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Past Events: 2001
FNY Meeting
6:00 pm at the Municipal Art Society at 457 Madison Avenue (at 51st) on the second floor
Spaced Out: Finding Work Space in a Tight New York Market
As neighborhoods gentrify and manufacturing spaces get more expensive or convert to residential lofts,
it's getting harder and harder for smaller manufacturers/designers to find affordable geographically-desirable space.
In conjunction with the Municipal Art Society's report, "Making it in New York: The Manufacturing Land Use and Zoning
Initiative," Furniture New York presents a panel discussion on finding work space and on alternative options. Hear
ideas about how you can find the space you need, or bring your experiences to share with us.
Panelists:
Frank Sanchis, Municipal Art Society
David Sweeny, Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center
Dawn Ladd, Aurora Lampworks (Organizer of a cooperative workshop space)
Natalie Hurwitz, Sholom & Zuckerbrot Realty Corp.
FNY Meeting
Guided tour of the Russell Wright exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt
Tuesday, June 26th
6:00 pm at the Municipal Art Society at 457 Madison Avenue (at 51st) on the second floor
Two primary agenda items. First we want to introduce ourselves (and vice versa) to our new board member,
Frank Sanchis, Executive Director of the Municipal Art Society. Secondly, we will be discussing possible cooperative participation
in a number of fall trade shows: Architectural Digest Home Design Show, Chicago Design Show, Providence Fine Furnishings, and
others. We will also be exploring the option of producing our own show here in New York. Troy Hanson of Merchandise Mart will
be on hand to answer questions about the Arch. Digest show and the Chicago show.
STARTING A PRODUCT COMPANY: A CASE STUDY
Thursday, April 5th
Presented jointly by Furniture New York and Parsons
5:30 to 7:30 PM, Parsons School of Architecture, 26 East 14 St, 2nd Floor, "Glass Corner Room"
Susan Hakkarainen, founder of IVALO, a new Luminaire Manufacturer will talk
about the process of bringing her first product to the market. From initial concept through prototypes
to the finished piece, she will:
Show prototypes, from initial mockup through successive models
Discuss the process of deciding materials
Choosing venders
Making it work
Initial marketing strategies
Susan began her career with her family company, Lutron Electronics,
premiere manufacturer of Lighting controls. This promises to be a great overview of the entire
new product and new company process.
TURNING GREEN
Monday, April 9th
Presented jointly by Furniture New York and O2NYC
6:00 to 8:00 PM, Municipal Art Society, 457 Madison Avenue between 50th and 51st.
$5 at the door. (FNY members free.)
You don't have to be a "green" designer to incorporate environmental practices in your
work and designs. Our panelists will discuss how you can green your work - and why it's not just important,
but in your interest as well.
Panelists:
Jacqueline Ottman - environmental marketing consultant, J. Ottman Consulting
David Arens -- Forest Stewardship Council
David Bergman -- green designer, Fire & Water
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