DRS 2024 FRINGE Events
Registration for Fringe events is accessible through the DRS 2024 Attendee Hub website and app. Learn how to access the hub here.
Monday, June 24th:
Northeastern Makerspace Tours: Immersive Media Lab Tour and Demo
Join the Northeastern College of Arts, Media and Design Media Studios Organization for a tour of the Northeastern Makerspace for a tour and demonstration of the Immersive Media Lab.
DRS 2024 Conference Partners Expo
The official partners of DRS 2024 will have informational tables in East Village on Monday. Independent work spaces and refreshments will also be available.
Northeastern Makerspace Tours: XR Arcade and Mobile AR Development Demo
Join the Northeastern College of Arts, Media and Design Media Studios Organization for a demonstration and tour of our XR Arcade Open Lab.
Wednesday, June 26th:
Northeastern Makerspace Tours
Join the Northeastern College of Arts, Media, and Design for a tour of the Media Studios Organization Makerspaces.
Embracing Failure in Design with the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology
The Design Research Society is partnering with The Design Museum Everywhere to host a panel featuring speakers from the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT) at MFA Boston. Panelists will share their perspectives on failure as a catalyst for innovation and the importance of fostering a culture that encourages risk-taking as a valuable learning experience. Attendees will gain practical insights into building working cultures that thrive on the lessons learned from setbacks. Don't miss this opportunity to explore a reframing of failure as an essential part of the design process. Panelists include Josephine Holmboe, former Creative Director at Fidelity Center for Applied Technology; Will Reed, Head of Design at Fidelity Center for Applied Technology; Greg Smith, VP in the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology and Head of The Founderie; and George White, Director at Slalom.
In CONVERSATION WITH 2024 DRS Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
The 2024 DRS Lifetime Achievement Award Winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 26th at the Reflections keynote with U.S. Digital Service. Join us at at the MFA Boston for a brief conversation with the award winner.
Tender loving care exhibition tour
Join MFA Boston Contemporary Curator Michelle Millar Fisher for a walkthrough of the Tender Loving Care exhibition.
BOSTON HARBOR SUNSET CRUISE
Welcome aboard the DRS 2024 Sunset Cruise! Join us on a scenic journey along the beautiful Massachusetts Bay. Get ready to relax, unwind, and enjoy breathtaking views of the sunset as we cruise through the bay. Meet at Massachusetts Bay Lines to begin boarding the Music City Queen. The boat will cruise through the famous Boston harbor, where you can take in the sights, sip on a drink, and mingle with fellow conference attendees. Drinks will be available to purchase via a cash bar on board. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Thursday, June 27th:
WRITING on design: A conversation on data, Design & publishing
MIT Press Panel Discussion and Book Signing with Catherine D'ignazzio and Dietmar Offenhuber
Catherine D’Ignazio and Dietmar Offenhuber’s recent explorations of the interrelations between data and design help reveal the ways in which diverse social collectives, from scientists to activists, can engage with the design and representation of data. D’Ignazio, author of Counting Feminicide: Data Feminism in Action (MIT Press, 2024), and Offenhuber, author of Autographic Design: The Matter of Data in a Self-Inscribing World (MIT Press, 2024) will present their latest books in a conversation moderated by MIT Press Executive Editor Gita Manaktala.
Demystifying Publishing: Chat with an MIT Press Commissioning Editor
Ever wonder what kinds of manuscripts academic presses are looking for? Curious to learn more about how to create a strong proposal? Already have a strong proposal for a design book that you’re ready to pitch? Here’s a chance to meet one-on-one with an MIT Press commissioning editor for 15 minutes to explore your questions about publishing.
Sign up to meet with Anne Marie Bono, Victoria Hindley or Noah Springer. Each commissioning editor has a different focus in design, review their bios at the links to learn more. Each will offer (3 ) 15 minute slots, first come, first served.
Designing with, not for
MIT Morningside Academy for Design Panel Discussion with Richard Perez
This panel will feature a discussion on thoughtful and inclusive design. Richard Perez is the founding director of the Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
cocktail reception at mit museum
Celebrate DRS 2024 with a night of delicious food, drinks, and conversation at the MIT Museum. Come dressed to impress and mingle with fellow guests as we toast to a successful conference and look forward to what's to come. This will be the only Fringe event that is not included in the cost of your registration to the conference. Tickets are $30 and include unlimited food and beverages.
Friday, June 28th
DRS 2024 Design and Publishing Expo
The official partners of DRS 2024 and some publishing companies will have informational tables in East Village on Friday. Independent work spaces and refreshments will also be available.
