Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the Cooper Hewitt National Design Awards Gala, which celebrates the power of design to change the world and recognizes the people who are making progress happen. Honorees at the 2019 ceremony included graphic designer Susan Kare, architect Mark Chambers, fashion designer Derek Lam, and typeface designer Tobias Frere-Jones. Five hundred guests attend the benefit dinner and award ceremony, which will return to the museum&rsquo;s Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden this year. Proceeds from the event support Cooper Hewitt&rsquo;s ongoing programming. Next: October 15, 2020