ABOUT
Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit is a non-profit based in Detroit, Michigan .
The mobile collaborative programming has been our platform for programming for five years. In January 2020 one of our sponsors has invited MM-O-DD to be housed within their space. We thank Collected Detroit.
IMPACT | ACCESS | ENGAGEMENT | OUTCOME
We aim to fill a need for Detroit to have a world-class Design Museum by providing educational enrichment which may turn into work-force interest for multiple generations.
We are inclusive, collaborative and outreach to diverse communities. Our goal is to provide historical, current and futuristic insight Our abilities are as guides in Design thinking and environmental awareness. We align our programming with people versed in innovative solutions in the Design Industry.
Most of our programming is free to the public. We engage the public and encourage everyone to participate with their community as a socially responsive opportunity
The outcome for all efforts are to discover and explore the valuable talents from the past, currently and who is working on our future in the Design Industry.
For further conversation and details, please send along inquiries to
PEOPLE
LEADERSHIP
Design Professionals and Community Strategists
This diverse group of local-to-global individuals collaborate to provide multi-generational community impact, educational enrichment and an Ah-Ha Spark. This ignited awareness engages the audience about historical references, current innovation and future insight into the Design Industry.
With great honor and appreciation the collaborative group listed are distinguished professionals, passionate change-agent individuals and founding members who represent inclusive local-to-global communities in the Design Industry and related fields of study.
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Founder/President: Leslie Ann Pilling, CEO Presence II inc. / Presence II Productions dba , VP: Michael Willoughby, CEO MWA and Associates Architecture
Secretary: Christianne Sims-Malone , Director of Programming Build Institute, Treasurer: Dwight Phillips (Attorney)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alphabetical order
Rich Altherr: CEO Nature Comes Standard LLC, Charles (Chuck) Duquet: CEO of Collected Detroit Gallery, Liz Larin: CEO of American City Media and Director of Sound Design, Steven McBride: Executive Director of Pewabic Pottery
Leslie Ann Pilling: CEO/Principle Designer of Presence II Inc., Morgan Breon Peterson: CEO Heal.Be.Live., Aaron L. Rosenhaus: Owner/COO of Uniland Corporation
Ron Stefanski: Community Leadership, Nurten Ural: Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey, Luke Westbrook: M.J. Foley Industrial Sewing machines
ADVISORY BOARD
Marsha Battle Philpot (Marsha Music)
CONTRIBUTORS
ENERGY: Stephanie Prechter: CEO Stephanie Prechter LLC, Artist/ Brain Health Arts, Rich Wright: CEO Wrigheous Design
COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE
DESIGN | INTERNATIONAL | STRATEGIC
Carmen Benevides, Ramon Corpuz, Kelsey Eby, Lynette Halalay, Lynley Honkanen, Melissa Johnson, Marla Kaftan, Shannon Lazovski, Wil Marquez, Thomas Pyrzewski,
Marian Reich, Mandisa Smith, Evan Sparrow, Kay Stefanski, Mariery Young (Panama City,Panama)
VOLUNTEERS | INTERNS
Local-to-global people have been inspired by the message we provide and have joined together in the name of Design. Some volunteer as group, some as individuals.
Our partner Global Ties > Detroit provides international business and diplomacy by inviting many people from countries to participate in programs and events.
Interested in becoming involved? contact us at
DESIGNERS
Together we must honor the historical process which a plethora of people gave a life-time of dedication to the industry.
We must look at current design individual and companies who are aware of the change in Design thinking can impact the planet.
LEGACY
Together let us honor those who have come before us and have impacted the industry whether passionate or professional involved in one or more of the genres of Design.
DESIGNERS
The list of Designers below 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 of our future generations.
Adnan Charara (Accessory /Fashion Artist/Designer), Aki Choklat (Accessory Designer), Amineh Ahmad (Accessory Designer), Armageddon Beachparty Fashion/Accessory/Product Artsist/Designers), Boswell Hardwick ( Millenary: Accessory Designer) Celeste Smith (Millenary), Christian O'Grady(Graphic Designer/Photographer), Cynthia LaMaide Designs (Fashion Designer), Dena Salmaci (Salgiano) (Fashion Designer), Elizabeth Youngblood (Accessory Designer), Eric Beaman (Jewelry Designer), Ewa Markiewicz (Fashion Designer), Feyrouz (International Fashion Designer- Luxembourg), Janna Coumoundouros ( Fashion/Accessory Designer), Josie Teachout (Fashion/Accessory Designer), Kelly Grant (Artist), Kristine Ferguson (Fashion/Product Designer), Kalom McClure: Kam Dynasty (Jewelry Designer, Kill The Hate (Fashion/Accessory Designer, Lynette Haylalah (Fashion/Accessory Designer), Mandisa Smith (Fashion/Accessory/Product Artist/Designer), Mark Samel (Artsist/Designer), Mary Storey (Accessory Designer), Matt Lambert (JewelryDesigner) Matt Richond (Fashion Designer), Megan Otenbaker (Fashion Designer), Meredith Lorde'-Cole (Accessory Artist/Designer), Meridith Honkanen (Jewelry Designer), Olga Babushkina (Accessory Designer), Peter Kyke (Lighting Designer), Rachel Willnus (Millenary Accessory Designer),Rich Wright (Jewelry/Graphics/Fashion Artist/Designer), Ro Colston (Animate artist), Smithmade (Furniture Designers), Tom Carbone (Accessory Designer), Tracy Reese (Fashion Designer),
AKI CHOKAT
BOSWELL HARDWICK
Accessory Designer: MillenaryCYNTHIA LAMAIDE
Fashion Designer:ERIC BEAMAN
Jewelry Designer:EWA
Fashion Designer:FEYROUZ
Photo by: MarkLYNETTE HALALAY
LIZ LARIN
Sound Designer/Musician/ComposerKILL THE HATE
Applied Arts Fashion, Accessory, Product Designer:KRISTINE FERGUSON
Fashion Designer:MANDISA SMITH
TRACY REESE
Fashion Designer:RICH WRIGHT
MARI YOUNG
Surface Designer:VOLUNTEERS | INTERNS | DOCENTS
Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit is an open platform, constructed by and for local-to-global communities to emphasize the Design Industry to all ages. Currently powered by volunteers, interns and international exchange connections. Those individuals engaged are professionally or have a personal passion in the Design Industry and related fields. On-going programming and the variety of positions available change and expand periodically. See options below. Feel free to check back regularly.
PROGRAMMING: We ask experts in the Design Industry to share their wealth of experience.
CONTENT: Seeking Writers, photographers and collectors to collaborate and develop the digital collections ecosystem.
EVENTS: The variety of community out reach spreads out from local neighborhoods to global connections.
The following rotating list of people shares their experience. Each has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to excellence as active members of MM-O-DD. Please note the Leadership Strategic Council has selected the questions.
QUESTIONS
What would you like to share about yourself to the Design community? How did your volunteer experience impact you? How do you think your volunteer engagement impact others?
FEATURED PEOPLE
Seeking nominations from the community. Contact page available.