Below is a list of all the events being held on Thursday, May 11 during The May Event. Registration is just like an online shopping experience — add the events you wish to attend to your "cart".
Please note: There is no charge for any of these events, but you must check out to complete your registration.
Ruth Casper Design Studio welcomes Mike Johnson from Just Press Play to share his top five reasons to involve a low voltage company and why you should get them involved from the beginning. Can't make it in person? Register here to watch the presentation live remotely.
Join Beaver Tile and Stone for continental breakfast in their showroom as they welcome Jason Berube, Regional Sales Manager for Artistic Tile to discuss the correct usage for natural stone in your projects.
Rita O’Brien Interiors welcomes Tessa Benziger, founder of Walking Lightly – Oakland County’s first zero waste & refill shop, for an interactive presentation highlighting low-waste shopping solutions.
Enjoy Italian pastries and cappuccino while exploring the ever-evolving European tile designs.
Join us for a lively conversation with leading designers and decision makers. Our guest moderator Sandra Olave, Associate Professor and Chair of the Interior Design Department at the College for Creative Studies (CCS), will explore the creative journeys our panelist embark upon when creating their iconic designs. Can't make it in person? Register here to watch the presentation live remotely.
Join Max Humphrey at the Pindler showroom immediately following the panel, to view his exclusive fabric collection. Max will also be signing copies of his latest book, LODGE: An Indoorsy Tour of America’s National Parks.
Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while visiting MDC’s newest showroom, Italcasa Design. Browse displays featuring the latest modern and contemporary high-end furniture, lighting, and accessories.
Designer Furniture Services + Fabrics welcomes textile designer Victoria Larson for a discussion on her latest collection, Heritage II, for Stout Textiles. Can't make it in person? Register here to watch the presentation live remotely.
Immediately following the keynote presentation, Designer Furniture Services + Fabrics welcomes you to join them for a hands-on screen printing workshop and “Meet & Greet” luncheon with Victoria Larson. Attendees will have the opportunity to create their own canvas bag featuring one of Stout’s iconic designs.
Tennant & Associates welcomes Rachel Doriss, Design Director of Pollack, as she presents the new spring collection, Trim & Proper. Enjoy complimentary cappuccino and refreshments.
Joslynn Wylie, Manufacturers Representative for Access Lighting, Bulbrite, CWI Lighting, and W.A.C. Lighting will answer your questions and explain how to specify a custom LED illumination plan for any design project.
Fashion’s influence extends far beyond the runway and retail. Join Baker I McGuire’s VP of Showrooms, Cathy Carey, along with a representative from Rozmallin – Alex Masi, Account Executive for Osborne & Little (with exclusive lines from Christian Lacroix Maison and Ralph Lauren) – for a spirited discussion exploring how to draw inspiration from designer brands and translate the latest looks into classic, one-of-a-kind interiors.
Join Jen Dolan, Director of Residential & Retail Sales for Arteriors, for a discussion on how sustainable ways of working across a wide variety of business practices in the areas of design, production, and logistics are imperative to supporting and fostering the earth’s fragile ecosystem.1.0 CEU Credit.
Schumacher welcomes Jane Schulak, Designer and Founder of non-profit organization Culture Lab Detroit, who will discuss her love of tabletop decorations as well as art and design in Detroit. The Q & A session will be moderated by Interior Stylist Carolyn Englefield, whom is also a contributing editor for Frederic Magazine and Veranda.
Can't make it in person? Register here to watch the presentation live remotely.
Immediately following the Q&A, join Jane Schulak back in the Schumacher showroom where she will be signing copies of her book, At the Artisan's Table.
Consider these elements as you dress for The May Event: Jewelry, Accessories, Pattern, Timeless Design, and Texture. Five Winners will be selected from each category and will receive a gift card towards product at Baker | McGuire's Premium Outlet. Visit Suite 60 throughout the day to make sure you seen.
Visit Suite 105 to fill up your complimentary goodie bag at the "Sustain Yourself" Candy Bar.
See fresh displays from new and existing MDC Resource Center Exhibitors.