Lecture: “The Modularists,” February 18
January 8, 2009
Join us for the next in our lecture series featuring four speakers giving four talks in forty minutes. This month’s topic:
“The Modularists”
The insight required to craft modular systems requires designers to think through several variations of form and function — often beyond the original intent of an object, product, or service. How much does the design of discrete modules affect the integrity of the larger system? Should designers expect to wield control over any part of a user experience of modular systems? Four guest lecturers will examine a range of projects and trends in modular design, culminating in a discussion of the role of modularity among a group who value putting the power to create in the hands of everyone.
Speakers
- Nick Bilton, Design Integration Editor and User Interface Specialist at The New York Times and The Times Research & Development Lab
- Brendan Dawes, magneticNorth
- Chloe Gottlieb, Executive Creative Director of Interaction Design, R/GA, forthcoming faculty, MFA Interaction Design, SVA
- Jeff Hoefs, littleBits, Smart Design
Details
Wednesday, February 18
6:30PM – 8:30PM PM (THIS FREE EVENT HAS BEEN “SOLD OUT”)
White Rabbit
145 E Houston Street b/t 1st and 2nd Avenues (View Map)Event Partner Select attendees will receive gifts from our event partner, Behance. “Make Ideas Happen.”
Based on their research of exceptionally productive people and teams, Behance develops products and services that organize the creative professional community. These include the Behance Network, the world’s leading platform for creative professionals; Behance Magazine, showcasing highlights from Behance’s research and tips; and Action Method, a radical and intuitive solution for productivity and project management. More at Behance.About the Lecture Series
The Dot Dot Dot Lecture Series is meant for broad explorations of interaction design, business, and aesthetic inspiration. Practitioners and thought leaders give short talks in an informal setting. Wisdom will be revealed and methods will be shared in a environment intended to satisfy both social and scholarly pursuits.
About MFA in Interaction Design
The MFA in Interaction Design program trains students to research, analyze, prototype, and design concepts in their business, social, and cultural contexts. Today, business success depends on the presence of a well-designed, engaging experience, and the new MFA in Interaction Design program explores the strategic role of interaction design in shaping everyday life.
