3 organizations to follow for creative events and resources

by Jess | Aug 24, 2018 | Inspiration

In our recent article, ‘How to Grow Your Creative Circle’, we explained the importance of networking. While there are plenty of amazing design groups in Detroit, below are three organizations that can help you get out and connect with Detroit’s creative scene. These organizations host frequent design-themed events and offer membership opportunities as well.

Design Core Detroit

Design Core Detroit aims to empower the creative community through a variety of resources that include educational workshops and business acceleration services. If you’d like to attend one of their events, check out Design and Dine: Keeping Visual Communication Simple + Impactful.

Design Core is also gearing up to host Detroit Month of Design (formerly the Detroit Design Festival) in September. We highly suggest you get out and experience the many events that will take place during the month-long event. It’s a great way to network and explore fresh design concepts.

Follow Detroit Design Core here to stay updated about more upcoming events.

(Photo: Design Core Deroit)

Creative Many

Creative Many is a statewide organization that will work with you to expand your artistic skills. The group will also keep you informed about employment, funding, and internship opportunities through its organization and the creative industry as well. As trailblazers in the arts advocacy arena, Creative Many actively highlights the vital role creativity plays in strengthening our economy.

If you’d like to attend an upcoming event by Creative Many, check out Creative Time + Space.

Follow Creative Many here for more creative industry news and programs.

(Photo: Creative Many)

AIGA Detroit

As the name states, AIGA Detroit is the local chapter of the national AIGA organization. The group provides resources to help you run a professional business as a designer, and works to further the growth of the creative community. We love how AIGA Detroit’s member base contains a vast mix of creative types ranging from illustrators, web designers, and students.

If you have an appreciation for print works, the organization is hosting Road to 150: French Paper Tour in September.

Follow AIGA Detroit here to connect with local designers.

(Photo: AIGA Detroit)

Keep in mind that this short list is meant to help jump start your journey into networking and expanding your creative circle. Be sure to take advantage of the powerful design resources available; the chances to create and collaborate are endless!

What organizations do you follow to stay current with design events? Share your thoughts in the comments!