September in Detroit is a well-designed experience
Downtown Detroit is being "decked out" with artistry and innovation for Detroit Month of Design. Get ready for a well-designed experience as Bedrock and Design Core partner to celebrate with a series of downtown initiatives, experiences and promotions throughout September.
In its 14th year, Detroit’s 2024 Month of Design will feature immersive design experiences including exhibitions, installations, studio visits, product launches, artist talks, tours, workshops and parties. The 2024 Month of Design theme, “Creative Currents,” pays tribute to Detroit’s unique legacy of artistry and innovation, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary thinking to design a better future.
Shop AND See
Experience the art in retail
For the month of September, five local artists will collaborate with five downtown businesses to exhibit custom artwork, providing visitors with an opportunity to see custom artworks as they shop uniquely Detroit wares.
Claire Thibodeau & Eatóri Market, 1215 Griswold Street
Jamie Wadsworth & Hot Sam’s Detroit, 127 Monroe Street
Nabeela Najjar & Rifai Detroit, 1001 Woodward Avenue
Joe Reilley & The Brakeman, 22 John R. Street
José Maldonado & Greyson Clothiers, 1500 Woodward Avenue
Designed By Detroit
JACKET GIVEAWaY
Visit participating Shop & See retailers (listed above) 09/01–09/30 to enter to win a limited-edition canvas jacket designed and embroidered by Detroit artist Quinn Faylor. Winners of each of the five jackets will be selected on Tuesday, October 1.
ABOUT THE DESIGN
The design is rooted in the concept of “currents.” It allows you to trace the fluid individual threads of creative potential as they interact with their environment.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Quinn Faylor is a non-binary, multi-disciplinary artist from Detroit, MI, focusing on embodiment, joy, and space transformation. Their vibrant work explores self-discovery, relationships, and the nurturing spaces we create, encouraging viewers to connect deeply with the art.
Shop Downtown Detroit Specials
Catch these Month of Design specials! Click on a retailer below for more details on each special or event.
Parker’s Alley in Bloom
In collaboration with Shinola Hotel and Parker’s Alley retailers, Bedrock will host a weekend-long floral festival September 26 through September 29 to honor Detroit’s everblooming landscape. There will be floral installations and other Instagrammable photo moments, a flower truck and bouquet giveaways, live art, specialty floral-themed cocktails and an array of vendors.
Constructing Futures
Art and design by A.I.
Bedrock, Design Core, Lawrence Technological University and the Urban Tech Xchange (UTX) have joined forces to highlight the future of construction and design via robotics, additive manufacturing, parametric design and artificial intelligence with Constructing Futures, an installation at 1001 Woodward Avenue.
From September 5 through September 29, this educational technology hub will offer free programming, showcases, lectures, hands-on workshops and demonstrations of innovative construction technologies, including a live concrete printer.
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 11AM – 6PM