The best of a whirlwind New York Design Week New York City?s annual celebration of all things design, NYCxDesign, has officially wrapped for 2019. Over the last month, Curbed editors have been pounding the pavement, scoping out design fairs, exhibitions, installations, and product launches popping up everywhere from bustling Times Square to many a off-the-beaten-path Tribeca gems.
What stood out" What?s trending" What?s next" We?ve reviewed our notes?and our overloaded camera rolls?to bring you this highlight reel. And do stay tuned for more NYCxDesign coverage here in the coming weeks.
Destination: Tribeca

Photo: Matthew Williams
Egg Collective?s new Tribeca showroom.

I?m sorry to report that ICFF, arguably the anchor of New York?s May design season, did not thrill me in 2019. Contrast the energy-devoid exhibition hall with a district to the south?Tribeca?and you get a whole different perception of NYCxDesign. (I?m curious about the economics; my hunch is that potential exhibitors who are already based in New York are more interested in a sustained investment?i.e., a showroom?rather than the exorbitant cost of showing at Javits for five days. Whereas international companies, particularly upstarts, are looking for the market entrée that a trade show provides.)
Photo: Matthew Williams
?Arcade?, featuring new Calico wallpaper and Workstead lighting, takes over Arcade Bakery in Tribeca.

Anyway! Tribeca...