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
Felice Varini’s Open Air takes place at MAMO, the renovated rooftop of Corbusier’s apartment building masterpiece, Cité Radieuse. Varini has painted a series of patterns onto MAMO’s concrete surfaces which, when viewed from certain angles, form recognizable geometric shapes.
Marseille, France. On view through October 2, 2016.
Tuesday
Nausicaa of Studio Ghibli documents the labor and creativity behind some of the world’s most beloved animated films. It features never before seen artwork, production materials, advertising, poster art and manuscripts from the last three decades. This is an unbelievably cool exhibit that you don’t want to miss.
Tokyo, Japan. On view through September 11, 2016.
Wednesday
If you’ve been to Italy, you understand the importance of the vending machine. They sell everything imaginable, and they are everywhere. Italian vending machine company, Argenta, is giving you the chance to design a new face for their coffee vending machines. Have at it, coffee lovers and vending machine enthusiasts.
Online Entry. This competition is open through October 11, 2016.
Thursday
The Design Thinking Crash Course at is a quick, high-level overview of the 5 phases of Design Thinking (as interpreted by The Design Gym). It’s meant to provide you with a basic understanding of Design Thinking and the enthusiasm to learn more about the methods and tools that can help you become more creative and innovative.
New York, NY. July 28, 2016 at 9:00 AM.
Friday
Design Exchange, in partnership with Nespresso, invites designers, artists, architects, engineers, inventors and innovators to rethink, rework, and re-imagine the conventional coffee break through their design challenge, Grand Cru-ation.
Ontario and Quebec, Canada . Competition open through August 8, 2016.
Saturday/Sunday
Celebrate creativity at the Kickstarter Summer Festival, a free event featuring art, food, games and more from the Kickstarter community. You can expect a night of one-of-a-kind installations, performances and workshops with creators and innovators.
New York, New York. July 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM.
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