THE TWELFTH ITERATION OF MONTH OF DESIGN CENTERS DETROIT AS A GLOBAL DESIGN CITY 

Detroit Month of Design 2022 will explore how the design of products, places and experiences strengthen social cohesion and ignite joy.

Design Core Detroit is announcing the twelfth annual Detroit Month of Design, taking place September 1-30, 2022. This edition will feature over 80 events spanning from exhibitions and installations to workshops, talks and tours. Events will take place across the city of Detroit and into the surrounding metro area at indoor, outdoor and virtual venues. 

This year, Detroit Month of Design’s programming centers design strategies with the capacity to strengthen community resources and mutual aid. Focused on the theme of unity, this iteration will seek to uplift our interdependence so a more collaborative and accessible world can emerge. Design Core Detroit sees designers as key players in cultivating unity and interdependence within communities. As such, this year celebrates all facets of design — from the urban planning and landscape decisions that frame our cities and lives to the fashion, furniture designers and artists that shape our cultural mindsets and aesthetic sensibilities. 

“As we put together this year’s offerings, it became clear that Detroiters design differently and have since the turn of the 20th century” said Kiana Wenzell, co-executive director of Design Core Detroit. “We are a Midwestern city with a very particular history and geography, which creates the perfect catalyst for an innovative approach to design. This has allowed us to have hyperlocal impact with global influence. Through the generous support of this year’s title sponsor, William Davidson Foundation, our goal is to provide a platform for Detroit’s great design thinkers to converge and for the public to experience the transformative role design plays in their lives.”

Though Detroit Month of Design is co-created with local designers, curators and organizations, Design Core Detroit will produce and host several key events including Eastern Market After Dark (EMAD). A staple in the month’s lineup, EMAD will return with a district-wide night market and open-studio featuring multiple galleries, retailers, brand activations, music and more thanks to the support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.