I wish I could say I've been to all of these... but not yet - but there is still lots of time!

Many of these museums are places of amazing inspiration, where a quick walk through can refresh and rejuvenate the frustrated designer. While design does not feature prominently in all of these, they all share an uncompromising dedication to creativity, innovation and 'beauty'... in all its wonderful forms.

• Museum of Modern Art - New York
• Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
• Isimu Nagochi Museum - New York
• http://www.designitaliamuseo.it