
A downtown design experience.
In partnership with Bedrock Detroit.



Now in its fourth year, Shop & See brings together Detroit artists and downtown retailers for a series of immersive in-store art installations.
Throughout the Detroit Month of Design, five local creatives will transform five downtown storefronts with custom pieces that celebrate the spirit of collaboration and place-based design. Each installation is paired with a participating retailer, offering a fresh way to shop while discovering original work from Detroit’s design community.
The Artists





As a designer, my hope is to make your new favorite
object. The one that feels worn in, like a hug or the
hand-me-down hat from your homie, I want to make
things that hold lifetimes and memories. Ultimately, I think about the power of care - the ways it connects people across time and space.





As a designer, my hope is to make your new favorite
object. The one that feels worn in, like a hug or the
hand-me-down hat from your homie, I want to make
things that hold lifetimes and memories. Ultimately, I think about the power of care - the ways it connects people across time and space.





As a designer, my hope is to make your new favorite
object. The one that feels worn in, like a hug or the
hand-me-down hat from your homie, I want to make
things that hold lifetimes and memories. Ultimately, I think about the power of care - the ways it connects people across time and space.





As a designer, my hope is to make your new favorite
object. The one that feels worn in, like a hug or the
hand-me-down hat from your homie, I want to make
things that hold lifetimes and memories. Ultimately, I think about the power of care - the ways it connects people across time and space.





As a designer, my hope is to make your new favorite
object. The one that feels worn in, like a hug or the
hand-me-down hat from your homie, I want to make
things that hold lifetimes and memories. Ultimately, I think about the power of care - the ways it connects people across time and space.





As a designer, my hope is to make your new favorite
object. The one that feels worn in, like a hug or the
hand-me-down hat from your homie, I want to make
things that hold lifetimes and memories. Ultimately, I think about the power of care - the ways it connects people across time and space.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Shop and See pairs local designers with retail spaces in downtown Detroit. Each designer creates a custom in-store exhibit. Throughout the month, the public is invited to see the work and shop from the collection of businesses and makers.

Artist Talks









September 1 - 30
Visitors of participating Shop & See retailers can scan a QR code to enter to win a limited-edition canvas jacket designed and embroidered by Detroit artist Kayce Cal. Winners of each of the five jackets will be selected on Tuesday, Oct. 1. For complete sweepstakes rules and information, visit DeckedOutDetroit.com.

Thursday, September 11
Saturday, September 20
“Shop & Sip” is a guided tour of the five “Shop & See” art exhibits, led by Detroit influencers. The tour also serves as an exclusive shopping experience with specialty cocktails, limited, in-store promotions, gift bags and gift cards.
For ticket information and additional details, visit DeckedOutDetroit.com.

Saturday, September 27
As part of the broader Shop and See initiative, Design Core and Bedrock will host “Shop Downtown Detroit,” a one-day shopping experience on Saturday, September 23rd. Visitors will be able to join a walking tour where they’ll have exclusive access to meet design influencers at a “Shop and Sip” event plus exclusive in-store promotions.
The Venues























































José Maldonado, Forbes 30u30, Ecuadorian by birth and a decade-long Detroiter by heart, with
a multicultural upbringing in Peru and Bolivia, is the dynamic force behind Pink Teddy, a
cutting-edge augmented reality marketing agency. The agency's success stems from José's philosophy of ‘intelligence thinking with a touch of uniqueness’, establishing genuine relationships and leveraging creativity and technology to deliver fashionable and successful marketing solutions.

Nabeela Najjar - also known as SeamstressBee, is a costume and fashion designer from Detroit, Michigan. Her work is inspired by dreams with a heavy emphasis on nature. Through her work, she incorporates these themes to convey a conceptual message based on moments that have affected her life. The outcome can be mystical, ethereal and sometimes belonging to another world.

Jamie Wadsworth is the founder and perfumer behind the Detroit-based fragrance and body care company, Ori Studios which offers a carefully crafted line of non-toxic, unisex fragrances. Jamie aims to empower individuals to express themselves fully, and forge deeper connections with their inner selves and the world around them. She believes that scent has the power to evoke memories and emotions, creating a sensory experience that transcends the ordinary. This philosophy is at the heart of Ori Studios, where every scent is a narrative waiting to unfold.

Joe Reilley is a multidisciplinary designer and curator with over 10 years of industry experience. He brings a unique blend of creative vision and strategic thinking to his work, drawing inspiration from urban street culture, minimalism, and the rawness of everyday life. Joe's bold, elegant, and timeless design aesthetic is influenced by his passion for typography, graphic design, and architecture. As the fine art gallery manager at M Contemporary, he is dedicated to showcasing emerging and established artists, promoting cultural diversity, and fostering socially impactful art.

Claire Thibodeau is a ceramic artist and designer based in Detroit, MI. She currently
is an Adjunct Professor of Ceramics at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI. Her
practice focuses on a range of interests balanced between sculptural and functional design.
She utilizes many methods of slip-casting, hand building, and wheel throwing to create large
scale vessels, ornate casted wall pieces, and functional wares. She received an MFA from
Cranbrook Academy of Art in Spring of 2022 based in sculptural Ceramics. She received a
BFA from Alfred University with a concentration in Ceramics in 2015.


