Detroit is marking a milestone that reflects both its past and its vision for the future. Ten years ago, UNESCO recognized Detroit as the nation’s only City of Design, a distinction that placed it in a global network of cities using creativity to solve civic challenges and fuel economic growth. This September, that designation is being celebrated in a big way. Nearly 100 events will spread across the city for the 15th annual Detroit Month of Design festival, a month-long exploration of how design is woven into the fabric of Detroit’s identity.

The celebration is not about appearances alone. It’s about showing how design touches industry, architecture, technology, and furniture, while also shaping culture, art, and music. Design Core Detroit, the organization that stewards the UNESCO desig

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