Drinks by Design: Light & Sound

The final Drinks by Design of 2026 was an evening of creative discovery, connection, and immersive experiences exploring the role of light and sound in shaping the spaces around us.

July 9, 2026
July 15, 2026

From interactive installations and multimedia experiences to lighting concepts, projections, and sensory design showcases, this edition invited attendees to experience how designers influence the way we perceive, move through, and connect with public and built environments.

  • Designer showcase featuring interdisciplinary artists Kesswa, Lebree Jones, Tryst Red, Patrick Ethen, Kelly Golden, Zackery Belanger, Gerald Collins, Nur Saltik, Paul Karas
  • Portal Project & Participatory Experience by Salam Rida
  • Projection Mapping Installation from Nova24 Film & Photo Festival
  • Music by Blueprint
  • Beverages curated by Cocktails with Cheetah
  • Baked goods from Butterface, NA Beer & Seltzer Tasting with Gardenside Brewing & Dinner by Tacos El Dojo
  • Lighting & Lamp Design Showcase featuring Detroit-based fabricators and product designers
  • Large-scale projections by Detroit-based light artists alongside BulkSpace
  • Sound Design Installations & Interactive Demonstrations

Thanks to our host, Wasserman Projects for making it all possible!

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