Tune into this year?s CLOSEUP event by ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan as 8 designers + 8 global institutions unveil their latest projects.

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Last week?s Earth Day reminded us that there are few matters that are as urgent and in need of our attention than those related to the issue of climate change. We are excited to share that sustainable design is tackling these issues head on with the return of ECO Solidarity, a groundbreaking international initiative that unites eight institutions and eight designers behind the goal of addressing our most dire humanitarian and public health crises through human-centered design. The project will launch at CLOSEUP, ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan?s joint trade event running May 17-18, 2021. ECO Solidarity will be presented on May 18th in two 45-minute sessions where the designers will showcase their work followed by panel discussions. The first session is titled Design with Empathy: Public Spaces and Social Impact (10:15 AM ET to 10:55 AM ET), and will feature AHA Objects, Atelier Ad Hoc, EOOS NEXT, and Herrmann & Coufal. The second session is titled Sustainable Material and Process: Research and Innovation (11:00 AM ET to 11:40 AM ET)...