DETROIT | THE FIRST AND ONLY UNESCO CITY OF DESIGN IN THE U.S.A.

We are: artists, photographers, poets, muralists, designers, videographers and writers.

Detroit Month of Design’s Mission:

To further establish Detroit as a globally recognized creative capital.

Detroit stands as the first and only UNESCO City of Design in the United States, recognized for its rich legacy in industrial and modernist design and its vibrant creative community comprising artists, photographers, poets, muralists, designers, videographers, and writers. This designation highlights Detroit's commitment to fostering a globally recognized creative capital that leverages design as a driving force for economic development, urban regeneration, and cultural innovation.

Our mission is to unite artists, designers, writers, photographers, muralists, and videographers in advancing Detroit as a globally recognized creative capital. We are dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration across creative disciplines, amplifying the city’s rich legacy in design and the arts, and driving economic and cultural growth through inclusive, human-centered creative practices. By championing Detroit’s unique creative community and connecting it to global networks, we aim to inspire transformative opportunities that elevate the city’s identity as a vibrant hub of creativity, design, and artistic expression.