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 and 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 and 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)
Speakers: Speakers to include: Featuring PJ Jacokes, Owner/Producer at Go Comedy! Improv Theater and Keith Fagan, Vice President, Digital for Little Caesar's.
The skills gained in even just one improv class can do wonders when it comes to business. Find out how to harness the creativity and power in improv for your business – and try it with some of the region’s best. This event will benefit the Detroit Creativity Project. For more information and tickets, click here.
Speakers: Speakers to include: Featuring PJ Jacokes, Owner/Producer at Go Comedy! Improv Theater and Keith Fagan, Vice President, Digital for Little Caesar's.
The skills gained in even just one improv class can do wonders when it comes to business. Find out how to harness the creativity and power in improv for your business – and try it with some of the region’s best. This event will benefit the Detroit Creativity Project. For more information and tickets, click here.
(6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15)
Speakers: Honey Moms; Justin Sellers of FWD; Steve or Dorota Coy.
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. For more information and tickets, click here.
Speakers: Honey Moms; Justin Sellers of FWD; Steve or Dorota Coy.
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. For more information and tickets, click here.
(6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19)
Speakers: TBD
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. For more information and tickets, click here.
Speakers: TBD
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. For more information and tickets, click here.
(6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17)
Speakers: TBD
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. For more information and tickets, click here.
Speakers: TBD
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. 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.
