Drinks x Design offers an opportunity for creative businesses throughout the city to open their doors and share their work with the public. Attendees come to meet new people, make connections, promote their creative endeavors and learn about other projects in their community.
Time & Location
Jul 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Riverside, 8711 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48204, USA
About the event
Design Core is teaming up with All Motion Studio to close out the 2025 Drinks x Design season with an interdisciplinary celebration of Detroit’s creative collaborators. This XXL-edition of our flagship program brings together Detroit Design Network, All Motion Studio, NOVA24, Duffy and designers from Detroit and beyond for an interdisciplinary showcase.
Activations
The event will feature Design Core's signature hands-on block printing activity, a photography showcase from Nova24, Parallels exhibition from All Motion Studio and M Contemporary Gallery, a sneak-peak at the upcoming Detroit Month of Design and more!
Vegan Food by StreetBeet, Fresh Produce by Peter's Plants, Yakitori Skewers by Peso & Music by Tamae.
The Exhibition
Curated by All Motion Studio founder Joe Reilley, the event will feature Parallels an immersive art and design showcase that pushes the boundaries of a traditional exhibition structure.
Detroit Month of Design alums Oshun William, Tony WHLGN, Patrick Ethen, Mariah Ruff, Jimel Primm, Ant Smith, Quinn Faylor and Hanna Garza, will join other creatives from around the country to create a multi-level immersive exhibition. From furniture and fashion to lighting design and robotics, these design innovators will be teaming up to demonstrate the power of creative collaboration. This exhibition is produced in partnership with Design Core and M Contemporary Gallery.
The Experience
5:30 - 8:30PM: Drinks x Design
Hosted by Design Core Detroit. Sponsored by NEI, Detroit Design Network & Tito's.
This portion of the event is free and open to the public. RSVP Required to attend.
8:30-11:30PM: Design After Dark
Hosted by All Motion Studios.
Must be 21+ with a valid ID.
For private gallery viewing hours, please contact our friends at All Motion Studio.
The Venue
Taking place at the historic Riverside building, a 1920's cold storage warehouse originally named The Riverside Cartage and Storage Co. the showcase will take place among the Albert Kahn-style martini columns, walk-in safe, and historic features.
Free parking is available on-site. While we do not recommend leaving valuables in your car, the lot will be staffed during Drinks x Design portion of the evening, from 5:30-8:30PM.