Events for Friday, May 13

Malfatto: Imperfect Design for a Better World?
9am-5pm
A symposium moderated by Phil Patton with keynote speaker Gaetano Pesce, plus Li Edelkoort, Kardash Omnig, and John Thackara. Hosted by Material ConneXion.
66 West 12th Street, Tishman Auditorium
212-842-2050
Call for tickets ($200 each). Call 212-842-2047 for reservations.
www.materialconnexion.com

Gaia & Gino: Turkishscapes with Karim Rashid Preview
4-6pm
Max Mara Soho, 450 W. Broadway (near Prince St.)
Private reception
RSVP: 1-847-234-5334 (Gita & Associates)
www.gaiaandgino.com

Dutch Village: Innovative Traditions Opening Reception
6-8pm
Featuring 49 designers who graduated from Design Academy Eindhoven
Weiss Studio, 711 Greenwich Street
Invitation only
www.designacademy.nl

British Influence
6-9pm
Opening reception for exhibition curated by Max Fraser. Hosted by Bisazza /The Conran Shop.
The Conran Shop, 407 East 59th Street (at 1st Avenue)
RSVP required; call 212-353-1383
www.bisazzausa.com / www.conranusa.com

Starck: The Transformation of the Bathroom
6-8pm
A symposium on Philippe Starck’s impact on modern bathing.
AF New York, 22 West 21st Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
212-243-5400
www.afnewyork.com

Emma Gardner Design ICFF Kickoff Party
7-10pm
Glass Bar and Lounge, 287 10th Avenue (between 26th and 27th Streets)
212-904-1580
www.glassloungenyc.com