May 4th – 6th
Barker Hanger Santa MonicaFeaturing over 65 exhibitors of 20th century furniture, decorative and fine arts from across the U.S. and Europe.
Weekend show hours:
Saturday: 11am – 7pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Weekend admission $15
Includes show catalog and return entry — weekend admission tickets may be purchased at show entrance only
Thursday, April 26th, 7:00 – 9:30pm
PRESENTS:
In The Duncan Anderson Design Department Gallery at California State University, Long Beach
Cultural institutions are the lifeblood of cities. At their very best museums, libraries, concert halls and the like offer inspiration for the future, a connection with the past and a counterbalance for the more mundane and acquisitive aspects of contemporary life. It would be hard to imagine an important city without these anchors, just as a city without architecture—the ultimate public art—would be inconceivable.
Nick Leahy discusses his design work and the stories behind several important cultural projects including TKTS steps in Times Square, The Lower Eastside Tenement Museum New York, Studio museum Harlem, The Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and the Shanghai Public event center at the world expo, among others.
A talented and visionary design leader, Nick Leahy designs, manages, and directs the projects for one of the Perkins Eastman studios. He takes a very hands-on approach, attending regular project meetings and working closely with the project team members throughout the process to ensure that the design intent is realized. He has designed across several industry sectors and has worked at virtually every scale of project from large scale urban planning to small scale exhibits. His work has been recognized with numerous awards.
Nick’s projects are distinguished by their critical balance of place, program, and craft. Key to his design methodology is to investigate each site’s relationship to its environment, history, and its intended use. His designs for civic buildings, performing arts centers, museums, and institutional facilities can be found across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His recent projects include: the design and construction of the TKTS Booth in Times Square; the winning international design competition entry for the Shanghai World Expo Public Events Center; the Marriott East; Lower East Side Tenement Museum American Museum; Museum of Natural History Spitzer Hall of Human Origins and Butterfly Conservatory; and the Chinese Academy of Sciences Campus Academic Center in Beijing.
Nick’s past work has included exhibitions designed for Hasbro Inc. at the International Toy Fair in London; design and master planning for several zoos and safari parks in Europe; design of renovations to two medieval structures and work on the reconstruction of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in England also with pentagram design.
Thursday, April 19th, 7:00 – 9:30pm
PRESENTS:
In The Duncan Anderson Design Department Gallery at California State University, Long Beach
If there is ONE thing that ALL brands must do, it is to stand for something and be their authentic selves …and then figure out what that means uniquely for their brand and the way they engage people.
People’s relationships with brands are changing. Thought leaders are declaring, “People don’t trust brands”, “Brands are dead” or “Brands have no control”. These mantras are their way of trying to deal with the new dynamics of an information-led, service-driven economy and communities that are demanding increasingly personal connections. But while these arguments are true for some, they are not true for all. Because it is not about directing the attention elsewhere, it is about adding attention elsewhere. It’s about working across touch points to create a holistic ecosystem around your brand that is authentic and engaging.
We’ll look at innovative brand experiences from top-down to bottom-up development, from big brands to niche experiences, along with special topics such as re-thinking retail, sustainability for the masses, and open-source design and communication. And, through it all, extrapolate how to infuse brand thinking into designing product experiences.
Anna Shaw is energized by the connections between people, brand, sustainability, digital experiences and gender. As the Director of Brand Communication in Smart Design’s San Francisco office, she creates compelling, resonant brand experiences that truly work for people. She has spent over 13 years developing and extending brand experiences across myriad markets and touch-points including identities, design language systems, packaging and onscreen platforms for clients such as Logitech, Hitachi, Adiri, LG, and and HP. Whatever the medium, she focuses on visionary expressions that connect with people while firmly delivering on brand strategy.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Art Center Hillside Campus 1700 Lida Street Pasadena 911036-9:30 pm Preview of Graduating Students’ Work
Industry professionals, employers, corporate partners, alumni and donors get the first look at this term’s Graduation Show. Preview our Spring term Product graduates at: accdproductgrads.com.
9-10:30 pm Graduation Preview Reception
Join fellow industry professionals, employers, corporate partners, alumni, donors and graduating students for a reception in honor of the Spring 2012 graduating class.
Graduation Show Preview features remarkable student accomplishments from the following major fields of study at Art Center: Advertising, Entertainment Design, Environmental Design, Film, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography and Imaging, Product Design, Transportation Design and Graduate Industrial Design.
To reserve your place for Graduation Show Preview, call 626.396.2312 or email alumni[at]artcenter.edu by Monday, April 16, 2012.
ID Junior Studio Works-In-Progress Show — Seize The Moment
Where: CSULB Duncan Anderson Design Gallery
Now through April 22nd
Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado – on the Plaza de PanamaFinnish design is rooted in a democratic approach that sees design as being for all, rather than a luxury for the few, with a focus on function, modernism and material. Organized by the Design Museum in Helsinki Finland, NORTHERN STARS present exemplary objects of Finnish design, including textiles, ceramics, glass and furniture. The show features the work of the most well-known names in Finnish design, including Alavar Aalto and Timo Sarpaneva, alongside international brands like Marimekko and Fiskars.
Now through April 15th
Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego CA 92101This original exhibition documents a fascinating, inspiring and overlooked chapter of San Diego’s recent past: the important contribution of San Diego craftsmen from the postwar period beginning in the 1940s up through the 1970s. San Diego’s Craft Revolution – From Post-War Modern to California Design will explore the progression from sleek modernism to unconventional handmade objects of use such as furniture, doors, jewelry and ceramics. Over 60 artists will be featured in the show.
This exhibition is part of Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980.
