Museum of Arts and Design appoints new chief curator
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) just announced the appointment of Shannon Stratton to the position of Chief Curator, effective June 2015.“Shannon brings a bold curatorial vision to MAD, combining...
View ArticleValspar initiative helps correct colorblindness
Thanks to a new project by paint and coatings industry leader Valspar, Color For All, many colorblind people will be given help to see colors. Valspar has partnered with EnChroma, a company that...
View ArticleThree notable design contests, competitions and calls-for-entry
Some of the greatest new ideas come out of a unique combination of creative inspiration and the kind of pressure only generated by a contest with high stakes. From cash prizes to the chance to join a...
View ArticleIIDA inducts four new members to its College of Fellows
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) will be bestowing its highest honor to four members of the design community by inducting IIDA Members Julio Braga, Stanford Hughes, Susanne Molina...
View ArticleCalatrava creates environment for Calder exhibition
Gallery Dominique Lévy presents Alexander Calder. MULTUM IN PARVO, an exhibition featuring more 40 small-scale and miniature sculptures by American master-sculptor Alexander Calder. The pieces will be...
View ArticlePaula Cooper to be honored at Stir, Splatter + Roll Gala
Contemporary Gallerist Paula Cooper will be honored at Publicolor’s annual Stir, Splatter + Roll gala on Thursday, April 9. The evening will feature painting with leading New York architects, artists...
View ArticleFarrow & Ball expands US presence with expert team
British paint and artisanal wallpaper manufacturer and retailer Farrow & Ball has appointed Ed Klein president of its U.S. market. Klein will manage U.S. sales and distribution, and Farrow &...
View ArticleA guide to events and new products at the NY Tabletop Show
The countdown has begun for the spring edition of The New York Tabletop Show at Forty-One Madison, which takes place April 14 to 17. Over 160 tabletop and giftware category brand leaders, including the...
View ArticlePrinceton to hold Michael Graves’s memorial service April 12
A memorial service for architect and designer Michael Graves will be held at Richardson Auditorium at Princeton University on April 12 at 1 p.m. Graves died on of natural causes on March 12. He was...
View ArticleADAC opens 12 new design studios
Designers and brands can work even more closely thanks to 12 new design studios now open at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC). The office-spaces offer select trade professionals the opportunity...
View ArticleDwell on Design expands to commemorate 10th anniversary
After a record-breaking show in 2014, Dwell on Design (DODLA) returns, offering 400 exhibitors, over 250 speakers and continuing education opportunities for its 10th anniversary year. The tradeshow...
View ArticleSeven April furniture, art and antiques auctions to check out
Private collections, modern art and design, a showhouse and even selections from Oprah Winfrey's Chicago home are all on the auction block this month. One-of-a-kind historical and cultural items are...
View ArticleADAC opens 12 'studios' for design professionals
Designers and brands can work even more closely thanks to 12 new design studios now open at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC). The office-spaces offer select trade professionals the opportunity...
View ArticleMilestone year celebrated at Kips Bay President’s Dinner
Interior designers, fashion designers, philanthropists and more marked the 100th anniversary of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club at the annual President’s Dinner on April 1. The event at Cipriani...
View ArticleCall for entries: Studio North & Prototype exhibition
For four days beginning May 15, 25 designers will have the opportunity to participate in tradeshow designjunction edit New York as a part of a special collaboration with the Studio North and Prototype...
View ArticleDesign Memorabilia honors icons of Italian design
Design entrepreneur George M. Beylerian has launched a new design venture, Design Memorabilia, a series of international collections of high-designed functional objects for daily use. The first...
View ArticleQuintus gets a boost with Roger Thomas investment
In addition to his role as principal of The Roger Thomas Collection and EVP of Design for Wynn Resorts, interior designer Roger Thomas will now take on the immediate task of shaping product strategy...
View ArticleFourteen new design stores and showrooms to check out
From design centers to storefronts, new showrooms are opening their doors around the country. From the U.S. Atlantic seaboard to London, designers can experience new offerings in furniture, bedding,...
View ArticlePaul Wiseman reinterprets and refines classical design
In his book Inner Spaces, San Francisco-based interior designer Paul Vincent Wiseman dissects his design process, expalining his holistic approach that emphasizes attention to detail and superior...
View ArticleComings & Goings: Design professionals on the move
As people make moves across the design industry, Editor at Large keeps a watchful eye on new positions taken and those left behind. Whether in manufacturing, retail, marketing, publishing, interior...
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