Sat, Sep 12
|ISAIC - Industrial Sewing and Innovation
Design Jam: Inclusive Product Design Workshop In-Person Session
Interdisciplinary Teams Prototype New Adaptive Outdoor Recreation Product Ideas With and For People With Disabilities
Time & Location
Sep 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
ISAIC - Industrial Sewing and Innovation, 5800 Cass Ave 2nd Floor, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
About the event
What is Design Jam?
Design Jam is a human-centered, fast-paced design sprint where interdisciplinary teams of problem solvers prototype new adaptive outdoor recreation product ideas with and for people with disabilities.
The event fosters collaboration between designers, manufacturers and people with diverse abilities to build opportunities in Michigan.
Please register for BOTH dates, September 11th and 12th.
Who participates?
Makers, students, higher education partners, community leaders, workforce advocates, designers, engineers, and of course, outdoor enthusiasts within the disabled community!
Why join us?
Gain experience in collaborative inclusive design processes
Interact with Michigan’s product design talent
Identify opportunities for Michigan manufacturers
Join one of Detroit’s most unique creative meetups, now in its sixth consecutive year
Virtual session: September 11, 4-6:30pm
In-person session: September 12, 9am-5pm
UN SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
We use Detroit's UNESCO City of Design designation as a call to action for Detroiters to embrace the Sustainable Development Goals in their own communities, contributing to the active effort of solving global interconnected issues.