Lawrence Technological University’s Detroit Center for Design + Technology (DCDT) Design Incubator will continue its creative economy-focused speaker seminar and workshop series, DCDT TALK, in 2019. DCDT TALK is meant to reach and support new and growing creative businesses in Detroit. For those seeking resources and guidance as they build business in Detroit, a selection of eight programs will be presented courtesy of the Hudson Webber Foundation and in partnership with its Design Incubator programs DCDT CoWORK and Woodward & Willis, a student-led design studio.
$15 General Public Admission and $5 Student Admission (students must show their school ID at the check in area )
Drinks and lite fare, included
Discounts will be available to participating organizations
$15 General Public Admission and $5 Student Admission (students must show their school ID at the check in area )
Drinks and lite fare, included
Discounts will be available to participating organizations
2019 Schedule
(Completed)
Speakers: Torri Smith, artist and designer at Rossetti; Laura Eagin, founder of Anita Expert; Justin Dunn, founder and CEO of Increase Branding, Media; Breck Crandell
DCDT Talk kicked off its 2019 series with a focus on what it’s like to live the Freelance Life. We had a fabulous turnout, including design students while we explored the difference between working a side hustle and working in a full-time-freelance economy. (Watch for the event video coming soon...)
Guests said...
"Great job! This was very helpful." -Kevin K., Architect, MI
"Panelists diversity was greatly appreciated and the flexibility to ask questions was awesome." - Zofia P., MI
"This was better than expected and I'm excited to come to more of these events!" -SWA, Detroit, MI
Speakers: Torri Smith, artist and designer at Rossetti; Laura Eagin, founder of Anita Expert; Justin Dunn, founder and CEO of Increase Branding, Media; Breck Crandell
DCDT Talk kicked off its 2019 series with a focus on what it’s like to live the Freelance Life. We had a fabulous turnout, including design students while we explored the difference between working a side hustle and working in a full-time-freelance economy. (Watch for the event video coming soon...)
Guests said...
"Great job! This was very helpful." -Kevin K., Architect, MI
"Panelists diversity was greatly appreciated and the flexibility to ask questions was awesome." - Zofia P., MI
"This was better than expected and I'm excited to come to more of these events!" -SWA, Detroit, MI
(6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 20)
DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, THIS EVEN IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL THE FALL - Please check out our other DCDT Talks, below!
DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, THIS EVEN IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL THE FALL - Please check out our other DCDT Talks, below!
(Completed)
Speakers: Artist, Jenn Maine; Carmen Dahlberg of Belle Detroit; Brooke Miller of Honey for Moms; Chandra Moore-Banks, principal director of design for coG studio, and Juan Carlos Dueweke-Pérez, account manager Featherstone Moments.
DCDT Talk will explore what it means to go from being an entrepreneur to being a parent and an entrepreneur. It’s no longer easy to stay up working on that design project until 3 a.m This event features a short talk and opportunity to networks with organizations that support working parents. Bring the kids to enjoy activities in our Design Incubator too.
DCDT Talks are free for the general public, students and children. Donations are accepted. LTU is a 501c3 so your gift is tax deductible.
Speakers: Artist, Jenn Maine; Carmen Dahlberg of Belle Detroit; Brooke Miller of Honey for Moms; Chandra Moore-Banks, principal director of design for coG studio, and Juan Carlos Dueweke-Pérez, account manager Featherstone Moments.
DCDT Talk will explore what it means to go from being an entrepreneur to being a parent and an entrepreneur. It’s no longer easy to stay up working on that design project until 3 a.m This event features a short talk and opportunity to networks with organizations that support working parents. Bring the kids to enjoy activities in our Design Incubator too.
DCDT Talks are free for the general public, students and children. Donations are accepted. LTU is a 501c3 so your gift is tax deductible.
(Completed)
Just in time for the Detroit Month of Design, DCDT Talk will focus to ways in which businesses can foster growth and diversity in design. This DCDT Talk will explore the ways the design industry addresses differences in race, gender, sexual identity and ability – and what work is yet to be done.
Speakers include; Betsy Williams, Hamilton-Anderson, Shawn Lee, Shawn Lee Photography and Sarah Lawrence, City of Auburn Hills
DCDT Talks are free for the general public and students. Donations are accepted. LTU is a 501c3 so your gift is tax deductible.
For more information and tickets, click here.
Just in time for the Detroit Month of Design, DCDT Talk will focus to ways in which businesses can foster growth and diversity in design. This DCDT Talk will explore the ways the design industry addresses differences in race, gender, sexual identity and ability – and what work is yet to be done.
Speakers include; Betsy Williams, Hamilton-Anderson, Shawn Lee, Shawn Lee Photography and Sarah Lawrence, City of Auburn Hills
DCDT Talks are free for the general public and students. Donations are accepted. LTU is a 501c3 so your gift is tax deductible.
For more information and tickets, click here.
(Completed)
Speakers: Jim Stevents, LTU COAD Department Chair + Associate Professor, Bryce Gamper, Assoc. AIA, and Katy Rupp, Immersive Design Specialist, Ghafari Associates
DCDT Talk wraps its 2019 season with a look ahead – far ahead. We’ll look to the experts to share an inspiring glimpse of what’s to come – and what it means for designers today.
DCDT Talks are free for the general public and students. Donations are accepted. LTU is a 501c3 so your gift is tax deductible.
For more information and tickets, click here.
Speakers: Jim Stevents, LTU COAD Department Chair + Associate Professor, Bryce Gamper, Assoc. AIA, and Katy Rupp, Immersive Design Specialist, Ghafari Associates
DCDT Talk wraps its 2019 season with a look ahead – far ahead. We’ll look to the experts to share an inspiring glimpse of what’s to come – and what it means for designers today.
DCDT Talks are free for the general public and students. Donations are accepted. LTU is a 501c3 so your gift is tax deductible.
For more information and tickets, click here.
GALLERY
Thank you to the Hudson Webber Foundation for their support to Lawrence Technological University's
Detroit Center for Design + Technology.
