.bario-neal.com

From Concept to Creation: Duke & Winston

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:00:01 +0000

Come hone your craft with the creator of Duke & Winston, the Philly-based menswear line launched in 2009 by Seun Olubodun and his English Bulldog, “HRH The Duke.” In a hands-on exposition featuring his original designs and sketches, Seun will present on the progression of his line, from a simple brand concept in his Northern Liberties studio to the racks at Matthew Izzo and Urban Outfitters – and all the steps it took to get there. Trunk show and cocktails to follow.

Free and open to the public.
RSVP here
www.hyloboutiques.com
www.studiochristensen.com

* CANCELLED (Kick Ass Kick Off Meetings)

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:00:44 +0000

*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The company that delivers A List Apart, An Event Apart and A Book Apart, now offers a series of intensive half and full day workshops constructed around single topic conversations. These experiences cover a wide range of topics, from meeting design to project management to ideation. This presentation will provide a snapshot into those workshop experiences, engaging participants in collaborative exercises and delivering highly usable content and insights.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.happycog.com

Project the Peace

Intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:00:06 +0000

Project the Peace is an outdoor projection installation of socially-conscious images produced by 25 Bartram High School students during a summer 2011 service learning program offered by MYX: Multicultural Youth Exchange. During the six-week program, students explored different acts of intolerance committed against people, animals and the environment, then collaborated on pro-social images in response. Funded by Philadelphia Youth Network, special thanks to the University of the Arts. Also running October 21st and 22nd.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.myxworld.org

Not A Vacant Lot

Intern — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:30:25 +0000

*due to weather predictions, Not A Vacant Lot will open on Thursday, October 20
October 19-23, 2011
4-7pm: daily performances inside The Play House
7-10pm: projections on The Play House

Please join us for the DesignPhiladelphia closing party on Saturday October 22 from 7pm-10pm featuring projected films, music by Broadzilla DJ’s and beer donated by Triumph Brewing Company.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.

http://phillyplayhouse.tumblr.com

Lenfest Hall: Designed For Excellence

Intern — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:00:29 +0000

Designing a state-of-the-art 21st century building that’s comfortable with its 19th Century neighbors. Presentation by Daniel McCoubrey and Seth Cohen, architects/project managers inside Lenfest Hall, the Curtis Institute of Music’s new building near Rittenhouse Square. In partnership with Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
RSVP 215-717-3141 or charles.finch@curtis.edu
www.curtis.edu

Good Looking is Not Always Good Quality – How Do You Tell?

Intern — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:00:56 +0000

Consumers and designers alike will be enthralled and educated by Valerie Moran. One Louis Philippe sleigh bed, George Smith style sofa or all weather chaise may look much like the other, yet the prices and quality can vary tremendously. What’s underneath? What do you look for when making your purchase and how do you indentify quality construction and value? Take this guided tour of high-end goods and be enlightened and delighted! Light fare following the event in Suite 106. In partnership with Grange Furniture.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.marketplacedc.com

Hat Making Workshop

Intern — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:00:52 +0000

Session One: 1pm-4pm, Session Two: 5pm-9pm
Session One: 1pm-4pm, for kindergarteners ages 5-6, teaches how to make art in 3D and create a sculpture hat. Session Two: 5pm-9pm, for teenagers and adults ages 14 and up, teaches how to design and make a fascinator hat.

Admission: $50
RSVP hatsbydawn@gmail.com
www.dusttodawnfash.com

Spaces Tailored to the Clients: Juan Montoya

Intern — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:00:37 +0000

One of the most acclaimed and prolific interior designers in the world today, Juan Montoya was born in Colombia. Following two years of work and study in Paris and Milan, he founded his design business in 1978. Mr. Montoya presents slides of four never before published projects. Set in varied locals around the world, he speaks about the importance of having the culture and beauty of the region influence the design and materials used. Book signing and meet and greet following event in Suite 105. In partnership with Century Furniture.

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.
www.marketplacedc.com

Diálogo 365: A Case Study in Contemporary Exhibition Design

Intern — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:00:19 +0000

This interactive presentation will focus the design of contemporary art exhibition in historical spaces like Crane Arts and the new Crane Arts Old School. Anabelle Rodríguez-Lawton, Chief Curator of the 2011 Diálogo 365 exhibition for Casa de Venezuela, and Founding Director of ~The curARTorial LAB, will discuss some of her design strategies including: designing exhibitions for historical venues, and the relationship between exhibition design and complementary catalog publications. Attendees will also get to tour the Diálogo 365 exhibition – the largest annual showcase of Latino Art in Philadelphia – in both venues.

Free and open to the public.
www.dialogo365.com

DesignPhiladelphia

Calderwood Gallery Grand Opening

How Creativity Works

Click here to register

Call To Artists : Take a Seat! Adirondack Chairs Re-Interpreted

You’re invited to paint, decorate, reinterpret, redesign, or just do something great with one of America’s great outdoor classics, the Adirondack Chair.

Deadline for the submission of a letter of interest is February 7, 2012.

Contact Michelle Conners with questions. 215.247.5777 x109 or mconners@upenn.edu or visit www.morrisarboretum.org

VISIBLY INVISIBLE lecture series

This four-part lecture series will address the mash-up of history, design, and technology.

FIRST UP…

Space Is Never Empty

NextFab Award…Two!

Get happy with Stefan Sagmeister

The Dynamics of Visual Merchandising

Concept to Creation: Duke & Winston

DesignPhiladelphia Highlights: The Play House

Time to roll out the red carpet again…

Green Matters

Workshop in Interdisciplinary Collaboration

DesignPhiladelphia Closing Party

Paper Flower Class

Promotional posters by NOM NOW

Philly Works + BetterBlocksPhilly Quality of Life Installations

Dead and Dreaming Closing Reception

Kids Quality of Life Studio!

Philadelphia Quality of Life Letterpress Session

2011 Event Guide PDF

Click to download the 2011 Design Philadelphia event guide book

Shift Space Design Pop-up shop Reception

Thank you!

We need you!

The Philadelphia Underground 2010

3rd Annual Old City Window Competition

DP does First Friday

Final days for submitting events and ads

Build A Chair, Build A Neighborhood

Pole Position

Treasure Hunt

Campbell’s: 142 Years of Design Women, Soup, and Warhol

Excursus

Before and After Utopia: Images of Urban Abandonment, Absence, and Aspiration

Tom Maher Photography

17 Swedish Designers

Philadelphia Places on Paper: Selections from the Eli P. Zebooker Collection

Leverage: Strengthening Neighborhoods Through Design Exhibition

Sonya Clark & Gary Magakis

Art is Design

Transforming Dilworth Plaza

Philadelphia Interior Design Awards

MAAS Furniture

BetterBlocksPhilly

Old City Windows

Beacon, PECO Crown Lights

Push Sk8board Gallery

Design Saves Lives

Opening Reception

The DesignLounge + Information Central

Shift Space Design Pop-up shop

First Peek

Cocktails@6

Exhibition: Photographs + Photobooks

Not A Vacant Lot

Making It: Alumni ’01 – ’11 Works

Beginning Vandercook Letterpress Workshop

The Art of the Automobile: A Presentation by Michael Furman

Symposium: Imaging and Imagining Our Cities

Tease

Murals & Meals

Getting Dressed

Vivian Beer – Reception & Artist Talk

Making It: Alumni ’01 – ’11 Works Reception

Tom Maher Photography Reception

Urban Topiary

Austin+Mergold – Open House

Project the Peace

Firsthand Lessons from a CEO: Using a Design Perspective to Understand Your Business

Red and Yellow Plant Dye Workshop

Auction: Photographs and Photobooks

Revamped Resume

Contact Michelle Conners with questions.
215.247.5777 x109 or mconners@upenn.edu
or visit www.morrisarboretum.org