This holiday season at the Detroit Center for Design + Technology is usually filled with artists and designers selling their wares for Noel Night. One of those artists has been Mama Coo’s Boutique Owner Lana Rodriguez. Her Corktown shop is a must-visit any time, and especially when searching for perfect vintage or handmade gifts. Here’s how she’s getting ready for the shopping season in 2020:
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Meet Lana Rodriguez, owner of Corktown-based Mama Coo’s Boutique, a resale and vintage shop that also carries handmade pieces by local artists and imported goods. Rodriguez, a Southwest Detroit native, makes it her mission to show representation and to be inclusive. “We do this through the inventory we carry and our price point,” she said.

Detroiter Miriam Pranschke can’t wait to welcome you to Boro, her consignment and resale shop in Detroit, this season. “I love seeing what our consignors bring in and learning the history behind the pieces and stories of when they were worn! Not only is our selection of products unique, beautiful and high-quality, but our consignors and customers are too!”

​During the holiday season, the Detroit Center for Design + Technology aims to spotlight local makers, designers and the creative community. One of the talented entrepreneurs we’ve worked with in the past is Miriam Pranschke of Boro Resale. Find out what she’s up to while curating her signature mix of quality modern and vintage clothing and accessories.

As we spotlight local creative businesses, we're thrilled to also include local artists and designers! Berkley-based Artist Liz Frankland is inspired by vintage photos and classic pop culture images – and it shows through her work.

This holiday season sure looks different. Last year here at the Detroit Center for Design + Technology was buzzing with artists and designers selling their wares for Noel Night. We met all of those artists through the creative empowerment company, Embrace Creatives including Liz Frankland and we wanted to share a bit about her story with you this year.
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Liz Frankland is an artist residing in Berkley, MI who's work is inspired by vintage photos and classic pop culture. In addition to her studio work, she teaches painting classes at Articipate in Berkley, MI as well as the Grosse Pointe Artists Association in Groose Point, MI.  Let's learn more about Liz, shall we?

Anjali Purohit is passionate about sustainability and her brand, Studio Variously, is proof of that.

​With the holidays looming, the Detroit Center for Design + Technology is dedicating this space to highlighting local business owners who make the holiday season bright. As creative director and founder of Studio Variously in Bloomfield Hills, Anjali Purohit works with third and fourth generation master artisans to create her textile-based and sustainable collections.
 
“Studio Variously explores minimal design elements by combining environmentally-friendly materials and ancient techniques,” Purohit said. “I seek beauty in slow-made textiles that bring people and their cultural stories together. I believe good design comes in small batches and is made responsibly.”
 
Studio Variously retails at more than 50 lifestyle stores in the United States, collaborates with established interior design studios and ships globally. Here’s how she’s preparing for the coming months at Studio Variously.