Remix the Palette: Michael Ford Workshop

Bring your laptop and join us for an exciting, hands-on workshop that explores design through the powerful lens of both Hip Hop and Motown culture. Led by architect and cultural innovator Michael Ford—widely known as The Hip Hop Architect—this dynamic session invites participants to reimagine material palettes inspired by iconic album covers from Detroit Hip Hop and Motown legends.

Using Material Bank’s free digital platform, you’ll collaborate in real time to translate the visual language of music into thoughtful, tangible design expressions. Hosted in partnership with The Hip Hop Architecture Camp and the College for Creative Studies, this workshop is all about pushing creative boundaries and discovering new ways to tell stories through music, culture, and materials.

Your palettes will be physically assembled by CCS and displayed during Michael Ford’s Toyota Lecture just two days later—don’t miss your chance to be part of the showcase!

Note: A free Material Bank account is required for participation. Sign up in advance at https://www.materialbank.com/customer/account/create/ to get started.

This event is a part of the Detroit Month of Design, produced by Design Core Detroit. Space is limited! RSVP below to reserve your spot.

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Parking is available at the CCS Woodward surface lot. The entrance is on Baltimore between Woodward and Cass, directly across from the Amtrak station.