Design Philadelphia

The Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby has been asked to do an event for Design Philadelphia! For one week in the Philadelphia Region the best and brightest of the design world will be showing off their stuff, from lectures, open studios and design competitions the week will surely be inspiring. A few teams from past Kinetic Sculpture Derbies will be presenting on the how, why, who of their creations. A reception and a photo display will be held before the presentations.

Please join us!

  • Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby: How, Why, Who, What
  • Date: October 09, 2009
  • Time: 6:00 PM, Reception at 7:00 PM
  • Location: Skybox at 2424 Studios
    2424 E York St.
    Philadelphia PA
    (map 314)

Description: Join past and future
teams from the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby to hear why & how
they made their sculptures and why this event is possible and important
for Philadelphia. Hear from five presenters on the details of their
experience, see some past sculptures in person, and celebrate this
exciting event. Presenters include: John Spetrino from the following
KKSD winning teams, The Aliens, Octu Vishnu and 215 Sand Reckoner; Vin
Marshall from TE Labs responsible for the Pirate ship and pink tank
sculptures, Vince Colvin, Colleen Rudolf, Kate Kaman, Joel Erland, and
Lane Davis of the 2009 People's Choice Winner Zombish Team; Kathryn
Doherty-Chapman organizer of the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby;
and Bradley Litwin a renowned Kinetic Sculpture maker; and Billy Dufala
of the Toilet Trike Race. Exhibit opens at 6:00 PM, reception at 7:00
PM. More details TBA.

Admission: Free