Traverse City Design Week - October 2025
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Traverse City Design Week - October 2025 〰️
Introducing: Traverse City Design Week
TCDW is a full week of events all over Traverse City in October 2025, including a self-guided design crawl, behind-the-scenes tours, captivating speakers, storytelling sessions, a cutting-edge fashion show and more!
MISSION: To showcase design that solves real-world problems, fuel TC’s design culture with resources and education, and uplift and unite our interdisciplinary design community.
Whether you’re a designer or a design enthusiast, TCDW invites you to celebrate, learn, and shape the future of design in our region.
Stay tuned for event details and ways to get involved!
events
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design crawl
Join us for the TCDW 2025 Self-Guided Design Crawl, a unique journey through the most inspiring design spots in Traverse City and Northern Michigan. Explore these remarkable places at your own pace, uncovering the creativity and craftsmanship that makes our region so special.
More information coming soon!
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Call For IDEAS
Are you a designer in the Northern Michigan community with an idea for an exciting event? We want to hear from you!
Traverse City Design Week (TCDW) is looking for creative minds to organize and host unique events that showcase the best of TC’s design talent. Whether it's a workshop, panel discussion, interactive installation, or performance, we’re inviting you to bring your innovative ideas to life.
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DESIGN FOR REAL: EXHIBIT & CLOSING CELEBRATION
Save the Date: Saturday, October 4 2025
Location: The Alluvion
Stay tuned for more information!
THIS IS DESIGN: graphic, web, industrial, interior, sound, fashion, floral, motion, product, packaging, architecture…design is everywhere you look. Come be inspired by an event designed to celebrate TC’s talent!
Let’s Talk Design.
Interested in hosting an event, getting featured on the Design Crawl, exhibiting your work, or sponsorship opportunities? Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch shortly.
