Frau Group & Cappellini's Heros

Opening: Tuesday, June 11
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Italian Cultural Institute (814 Montgomery St)
Admission: Free
A two-part exhibition presenting Poltrona Frau's work and Cappellini's celebration of his own design icons. Poltrona Frau Group is a high-end furniture sector comprised of Poltrona Frau, Cassina and Cappellini, and more. Poltrona Frau Group strives for excellence and product quality through continuous research and innovation in all phases of the production process, consistently designing products that exude Italian tradition and style. Giulio Cappellini the owner of the Italian design firm Cappelini is based in Milan. With Cappellini's open minded and curious approach he has explored very different cultures, materials and solutions. This exhibit explores design between imagination and reality open Tuesday, June 11 through Friday, July 12.

Opening Reception

Date: Friday, June 21
Time: 6:00–9:00pm
Join us as we kick-off SF Design Week. Mingle with all the design disciplines under one roof, network, relax... and help us celebrate the unfolding of an entire week of all things design!

From Taylorism to Tailor-Made: A bridge between two cultures

Date: Saturday, June 22
Time: 2:00–4:30pm
Location: The Academy of Art University: The Cannery (2801 Leavenworth St)
Admission: Free
Panel discussion on the role of craftsmanship in the new economy of beauty. Piero Bassetti (Fondazione Bassetti), Richard Sennett (NYU), Arturo Dell'Acqua Bellavitis (Milan Triennale), and Stefano Micello (University of Venice).

New Italian Design 2.0

Date: Saturday, June 22
Time: 5:00pm
Location: The Academy of Art University: The Cannery (2801 Leavenworth St)
Admission: Free with suggested donation
An overview on contemporary Italian design that explains and describes the transition of the movement and its links with economic, political, and technologic changes that occured over the recent decades.

Milano Meets San Francisco. Round 1: A new vision for technology

Workshop Presented by Fondazione Giannino Bassetti
Date: Sunday, June 23
Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Workshop with students and professionals comparing how artisanal innovative companies and "makers" in both the Milan hinterland and Silicon Valley are innovating and creating products and services. Arturo Dell'Acqua Bellavitis (Milan Triennale), Giolio Ceppi (Total Tool), Giovanni Lanzone (The Renaissance Link), Stefano Micelli (University of Venice), and Sigurdur Thortsteinsson (Design Group Italia).

D.Talks: Staying Creative and Having a Work/Life Balance

Date: Monday, June 24
Time: 12:00–1:30pm
Location: AIGA SF (130 Sutter St, #600)
Information & Tickets
D.Talks is an ongoing series of panel discussions presenting practical information about current trends and hot topics in the world of design and business. This D.Talk is Intended for those struggling to balance a hectic work schedule and life outside work whether it's relationships, kids, sports, hobbies etc. How do you decide what your priorities are? How do you follow through on those priorities?

Milano Meets San Francisco. Round 2: From Made in Italy to Make in Italy

Workshop Presented by Fondazione Giannino Bassetti
Date: Monday, June 24
Time: 6:30pm
Designers and entrepreneurs present Italian based companies that use innovation, beauty and design to improve their success in the market. Cesare Fumagalli (Confartigianato), Giolio Ceppi (Total Tool), and Rodrigo Rodriquez (Flos). This also includes the exhibit "The New Shape of Artisans' identities. An Octagon of Values for the Future of Craftsmanship" by Confartigianato.

High Design Rugs

Sponsored by Supernatural
Date: Tuesday, June 25
Time: 5:00–8:00pm
Location: Supernatural (1766 18th St)
Admission: Free
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High Design Rugs by Italian design studio, Nodus is a limited edition collection of computer generated artwork, graphed and translated to a loom where each piece is hand knotted, producing intricate works with graphic impact. The Collection shown for the first time in the U.S. includes works from Studio Job, Nacho Carbonell, Kiki Van Eijk, Campana Brothers and Front Design.

AIGA SF Studio Tour Crawl

Date: Tuesday, June 25
Time: 6:00–9:00pm
Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of a number of influential Bay Area design studios during our Studio Tour Crawl. Learn about different firms' cultures and methodologies while rubbing elbows with design luminaries and up-and-comings in the environment that inspires their best work. Each studio will be open for one hour but we recommend you give yourself plenty of time to get to the next studio. Hope to see you there!

Strategy TNT

Sponsored by Makeshift Society
Date: Tuesday, June 25
Time: 6:00–8:00pm
Location: Makeshift Society (235 Gough St)
Admission: Free
In this short talk, Tom Crabtree, Creative Director of Manual, will present the brand identity and marketing campaigns his studio has created for San Francisco Design Week over the past two years. His presentation will share a behind the scenes look at the concepts and creation of the designs, providing a brief glimpse into the way Manual works in graphic design and art direction.

Milano Meets San Francisco. Round 3: Emplorers of Design

Date: Tuesday, June 25
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Italian Cultural Institute (814 Montgomery St)
Admission: Free
Panel discussions and special guided visit to Frau Group & Cappellini's Heros exhibit.

Visit the Autodesk Gallery at One Market

Date: Wednesday, June 26
Time: 12:00–5:00pm with guided tour at 12:30pm
Location: Autodesk (One Market St, #200)
The Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco celebrates the design process that takes a great idea and turns it into a reality. With more than 20 different exhibits regularly on display showcasing the innovative work of Autodesk customers, the gallery illustrates the role technology plays in great design and engineering. The gallery is open every Wednesday from noon to 5pm with a guided tour beginning at 12:30pm. Located near the San Francisco Ferry Building and one block from the Embarcadero Station for BART and Muni, the Autodesk Gallery is easily accessible by public transportation. Mention AIGA or SF Design Week upon check in and receive a FREE "Imagine, Design, Create" book.

Adobe Workshop and Reception

Date: Wednesday, June 26
Time: 6:00–9:00pm
Location: Adobe (601 Townsend St)
Join us for a workshop or presentation followed by a mixer. Drinks and appetizers will be served. (More details and registration to follow.)

AIGA SF Studio Tour Crawl

Date: Wednesday, June 26
Time: 6:00–9:00pm
Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of a number of influential Bay Area design studios during our Studio Tour Crawl. Learn about different firms' cultures and methodologies while rubbing elbows with design luminaries and up-and-comings in the environment that inspires their best work. Each studio will be open for one hour but we recommend you give yourself plenty of time to get to the next studio. Hope to see you there!

Designer as Founder: Rob Forbes of Design Within Reach and Public Bikes

Date: Wednesday, June 26
Time: 6:00–8:30pm
Location: PARISOMA (169 11th St)
Information & Tickets
Designer as Founder, presented by AIGA San Francisco in collaboration with PARISOMA is a series of conversations with successful designers-turned-founders. Rob Forbes, Founder of Design Within Reach and Public Bikes will share stories, challenges and triumphs about his leap from the role of designer on a creative team to a founding role in a new business like no other.

Closing Reception

Date: Thursday, June 27
Time: 6:00–9:00pm

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