The ASL Tour is exclusive to visitors who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and their companions. Join us for an American Sign Language (ASL) Tour exploring the National Design Awards with a special focus on the Emerging Designer category. Led by a Deaf educator, this program will dive into the history of the National Design Awards and what it means to be an “Emerging Designer.” Learn about past awardees and explore how design impacts our everyday lives. Following the talk, participants will attend a lecture with Nu Goteh—winner of the 2025 National Design Award for Emerging Designer. Goteh will present his renowned work that spans his community-centered research, branding, publishing, and social practice. Goteh will also be in conversation with Salome Asega to discuss design’s ability to mirror and shape the world we live in. Learn more about the lecture. Registration is required. The ASL Tour and subsequent program are free for visitors who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing and their companions. Learn more about upcoming ASL Tour programs. ACCESSIBILITY AND WHAT TO EXPECT Format: A presentation and group conversation in ASL about the National Design Awards. There will be no English interpretation. There will be a 15-minute break after the ASL Tour before the lecture program begins. About this space: Seating with backs are available. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible restroom on the ground floor. Read more about accessibility at Cooper Hewitt. Accommodations: ASL Interpreters will be available for the ASL Tour and subsequent lecture program. CART Captioning will also be available for the lecture program.  We welcome questions and accommodation requests that support your participation. Email us at CHAccess@si.edu or call 212.849.8384. Please make your request as far in advance as possible—preferably at least ten days before the program date.