Cities x Design is a 35-city* online documentary trip across the United States that highlights how investing in design can change perceptions, boost economies and create unique places. Track the progress of the trip here: www.citiesxdesign.org
Cities x Design takes its design in daily life explorations international with a first stop in St Etienne, France.
Doug Grimmet, Founder, Primal Screen talks to Cities x Design about the booming growth of the broadcast design industry and why Atlanta ranks among the nation's largest employers in this dynamic sector.
Cities x Design reports on the big plans of the Museum of Design in Atlanta, Ga. This Smithsonian affiliated museum, with plans for a design week and a move to a more central location in the city, is on the verge of becoming a force for change in the Southeast.
Cities x Design spoke with Nick and Alison of Young Monster design in Chattanooga, TN about their experience of taking an idea and passion for making posters into a full blown business. This is a great story of creative entrepreneurship and the sheer will to survive.
Helen Johnson and Josh McManus of CreateHere in Chattanooga, TN, talk with Cities x Design about nurturing the creative economy in their city. Their talk touches on the innovative non-profit model of their organization, how they meet staffing challenges and the advantages of being privately funded.
David Mohney talks with Cities x Design about The Curry Stone Design Prize for socially relevant design. He also touches on the architectural history of Louisville and the important role designers play in local communities.
Kulapat Yantrasast of wHY Architecture, talks to Cities x Design about the intricacies of museum design. With the Speed Art Museum of Louisville, Kentucky as the backdrop, he explains how "acupuncture architecture" is going to transform the museum from historic temple into a vibrant creative community center.
Steve Wilson, Founder, 21c Museum Hotel, talks to Cities x Design about philanthropy, collecting art, regenerating a city center and why he chose to open an art hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.
Cities x Design set out to clearly identify the role designers play in promoting and shaping their communities. We found a great spokesperson for Columbus in Gabe Shultz. He talked to us about creativity in Columbus, becoming a designer, his work and how he manages to do it all in one go.
Richard Crabtree talks with Cities x Design about the design community of Columbus, OH, and the visionary work of Salvato Coe + Gabor.