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November is bountiful with thanks, turkey AND design! Be sure to sign up before these great events get sold out. We'll be giving away tickets, so stay tuned and check back. Do you have more events to add to our roll-call? Email us!

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sentinent.jpgHow do the new forms of mobile media, networks, information and communication systems inform the architecture of an urban space? Does computing influence our behavior with the city? Organized by the Architectural League of New York, this exhibition will explore the evolving relationship between ubiquitous computing, architecture and the city.



TOWARD THE SENTIENT CITY
Through November 7, 2009
The Architectural League
7 East 7th Street
New York, NY
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amsterdam.jpgIn & Out of Amsterdam: Travels in Conceptual Art is an exhibition of 75 works by ten American and European artists relating to travel and the city of Amsterdam focusing on Conceptual art practices between 1960 and 1976.

IN & OUT OF AMSTERDAM
Through November 09, 2009
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
New York, NY
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todo_typeasobject.jpgLetterforms transformed into beautiful prints, patterns, products, installations and sculptures is a striking counterbalance to their regular rigid typographic confine. This exhibition honors House Industries's oeuvre to conquer mediocrity and their passion for creating type as the objects they have become.




TYPE AS OBJECT
Through Friday, November 20, 2009
Type Directors Club
347 West 36th Street, Suite 603
New York, NY
Free exhibit
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moma.jpgMoMA played a leading role in the definition and dissemination of "Good Design", a concept that took shape in the 1930s. This installation presents collection that illuminate the primary values of "Good Design" with iconic pieces by Charles and Ray Eames and Hans Wegner alongside unexpected items, such as a hunting bow and a plumb bob, an iron, a hamper, a rake, a cheese slicer, and Tupperware.


WHAT WAS GOOD DESIGN?
Through November 30, 2009
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
New York, NY
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todo_lubalin.jpgExpressive lettering and hand-typography is an emerging trend these days that was first started by Herb Lubalin with his groundbreaking work for Avant Garde, Eros and Fact. View selected posters, original sketches, magazines, motion graphics, and more by internationally recognized graphic designers like Marian Bantjes, Deanne Cheuk, Rick Valenti, and Herb Lubalin that will illuminate Lubalin's influence on contemporary graphic design.

LUBALIN NOW
Through December 8, 2009
Opening Reception Thursday, November 5, 2009 6:00—8:00PM
The Cooper Union
41 Cooper Gallery
New York, NY
Free exhibit
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todo_control.jpgThe future of ink on paper is investigated through this collaborative exhibition between Parsons and the Royal College of Art, London.

Possibilities of customized digital art and design are displayed, alongside limited edition prints by a number of notable artists and designers who play with the notion of technology.



CONTROL/PRINT
Through Sunday, December 20, 2009 Open 12:00—6:00PM
Parsons School for Design
Saint Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Gallery
2 West 13th Street
New York, NY
Free exhibit
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todo_printfair.jpgThe annual IFPDA Print Fair is unique among the world's major art fairs for its focus on fine prints. Over eighty members from Europe and North America will exhibit works across a wide range of specialties, from old master to contemporary, including Japanese fine prints from all periods.





IFPDA PRINT FAIR
November 5—8, 2009
The Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Avenue
New York, NY
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todo_101.jpgStuck in print? Learn how to make a smooth transition into web with basic theories and practices of designing for the web from web designer Kevin Barnett of NYMag.com, faculty of MFA Interaction Design and graphic designer Rebecah Hodgson of Blurb, Etsy, Creative Director of Norton and annual report extraordinaire, Nicholas Felton of Daytum.com.



PRINT TO WEB 101
Thursday, November 5, 2009, 6:30—8:30PM
Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus Circle
New York, NY
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todo_typeright.jpgIf you've ever wanted to be on the Price Is Right, but except instead of Plinko and bidding on a brand new car while clutching onto Bob Barker you imagine yourself playing typography trivia alongside the likes of Paula Scher, Louise Fili, Jonathan Hoefler and others, then COME ON DOWN! Tons of fun, fonts, raffles and prizes to be had.



THE TYPE IS RIGHT
Monday, November 9, 2009, 6:30—8:30PM
Galapogos Art Space
16 Main Street
Dumbo, Brooklyn
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todo_socialmedia.jpgBring your laptop and take part in this hands-on workshop lead by Catharine Taylor (Adverganza) to maximize your brand through blogs and social networking platforms.

CATHERINE TAYLOR: SOCIAL PLATFORMS
Monday, November 9, 2009, 5:00—8:30PM
The Art Directors Club
106 West 29th Street
New York, NY
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todo_breakfast.jpgStart your morning off with an engaging conversation with In-House Design guru, Andy Epstein over delicious Mud coffee, muffins and croissants.

BREAKFAST CLUB
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 8:00—9:30AM
Mud Café
307 East 9th Street
New York, NY
FREE EVENT
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todo_beck.jpgMFA Design Criticism Department presents conceptual artist Martin Beck to discuss the methodological aspects of working with design history from an artistic perspective.

SELECTED FOR THEIR IMPLICATIONS
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 6:00—8:00AM
136 West 21st Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY
Free lecture
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todo_studio.jpgThe most innovative and interesting work is often found within self-initiated, personal projects. Explore a breadth of work from London-based designers, Tony Brook and Adrian Shaughnessy who started their own publishing house, and will be talking about their first book, Studio Culture, an exploration of the secret life of a design studio, among other projects.



THE DESIGNER AS PUBLISHER
Friday, November 13, 2009, 8:00—9:30AM
Bumble & Bumble
415 West 13th Street
New York, NY
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todo_foosball.jpgDo you have what it takes to battle out in the 6th Annual World Graphic Design Foosball Championship among 70 other teams for the coveted one-legged challenge cup trophy?

WGDFC
Friday, November 13, 2009
The Art Directors Club
106 West 29th Street
New York, NY
Click here for details or to register a team


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todo_toms.jpgDesign for social change has become a hot topic across all business models. Yes, you can indeed build a career while changing the world. Engage with designers like Bill Drentell of Winterhouse Studios and Design Observer, Paula Scher of Pentagram, Mark Randall of World Studios and Blake Mycoskie of Toms Shoes, who drive social and political change through their work.



DESIGNISM 4.0
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The Art Directors Club
106 West 29th Street
New York, NY
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todo_food.jpgGet out of your comfort zone and discover the design and art of food styling. See the work of the world's leading food photographer, Mitch Feinberg, food stylist and recipe developer, Victoria Granof, essayist Tacey Rosolowski, and award-winning sommelier, Andrew Bradbury. Hosted by New York Times restaurant critic, Frank Bruni, this round-up of seasoned foodies will undoubtedly titillate your taste buds.


THE DESIGN OF FOOD PRESENTATION
Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00—9:30AM
Tishman Auditorium
66 West 12th Street
New York, NY
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todo_geencic.jpgADC Young Guns presents selected winners to showcase their work at the Apple Store in SoHo. This month's speaker is Justin Cignac. Gignac (jee-nak) is an artist, entrepreneur and freelance art director living in New York. After graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 2002 he held full time jobs at Ogilvy, Fallon NY and Toy. In early 2007, Justin left full-time agency life to focus on his artistic endeavors, but still dabbles in the ad world as a freelancer. Gignac was part of the ADC Young Guns 5 class of winners, honored in 2006.

JUSTIN GIGNAC
Monday, November 23, 2009, 6:30—8:00PM
Apple SoHo
103 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012
Free talk
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