Most designers I know are intrigued to learn what other designers are reading or books they find most inspiring. Take Spin’s 50 Reading List, published in 2006, which asked 50 noteworthy designers the same question: “What are the top ten books that you believe designers should read?…” Their answers inspired a printed piece which beautifully catalogues each designer’s specific list.

deSingel Museum takes this idea a step further with “Curating The Library” an ongoing lecture series which dates back to 2003. The primary objective is to learn first hand which books have inspired or made an impression on personalities from the fields of art, science, music, literature, design, and architecture. Past contributors include curator Aaron Betsky, graphic designer Armand Mevis, and architect Rem Koolhass. Sadly, these aren’t archived online yet, but can be tracked down at the museum and viewed in the “Library Box.” If you’d like to see these online in the near future… shoot the museum an email to give them a nudge.

Next up at “Curating The Library” is graphic designer and educator Paul Elliman easily one of my favorite designers working today. If your local to Belgium I highly suggest dropping in on this event.

Paul Elliman
April 17, 2008, 8 pm

Desguinlei 25
B-2018 Antwerp, Belgium