Cooper Hewitt Collection

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Cooper Hewitt Collection provides online access to a design collection spanning over 30 centuries, with a catalog of over 215,000 objects and integrated learning resources.

Target Customer

General public, educators, researchers, and students interested in design

Key Differentiator

Publicly accessible, Smithsonian-backed online collection with curated objects across multiple departments, plus learning programs, exhibitions, and a public API

Implementation Timeline

Value appears upon accessing the online collection; users can sign in to customize their experience and explore immediately

Pain Points

1The collection notes that cataloging is a work in progress and users may encounter records with very little information, factual errors, or harmful language.
2Not all objects are viewable online due to loans or image rights, and not all objects have digitized images.
3Gaps in metadata may exist as the collection is being developed and improved over time.

Key Features

1Searchable online catalog with images and Advanced Search capabilities
2Curated highlights, videos, and collection context (e.g., Highlights, Collections in Motion, Arc Touch Mouse production video)
3Learning resources and programs (School Programs, Family Programs, Teen/Adult Programs, Professional Development, Master’s Program, Smithsonian Learning Lab, Design Camp, National Design Week)
4Collections API / API access for developers

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Access to a vast online collection of design objects (over 215,000) spanning 30 centuries
2Global representation with objects from 84 countries represented online
3Educational and learning programs integrated with the collection (School Programs, Master’s Program, etc.)

Competitive Advantages

1Authority and credibility as part of the Smithsonian Design Museum
2Large, diverse collection (30 centuries, 215,000+ objects) across multiple curatorial departments
3Educational resources and programs integrated with the collection
4Public API for data access and developer integration

Key Benefits

1Extensive design history database (30 centuries, 215,000+ objects)

2Educational resources and programs for schools and individuals

3High-quality digital content with images and multimedia

4Developer-friendly API for data access

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Online collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, offering search-rich access to design objects, learning resources, exhibitions, and an API.

Target Market

Educators, researchers, students, and design enthusiasts seeking access to a comprehensive design collection

Unique Value Proposition

Smithsonian-backed, deeply curated online repository of design history with extensive educator resources and developer API

Technical Requirements

Internet access; optional account sign-in for personalization; access to Public API (Collections API)

Pricing Model

Not disclosed

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