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New York Design Week Kicks Off with Collective, BKLYN Designs and an Eco-Conference Hosted by MAD

Jumpstart your week with our insider’s guide to events in the design world. From must-see exhibitions to insightful lectures and the competitions you need to know about—here’s the best of what’s going on, right now.

Monday

Pratt is hosting a discussion between acclaimed artist Vik Muniz and Surface editor-in-chief Spencer Bailey. The two will will focus on Muniz’s body of socially conscious work, including the Waste Land series (pictured above) he worked on with Brazilian garbage pickers.

New York, NY. May 2, 2016 at 6:30 PM. 

Tuesday

We all strive to strike a balance between being creative and actually following through on our ideas and being productive. In the presentation Fighting Fires and Lighting Fires, creative leaders will gather to share their experiences and provide insight into creating systems and structures that allow us to give shape to our ideas. 

New York, NY. May 3, 2015 at 6:30 PM. 

Wednesday

New York Design Week is kicking off this year with Collective Design, a destination we look forward to each year for its unique mix of experimental art and design pieces. We’re excited to check out the new collaboration between Bower and Studio Proba at Sight Unseen, pictured above. 

New York, NY. On veiw through May 8, 2016. 

Thursday

If you’re interested in outdoor apparel and equipment, Struktur 2016 is the conference for you. The three-day event will bring together topics of user experience, trend research and materials science to explore the best ideas shaping the outdoor design industry. 

Portland, OR. On view through May 6, 2016. 

Friday

BKLYN Designs always offers an exciting mix of collaborative exhibits, pop-up shops, hands-on demos and robust presentations from a wide variety of Brooklyn-based creatives. The vibrant show will kick off on Friday with an opening night party with the usual food and drinks as well as a pretty epic cornhole tournament with unique boards designed by American Design Club.

New York, NY. On view through May 8, 2016. 

Saturday/Sunday

The Museum of Arts and Design and PIN—UP Magazine present Seeding, a day-long conference exploring environmental issues from a holistic point of view. After an hour of “rise and shine” yoga, attendees will be able to enjoy a not-to-be missed presentation by Bjarke Ingels, an ikebana workshop and a keynote address by eco-architect James Wines (even Pamela Anderson will be in the house, promoting her new short film, Connected).

New York, NY. May 7, 2016. 

Check out the Core77 Calendar for more design world events, competitions and exhibitions, or submit your own to be considered for our next Week in Design.