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We believe creativity and design are essential tools for increasing quality of life.
We believe that creativity and design are essential tools for increasing quality of life and economic prosperity for all people of Detroit. We envision a city where utilizing creativity and design is considered a fundamental way of doing business.
FOR THE LOVE OF III. The third annual edition of the fashion design-driven incubator & annual runway presentation for emerging designers in Detroit took over the cavernous halls of the iconic Detroit Public Library.
For the Detroit Month of Design, the program ran by 𝒷𝒶𝒾𝓁𝑒𝓎 r4tgrll & Rey Pador selects three designers every year to interpret the theme ,,FOR THE LOVE OF…” in their own way. These Detroit-born & based designers are mentored over the course of two years, creating & presenting collections that reflect the mindset and craftsmanship of Detroit.
Sneak peak at our interview with ash arder on memory, archive & audio.
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DMoD Presents: Ash Arder
Interdisciplinary artist & designer sat down with our festival team to delve into the why behind their work. Arder was involved in the 2026 Festival in a myriad of ways. As Mount Mariah & Solar Party Detroit they provided the soundtrack for the opening celebration, they convened a group of activists & researchers for the the Eco Punks event on Belle Isle & as co-founder of Solar Party they led the on-air off-grid Detroit music tour in collaboration with Underground Music Academy
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Follow along with the DMoD Presents series to learn more about the people behind the festival.
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Slow Stitch Detroit hosted an immersive exhibition & open studios experience, celebrating the power of collaboration in slow fashion at the Detroit Month of Design.
“Collective Power” featured 14 one-of-a-kind jackets created by the inaugural cohort of Slow Stitch Designers, all committed to building a fashion future that centers people, community, and the planet.
Working in collaborative design teams, artists transformed reclaimed textiles and materials into original garments exploring the jacket as a symbol of protection, identity, and power.
This event was made possible in part by Gilbert Family Foundation through their support of the Detroit Month of Design.
09/29/2026
September’s not over yet!
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Scroll through for Tuesday & Wednesday events to close out an incredible month of Detroit design!
We’ve got talks & tours at Marygrove Conservancy & Shinola, exhibitions from NOMA Detroit Community Arts Partnerships, culinary experiences at Flowers Of Vietnam plus viewing hours at City of Detroit Detroit Institute of Arts kintsugivillagedetroit David Klein Gallery & more!
Cover Image: Sub(Surface) at Swords Into Plowshares by 🆂🆃🅴🆅🅴 🅺🅾🆂🆂
Thanks to the support of the 12 Detroit-based community organizations & artists had the opportunity to pop up at Eastern Market After Dark this year. The evening brought over 30,000 visitors to the market, giving exhibitors the chance to showcase their work, meet new collaborators & grow their audience.
From & in Shed 5 to & more in Shed 2, the 2026 cohort included representatives from neighborhoods across the city.
Hear from artist & organizer .events about their experience on the ground & follow to learn more about the impact of their work in Detroit’s creative spaces.
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09/26/2026
TODAY • 5:30-8:30PM
Design Crawl at Hellenic Museum of Michigan & Wayne State University Prentis Building
🔹Lantern Making with Longlong School of Arts
🔹Free BYO Screenprinting with All Motion Studio
🔹Mobile Gallery with F.O.E. & Seydehwon Hans
🔹Museum Tours & Free Gyro Bar with Hellenic Museum of Michigan
🔹Live music by saylem mississippi celeste & angelfoodsystem
🔹Silent Disco with CTYHOP® Silent Disco
🔹Casamara Club Tasting Station
🔹Bar courtesy of Tito's Handmade Vodka
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Join us today for all that & more at the Detroit Month of Design Closing Celebration Design Crawl!
09/25/2026
Saturday September 26 • Closing Celebration in Midtown
📍 12-2PM Creator Event with Amber |Detroit’s CEO | Creator | Community Builder
📍 1-5PM Closing Symposium at Detroit Public Library with Cranbrook Industrial Design
📍 Design Crawl at Hellenic Museum of Michigan & Wayne State University Prentis Building with All Motion Studio Longlong School or Arts, angelfoodsystem saylem mississippi celeste CTYHOP® Silent Disco Casamara Club Tito's Handmade Vodka
09/24/2026
Design Moves the Future: Closing Symposium presented in partnership with Cranbrook Academy Of Art
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Join us on Saturday, September 26 to hear from notable designers from Detroit & around the world on the ways their wielding design to shape the future for people in cities. The afternoon kicks off at the Detroit Public Library with presentations from Lichen [Lī-ken]] founders Jared Blake & Ed Be, designer Ayako Aratani & Sam Hecht + Kim Colin co-founder Kim Colin.
Designer talks will be followed by a moderated panel featuring Sina Sohrab Stefan Novakovic Ransmeier & Sebastian Bauer, Q+A session & networking opportunities.
After the Symposium, we’re celebrating the end of the festival on the Design Crawl with live music, eats, free activities & more at the Hellenic Museum of Michigan & Wayne State University Prentis Building from 5:30-8:30PM.
All closing day events are free & open to the public. Symposium has limited seating.
Link in bio for details & to RSVP.
09/23/2026
Festival Closing Symposium presented in partnership with Cranbrook Academy Of Art at dives into how the work of notable designers is shaping the future of cities. Join us on Saturday to close out the festival with designer presentations, Q+A sessions, a panel discussion & networking opportunities!
Following the symposium, we’re celebrating a month of Detroit design with a Design Crawl from 5:30-8:30PM at the Hellenic Museum of Michigan & Wayne State University Prentis Building with hands-on activities, free screen printing, live music, bevs & food trucks.
📍Saturday, Sept 26 • 1PM • Detroit Public Library
09/23/2026
What’s on: This Thursday Sept 24 at the
Such a packed schedule this week Thursday gets her own post! Conversations on Community Design with END Studio & Other Work, Product Design with Product Design Lawrence Tech & Interior Design at Pophouse! Plus artist talks at Swords Into Plowshares & community events with Slow Stitch Detroit Slow Roll Detroit Thursday Nights & The Lincoln Factory!
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