Explore a selection of virtual events and experiences that took place during Detroit Month of Design 2020.
Long considered one of Detroit’s most iconic neighborhoods, the next chapter in Brush Park’s storied history begins with City Modern. Hear more in this talk.
Constructed in 1925, Press 321 originally served as the in-house production facility for Michigan’s oldest newspaper – the Detroit Free Press. See how this 14-story, 250,000-square-foot limestone building has since been reimagined into a modern, mixed-use downtown apartment community with resort-like amenities.
This event celebrates the publication of the book, which includes a chapter focused on “Inclusive Design in Contemporary Detroit”, written by Paul Draus. A panel discussion with Carlos Nielbock, whose work is prominently featured in the book, Maria Luisa Rossi from CCS, and representatives of other sustainable design projects, will follow a virtual introduction of the book by the editors from Graz, Austria.
Learn how to ensure your real estate project comes a lasting assets to the neighborhood and explore how context can impact decision making.
Join Ford’s human centered design group in a talk hosted by Marquise Stillwell and Ingrid LaFleur on Detroit’s creative future.
Hear from a group of panels on alternative, arts-based models of development and urbanization.
Good design can deliver independence and confidence to a broad range of people who face visible or invisible disabilities. See what happens when human-centered design meets the challenge of taking a new idea and turning it into a sustainable enterprise.
Hear from a panel on community engagement, and how the changes brought about by COVID-19 impact the lives of all citizens and in turn, shape our cities.
Listen in to a panel discussion exploring the effect of social distancing on the future of design in the public realm.
As the U.S. simultaneously faces a global pandemic and a crucial movement for racial equity, designers must consider: if design is problem-solving, then what is the responsibility of design in facilitating lasting change?
The pandemic has given us the opportunity to re-image the future with a fresh set of values and perspectives. Uday believes that the design of a new future will be inspired by curiosity, compassion and creativity.
Go on a virtual tour of Design in the City installation "Her Hue" by Trice Clark. See how Trice created a whimsical experience of hair.
Discover a more conscious and sustainable future landscape through trend forecasting + design analysis from Cristin Richard + Isabelle Weiss.
Find the who the finalists and winners are from the Detroit Fashion + Tech Hackathon
Learn about the BGCSM Industry Club, the world’s first industry club to offer immersive retail experience for Detroit youth, an accelerator space for women and entrepreneurs of color. Stick around for a fashion show by Detroit is the New Black
Join Tech Town’s Retail Services team as they share the impact of quality design for retail businesses and share tips on creating a well-designed 360 degree customer experience.
Meet the designers featured in the Never Normal exhibition and hear first hand about their innovative design processes.
See the light moving video light show on the Grand Army of the Republic Building (Detroit’s iconic castle) that honored Detroit’s suffering and strength in the face of 2020’s two pandemics: Covid-19 and Racial Injustice.
Movement festival’s behind the scenes team of interactive designers, visual artists and event producers discuss the intersection of design and live experiences.
Hear how an LGBTQ designer found the inspiration to launch a nearly two-decade career as a designer and media consultant, and discover what continues to spark his imagination in an ever-changing design landscape.
See the light show that honored our heroes and acknowledged Detroit’s suffering and strength in the face of 2020’s two pandemics: COVID-19 and Racial Injustice.
Over half of the people who identify as designers are women, but they make up just over 10% of design leadership. Hear from 5 female design leaders who have breached the threshold of becoming leaders and have stories of challenge and triumph to share with the next generation of designers.
Long considered one of Detroit’s most iconic neighborhoods, the next chapter in Brush Park’s storied history begins with City Modern. Hear more in this talk.
Constructed in 1925, Press 321 originally served as the in-house production facility for Michigan’s oldest newspaper – the Detroit Free Press. See how this 14-story, 250,000-square-foot limestone building has since been reimagined into a modern, mixed-use downtown apartment community with resort-like amenities.
This event celebrates the publication of the book, which includes a chapter focused on “Inclusive Design in Contemporary Detroit”, written by Paul Draus. A panel discussion with Carlos Nielbock, whose work is prominently featured in the book, Maria Luisa Rossi from CCS, and representatives of other sustainable design projects, will follow a virtual introduction of the book by the editors from Graz, Austria.
Learn how to ensure your real estate project comes a lasting assets to the neighborhood and explore how context can impact decision making.
Join Ford’s human centered design group in a talk hosted by Marquise Stillwell and Ingrid LaFleur on Detroit’s creative future.
Hear from a group of panels on alternative, arts-based models of development and urbanization.
Good design can deliver independence and confidence to a broad range of people who face visible or invisible disabilities. See what happens when human-centered design meets the challenge of taking a new idea and turning it into a sustainable enterprise.
Hear from a panel on community engagement, and how the changes brought about by COVID-19 impact the lives of all citizens and in turn, shape our cities.
Listen in to a panel discussion exploring the effect of social distancing on the future of design in the public realm.
As the U.S. simultaneously faces a global pandemic and a crucial movement for racial equity, designers must consider: if design is problem-solving, then what is the responsibility of design in facilitating lasting change?
The pandemic has given us the opportunity to re-image the future with a fresh set of values and perspectives. Uday believes that the design of a new future will be inspired by curiosity, compassion and creativity.
Go on a virtual tour of Design in the City installation "Her Hue" by Trice Clark. See how Trice created a whimsical experience of hair.
Discover a more conscious and sustainable future landscape through trend forecasting + design analysis from Cristin Richard + Isabelle Weiss.
Find the who the finalists and winners are from the Detroit Fashion + Tech Hackathon
Learn about the BGCSM Industry Club, the world’s first industry club to offer immersive retail experience for Detroit youth, an accelerator space for women and entrepreneurs of color. Stick around for a fashion show by Detroit is the New Black
Join Tech Town’s Retail Services team as they share the impact of quality design for retail businesses and share tips on creating a well-designed 360 degree customer experience.
Meet the designers featured in the Never Normal exhibition and hear first hand about their innovative design processes.
See the light moving video light show on the Grand Army of the Republic Building (Detroit’s iconic castle) that honored Detroit’s suffering and strength in the face of 2020’s two pandemics: Covid-19 and Racial Injustice.
Movement festival’s behind the scenes team of interactive designers, visual artists and event producers discuss the intersection of design and live experiences.
Hear how an LGBTQ designer found the inspiration to launch a nearly two-decade career as a designer and media consultant, and discover what continues to spark his imagination in an ever-changing design landscape.
See the light show that honored our heroes and acknowledged Detroit’s suffering and strength in the face of 2020’s two pandemics: COVID-19 and Racial Injustice.
Over half of the people who identify as designers are women, but they make up just over 10% of design leadership. Hear from 5 female design leaders who have breached the threshold of becoming leaders and have stories of challenge and triumph to share with the next generation of designers.
