Description: Seminar presentation by Mary Knackstedt, FIIDA, acclaimed speaker, prolific author, and sought after consultant on Interior Design business practices. This is part of the Designer Workshop Series co-sponsored by Marketplace Design Center and ASID/PA East.
Admission: Free, RSVP
For More Information: Reservations: 215.561.5000 or email gcipolla [at] marketplacedc.com
There is no fee for lectures, advance reservations required
Description: Screening of New York Times columnist and three-time Pulitzer Prize Winner Thomas Friedman's film about the other inconvenient truth, the unprecedented scale of changes that need to be made in the world to combat global warming. Friedman's film takes him around the country through interviews with global companies such as Wal-Mart and Google to see how America is embracing the green revolution.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.965.4027
contact: Lorie Mertes
Description: Display and information on how bamboo is made into fiber and then designed into clothes, sheets, etc.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.592.7898
Description: The design studios of Moto DesignShop (architecture and design) and PixelCraft Inc (visualization and web), invite you to visit our Old City Office and view our work over cocktails.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.592.9300
Description: Imby = in my back yard… a curated exhibition and sale of design and craft from the Delaware Valley. The exhibition will be on display October 16-22.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.922.2104
Description: The studio of Dolores Browne, Architect displays custom furniture designed by Dolores Browne and is surrounded by famous artist chairs with a 10’ steel marionette. Shrimp, cheese, wine, and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.665.8727
Description: A modern installation of ancient Chinese objects, natural pattern of the Dali Marble in black and white with brush stroke, cloud movement, mist and rivers… and spaciousness. Join us for the opening event for this exhibition, which runs Oct 16 - Nov 30, 2008. Refreshments will be served.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.922.2229
Description: Paine's Park is the marquee project of Franklin's Paine Skatepark Fund and Philadelphia's next great landmark. A multi-use skatepark on a prominent 2.5 acre site neighboring the historic Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Schuylkill River trail, Paine's Park will be a new hub for the community and a vibrant public space.
This project includes the work and input from urban designers, landscape architects, the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, local art scene participants and the community itself. On this panel, Anthony Bracali, of Friday Architects, and other key contributors to the project will discuss designing for communities. What role does urban planning and design play in the development of our communities? In an increasingly technologically driven world, how will new media and design impact our understanding of community.
Moderator: Brendan Gallagher, Digitas Health
Panelists: Anthony Bracali, Friday Architects
Jenny Jaskey, Gallery Owner
Nicholas Orso, Engineer, Skateboarder
Neil Kleinman, Dean of the College of Media and Communication at University of the Arts
Refreshments will be served.
FREE and open to the public – tell your friends!
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.399.3357
Description: Studio tour with urban design project summaries, networking opportunities, and refreshments. Space is shared with Next American City, a non-profit Urban Affairs magazine.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.751.1133
Description: Please join us for a relaxing evening in our Old City loft studio as we exhibit our design work including the newest addition to our Nation’s capitol, the Pentagon Memorial. Refreshments aplenty!
Admission: Free
For More Information: Julie Beckman, jb [at] kbas-studio.com
215.923.3816
Description: New To You is a lecture series focusing on local and regional professionals who inspire design and bring a sense of pride to the area design community. Stick and Move is a Philadelphia-based Brand Agency and will be speaking as part of the New To You 2008 Lecture Series.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.philadelphia.aiga.org
Description: Design Within Reach and Fork Restaurant host an evening with Philadelphia product designer, Josh Owen, to premier his new SOS stool by to the U.S. market. Josh Owen will discuss his design process and the making of the SOS stool. Join us to see this great new product. Cocktails and refreshments will be served.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.735.3195
Kristen Mattioni, DWR kmattioni [at] dwr.com
Description: A vacant lot becomes a prefab neighborhood for two weeks with full-scale modern, sustainable, affordable homes designed by international architects. Curated by Minima gallery, the outdoor exhibition also features urban farming, environmentally-friendly furniture, lighting, transportation, public art and other high-design, low-waste consumer products. Visit www.acleanbreak.org for up-to-date event info. Open Oct 17-30, 11am-7pm
Admission: Free
For More Information: Eugenie Perret, eperret [at] minima.us and Elizabeth Oliver, eoliver [at] minima.us
Minima Gallery www.minima.us 215.922.2002
Sponsored in part by Minima, The University of the Arts, Gyro, and The William Penn Foundation
Description: Design Within Reach and Fork Restaurant host an evening with Philadelphia product designer, Josh Owen, to premier his new SOS stool by to the U.S. market. Josh Owen will discuss his design process and the making of the SOS stool. Join us to see this great new product. Cocktails and refreshments will be served.
Admission: Free
For More Information: josh [at] joshowen.com
Description: Screening of New York Times columnist and three-time Pulitzer Prize Winner Thomas Friedman's film about the other inconvenient truth, the unprecedented scale of changes that need to be made in the world to combat global warming. Friedman's film takes him around the country through interviews with global companies such as Wal-Mart and Google to see how America is embracing the green revolution.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.965.4027
contact: Lorie Mertes
Description: Display and information on how bamboo is made into fiber and then designed into clothes, sheets, etc.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.592.7898
Description: Imby = in my back yard… a curated exhibition and sale of design and craft from the Delaware Valley. The exhibition will be on display October 16-22.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.922.2104
Description: Design Within Reach and Fork Restaurant host an evening with Philadelphia product designer, Josh Owen, to premier his new SOS stool by to the U.S. market. Josh Owen will discuss his design process and the making of the SOS stool. Join us to see this great new product. Cocktails and refreshments will be served.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.735.3195
Kristen Mattioni, DWR kmattioni [at] dwr.com
Description: A vacant lot becomes a prefab neighborhood for two weeks with full-scale modern, sustainable, affordable homes designed by international architects. Curated by Minima gallery, the outdoor exhibition also features urban farming, environmentally-friendly furniture, lighting, transportation, public art and other high-design, low-waste consumer products. Visit www.acleanbreak.org for up-to-date event info. Open Oct 17-30, 11am-7pm
Admission: Free
For More Information: Eugenie Perret, eperret [at] minima.us and Elizabeth Oliver, eoliver [at] minima.us
Minima Gallery www.minima.us 215.922.2002
Sponsored in part by Minima, The University of the Arts, Gyro, and The William Penn Foundation
Description: A modern installation of ancient Chinese objects, natural pattern of the Dali Marble in black and white with brush stroke, cloud movement, mist and rivers… and spaciousness. Join us for the opening event for this exhibition, which runs Oct 16 - Nov 30, 2008. Refreshments will be served.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.922.2229
Description: Seminar presentation by Mary Knackstedt, FIIDA, acclaimed speaker, prolific author, and sought after consultant on Interior Design business practices. This is part of the Designer Workshop Series co-sponsored by Marketplace Design Center and ASID/PA East.
Admission: Free, RSVP
For More Information: Reservations: 215.561.5000 or email gcipolla [at] marketplacedc.com
There is no fee for lectures, advance reservations required
Description: Paine's Park is the marquee project of Franklin's Paine Skatepark Fund and Philadelphia's next great landmark. A multi-use skatepark on a prominent 2.5 acre site neighboring the historic Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Schuylkill River trail, Paine's Park will be a new hub for the community and a vibrant public space.
This project includes the work and input from urban designers, landscape architects, the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, local art scene participants and the community itself. On this panel, Anthony Bracali, of Friday Architects, and other key contributors to the project will discuss designing for communities. What role does urban planning and design play in the development of our communities? In an increasingly technologically driven world, how will new media and design impact our understanding of community.
Moderator: Brendan Gallagher, Digitas Health
Panelists: Anthony Bracali, Friday Architects
Jenny Jaskey, Gallery Owner
Nicholas Orso, Engineer, Skateboarder
Neil Kleinman, Dean of the College of Media and Communication at University of the Arts
Refreshments will be served.
FREE and open to the public – tell your friends!
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.399.3357
Description: New To You is a lecture series focusing on local and regional professionals who inspire design and bring a sense of pride to the area design community. Stick and Move is a Philadelphia-based Brand Agency and will be speaking as part of the New To You 2008 Lecture Series.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.philadelphia.aiga.org
Description: Design Within Reach and Fork Restaurant host an evening with Philadelphia product designer, Josh Owen, to premier his new SOS stool by to the U.S. market. Josh Owen will discuss his design process and the making of the SOS stool. Join us to see this great new product. Cocktails and refreshments will be served.
Admission: Free
For More Information: josh [at] joshowen.com
Description: The design studios of Moto DesignShop (architecture and design) and PixelCraft Inc (visualization and web), invite you to visit our Old City Office and view our work over cocktails.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.592.9300
Description: The studio of Dolores Browne, Architect displays custom furniture designed by Dolores Browne and is surrounded by famous artist chairs with a 10’ steel marionette. Shrimp, cheese, wine, and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.665.8727
Description: Studio tour with urban design project summaries, networking opportunities, and refreshments. Space is shared with Next American City, a non-profit Urban Affairs magazine.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.751.1133
Description: Please join us for a relaxing evening in our Old City loft studio as we exhibit our design work including the newest addition to our Nation’s capitol, the Pentagon Memorial. Refreshments aplenty!
Admission: Free
For More Information: Julie Beckman, jb [at] kbas-studio.com
215.923.3816