Interior Design Exchange brings together designers, architects, students, and design-curious community members for a morning of networking, inspiration, and dialogue. The program features a talk on Dignity by Design and a panel of Michigan-based design leaders exploring how interior design can advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals of Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Responsible Consumption and Production. Attendees can network, explore student work, and cast their vote in Humble Design's Design with Purpose Product Refurbishing Competition.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
● Networking with the Detroit Design Community
● Dignity by Design keynote conversation
● Panel featuring Detroit leaders in inclusive design, community development, circularity, and human-centered design
● Design With Purpose refurbished furniture contest
● Student design showcase
● Curated Detroit artist gallery
● Repurposed furniture vignettes by Humble Design
● Design association stations (ASID, IIDA, NEWH)
Join Detroit's design community for a morning of inspiration and connection during Detroit Month of Design. Interior Design Exchange brings together interior designers, architects, emerging professionals, students, and design-curious community members to explore how design can create positive change in our homes, workplaces, and communities.
Featuring a presentation on Dignity by Design followed by a panel of design leaders, the event explores how interior design can advance UN Sustainable Development Goals 10, 11, and 12: Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Responsible Consumption and Production.
Attendees can network with peers, explore local student work, and cast their vote in Humble Design's Design with Purpose Competition, highlighting reuse, sustainability, and social impact. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided throughout the event.
Agenda
9:00–10:00 AM – Networking, student work exhibition, and competition viewing
10:00–10:30 AM – Dignity by Design presentation
10:30–11:30 AM – Panel Discussion: Advancing SDGs 10, 11, & 12 Through Interior Design
11:30 AM–12:30 PM – Networking, student work exhibition, and Design with Purpose Voting
Interior Design Exchange offers an opportunity to learn, connect, and help shape the future of design in our communities.