Introducing the “ego” lamp collection by Viktor Jondal, a Swedish, New York-based product designer. The material used is one that many of us first encounter as children: Lego. The designer is hoping to revive the sense of creativity that is innate in us as children but many outgrow as adults.
Hours: Thu 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.
Event: 2pm-4pm

With this modular display system in Wood Plastic Compound designed for ALU, the world famous designer presents his vision about ecological design. On show also the collections Ribbon, Mobile, Oyster e Orizzontale with which may be built up multiples display solutions. Showroom installation made by art director Luca Pavani. Exhibition: May 17th-20th Brunch in presence of Marc Sadler from 11am.

Featuring one hat designer, Victor Osbourne and one bag designer from Neiko Designs in the store showcasing pieces from their collections.
Hours: Fri-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm
Event: 5pm-7pm

Rising star Jeff Miller exhibits his most recent designs for Baleri Italia and presents his first monograph at the Carlos Miele store. On display several of Miller’s cutting-edge furniture pieces, including the new Littlebig Chair and internationally acclaimed Obo shelving system.
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Opening: 5pm-7pm

Sketches of Eighteenth Century French ballet costumes designed by Charles Nolan for the American Ballet Theatre’s junior company and its production of a new ballet by that name “Cake” by choreographer, Brian Reeder. An installation that moves from the actual costumes for the ballet to the inspiration for the Fall 2008 collection by Charles Nolan using the technology of the period (whale bone, light metals, pannier) with the amazing fabrics and technology of today (memory taffeta and industrial mesh).
Opening: Thu-Sat 11:30am-8pm, Sun 12pm-7pm
Event: 5pm-7pm

At the Meatpacking District’s official Closing party the featuring furniture pieces by Caroline Mckenty.
Pieces are formed by manipulating the concept of the knitted structure. As with the knitted craft each piece embraces a continually looping dynamic with anything having the potential flexibility of becoming an extreme use of “thread”. Through this discovery, selfsupporting structures are created into furniture pieces that unite a craft with deep historical roots of domestic techniques coupled with modern industrial materials.
Opening: 9pm-12am

In New York City for the first time, Cite presents the Modern Palau Collection of seating furniture designed by Dutch designers, Edward Van Vliet, Richard Hutten and Bjorn Mulder.
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Lecture by Edward Van Vliet and Richard Hutten: 4pm-5pm

Design Within Reach and Azure curate a presentation of contemporary Canadian design, including both established designers in DWR’s collection (Neils Bendsten of Benson and Patty Johnson of North South Project) and emerging designers from Canada.
Hours: Fri 9:30am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12pm-8pm
Opening: 6pm-8pm

Dror will introduce its first international architecture commission and largest project to date, a continuous crafted surface expanding across an island in the Arabian Gulf: a vision of contemporary dwelling that marries urban comforts with the rare luxury of solitude. Studio Dror, Invitation only-event May 18, 2008.
Time and location: TBD
For information: Ph. (212) 929 2196 - www.studiodror.com

Establishment presents Bamboo Sculptures using the Tie & Knot technique by Thai artist, Korakot Aromdee.
Hours: Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12am-6pm
Opening: 5pm-7pm

Artist/Illustrator Tim Groen presents new works mainly inspired by his own hippie childhood, visual culture and mentality of the the early 1970’s.
Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-6pm
Event: 5pm-8pm

Mobile Light is a mobile which emits light using LED’s, powered by the sun. It emits light automatically when the environment darkens. It is a light working by wind and the sun. Designed by Kouichi Okamoto, Kyouei design. Gracie will exhibit a selection of hand-crafted wallcoverings that feature silhouetted contemporary motifs on metallic backgrounds inspired by traditional Japanese tea leaf papers.
www.graciestudio.com
Hours: Fri-Sun 11am-7pm
Opening: 5pm-7pm

Karim Rashid, the prince of plastic, manufacturing magnate and iconic innovator, presents his latest creations for the ICFF. Join him for a drink or two to celebrate NYC’s design week.
Hours: Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Cocktail: 5pm-7:30pm

An exhibition of green chalk shoes used in a street performance commissioned by Friends of the High Line. Multi-disciplinary artist Julia Mandle led students from the Lab School for Collaborative Studies, wearing the chalk shoes, in a large-scale outdoor performance on the streets of Chelsea and the Meatpacking District. The exhibition of this performance will highlight the future public access points of the High Line, drawing connections between the neighborhood and the new park.
Opening: Tue-Sun 11am-7pm
Event: 5pm-7pm

This curated timeline exhibit will highlight iconic modern masterworks from the Netherlands - spanning from the 20’s to today. Manufacturers/Designers featured will include: Rietveld, Gispen, Montis, Artifort and Arco. The Rietveld family, represented by Ries Seijer, Rietveld’s grandson and the director of their foundation, will be on hand to discuss a series of re-introduced Rietveld pieces never before available in the US market. Paul Vandenberg, founder of Montis as well as representatives from Artifort, Gispen and Arco will join Michael Manes of M2L on Sunday night to celebrate the exhibit.
Hours: Sat 12pm- 6pm, Sun 12pm-10pm, Mon 11am-6pm
Party: 5:30pm-9pm

“The Fruit Cocktail Collection” by Michael Angelo for Flavor Paper features designs called Cherry Forever, Tutti Frutti, and B-a-n-a-n-a-s. Cherry Forever has recently been included in the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Institution’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. A photography exhibit by Michael Angelo and installations by special surprise designers.
Hours: Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 5pm-7pm, Mon 1pm-5pm, Tues 12pm-7pm
Opening: 5pm-7pm

An original gastronomic event activating design through the experience of dining will run for three nights during ICFF at the Williamsburg restaurant and venue, Monkeytown. The show transcends the traditional design exhibition through a special six-course prix fixe menu engaging the unique characteristic of each piece. These original and limited edition works from emerging designers explore themes in dining from sensory perception, to dynamic presentation in plating, and traditions of the tablescape.
Opening: 8pm

The 2nd Annual New York Talks will be moderated by Wendy Goodman, Design Editor, New York Magazine. The featured speakers are featured in the current Design Issue of the magazine on stands during New York Design Week.
Panel & Reception: 4pm -7pm

Eight icons of design have joined forces with Orange 22 Design Lab to launch the firm’s Blank Canvas Project. Each designer created a new edition of Orange 22’s indoor-outdoor, eco-friendly Botanist furniture. Orange 22 has committed to match each designers royalty to a social cause of their choice. Designers: Yves Behar, Margo Chase, Milton Glaser, Kahi Lee, Karim Rashid, Joe Ricchio, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Claude Zellweger.
Hours: Tue-Sat 12pm-6pm, Thu 12pm-8pm
Opening: 8pm-11pm (by invitation only)

Equilateral 08:01 is a unique environment where three creative forces intersect: product design, fashion and lighting. It is the first in a series of collaborative events between IDSA.NYC, Rubin Chapelle and J. F. Ahlin. Equilateral 08:01 will feature the following of IDSA. NYC’s brightest designers and their innovative furniture: Akemi Tanaka - Tagei, Ad Art & Design - Fibonacci plates, Goodwin Design - Sura Chair and Light Panel, Grey Goo ID - Wall Pod, Joey Roth - Sorapot, Garden Geta and Shika, Link Studios - Twist, Plug Design Studio - Cala Ceramics & Echo Bench, Miron Lior - Mirana Chair and Pryor & Williams - Stratum Nest Tables. IDSA.NYC contacts: meredith@idsanyc.org or jeanine@idsanyc.org
Industrial Designers create products, environments and interfaces that are desirable, accessible, ecologically responsible and innovative. IDSA is the voice of industrial design, committed to advancing the profession through education, information, community and advocacy.
www.idsanyc.org
Rubin Chapelle: The New York based fashion duo of Sonja Rubin and Kip Chapelle opened their first eponymous retail space in September 2002, designed by architect Annabelle Selldorf, is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Meat Packing District. The store carries a full range of Rubin Chapelle products including “192 Doves” denim, the new jeans collection of Rubin Chapelle, women’s wear, and accessories as well as limited.
Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Opening: 7pm-9pm
Exhibition: May 18th-22nd

Shelly Steffee presents three new limited addition series by designers Genevieve Bennett, John Truex and Holler Design duo Matt Alexander and Melissa Watkins.
Hours: Mon-Tue 12pm-7pm,Wed-Sun 12pm-9pm
Cocktail: 5pm-9pm

An Installation that leverages on specific visual technologies used within contemporary art, military and social-control applications to produce a situation where the viewer is taken beyond the usual role of passive spectator into a participatory role as part subject and consumer.
Hours: Mon-Sat 11pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-7pm
Opening: 5pm-7pm

Designs that challenge the wasteful and elevate the common. A social movement is slowly changing the way we think and live.
Hours: Tue-Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun-Mon 1pm-6pm
Opening: 11am-1pm RSVP info@spring3d.net

Suite New York’s second annual Breakfast of Champions celebrates the products of the manufacturers: Arper, Axo, Azucena, Carl Hansen, Dan Pollack, DePadova, Esque, Focus, FTF Design Studio, Fritz Hansen, Giovanni Pagnotta, GlasItalia, GT Design, Gubi, Lange Productions, Madeline Weinrib, Martinelli Luce, Orizzonti, Pastoe, Spectrum, Tucker Robbins, Verzelloni,Woodnotes and Zeitraum. Designed by architect Thomas Juul-Hansen with interiors by designer Chris Kraig, Suite New York features five exclusive lines in the United States and over 2,000 products. The showroom is located in the heart of Manhattan’s design and retail neighborhood. By invitation only. 
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun by appointment
Opening: 8:30am-10:30am (by invitation only)

Theory Icon Project presents artist David Ellis, the world premier of his motion painting “Baker’s” within the context of his larger Flyway exhibition. 
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Opening: 5pm-7pm

Urbano, a contemporary everyday objects maker, will be presenting a selection of 2008 models in occasion of ICFF 2008. Also, as a complementary element, Urbano will display a brief selection of artworks by artist collaborating with the company. Urbano located on the ground floor of 365 west 36th street (steps away from the ICFF), is a combination of “windows showroom” and factory. The company, develops everyday objects out of solid woods. 
Hours: Sat-Tue 10am-6pm

Opening: 3pm-7pm

Presents a special exhibition by Jasper Morrison and Naoto Fukasawa. In addition Vitra presents new prototypes within the complete collection. 
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Opening: 6pm-9:30pm