Highlights: Boston Design Week 2018

We are excited that the fifth annual Boston Design Week is here! The 12-day event runs from April 4 –15, with events happening all over the city. We have chosen a few events to highlight below, but please check the event’s calendar to see what other events might interest you (and note that many events require an RSVP). This year’s Design Week celebrates the intersection of culture, technology and equality, and how design pushes that intersection forward. There’s so many cool things to learn and do in our city, so get out there and enjoy!

Ongoing Throughout Boston Design Week: Art in the Age of the Internet
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210

Art in the Age of the Internet, 1989 to Today examines how the Internet has radically changed the field of art, especially in its production, distribution, and reception. Themes explored in the exhibition include emergent ideas of the body and notions of human enhancement; the Internet as a site of both surveillance and resistance; the circulation and control of images and information; possibilities for new subjectivities, communities, and virtual worlds; and new economies of visibility initiated by social media.

Take a WGBH Studio Tour                                                                              
Wednesday, April 4 | 11:00am
Saturday, April 7  | 3:00pm
Wednesday, April 11 | 11:00am
One Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135

Boston magazine called our facility the city’s “most exciting company headquarters since the John Hancock Tower,” and the Boston Globe wrote that it’s “a visual landmark to match the importance of WGBH as a cultural institution.” The state-of-the-art building both reflects and fosters the creativity and innovation for which WGBH is known. Many of your favorite nationally distributed shows— Masterpiece, American Experience, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, and Nova, as well as children’s favorites such as Arthur and Curious George—are produced right here in Brighton.

Beyond Walls 2018 Kick-Off Fundraiser
Thursday, April 5 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
590 Washington St, Lynn, MA 01901

Join us at the Lynn Museum for food, music, and ART! We are thrilled to celebrate this past year’s community initiatives in downtown Lynn and kick-off the second season of Beyond Walls programming with YOU. We will present the official project launch for 2018. We invite you to take a “Taste of Lynn” with complimentary food and drink from local Lynn and North Shore businesses, and enjoy great music, and company. Come ready to party!

SoWa Art + Design District: First Friday Stroll
Friday, April 6 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
450-460 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Immerse yourself in a world of creativity at the SoWa Art + Design District, Boston’s leading arts destination. On the First Friday of every month, 200+ artists, contemporary art galleries, design showrooms and one-of-a-kind boutiques open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Meet the artists in their element, view the latest gallery exhibitions, discover new trends in design, home furnishings, textiles, jewelry and more.

Interventions: A Student-Led Design Conference
Saturday, April 7 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Complex at Northeastern University
805 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

Scout, Northeastern’s student-led design studio, is hosting its inaugural design conference: Interventions! Through a series of lectures and workshops, this conference is a space for creatives to consider the consequences of design interventions and examine the intentions of their work. In a society where design is used as a powerful tool for change, prominent designers will explore topics such as what role design plays in dividing or connecting us, measuring the impact of design, and examining the societal responsibilities of designers. Leaders and creatives from Github, Airbnb, and Monotype, to name a few, will be exploring these themes and challenging ideas on conventional design.

Equitable Boston: Design, Development & Access to Opportunity
Monday, April 9 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Boston Society of Architects
at Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Boston, MA 02119

Using Imagine Boston 2030 as a framework, panelists from the planning, design and development community will address how parts of the city’s vision for the future can be achieved using more inclusive and equitable practices to shape the built environment. Designers and developers are playing a significant role in the future of Boston, and who gets a seat at the table impacts more than just how our city looks. By embracing inclusive and equitable practices, this plan has the chance to improve economic opportunity for all residents, attract and retain a more diverse workforce, and create a stronger, more inclusive future for Boston. Presented by the Boston Society of Architects/AIA and DREAM Collaborative.