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January 13–January 25, 2014

1/ Introduction to The NYC Design Community
If you’re a current design student, recent graduate, new to the city, or looking to make a transition in your career, this free event will help you get acquainted with the dynamic world of design in New York City.
When: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 7:00pm–9:00pm
Where: General Assembly East, 902 Broadway, 4th floor, NYC
Price: Free and open to the public

2/ Ellen Lupton and Oliver Reichenstein
Ellen Lupton and Oliver Reichenstein present and discuss their work.
When: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Where: Kellen Auditorium at The New School, 66 5th Ave, NYC
Price: $5 TDC members, $15 students, $20 general public

3/ How to Make Mistakes on Purpose
Laurie Rosenwald, commercial artist and sole proprietor of rosenworld, wants you to make mistakes. On purpose.
When: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 6:00pm–10:00pm
Where: ADC Gallery, 106 W 29th Street, NYC
Price: $20 with ADC membership purchase, $35 general public

4/ Design Workshop / Highbridge Project 2011 – 2013
This exhibition showcases the ongoing efforts to revitalize the Highbridge Pool and Recreation Center in Washington Heights through a multi-year collaboration between the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation and the Parsons Design Workshop. See photographs, drawings, sketches together with artifacts and material samples, making up a chronology of this work-in-progress.
When: Friday, January 16, 2014, gallery open 12:00pm–6:00pm; Ongoing through February 4
Where: Arnold and Sheila Aronson Galleries, Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, The New School, 66 5th Ave, NYC
Price: Free and open to the public

5/ Coding for Designers
Learn HTML/CSS so you can see that getting started is easy and coding can be fun to learn.
When: Tuesday, January 21, 2011, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Where: Noble Desktop 594 Broadway, Suite 1202, NYC
Price: Free and open to the public

5/ Debbie Millman: On Rejection: How The Worst Moments Of Your Life Can Turn Out To Be The Best
In a series of poignant, revealing, and sometimes hysterical anecdotes, Debbie will share her journey out of despair and degradation and offer insight on how the worst rejections can actually become the most profound and life affirming experiences.
When: Monday, January 20, 2011, 6:30pm–8:00pm
Where: SVA Branding Studio, 132 West 21st Street, 11th Floor, NYC
Price: $15 AIGA members, free SVA students, $35 general public

7/ Design/Relief Creative Placemaking Winter Rounup
Hear Design/Relief teams discussing their work in progress. Since mid-October they’ve been engaging with communities in three New York City neighborhoods—Red Hook, the Rockaways and South Street Seaport—to help them imagine a more vibrant future as they overcome the lingering effects of Superstorm Sandy.
When: Wednesday, January 22, 2011, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Where: Bumble and bumble 415 West 13th Street, 3rd floor auditorium, NYC
Price: Free AIGA members, $5 general public

8/ Richard Meier
Richard Meier will present his work in a public lecture to be followed by a conversation with a moderator and fellow partners in honor of fifty years of independent practice. Each year The Architectural League presents the work of significant international figures who powerfully influence contemporary architectural practice and shape the future of the built environment.
When: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 7:00pm
Where: The Great Hall, The Cooper Union, 7 East 7th Street, NYC
Price: Free Arch League members, $15 general public

9/ Craig Ward: Pagan
Solo show by designer and typographer Craig Ward continues his preoccupation with the juxtaposition of clean, classically designed typography with the chaos of natural processes and organic materials.
When: Opening Reception Thursday, January 23, 2014, 6:00pm–8:30pm; On display January 23 – 30, 2014
Where: Type Directors Club, 347 W 36th Street, #603, NYC
Price: Free and open to the public

10/ Illustration Next
Join Steve Brodner as he discusses the work that artists are doing outside the traditional editorial framework: from video games and graphic novels, to cards, products, apps, film, web comics and more. Brodner will introduce the work of over 50 artists.
When: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 6:00pm–9:00pm
Where: Society of Illustrators, 128 East 63rd Street, NYC
Price: $10 SI members, $7 students, $15 general public

11/ Art Underground
MTA Arts for Transit & Urban Design is responsible for the contemporary visual and performing arts programming in New York City’s transit environment – a subway and rail system used by over 8 million people every day. Deputy Director Amy Hausmann will discuss the 28 year-old program, highlighting recent commissions and public projects. She’ll be joined by award-winning illustrator Marcos Chin and Victo Ngai.
When: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 2:00pm–4:00pm
Where: Society of Illustrators, 128 East 63rd Street, NYC
Price: $10 suggested donation to support the Society’s Drawing Academy for at risk youth