Detroitisit’s guide to Detroit Month of Design is giving a spotlight to the installations that are now up and/or will be up over the course of this month as well as other not-to-miss displays & exhibits. The much celebrated Detroit Month of Design is back for its 16th edition with a magnificent lineup of interactive & engaging events to be a part of all throughout the month of September. Organized by Design Core Detroit, Detroit remains the only UNESCO-designated City of Design in the United States.
Detroit is a fitting place to take flight for this special month. Across the city, you can expect to experience exhibitions, workshops, tours, product launches, innovation, and more community collaborations that focus on the forward-thinking movement of raw creativity. “More” is the norm this month in terms of open studios, meetings/conversations with local artists, talks on reshaping the places surrounding us, and more. Detroit is driving itself in style. Witness installations that speak on geographical cross-border topics, sports history, cars, cultural fashion, and more.
The theme for this year’s Detroit Month of Design is “Design Moves the Future.” See how innovation in the design sector can address future concerns. Join in on the major excitement as there are 100 events already taking place/underway throughout the city from September 1 to 30., showcasing how design can innovate and address future challenges
The party has already kicked off at the LANTERN and Little Village Design Crawl. No worries if you missed the opening celebration in the past week. Your weekends and week days/evenings are going to be filled with competitive choices for you to be involved in! Most events are free and open to the public.
Take time checking out our Detroisit guide to Detroit Month of Design 2026 as well as the actual Detroit Month of Design website to help guide you on your way as there is an influx of things to do in Detroit this month! This list is primarily focused on the installations that are up and will be showing this month. Consider this month a major highlight of Detroit’s design scene. More information on these instillations can be found on the Detroit Month of Design website.
BETWEEN YOUR LOVE AND MINE INSTLLATION- RIVER TRAIL IN DETROIT, PHOTO DETROIT MONTH OF DESIGN
“BETWEEN YOUR LOVE & MINE” INSTALLATION
Detroitisit’s guide to Detroit Month of Design is a literal spreading of love just like what you’ll witness physically when you immerse yourself in the explorations of what is available for viewing publicly out in the community, specifically the several local installations in Detroit. “Between Your Love & Mine” had its opening display on September 3, and it’s up through the end of the month! The Architecture and Design installation is located in Little Village & features work from UNDECORATED, SOCA, OSD+ & Castor Design. The Detroit River connects us to Canada, which is just a slice of the inspiration. Themes include: Borders, Community and Kinship by Writer and Curator Stefan Novakovic.
Location: Little Village neighborhood on Detroit’s East Side,
CARS AT THE STATION PHOTO GALLERY 2025, PHOTO MICHIGAN CENTRAL STATION
CARS AT THE STATION
Date: Friday September 11 from 4 – 9:00 PM
What’s a Detroitisit guide to Detroit Month of Design without mentioning what others are thinking about for the future of the Motor City and all its physical movement? Get ready for “Cars at The Station.” Bring your best pair of eyes to witness this display that focuses on the “future-forward look at the tech, mobility, and culture of the Motor City. Click HERE for more information. The free event will focus on three key areas:
- Elevating Community, Cars, and Culture
- Highlighting Detroit’s Ingenuity & Innovation in Mobility
- Welcoming, Empowering and Always Free to Attend
Location: Michigan Central, 2001 15th St Suite 101, Detroit
BORN IN SEPIA FASHION EVENT, PHOTO @BORNINSEPIA ON INSTAGRAM
“BORN IN SEPIA” IMMERSIVE FASHION EXPERIENCE + INSTALLATION
“Born in Sepia” is on Detroitist’s Guide to Detroit Month of Design for all of the local art & fashion lovers. Be present for this “immersive fashion experience and cultural installation, cherishing black cultural influences as well as the functionalities of a runway show. Memory also plays a part in each garment. Beyond the runway, the experience expands into a multi-sensory environment featuring a storefront installation with merchandise, archival displays, and wearable works. This event is part of the IDeate Cultural Arts Festival, an accessible event held over multiple days.
Location: W.I.S.E Partnership, 2700 W Chicago Blvd, Detroit
SCORE: SPORTS BY DESIGN
Detroitisit’s guide to Detroit Month of Design gives a taste of the variety that’s in store this September. Yes, sports get their moment as well. The Museum of Design Detroit’s SCORE: Sports by Design exhibition is on view now and it dives into Southeast Michigan/Detroit’s history of sports and the vast ecosystem of engagement within sports in these areas as it often starts in the neighborhoods as recreation. Not to mention, it begins as part of the culture here in Detroit with the capabilities of further professional athletic development in Michigan.
Location: third floor in the Language and Literature Department-Main Detroit Public Library.
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