MISSION Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit Provides Access To the Design Industry Through Educational Enrichment and Experiential Opportunities to elevate the people and careers.
VISION The Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit (MM-O-DD, pronounced “mod”) is the singular design museum in Detroit. As the only UNESCO City of Design in the United States, we take our HOME of Detroit and our place in this community to heart. MM-O-DD provides access and champions the Design Industry through educational enrichment and experiential opportunities. As such, the three pillars of MM-O-DD are: Brainworxx, Biodesign, and Voices = People & Choices = Careers.
IMELINE 2011 - 2013: Started as Michigan F.A.S.H. Fest LLC (Fashion, Art, Sound, History) 2013 - 2015: Transition to a Detroit, Michigan-based 501C3 Non-profit Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit in collab with partners. 2015 - 2019: Launched at DC3 (Detroit Month of Design) in a 10' x 10' space. Then established our Biomimicry Exhibitions & Programming and more. We were nomads with a purpose. 2020 - 2024: A huge Thank You to Collected Detroit, who housed MM-O-DD for four years! 2025 - 2030:
MM-O-DD PILLARS
DESIGN
RESEARCH
Our research project is dedicated to exploring the "plant bioacoustics." We're investigating how geographical spices communicate using tiny, hidden electrical signals. We utilize cutting-edge, non-invasive technology to detect these natural electrical impulses. Cinnamomum verum, also called true cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka. The inner bark of the cinnamon. Cinnamomum verum.
Ethnographic design research is a qualitative method where researchers immerse themselves in users' natural environments to observe behaviors, interactions, and cultural patterns, revealing real-world needs, pain points, and motivations to create user-centered products, services, and experiences that truly resonate with people. It's about understanding the "why" behind user actions.
Museum of Design Detroit looks at regenerative design towards the essential progress for humans and the planet. PITCH YOUR CONCEPT.