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Alexandra Lange, critic, architectural historian, and co-author of Design Research: The Store That Brought Modern Living to American Homes, and Russell A. Flinchum, Ph.D., archivist of the Century Association Archives Foundation, professor, and author of American Design, discuss the ascension of industrial design during the 1930s, its relationship to the democratization of “good design” in consumer products, and the contemporary version found in mass-market stores including Target and IKEA. 1.5 LU (AIA)

Designing Tomorrow: America's World Fairs of the 1930s will be open for viewing from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

$12 NBM and Art Deco Society of Washington Member | $12 Student | $20 Non-member. Prepaid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.

"For Modern Living" exhibition, Detroit Institute of Arts, 1949; curated by Alexander Girard; images, Wallace Kirkland for LIFE.

The Museum's award-winning Shop is open for one hour prior to the start of the program. Firehook Cafe is also open for one hour prior to the start of the program, offering sandwiches, soft drinks, tea and coffee and sweet treats. Shop and Café hours are subject to change.