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Sept 26, 2026
Design Moves the Future
Closing Symposium
Design Moves the Future brings together design leaders to examine how creative practice shapes Detroit's future through the lens of UNESCO, entrepreneurship, production, studio practice, and cross-sector collaboration.
Symposium Presenters
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Design Moves the Future Closing Symposium
Presentations from interdisciplinary designers sharing how their work is advancing design across industries and disciplines, from independent studio practice to large-scale corporate collaborations
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LICHEN founders Ed Be and Jared Blake on Entrepreneurialism
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Co-founder of Industrial Facility & Creative Director of MillerKnoll Kim Colin on Serial Production
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Cranbrook Design Alumnus and Salon 94 Artist Jay Sae Jung Oh on Studio Practice.
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Panel Discussion and Q&A
The presentations will be followed by a moderated panel discussion with funders, industry leaders, and local practitioners, discussing the challenges and opportunities of building a design practice in Detroit.
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Design Crawl at
Hellenic Museum
Wayne State University Prentis Building
Attendees are invited to continue the evening via a 'Design Crawl' for music, creative activities and networking at nearby partner venues
Panel discussion + Q&A
5:50-8:30PM - Wayne State University Prentis Building
Continue the evening with the Design Crawl at Wayne State University’s Prentis Building from 5:30–8:30 p.m., featuring an activation by All Motion Studio, a silent disco by Cty Hop, and the Art Over Everything Art Trailer.
5:50-8:30PM - Hellenic Museum
The Closing Symposium will be followed by a Design Crawl at the Hellenic Museum, featuring access to the museum’s collection, music, a food truck, a bar, and opportunities for networking.
