Program

Throughout the years, WantedDesign has become more than a tradeshow, but a hub for conversations, a gathering of international actors, and a community: brands, designers, editors, curators, design lovers and schools altogether for a celebration of the design ethos. Even more, WantedDesign has created innovative tools to facilitate business opportunities, at each level of the design chain. Multiple success stories were born there; underlining that WantedDesign has carved a new type of tradeshow, one that fits hand-in-hand with New York’s creative vibe.

WantedDesign Manhattan opening hours
Saturday May 19 to Monday May 21 from 10am to 7pm
Tuesday May 22 from 10am to 5pm
The opening event will be on Friday May 18, It is an invitation-only event.

WantedDesign Manhattan, May 19-22
at Terminal Stores, 269 11th Avenue, New York

PROGRAMMING:

Zero Waste Bistro
Featuring a mouth-watering zero waste tasting menu, and a thought-provoking design experience. On Monday and Tuesday we’ll also be serving breakfast, which is a quicker way of experiencing the Zero Waste Bistro. Here’s a list of all tasting sessions. Make sure to book ahead as seating is very limited. Book your seats here.

Saturday May 19
Brunch 11am-12:30pm / Lunch 2pm-3:30pm

Sunday May 20
Brunch 11am-12:30pm / Lunch 2pm-3:30pm

Monday May 21
Breakfast 10:30am-11:30am / Lunch 1pm-2:30pm

Tuesday May 22
Breakfast 10:30am-11:30am / Lunch 1pm-2:30pm

Saturday, May 19

4:30-6pm
Workshop: From the Fields, From the Forests, From the Sea
Zero Waste Bistro
Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons will set the table for an experience of materials that are both edible and buildable. With participants, we will explore nourishing ingredients for design from their origins to their building applications. We’re planning a menu of seafoods and materials made from seaweed and algae; forest foods and materials from mushrooms; and field foods and materials like flax and rice. Participants will be able to make their own combinations as well as eat some that are pre-prepared. RSVP

Sunday, May 20

Cooking Time, 1-2pm
Rado Gallery
Keeping in mind Rado’s Elements of Time theme, specifically Cooking Time, Food Network’s Chef Jordan Andino will host a ~20 min cooking demonstration. Tasting plates will be distributed for spectators to enjoy. Open to the public.

Conversation: Magic of Numbers, 4:30-6pm
Zero Waste Bistro
This informal conversation brings together two experts of zero waste fashion, who also happen to be great friends. With more than 30 years in New York fashion, Yeohlee Teng is a true pioneer of zero waste thinking in life and in fashion. Timo Rissanen was among the first to methodically research zero waste fashion design, eventually co-authoring a book on the topic with Holly McQuillan in 2016. Teng’s work lives throughout the book. Teng and Rissanen will discuss what inspires them, from the magic of numbers to nature in the city, to the people they encounter, the food that people buy and eat as well as the clothes that they wear. RSVP

Maison&Objet in New York!, 5-7pm
Wanted Interiors Gallery
The M&O team and Interior Design Magazine editor Annie Block introduce the designer of the year, Ramy Fischler, followed by cocktails. RSVP here.

Monday, May 21

Augmented and Virtual Reality Demo, 11am-12pm
Wanted Interiors Gallery
Join Artefacto, AR/VR experts, for demonstration and discussion on new AR /VR applications in architecture and interior. Sign up for an Artefacto account during WantedDesign and receive a free 3-month subscription.

CONVERSATIONS: Design Milk + Modenus Talks at WantedDesign Manhattan

WantedDesign has always been a forge for fresh ideas. Conversations of great importance have blossomed here and grown into successful international ventures. It is this spirit of collaboration without frontiersthat helps so many designers reach new markets and scale. Join in on the conversations that will propel the future of design at WantedDesign Manhattan with the Design Milk and Modenus Talks.

Saturday, May 19 – Sponsored by Caesarstone

11am-12pm
Trade talk: The Future of Kitchens, Baths and Interior Spaces: Minimalism, Maximalism, and a fresh take on luxury. With Nick Harris, VP of Marketing Caesarstone; Scott Baker and Mary Ann Hesseldenz of Baker Hesseldenz; Richard T Anuszkiewicz, Kitchen + Bath Designer; Frank Liebetrau, Senior Business Development Manager, Laufen. Moderated by Veronika Miller of Modenus Media

12:30-1:30pm
Guest: Jerry Helling, President, Bernhardt Design, in conversation with Jaime Derringer and Amy Devers of Clever Podcast.

2-3pm
Be Originals America Conversation: Giovanna Castiglioni, a daughter of the eminent Italian designer Achille Castiglioni and a leader of the foundation in Milan dedicated to his work, talks about her father’s gift for originality, as demonstrated by iconic lighting products like the Arco lamp, and his decades-long battle against plagiarists. Moderated by design journalist and critic Julie Lasky.

4-5pm
Region of the World: North America. With Oliver Haslegrave, founder, Home Studios; Erika Egede-Nissen, Caesarstone; Barry Richards, Rockwell Group Principal. Moderated by Avinash Rajagopal of Metropolis.

5-7pm
Happy Hour: Activism in Design – An Open Conversation moderated by Lora Appleton of Kinder Modern and Female Design Council. Brought to you by Crea, Design Milk and Wolf PR with LinYee Yuan, Editor, MOLD; Mimi Plange, Creative Director, Mimi Plange; Robyn Kanner, Designer and Writer; Amélie Lamont, Designer and Writer; Tattfoo Tan, artist.

Sunday, May 20

11am-12pm
Trade talk: How We Design for How We Shop: The Future of Retail Design. Moderated by Chad Phillips, Director of Merchandising, Brooklyn Museum with Jennie Maneri, Herman Miller Consumer Creative Director; Patricia Kittredge, VP of Merchandising, YDesign Group; Mark Brungo, Senior Associate and Retail Studio Director, Gensler; Drew Arnold, CEO: Lit VR.

12:30-1:30pm
Guest: Luca Nichetto in conversation with Julie Lasky

2-3pm
Trade talk: “Left brain meets right brain – How to run a design business without losing money, your creativity or your mind.” Moderated by Veronika Miller with Elle Millard, NKBA and NKBA Insider; LuAnn Nigara, A Well Designed Business Podcast and Stacy Kunstel, Dunes & Duchess.

4-5pm
Region of the world: Latin and South America, new opportunities in the region. Moderated by Paul Clemence with Christina de Leon, Cooper Hewitt Associate Curator for Latino Design; David del Valle from Medellin Design Week and Sebastian Ocampo, Centro Mexico.

Monday, May 21 – Sponsored by American Standard, DXV, Grohe, part of LIXIL

11am-12pm
Trade talk: Wellness as the new Luxury – Ideas and Considerations for the ‘Well’ Designed HomeWellness at home. Moderated by Veronika Miller of Modenus. Talk sponsored by Mr. Steam with Jean-Jacques L’Henaff VP Design LIXIL Water Technology; Justin Koziol, COO Bento Box; Amy Wax, Color Consultant; Nora DePalma, Mr Steam and Michele Alfano, Michele Alfano Design.

12:30-1:30pm
Guest: Camille Walala

2-3pm
Trade talk: Wellness at work. Moderated by Amy Devers with Todd Bracher, Designer; Tori Deetz, Creative Director, Visual Magnetics; Brian Shapland, GM of Ancillary Partnerships, Steelcase and Fred Maxik, Founder, Lighting Science Group.

4-5pm
Region of the world: Finland. Habitare Design Talk: Roots, Foundation for a Life Long Love Affair. Moderated by Kaarina Gould, director, The Finnish Cultural Institute in New York with Cara McCarty, director of curatorial at Cooper Hewitt and International Friend of Habitare 2019, Paul Makovsky, editor-in-chief at Contract Magazine and Laura Sarvilinna, creative director at Habitare.

5-7pm
Happy Hour – “Sustaining the Sustainable Home: How to navigate a confusing industry and get clients to buy into sustainable design ideas and products.” Grace Jeffers in conversation with Veronika Miller.

Sponsors:

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