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Jeffrey Schnapp on what we can still learn from Bruno Munari
With the new English translation Munari's 1977 book Fantasy, we talk to the fellow polymath about process, creativity, and imagination.
Alexandra Cunningham Cameron on the Smithsonian Design Triennial
We catch up with the co-curator to hear about the big ideas behind this year's exhibition.
Todd Oldham and Kiera Coffee on the Complexity of Alexander Girard
The authors of the new monograph discuss the range of work of the mid-century polymath.
Louise Sandhaus on The People’s Graphic Design Archive
The inside story on the important and ever-changing graphic design archive.
Jonathan Hanahan on ambient interfaces and Washing University's new design-led research lab
We catch up with the researcher an critical designer about the launch of Washington University's new Sensory and Ambient Interface Lab
Jessica Helfand on painting, faces, and research as practice
A conversation about the designer, artist, and writer's new body of work, The Service Society.
Glenn Adamson on Design Doha and history of the future
A conversation with the artistic director of the new design biennial.
LinYee Yuan on Field Meridians and gardening as community building
A conversation about a new non-profit and the role of publishing.
Justin McGuirk on Future Observatory and design's role in the climate crisis
How the Design Museum is helping designers tackle the climate crisis.
How Adrian Shaughnessy and Unit Editions Wrote and Published Pentagram: Living By Design
The inside story on how the new massive boxset was produced.
Sara Hendren on the role of higher education and writing for designers
A conversation with the designer, artist, and writer as she starts her new job at Northeastern University.
Sarah Meister on Aperture and the role of photography
A conversation with the curator-turned-director on taking over the esteemed photography non-profit.
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