During these challenging times, and the inevitable recovery period after the global pandemic, wellness and sustainability are going to become critical concerns. The cleanliness of surfaces and cleanability will be high priority, as will ergonomics and comfort. What pointers can the wellness experts give us so that we can learn to design for healthier communities?
At a time when the architecture and design community faces both long-term and immediate challenges and opportunities, Metropolis new digital format—the Metropolis Forum: Webinar—to help industry leaders discuss the way forward and provide opportunities for members of the community to stay connected.
Metropolis Forum: Webinar is an educational, interactive session structured to give the A&D community the opportunity to learn, as they would at an in-person event.
Avinash Rajagopal is the editor-in-chief of Metropolis magazine. He is an expert on product and interior design in the digital age, as a historian of contemporary design as well as a frequent speaker at key industry events. He is the author of Hacking Design (Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2013). and has contributed to numerous volumes on architecture and design, including Adhocracy (Istanbul Design Biennial, 2012), Making Africa (Vitra Design Museum, 2015) and Atlas of Furniture Design (Vitra Design Museum, forthcoming). He has lectured on design history and writing at the School of Visual Arts, New York; the University of Texas at Austin; and the National Institute of Design, India.
As a designer and healthcare planner with 18+ years of experience, she has significant knowledge in branded interiors, sustainable interiors and evidence based design. Amy has dedicated her career to creating innovative interior spaces and is an award-winning designer and speaker on numerous design topics. Her collaborative style and leadership skills help bring amazing results to clients and their projects.
