ONE NIGHT STAND: SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN
NEW FROM AMERICAN DESIGN CLUB
One Night Stand: What We Bring to Bed explores the objects, rituals, and identities that shape the space as we prepare for sleep. From light and hydration to the small personal items we rely on, these tools support our routines and prepare us for rest and waking. Designers are invited to consider how bedside objects reveal habits, maintenance, comfort, and control.
Since 2008, the American Design Club’s exhibition program has been a core part of the Club’s identity, providing a platform for emerging designers and independent makers to share new work and ideas. Each year we produce two curated exhibitions that highlight both new and long-standing members of the AmDC community.
THE NIGHTSTAND AND THE CATEGORIES:
THE NIGHTSTAND
A nightstand is a small stage for the rituals that close and begin our days. The objects we place there, light, water, thought, care, and health turn an ordinary table into something else entirely.
One night stand. Or perhaps…two.
LIGHT
Objects that extend visibility and orientation in the dark.
Light is the first and last thing we reach for. It steadies us in the dark, marks the edges of the room, and makes the familiar visible again. Think glowing things, small lamps or a phone and charger.
HYDRATION
Objects that support water, skin, and basic replenishment.
At the bedside, hydration takes many forms, water to drink, something to soothe the skin, or a small vessel kept close through the night. Think carafes or bottles, flasks, moisturizers, and other objects that restore and replenish.
MIND
Objects that hold thought, reflection, or sensory atmosphere.
The mind rarely turns off all at once. At the bedside, small objects help us wind down, gather loose thoughts, or create a quiet sensory atmosphere before sleep. Think books, catch-alls, trays or dishes for small belongings, candles, diffusers, and other calming scents.
MAINTENANCE
Objects that support small daily rituals of care.
Before sleep and upon waking, we make small adjustments like removing glasses, tying back hair, soothing dry skin, or preparing for rest. Think glasses stands or containers, personal care items like hair ties or lip balm, and sleep masks or earplugs.
HEALTH
Objects related to bodily regulation and timing.
Some bedside objects help keep the body on schedule, medication taken at night or in the morning, vitamins within reach, or an alarm that signals the start of the day. Think medication, vitamins, alarms, and other objects that help regulate daily rhythms.
Submissions are due by midnight on April 20, 2026. Submission is free. Designers whose work is selected for the exhibition will be charged a $300 participation fee.