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Caroline Baumann

Director, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Caroline Baumann joined Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in 2001. As the fifth director of Cooper Hewitt since its opening in 1976, she spearheaded the grand opening of the renovated and expanded museum in December 2014—a transformation that has created immersive museum spaces and participatory visitor experiences never before seen in the museum realm.

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Cooper Hewitt Design Museum’s new director: ‘I see design as a great equalizer’

Maria Nicanor, the new director of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, wants to change how you think about design. First step? Move away from the shiny object.

Cooper Hewitt Design Museum’s new director: ‘I see design as a great equalizer’

Only 4.8% of designers are Black. Herman Miller, Adobe, and Gap unveil a plan to change that

Nearly two dozen companies are pledging to bring equity to design through the newly launched Diversity in Design Collaborative.

Only 4.8% of designers are Black. Herman Miller, Adobe, and Gap unveil a plan to change that

Cooper Hewitt director steps down amid controversy over her wedding

Caroline Baumann resigned abruptly last week, after seven years running the most prestigious design museum in the United States.

Cooper Hewitt director steps down amid controversy over her wedding

Neri Oxman and Blu Dot Among 2018’s National Design Award Winners

Women and progressive causes receive top billing in this year’s National Design Awards.

Neri Oxman and Blu Dot Among 2018’s National Design Award Winners

Tech

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News

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Co.Design

Why this book startup is taking a page from Glossier and Allbirds

This office building was designed to last 500 years

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Work Life

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What’s wrong with the word ‘minority’?

How to showcase your bilingual skills to get a job (or a promotion)