Lowell Pettit explores "Design Life Now," Cooper-Hewitt’s innovative design triennial that features the best in American design. Curatorial Deputy Director Matilda McQuaid guides us through the stylish galleries and talks about what’s hot in American design right now. Technology has found its way into many of this year’s exhibits, but a handmade quality is equally as important, as exhibited by four featured designers.
A LED memory catcher by James Carpenter Design Associates turns traditional photography into a digital affair. Philadelphia artist Hitoshi Ujiie pioneers the art of digital ink jet printing, with delicate botanical images printed on fine silk panels that are favored by the world’s top interior designers. Chuck Hoberman’s Deployable Tent for Johnson Outdoors is a clever design that can be assembled in minutes and Natalie Jeremijenko’s Robot Sniffer Dogs can be programmed to “sniff out” environmental pollutants. Tune in for a exclusive guided tour of Cooper-Hewitt’s "Design Life Now."
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