Carmine is a new event for designers who think like artists.

10—12 August 2023

A round ceramic plate featuring an artistic, monochrome print of a woman's face. The face is overlaid with white tape in an X pattern on the surface.

We went to hundreds of design conferences, were inspired by countless speakers and made tons of new connections and friends… but always walked away feeling like we were only talking about a fraction of what designers can do. This is an event dedicated to the rest of it.

Friday—Sunday
10—12 August 2023

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Brooklyn—NY
Clarkson House

We were always taught that art creates problems and design solves them. Is that an overly limiting way to think of our practice? Are we closing ourselves off to interesting opportunities by not embracing the role of troublemakers?

Vintage anatomical illustration of a human head with brain, labeled 'Problem Solve', featuring artistic red and black design elements.

Speakers include Mark Novo, Sofia Pazari, Sandra Cami, Kevin Matsuya, Chase Nevins, Ida Kester, Helen Gates and more.

Abstract painting with blue and black brush strokes on a white background.

Enjoy live demonstrations of papermaking, Japanese calligraphy, screenprinting and other craft traditions with applications to both art and design.