Thu, Sep 24
|Downtown Detroit
From Waste to WANTED: LTU’s Award-Winning Product Design
Lawrence Technological University Product Design students transformed Design Declassified’s 100% recycled HDPE sheets—sourced from materials like discarded milk crates—into a sophisticated collection of furnishings.
Time & Location
Sep 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Downtown Detroit, Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI, USA
About the event
Can discarded milk crates become luxury furniture? Join us during Detroit Month of Design for an inspiring panel discussion celebrating the groundbreaking project that just won the prestigious WANTED "Best of Schools 2026" award at ICFF in New York.
Discover how Product Design students from Lawrence Technological University diverted almost 1,300 pounds waste using 100% recycled HDPE sheets from Design Declassified and transformed them into a sophisticated, functional collection of high-end furnishings. This wasn't just a styling exercise—it was a rigorous exploration of how industrial byproducts can act as a catalyst for systemic, zero-waste change.
Whether you are a designer, an environmental advocate, or a lover of cutting-edge aesthetics, come see how the next generation is proving that environmental responsibility and luxury design go hand in hand.
This project was made possible through a creative partnership with Design Declassified, with invaluable support from the Centrepolis Accelerator.