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A Life's Design
Chuck is interviewed by Chicagoing host Bill Campbell.
"A Life's Design" Press Release (PDF)
Chuck Harrison Backgrounder (PDF)
Past Appearances
March 5, 2006 Chicagoing (WLS-TV Channel 7) Chuck was featured on ABC-7 Chicago's long-running weekly program that showcases the city's rich history, the promise of its future and its people, places and possibilities.
March 23, 2006 WGN News at Noon WGN Chicago (Channel 9) Chuck was interviewed by WGN anchor Micah Materre on his life and work.
March 24, 2006 Private Book Signing Annual Design Youth ForumA presentation of books was made to youth and volunteers by Project Osmosis.
March 27, 2006 Private Book Signing Skokie, IL
April 4, 2006
Presentation & Book Signing
University of Illinois Chicago
The Chicago chapter of Industrial Designers Society of America hosted a presentation and book signing by Mr. Harrison for its members and the public.
April 6, 2006 Public Book SigningBarbara's Bookstore (UIC)
April 21, 2006Public Book Signing Bookman's Alley in Evanston, IL
May, 27, 2006
Presentation & Signing
2006 Bi-annual Reunion
Phoenix Monarchs Alumni Association
George Washington Carver Museum, Phoenix, AZ
June 13, 2006
An Evening with Charles Harrison 2006 Neocon World's Trade Fair presented by Project Osmosis , FocusOnDESIGN and IBIS Design Inc.
Special Guests: Afiya Adams and Ricardo Gomes.
June 24-27, 2006 American Library Association 2006 Annual Conference Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
July 14, 2006
Featured Presentation
Project Osmosis Benefit Reception
Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center
1060 East 47th Street, Chicago, IL
Aug. 23-26, 2006 Featured Presentation Association of African-American Museums Conference 2006 Adams Mark Hotel, St. Louis, MO
Sept. 17-20, 2006
Presentation and Book Signing
IDSA National Conference & Education Symposium
Hilton Austin, Austin, TX
October 10, 2006 Lifetime Achievement Design Award Presentation FocusOnDESIGN Washington, DC Reception and Signing.
October 11, 2006 Book SigningNeocon East, Baltimore, MD
Nov. 4, 2006 Black Inventors & Scientists Series African American Museum, Dallas, TX Presentation and Book Signing.
January 17, 2007Exhibit Opening & Presentation University of Illinois Chicago,
Chicago, IL Exhibit Opening, Presentation and Signing.
January 18, 2007 Under the Buffalo Lecture Series Evanston Historical Society, Evanston, IL Presentation, Reception and Signing presented by Evanston Historical Society .
Jan. 12 – Feb. 28, 2007 Black Creativity: Designs for Life Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago, IL Exhibition featuring the works of African American industrial designers and artists including Charles Harrison.
Feb. 16 - 17, 2007 Black Creativity Symposia Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago, IL Discussion of the Industrial Design practice featuring Charles Harrison.