In September, Detroit transforms into a showcase of cutting-edge design, bringing together creatives, innovators and visionaries from around the world. Events span every corner of the city, all highlighting the creative energy that makes Detroit a UNESCO City of Design. With interactive in-person, outdoor and virtual experiences, Detroit Month of Design 2025 features a wide range of exhibitions, installations, product launches, tours, hands-on workshops and thought-provoking discussions.  This year’s calendar features work from over 500 creatives on display at 95 events, making September in Detroit an unforgettable experience.

As one of the only design festivals that is co-created with community, the Detroit Month of Design is unique in its commitment to providing inclusive and accessible avenues for participation. Each year, events on the festival calendar are selected by an intersectional curatorial committee, ensuring that a diverse cross-section of voices weighs in on the festival calendar each year. The 2025 committee reviewed applications to curate the festival calendar based on factors like authenticity, storytelling, collaboration, feasibility, alignment with one or more of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and social impact.