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February 27 – March 5, 2011

1/ Michael Bierut, “Designing, Writing, Teaching: Not My Real Job”

Michael Bierut has worked as a designer, writer, editor, blogger, and teacher. He will describe the pleasures and perils of working for 30 years with an intentionally confusing job description.

When: Tuesday, March 1, 2011, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: SVA MFA Design Criticism Department, 136 West 21 Street, 2nd Floor, NYC

Price: Free and open to the public, RSVP required

2/ Matt Jones & Jack Schulze, “Immaterials”

Matt Jones and Jack Schulze will explore a cross-section of recent and ongoing work from BERG, examining how the design of products and services comes from working intimately with the materials of your domain, even if they are intangible—like radio or data.

When: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Branding and Innovation Lab, 132 West 21 Street, NYC

Price: Free and open to the public, RSVP required

3/ Garth Walker: Confessions of a Design Thief

Garth Walker founded two of South Africa’s best-known graphic design studios. He will make you feeling inspired, provoked and completely re-energized.

When: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, NYC

Price: $13 AIGA/NY members, $26 general public

4/ What Modern Is: True Stories of Midcentury Design

Panelists include pioneering dealer, Mark McDonald, legendary collector, John Waddell, and Sotheby’s Senior Vice President, 20th Century Design, James Zemaitis. Moderated by author and NYSID professor, Judith Gura.

When: Friday, March 4, 2011, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: NYSID, 170 East 70th Street, NYC

Price: Free and open to the public

5/ Jaklitsch/Gardner Architects

Join Jaklitsch / Gardner Architects at their office for informal conversation and a behind the scenes look at their ongoing work, including the just opened flagship store of Marc Jacobs in Tokyo.

When: Friday, March 4, 2011, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Offices of Jaklitsch/Gardner Architects, 115 West 27th Street, 9th Floor, NYC

Price: Free Architectural League members, RSVP required

6/ Tipi: Heritage of the Great Plains

Target First Saturdays, enjoy free programs of art and entertainment, including Tipi: Heritage of the Great Plains.

When: Saturday, March 5, 2011, 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Where: Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York

Price: Free and open to the public