DESIGN PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY STRATEGISTS
Our diverse group of local-to-global individuals collaborate to provide multi-generational community impact, educational enrichment and that "Ah-Ha!" spark. This ignited awareness engages the audience about historical references, current innovation and future insight into the design industry.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
An iconic Detroitist, Marsha has been advising MM-O-DD since 2015.
CEO of MWA & Associates, MM-O-DD’s 1st VP + advisor since 2015.
First Treasurer for MM-O-DD and an advisor since 2015.
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive BOD & Director of programming at Tech Town
Founder/Executive BOD President
Executive BOD Vice President & CEO Haute MGMT.
Executive BOD and Head of CCS Fashion Design Department
Executive BOD Treasurer/CDO
ACTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOD Director of Biomimicry CEO Nature Comes Standard LLC
BOD & CEO Collected Detroit: host 2019+.
BOD & Director of Youth Edutainment from 2019+.
BOD & COO Uniland Corp. — a 5th generation build/construct company.
Interior Designer & co-director of the Design Core Detroit organization with a UNESCO City Of Design designation.
BOD & BRAINWORXX lead CDO & WolfGangGang & co. +
BOD
BOD Interior Designer and the Detroit Honorary General of Turkey.
ACTIVE MM-O-DD SOCIAL COUNCIL
Musician, photographer, and multimedia artist. He holds a BFA from CCS in Photography with a minor in Fine Art.
CEO House of Arkadiy Fashion Design
Conceptual artist/ GM:SEE Eyewear.
CEO Channel Iris/ Director of Business for PM1 media.
CEO CAM Design Fashion Accessories
Performance sculptor, experiential designer artist
Fashion accessory designer and women's empowerment activist.
Intellectual property Attorney at Simonelli and Associates.
CEO Stylist Check
CEO Sparrow Design
Founder Detroit River Coalition and Belle Isle Sustainability Director
Detroit artist
CEO Hedgehog Health and President of BARD
Fashion Accessory Designer
MM-O-DD Social Council campaign activator.
Fine art photographer and mixed media artist.
Expert branding strategist.
Environmental Scientist
Fashion Accessory Designer + Sustainability based.
Executive Director of Global Ties > Detroit.
CEO EDIT: Wellness
CCS Chair: Colors and Materials Design Department.
CEO House of Han Artist/Designer
CEO Heal.Be.Live.
Mixed-media fine artist.
World Champion Ballroom Dancer/instructor.
Accomplished International Opera Singer.
Co-owner: Detroit Hives.
CEO Detroit Fashion News, Glamorous Mom's and Lazovski Agency.
Fashion accessory designer.
Executive Director: Pewabic Pottery.
Co-owner: Detroit Hives.
CEO capsule_a, a mid-century modern furniture store.
INTERNS | VOLUNTEERS
Local-to-global people have been inspired by the message we provide and have joined together in the name of Design.
Our partner Global Ties > Detroit provides international business and diplomacy by inviting many people from countries to participate in programs and events.
MM-O-DD has mentored interns from prestious universities including
University of Michigan, College for Creative Studies, Michigan State University, Central Michigan University, Norwood University, University of Art and Design Pennsylvania,
Interested in becoming involved? contact us at info@mm-o-dd.org
IN MEMORY OF
DESIGNERS/ARTISTS/SCIENTISTS
The below designers have participated in MM-O-DD. The design industry and related fields has historically been a behind the scenes and under the radar platform. We highlight the people who have displayed talent and who are current in the industry and interested in sparking the interest of our future generations.
abeessa by Rob Lubera + Mary Lubera (Fashion Brand) + Shelley Grech, Adnan Charara (Accessory /Fashion Artist/Designer), Aki Choklat (Accessory Designer), Alore Niemi ( Accessory Designer), Albert Kahn (Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation), Amelia Novella Rennell (Artist), Amineh Ahmad (Accessory Designer), ArkadiyPolezhaev CEO Arkadiy Polezhaev, Artis Lane (Fine Art Painter), Armageddon Beachparty Fashion/Accessory/Product Artist/Designers), Ava Kaloustian ( Accessory Designer), Boswell Hardwick ( Millenary: Accessory Designer), Bradley Cannon (Accessory Designer), Brennan Brooks (Fashion Photography), Celeste Smith (Millenary), Christian O'Grady(Graphic Designer/Photographer), Cynthia LaMaide Designs (Fashion Designer), Dawn Smith (Textile Design), Dena Salmaci (Salgiano) (Fashion Designer), Denzel Palm (Artists), Donovan Dewberry (Fashion Designer), Elizabeth Youngblood (Accessory Designer), Eric Beamon (Jewelry Designer), Eric Lowry (Designer/Artist), Evan Sparrow (Fashion Designer), Ewa Markiewicz (Fashion Designer), Fernando Gutierrez (Accessory Designer), Fel3000ft. (Artist),Feyrouz (International Fashion Designer- Luxembourg), Hailey Kasper (Fashion Photography), Heron Robinson ( Fashion/Accessory Designer), Isabelle Foti (Accessory Designer), Jac Bladow (Accessory Designer), Janna Coumoundouros ( Fashion/Accessory Designer), Josie Teachout (Fashion/Accessory Designer), Juan Martinez (Artists), Kelly Grant (Artist), Keiko Koakutsu CEP/Princilple Designer Keiko Koakutsu, Kevin Barranco (Photographer/Artist), Kristen Canda (Artist), Kristine Ferguson (Fashion/Product Designer), Kalom McClure: Kam Dynasty (Jewelry Designer), Kelsey Coleman (Accessory Designer), Kill The Hate (Fashion/Accessory Designer), kirk roda (Artist), Lauren Zapaglione (Accessory Designer), Lynette Haylalah (Fashion/Accessory Designer), Mandisa Smith (Fashion/Accessory/Product Artist/Designer), Marianna Sanchez (Fashion Accessories Designer), Mark Samel (Artist/Designer), Mary Storey (Accessory Designer), Matt Lambert (JewelryDesigner) Matt Richmond (Fashion Designer), Megan Otenbaker (Fashion Designer), Meredith Lorde'-Cole (Accessory Artist/Designer), Meridith Honkanen (Jewelry Designer), Mike Han of House of Han (Modern Vandalism Artist), Olga Babushkina (Accessory Designer), Parker Lynch of HedgeHog Health ( Designer), Peter Kyke (Lighting Designer), Rachel Willnus (Millenary Accessory Designer),Rich Wright (Jewelry/Graphics/Fashion Artist/Designer), Ro Colston (Animate artist), Rob Lubera (Fashion Designer), S.Kay Young (Photographer), Scott Beles of DEF LAB Designs (Metal Artist) Smithmade (Furniture Designers), Tina Tomicic ( Handbag Designer), Tom Carbone (Shoe and accessory Designer), Tori Abrahams ( Accessory Designer),Tracy Reese (Fashion Designer)
We honor Mr. Alexander; volunteer for the MM-O-DD Professional Photography Council from 2019-2020.
We honor the life-long passion that Gabe had for the security of his fellow citizens as our Director of Security for 4 years.
Artist
We honor Eric as one of the originators in the development of the the original vision of MM-O-DD.
Paul J. Smith was an arts administrator, curator, and artist based in New York. Smith gave MM-O-DD the first piece in our permanent collection.
Thank you to the family for their support in the 2016/2017 Biomimicry Design Dare Challenge programming.