Design Core Detroit

07/08/2026

JULY 9 — Drinks by Design: Light & Sound

Sharing some moments from the first three editions as we prepare to close out the 2026 DxD season at Thursday July 9!

Installations & works by: .twentyfour .red .studio .co .vzn Nite Brite Drones, Gerald Collins & more!

Music by: .313
Food by: & taco el dojo
Bevs by:

07/02/2026

JULY 9 at
Drinks by Design is closing out the 2026 series with a special focus on Light & Sound Design.

Projection artists, audio engineers, lighting designers, interdisciplinary performers, product design showcases & so much more. The evening will feature the work of independent designers alongside the Wasserman Projects exhibition & community arts initiatives like & .twentyfour

🎶 Music by .313
🍹 Bevs by alongside NA brew tasting with & boba from
🤤 Eats by Butterface Bakes & Tacos El Dojo

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06/04/2026

TONIGHT: Drinks by Design is back at Mexicantown CDC

Explore the intersection of food, culture & creative innovation in Southwest Detroit. Interactive demos, hands-on activities, tastings & more!

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05/27/2026

Drinks by Design returns Thursday June 4
Join us in to explore the intersection of food, culture and design.

From local food ways to global creative networks, this edition of Drinks by Design highlights how culinary traditions can shape community identity, creativity and the future of cities.

📍Hosted by Mexicantown CDC
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05/06/2026

Faces of Drinks by Design!
See your smiling faces✨TMRW✨ at for round two as we highlight all things Product Design.

Designer showcases, product launches, hands-on activities & as always, Detroit creatives showing up to show out.

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🔹Eats by & music by
🔹Design Activations by: .garza .io .atelier & more!

04/27/2026

Drinks by Design: May 7 at

Mark your calendars for the second edition of Drinks by Design, centering Product Design in Detroit with a special emphasis on Color & Material innovation.

Design installations, hands-on activities, creative connections & more!

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This event is made possible in part through partnerships with & . Thank you to our sponsors, & the Detroit Design Network for making it all possible.

Design Core Detroit connects creatives, businesses, and communities through inclusive programs, global events, and its UNESCO City of Design leadership.

04/16/2026

Meet the 2026 Festival Council 📣

These faces are the curatorial force behind the festival calendar this year. Each bringing their unique perspective to the process of shaping the 2026 Detroit Month of Design. Don’t miss your chance to take part.

🗓️ Open Call closes April 19.

Apply online. Link in bio.

04/08/2026

Tomorrow!! 2026 Drinks X Design kicks off at

Come for the sustainable fashion design showcase, hands on activations from & , installations from & stay for the music by Cashly & food by

Check out the new space & catch the mural unveiling featuring large scale works by & .

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Event is free & open to the public.
Must be 21+ for bar service.

Drinks X Design is produced by in partnership with

04/03/2026

pitch night at with a side of ceramics!

Huge congrats to our finalists .lin_ & Sarah Adnan. The quality, creativity & range displayed in all five pitches was a true testament to the innovative thinking that makes Detroit a creative powerhouse & City of Design!

Winner Sarah Adnan received a $10,000 grant to bring her concept to Artprize in 2026.

Thanks to our panel & Rey Pador for their expertise & to all of the folks who came out to support. It was a pleasure to partner with Artprize on this initiative.

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04/02/2026

THURS APRIL 9 AT
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Drinks x Design is kicking off with an emphasis on slow fashion in partnership with

Centering on fiber and material innovation, the evening highlights Detroit designers reimagining fashion design with sustainability at the forefront. From experimental textiles to low-impact production methods, experience the systems shaping a more responsible fashion future & connect with creatives in a space designed for conversation, exchange & discovery.

All ages welcome. Bar service 21+ with valid ID.

Drinks X Design is produced in partnership with