Michigan’s design heritage runs deep, from automobiles to furniture, fashion, and art. Today, Detroit stands as the only American UNESCO City of Design, carrying forward a tradition that combines innovation with craftsmanship. Leaders across various disciplines will reflect on how these legacies shape new forms of expression and experimentation.

How can Michigan’s past fuel its creative future, and what lessons does its history offer to a global audience?

Moderator: Matthew Clayson, Managing Director of BasedOn

Jane Schulak, Designer, Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Elizabeth Salonen, Industrial Designer, Graduate Detroit’s College of Creative Studies

Capacity limited; RSVP required