The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum kicks off National Design Week on Sunday, honoring the innovative work of firms and individuals in fields including architecture, interior design, communication design, fashion, and landscape design. While this year's recipients are celebrated with a gala on October 22, the exhibit "Design USA: Contemporary Innovation" will display the work of more than 75 past award winners, with work from figures such as Tom Ford to products from Tupperware. Exploring the past 10 years of award winners, the show places an emphasis on the renewed interest in craft, new materials, and technological influences on design.
The show's exhibition design is a collaboration with 2006 award winner 2x4, it incorporates a prefabricated shelving system as well as digital content, which will be available through free iPod Touch rentals. "Design USA" opens tomorrow and runs through April 4. Free admission to the museum is offered from Sunday through next Saturday, October 24.