S4 Ep.49 - Kiana Wenzell, Co-Executive Director, Design Core Detroit

Listen as Kiana Wenzell shares the inspiring stories of College for Creative Studies, Design Core Detroit, and Detroit’s UNESCO City of Design Journey.

College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a private art school in Detroit, Michigan. It enrolls more than 1,400 students and focuses on arts education. Located in CCS’ A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education, Design Core Detroit provides support for design driven businesses with matchmaking opportunities focused on growth, retention, and attraction. They offer flexible, technology rich, design-forward workspace for creative sector businesses seeking a soft launch in a professional, inspiring and innovative environment. 

She also discusses UNESCO's Design Cities project, as part of the wider Creative Cities Network. The Network launched in 2004 and has member cities in seven creative fields including: Crafts and Folk Art, Music, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, and Media Arts.