The Story of Modern Design

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Design educator and historian Daniella Ohad presents a unique online course exploring the foundation of modern design history. Part I is a 5-session course provides an overview mid-century design, one of the most exciting periods in design and architectural history. Each talk in the series will be devoted to one of the five geographical centers in the production of modern design – The US, France, Italy, Brazil, Scandinavia, and will explore a variety of themes including furniture, interiors, architecture, fashion cars, and objects. Students will develop an understanding of the history of design and its visual vocabulary.
$150 ticket fee includes 5 one-hour webinar sessions.
Program sessions (Mondays, 1:00-2:00 pm EST):
  • July 29
  • August 5
  • August 12
  • August 19
  • August 26

About the Instructor
Daniella Ohad received her Ph.D. from Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design and Culture. She lectures and publishes widely on design history, theory, and the decorative arts. She has taught at Parsons the New School for Design, Pratt Institute, and Bard College. She is a speaker on topics in design, collecting, and taste worldwide.

The Story of Modern Design

For those who missed the series The Story of Modern Design in 2020 (or missed some of it), the NY chapter of the AIA will open it for the second time.

The first section, ‘Mid-Century Modern,’ will focus on design culture in the US, France, Italy, Scandinavia, and Brazil from 1945 to 1962. Join dozens of design lovers from all over the world for a story-time, and enjoy allure of modern design. Registration is open now.