During NYCxDESIGN, ICFF and AvroKO present Form and Feeling, a special exhibition at Host on Howard, on view May 15 to 19. Co-curated by Julia Haney Montanez, Program Curator of Look Book 2026, and AvroKO, the exhibition brings together a group of North American independent design studios exploring the dynamic relationship between form and material.

The exhibition extends the spirit of ICFF beyond the fairgrounds and into the city, offering a more intimate, immersive experience. Featuring work by designers including Cuff Studio, Crafted Glory, Brett Paulin, Ian Love, Kate Dannessa, ridezign, Coil + Drift, Vy Voi, Thomas Yang, and Simon Johns, the exhibition highlights how natural materials can take on unexpected shapes while traditional forms are reinterpreted through contemporary techniques. In total, 15 designers have been invited to participate, creating a thoughtful and diverse presentation of emerging and established voices.

Presented at Host on Howard, AvroKO’s gallery and gathering space at the intersection of hospitality, art, and design, Form and Feeling invites visitors to engage with the work in an environment designed for conversation and discovery. The exhibition opens with a press preview on May 15 from 12 to 7 PM and remains on view May 16 to 19 from 12 to 6 PM.

Photo credit: Joe Kramm