The NYCxDESIGN FESTIVAL is New York City’s official celebration of design and its most impactful annual design event. 2024 marks the premiere of the NYCxDESIGN Keynote series. This can’t-miss program features a daily dose of inspiration throughout the festival week, with renowned designers and brands from all corners of the globe sharing their visions.
Here are 3 conversations you won’t want to miss:
Get Smart: Embracing Smart Technology in Design
Partnered with Samsung
→ May 22nd, 5 pm-7 pm
→ Samsung 837
837 Washington St, New York, NY 10014
Partnering with Samsung, this riveting panel discussion explores the exciting synergy between smart technology, interior design, and product design. Award-winning product and interior designer Karim Rashid will share his insights on how technology is revolutionizing the way we live and interact with our living, working, and play environments. Discover how smart technology is pushing the boundaries of innovation to seamlessly blend style, sustainability, and functionality. Don’t miss out on this colourful and enlightening event that will give you a peek at your fun, convenient, and energy-efficient future home.
Architecture Design
Partnered with the National September 11th Memorial Museum
→ May 21st, 5 pm-7 pm
→ The National September 11th Memorial Museum
180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007
The underlying story of the design and construction of the globally-recognized National September 11 Memorial Museum, dedicated 10 years ago this coming May, is one of resourcefulness, empathy, and commitment to future understanding of the events responsible for its creation. This complex undertaking, taking form within the gaping physical wound created by the very attack about which it seeks to educate, is a testament to the inventiveness and commitment of the project’s engineers, architects and designers. Join the 9/11 Memorial & Museum for a discussion of the challenges and sensitivities they faced in building an enduring structure that would house and memorialize the stories of thousands.
Vision for Visionaries: Design in AR
Partnered with Magic Leap
→ May 20th, 5 pm-7:30 pm
→ SVA Theatre
33 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011
The design world is in the midst of a paradigm shift. With Augmented Reality (AR), traditional limitations are dissolving, giving way to a new era of immersive design at scale in true three-dimensional space. In this keynote, you’ll learn how AR is empowering spatial designers to better design and share their visions with colleagues and clients in profound and compelling ways.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or new to the field, this event aims to inform and inspire—exploring the transformative potential for architecture, interior design, and everything in between. Join to learn about the extraordinary capabilities that AR is unlocking for designers and discover how you can harness these abilities to elevate your own design practice. Demonstrations will be available to attendees immediately after the talk.
Get Your Tickets Now! All NYCxDESIGN Keynote Series events are ticketed ($25 + tax) and open to the public. Head over to the NYCxDESIGN website to secure your spot and don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and get a glimpse into the future of design!
