CHRISTINE HOLBERG: Live at THC July 2nd

Trowbridge House 'o' Coffee
(Jos Campau south of Caniff)

Come check out this show. Our friend Christine returns from Brooklyn for a special appearance at THC on Thursday, July 2nd, 9:30-10:30



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Detroit Fireworks 2009

Detroit Fireworks- The Carlton Building

Detroit By Design joined Tony Detroit and friends for a rooftop party at the Carlton Building to enjoy the 51st annual Fireworks display during the International River Days festival. -Thanks Tony!

SPRING 2009: DBD IN THE PRESS

THANKS FOR THE COVERAGE:
After 5
Ambassador Magazine
Detroit Fashion Pages
Metromix
Real Detroit Weekly
Six Degrees

BravoBravo! 2009 w/ Detroit By Design

Special thank you to Miriam with Teava Skincare, Andrea w/ Andrea's Gift Boutique, Femilia Organic Couture, Ashley Hansen, Alexandra and all who helped and contributed to the the gala event with Detroit By Design.

BUY TIX 4 MOVEMENT 2009!

Click here for Movement 2009
Website and Tickets

MusicBizCamp is May 21 - 22 at Russell Bazaar, Detroit

Get tickets now for MusicBizCamp, The First Music Unconference, Detroit09

Education for new jobs for a new music industry!

S2DIO NIGHT ON TOUR

A Special S2dio Night w/ John Ryan

Friday, May 15, 2009 at the Bohemian National Home

Detroit By Design, Brendan M. Gillen and Carlos Souffront

support the Revenge of Dr. Disko Dust

PHOTOS FROM METROMIX

Photos enclosed from Metromix by Tracey Nawrot

Check them out at this link: S2dio Night w/ Mayor Cockrel
Big thanks to Tracey (photo) and Ese (producer)

DETROIT BY DESIGN AT MOCAD W/ ELYA

DBD & Elya Jacket Design sold for $450 at Charity Auction

Robert Stanzler invited Detroit By Design to join Design for Life. A unique gala event for the Michigan AIDS Coalition held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. 100 artists & designers were given Carhart denim jackets to designfor charity auction. Accomplished Detroit Graffiti artist Elya partnered with Detroit By Design to create a unique piece that sold for $450.00. Elya's artwork can be purchased at 323East.

S2DIO NIGHT W/ MAYOR COCKREL!

S2DIO NIGHT W/ MAYOR COCKREL
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Mayor Cockrel

Sponsors

Paxahau

Movement 2009

Source Audio

Ambassador Magazine

Rockstar Energy Drink

323 East

Four Star Culinaire

Fashion
Detroit Fashion Week
Femilia Organic Couture
William Malcolm Luxe Collection
Beulah Cooley
Hairshion

Music

Chuck Flask

Mike Woo
Mike Clark

Kevin Reynolds

Craig Gonzalez

Artwork

323 East

Camilo Pardo

Ross Arthur Miller
Chris Turner

Detroit Exposure

Special guest Mayor Cockrel joins S2dio Night.

Creative event and Mayor Cockrel Meet-and-Greet w/ community guest hosts and entertainment supported by 323 East, Detroit Fashion Week and Movement Festival 2009.

Light Catering by Four Star Culinaire.

Drinks for Donations.

Host Committee:

Brian Heath- Detroit Fashion Week

Jason Huvaere- Paxahau Promotions / Movement 2009

Richard Bowers Esq.- Executive Assistant to Mayor Cockrel

William Malcolm- William Malcolm Collection Luxe Collection

Jesse Cory- 323 East / Ohm Creative Group

Mike MacKool- 323 East / Fourth Horizon / Tour Detroit

Jeff Debruyn- Corktown Resident Council

Rodney Howell- Hairshion / Catwalk Fashion Gala

Mike Clark- DJ / Producer / House for House

Dominic Arellano- The Few Records

Fashion presented by Brian Heath

-Femilia Organic Couture

-William Malcolm Luxe Collection

-Beulah Cooley

Artwork presented by 323 East and Detroit Exposure

-Chris Turner

-Camilo Pardo

-Ross Arthur Miller

Music w/ Afterglow supported by Movement

Mayor Cockrel Reception

-Mike Clark (Strictly Beatdown)

-Milieu (People Mover)

Movement Afterglow

-Craig Gonzalez-DBDJS

-Kevin Reynolds Live (Todhchai/Transmat/Yoruba)

-Chuck Flask (Paxahau/D Records) & Craig Gonzalez (DBDJS) Tag Team

TOUR DETROIT: 04/04/2009

BOHEMIAN HOUSE
W/ MACKOOL AND THE GANG

Venue Hosts Scott Martin and Rich Rice

S2DIO NIGHT: MARCH 2009

Detroit Exposure
Interdimensional Transmissions
Loud Feed
Metromode

DETROIT EXPOSURE- FEB S2DIO PHOTOS

BIG THANKS TO JOHN, CHRISTOS AND JOSH
FROM DETROIT EXPOSURE
(Click links for websites)

Check out S2DIO NIGHT FEB 2009 gallery here!

S2DIO NIGHT: W/ MAYOR COCKREL

S2DIO NIGHT: APRIL 24, 2009
Fashion, Artwork, Community and Mayor Cockrel

S2DIO NIGHT: February 13, 2009

IMPORTANT NOTICE!
This event will fill to capacity early. We will be limiting entry at this point
to positive, creative community friends and supporters.

Please help us stop the tagging that has become a major problem for our art & music
events and programming. Our landlord will not allow us to continue these events
if it continues. Big thank you to all of our friends for your help and support!

Valentines Day Special S2dio Night

Detroit By Design

Detroit Exposure

Volatl

DETROIT BY DESIGN: S2DIO PHOTOGRAPHIC

Click here to contact us by email

JAN S2DIO NIGHT

Event Photos by Detroit Exposure

S2DIO NIGHT: JAN 23, 2009

Music by Source Audio
Artwork by Detroit Exposure

Photos from our Four Year Anniversary

Visit Photographer and Publication Links Below




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FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Check out photos from the event:
Amy Hubbarth
Christos
Ken Hornak
Angela McBride
Grim Industries
Neko Photography
Metromix
Angela's Eye
Detroit Fashion Pages
Picture This Detroit
KO Photo Vogue
Split Sugar Photo

Post your comments: Detroit Luv

Press Coverage:
Free Press / Metromix
WDIV Channel 4 / Angelas Eye
MetroMode

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Detroit By Design Four Year Anniversary

Saturday, December 6, 2008 (VIP Reception 9-11p / Party 11-3a)
Detroit By Design, 2944 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201

A major event for Detroit By Design commemorating four years of our creative and cultural programs with the Detroit community. We are fortunate to have dozens of our favorite artists, designers, musicians, sponsors and promotional partners participating in this special occasion. We recognize that our success is a product of these positive community relationships and make it a top priority to provide publicity and personalized value for each of our supporters.





Fashion Shows:
Femilia Street Couture
Camilo Pardo
Cyberoptix Tie Lab
PeaceLoveSpandex
Wound








Music:
Frankie Banks (Levagood)
Gabe Real (detek, Souldega)
Jeff Owens (Ghostly)
Ava (Tour Detroit)
Dr. Ron (Loud Feed)
Chuck Flask (Paxahau)
John Johr (Paxahau)
Espleece (6dirty, Blank Artists)
Erno the Inferno (Tour Detroit, Fourth Horizon)
Joe Vargas (Auxetic, Tour Detroit)
Dethlab (Dethlab)

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Event Supporters:

Media: Ambassador Magazine, Detroit Fashion Pages, MetroMix

Fashion: Bashar Salon, Klix Extensions, Detroit Fashion Pages, Teava Skincare

Music: Source Audio, Paxahau, Ghostly, Auxetic, Detek, Fourth Horizon, A.O.D.

Catering: Rockstar Energy Drink, Four Star Culinaire

Multimedia: Loud Feed, Andrafilm

Event Design: Colonial Event Services

Artwork: 323 East

Programming:

-Butler-style cocktails and canapes provided by Four Star Culinaire catering.
-Reception environment designed by Melinda Anderson and Colonial Event Services.
-323 Art installation curated by 323 East. Detroit Fashion Photography exhibition.
-A dozen DJs performing in the Detroit By Design and Art In Development galleries.
-Fashion exhibition by designers including Femilia Street Couture and Camilo Pardo.
-Film short by Andrafilm featuring Detroit By Design’s Green Carpet at BravoBravo!

Special S2DIO NIGHT: September 27, 2008

Photos from Last Tour Detroit Party

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Detroit By Design Welcomes Back Tour Detroit

Hollywood in Detroit: August 2008

JIMMY FALLON PARTY'S W/ DETROIT BY DESIGN @ BANKLE

Why was Detroit By Design and friends entertaining SNL's Jimmy Fallon on Saturday? He's shooting a movie w/ Drew Barrymore and Juliette Lewis on the East Side called "Whip It" based on the acclaimed novel, "Derby Girl". Detroit's impressive creative industry infrastructure has made it an attractive place for the film industry to shoot. Clint Eastwood's also shooting in town... but lets face it. Homeboy's not likely to be spotted at the next Tour Detroit party.

Z1P presents Ride My Cadillac SAT AUG 23

Exodus: Summer Sessions

Special Thanks to All Our Friends at Summer Sessions

S2dio Night: August 2008

LOVE TO LOVE: DANCE PARTY HOSTED BY AVA

Special thank you to Heather (AvA) for poducing and hosting the party. Atnarko played a truly special set. Thanks to Delano Smith and especially to Fourth Horizon, Erno the Inferno and Joe Vargas for their continued support. Thank you to Jacob for handling the sound and for all your hard work.

Detroit Fashion Pages Cocktail Social

Special thanks you to Detroit Fashion Pages for their hospitality.
Photo below from Detroit Fashion Pages


DFP Hosts Project Runway Event at Centaur

Detroit By Design joined 323 East and Tour Detroit friends Ernie the Avatar and Mike MacKool along with our photographer Irena, models Ashley and Liz, Camilo Pardo and our new Lansing fashion designer friend, Michael.

S2dio Night w/ Sweet N Candy

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S2dio Night hosted by Auxetic and Volatl

July S2dio Night is a special dance party featuring the Berlin techno producer Sweet N Candy. This event is a special Birthday party for Volatl and going away party for Maggie from Auxetic.

Metro Mix Launch w/ Friends

Special Funk Night @ Detroit By Design

Hosted by Mike MacKool and Fourth Horizon

Model Shoot: June 2008

PHOTO SHOOT WITH OUR FRIEND INX

After years of appreciating her fashion, painting, parties and friendship Detroit By Design was excited for this opportunity to photograph Inkie. She is planing a move to Brooklyn, New York and will be using the images for her modeling portfolio.

DBD DANCE PARTY W/ CPM

S2DIO NIGHT: June 2008

Detroit By Design is proud to host CPM for a special S2dio Night.

This event welcomes back Blank Artists producer/turntablist Josh Dahlberg.
CPM hosts Vacuum and E Spleece perform live sets with a special performance by Dethlab.

Visual Art provided by:
Brandon Belknap
Cyberoptix Tie Lab
Koolik
Leo Hanifin
Inx
Lynn Upson
Mynameisnow
Matt Abbott
Eric Leiss
+ more

MOVEMENT 08: Minister of VIP

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Paxahau and Movement 08 Minister of VIP at BravoBravo!

Party this Friday at Detroit By Design!

A Special Detroit By Design/ Fourth Horizon Function:
Bravo Bravo Green Carpet Experience After Glow and DEMF Pre-Party

Sponsors: Loud Feed, Glaceau, Detroit Fashion Pages, Femilia Street Couture, 323 East. Special thanks to Todd Hardiek and Colonial Event Services

Join us for a special reception from 10:00pm-Midnight to enjoy a presentation of Detroit fashion and artwork. designer participants include the following:
Femilia Street Couture
Detroit Fashion Pages
Anastasia Chatzka
Red Monday Clothing
323 East
Camilo Pardo

Four Star Culinaire will provide light cocktail catering.
Drinks provided by Glaceau vitaminwater and vitaminenergy.
Reception martinis and wine will be offered for the reception
with a donation bar throughout the night.

Our dance party welcomes back Fourth Horizon and Tour Detroit
following up a raging party with Ghostly International's Cartoon Network
Ghostly Swim release party and Detroit By Design all night dance party
in April. See flyer below for dj line-up!

AMNESIA OPENING PARTY W/ AMBASSADOR

Big thank you to Jason Huveare and Paxahau for the invitation. An absolute pleasure to have Jordan Mac from Limelight Studio and the very talented stylist/model Marijiana joining for the evening.

BravoBravo! Photos

Detroit By Design on the Green Carpet

Thank you for supporting BravoBravo! 2008. Detroit By Design was proud to produce the Green Carpet Experience for our second year with production partners Femilia Street Couture, LoudFeed, Andrafilm, Allie Briguglio and photographers Tim Shulte and Ken Hornack.

Photo Links:
Tim Shulte
Ken Hornak

DBD COVERED IN ANGELA'S EYE

New Web Magazine, "Angela's Eye On Metro Detroit

Bravo Bravo article on Angela's Eye featuring Detroit By Design and Femilia Street Couture.
Angelas Eye is a new pilot project with Angela Wisniewski and WDIV covering style
and Fashion in Metro Detroit. Photo by Davide. Model in Femilia Street Couture.
Check out Davide's work on Model Mayhem.

S2DIO NIGHT PHOTOS: APRIL 2008

PARTY THIS SATURDAY!

Launch of the Fourth Horizon Tour Detroit 2008 Dance Party Series

This event will feature dance music from Fourth Horizon.
Artwork by 323 East (A fresh new gallery/boutique opening in Royal Oak).
Our April 2008 Detroit By Design S2dio Night network social.
Special guest host Mike MacKool.
DJs will include Joe Vargas, Steven Robert and Emo the Inferno

February S2dio Night Video

BW PHOTO PROJECT

DETROIT FASHION WEEK 2008

S2DIO NIGHT: MARCH 2008

S2dio Night: March 2008

S2DIO NIGHT ARTWORK

New Artwork for a special S2dio Night dance party with Frankie Banks

St. Valentine

The Giant Doll Valentine for my friend K.M.

Annie Photo Shoot: Saturday 02 Feb

Our Next Event: Blank 3 Year Anniversary

S2DIO NIGHT 2008: Blank Artists 3yr Anniversary

Rich Rice and Camilo Pardo have been throwing non-stop parties this Winter season. Our February S2dio Night will be the last of the season before we prepare for a very busy Spring 2008. Join us for a very special S2dio Night as we host the three year anniversary party for Blank Artists including sets by two of our favorite Detroit DJs E Spleece and Vacuum. Detroit By Design will showcase a B&W Photography installation. Libations will be provided for donations.

Check out Blank Artists and their talent at the following links:

Website Myspace.com Beatport Real Detroit Weekly Real Detroit Weekly-Electrophile Famzine-Video Link Detroit By Design E Spleece Codine Music by Vacuum

Dirty Detroit Show: 9th Annual

Jerry Peterson Produces His 9th Annual Dirty Show

A special Detroit art community event that everyone needs to see at least once. International artists join local favorites and friends Jeremy Harvey, Michael Williams, Camilo Pardo, Glenn Barr, Julie Fournier, Gwen Joy and others. The Dirty Show

Spyker, Marquis Jets & Dittrich Fur

Luxury and Merriment at the City Airport w/ Spyker Automotive
As we made our way through this grandiose special event production, everyone told us that they put on the event. Curious. In all fairness it did seem to be a group effort. Over 30 sponsors made this event happen.

The event wasproduced and or supported by many of our friends including Tony Fayne with Capital Event Productions and Suburban Collection, Jason Dristan w/ Corner Productions, Brian Urso w/ Executive Sports Services, Dan Sordel, Emin and Ronit w/ Clear Magazine, Niki Johnson and Detroit Fashion Pages, Freddie aka Paradime, Michelle from Moo Moos and countless others.

A few additional noteworthy sponsors included Dittrich Fur, Marquis Jets and Kettle One Vodka. After missing the City Airport Playboy party, which was supposedly a dud, we were excited to attend this function at the airport venue. Outstanding. Well done... whoever produced this event.

Stay Tuned for Bravo Bravo 2008!

Links for Event Information Below

Contact by E-mail
Photos 2007
Detroit By Design
Bravo Bravo 2008

Designer's Night 2008

International Design Party with a Few of Our Friends
NEW YORK TIMES STORY ON DESIGNERS NIGHT

Event Photos at the Links Below:

Neko Photography -Troy Wollenslegel Photos
Burnlab -Michael Doyle Photos
US Poker L.L.C. - Poker Photos

Photographer friends Davide, Neko Photography, Michael Doyle w/ Core77.com and Poker snapped shots of friends and designers from the NAIAS. Check back for thumbnails and links. Special guests included Derrick May and Carl Craig, Femilia Street Couture Designers Emily Thornhill and Fotoula Amalia, Detroit Free Press Editor Marty Fischhoff, DJ Mike Clark, Detroit Urban Coffee House owner Josh Greenwood, Michael Doyle with core77.com and many other dear friends and cultural community notables. Blame It On Shevy, Dirty Show producer and Essential Guide to Detroit publisher Jerry Vile, C-pop gallery founder and curator Rick Manore.

Intersection Magazine and Detroit By Design

Detroit By Design Supports Intersection Fashion Shoot

Detroit By Design worked on Intersection Magazine's Auto Show fashion feature with celebrity photographer Klaus Thymann, and international 'it girl' model Taylor Warren. Detroit participants included Red Salon's Danny Willoughby and Todd's Room make-up artist Dwayne Latiolais. Photo assistance by Davide and Jon Dones, along with support from Jill Robertson of Immer D, and Fotoula Amalia from Femilia Street Couture.

Detroit By Design in Ambassador Magazine

Click on FANFARE Volume 3 Issue 1
Link to our event in Ambassador

S2D10 Photographic Model:Nadin

Model: Nadin

Model Mayhem #3860

Detroit By Design hosts Freer Photo Shoot

Location: Detroit By Design Studio, Bankle Building, Detroit, MI USA
Band: Freer (Jeremy Freer, Jeffrey Freer, Mike Latcha, and Nick Adams)
Photographer: Christos
Wardrobe: Wound
Art Direction: Blame It On Shevy
Video: Peter Franco

Check out Freer as they tour with SSM and the Von Bondies.
Presented by Detour Magazine, the tour begins on Wednesday, January 9, 2007.

Femilia at Clutch Cargos

DBD Bankle Holiday and Femilia Launch Photos

Event Participants:
Detroit By Design, Femilia Street Couture, Joshua Band Photography,
Mike Baker, Jill Robertson, Vince w/ Bashar Salon and Klix Extensions,
People Mover Productions, and Ambassador Magazine

Event Sponsors:
Six Degrees, Anthem Magazine, Red Bull, George Petersmarck,
and The Emery.

Links to Press and Photos:
Real Detroit Weekly story
Troy Wellengall
Davide
Ken Hornak

Troy Wallenslegel with Neko Photography

Images are low-res and have not been edited

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING!

JOSHUA BAND PHOTOGRAPHY
RICH RICE AND DETROIT BY DESIGN
FOTOULA AND EMILY OF FEMILIA STREET COUTURE

Photos by Laura Provost
Post-Production by Detroit By Design

Real Detroit Weekly Story

A Special Bankle Holiday Event

Bankle Holiday Party and Femilia Street Couture Launch

Submissions for our Fashion Photography Show
Directions to the Bankle Building

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Sponsors and Participants

Ambassador Magazine Anthem Magazine Camilo Pardo

Detroit By Design Joshua Band Photography Bashar Salon
George Petersmarck Ghostly International Klix Extensions

BIOGRAPHIES FOR OUR CREATIVE TEAM

Detroit By Design
Detroit By Design (DBD) is a promotions and production company specializing in creative, cultural and community event services. DBD has produced and/or supported events including the High Tech Soul Film Premiere, 2007 Detroit Opera House Bravo Bravo Event,Fashion For Food I-IV, S2dio Night, Woodbridge Summerfest, 2006 Riverfront Towers Fireworks Celebration, and the Scarab Club 100 Year Anniversary Party. Event services include catering, red carpet events, film premieres, creative receptions, wine parties, fashion shows and photography services. Detroit By Design works on location throughout the greater Detroit area while producing a majority of their signature events in the Detroit By Design Gallery inside Camilo Pardo’s Bankle Building.
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Femilia Street Couture
Fotoula Lambros and Emily Thornhill founded Femilia Street Couture in early 2007. Remaining friends after attending design school together,at the Institute of Art, Design, and Technology, they collaborated on a way to share and expand their design ideas with the world. Duringthe Fall of 2007 the designers made a big hit at Detroit Fashion Week with their first formal showing together as Femilia. Since this timethey have quickly built relationshiops with the media, photographers, models and buyers becoming one of the fastest emerging Couturedesign labels in the Detroit area. As women, they are detail oriented, hard working, professionally driven, passionate, confident, outspoken,sexy and intelligent. They design for women who share similar attitudes and aspirations. We expect great things from Femilia in the future.
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Joshua Band Photography
Joshua Band is an Ann Arbor-based photographer who creates highly stylized fashion photography. His extended studies in art, design, and filmmaking have influenced his ambitiously creative trademark style. Post production techniques are employed to create hissignature style. Clients include Spin Magazine/Spin.com, Real Detroit Weekly, Vivid Braille Clothing, Kate Bennett Fashions, Detroit Fashion Incubator, and Salon M. He is looking to form relationships with both corporate and agency clients. His photography has been showcased at the Scarab Club in Detroit, MI, in Big Idea Magazine, Real Detroit Weekly, and at Spin.com and PerfectWeddingGuide.com. Band is anaward winning photographer who has been featured as photographer of the day on OneModelPlace.com.
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Imeer D. by Jill Robertson
Jill Robertson is an accomplished and experienced seamstress, designing dresses for private clients while selling her 2007 Fall Collectionin Royal Oak at Artisana Obscura. Her professional design work has been employed with theatre companies, wedding parties andindustrial automotive clients. Ms. Robertson is a cross-disciplined road scholar leaving her mark on the fashion design scene in Detroit. Her well executed and sophisticated Imeer D. fashion line is influences by fashion design studies in London, England, a textile and apparel undergraduate focus, as well as marketing and management skills picked up from Graduate studies. Her work has been shown on therunway at the Detroit Fashion Incubator, featured as a finalist at the 2007 ArtRageous Gala and the 2007 Detroit Fashion Week.
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Directions to Detroit By Design

Camilo Pardo's Bankle Building houses his Gallery/Studio,
Detroit By Design and Corner Productions.

Detroit By Design is located inside the legendary Bankle Building.

The creative complex is owned by resident owner and Designer Camilo Pardo.
To reserve the galleries for a special functions contact Rich Rice.

SAVE THE DATE: Bankle Holiday Party 2007

A Reason to be Thankful: A Detroit Thing

Michigan is a tough place to be right now... not to mention the D.
We are very fortunate to have had so many wonderful experiences with you in 2007.
Join us for a special Bankle Holiday Fashion Event so we can celebrate the season
with our community friends and supporters. Happy Holidays from Detroit By Design!

Detroit By Design and George Petersmarck

George Petersmarck and Detroit By Design

Model: Lauren Walker

George Petersmarck is a friend of Detroit By Design. He works on creative endeavors with DBD Director Rich Rice including the High Tech Soul Film Premiere, the 2007 Bravo Bravo Red Carpet Experience, the Detroit Fashion Pages Scarab Club 100yr Anniversary feature photo shoot and various creative endeavors in the Bankle Building Detroit By Design studio. George also works in Ann Arbor co-managing the Necto Nightclub. He can be reached at the following contacts below:

George Petersmarck
www.georgepetersmarck.com
Join George's Myspace

Bankle Halloween Photos

Photos by Natalia 100 and Rich Rice

Directions to Detroit By Design

Camilo Pardo's Bankle Building houses his Gallery/Studio,
Detroit By Design and Corner Productions.

Detroit By Design is located inside the legendary Bankle Building.

The creative complex is owned by resident owner and Designer Camilo Pardo.
To reserve the galleries for a special functions contact Rich Rice.

Halloween at the Bankle

Saturday, October 27 at Midnight

Join Rich Rice and Camilo to continue your Halloween party night after midnight. We're opening up our galleries for a late night of drinks and debauchery. Drinks for donations. DJs and artwork. Check out our Free Press article and websites below.

Email: mailto:rich@detroitbydesign.org
Direct: (734) 658-9248

Free Press article

Detroit By Design

Camilo Pardo

Peter Franco: TV Pilot at Buzz Bar

Film crew, Champagne, Blackman & Arnold

Made in Detroit founder Robert Stanzler, Detroit models Channing and Koralstarr joined Detroit By Design as extras for a TV Pilot filmed by Peter Franco of de1x. Blcakman and Arnold performed at the Buzz Bar as extras enjoyed complimentary Champagne during the jam session.

Detroit Fashion Week: Special Thanks to Our Models

Detroit Fashion Week

Photos from event:
Swat Khan

PICS FOR OUR DBD PHONE CONTACTS

SLICK RICK: George Petersmarck Photos

Scion presents Slick Rick at Saint Andrews
photos by George Petersmarck

A) Slick Rick performing at St. Andrews. B) Michigan Dance Project (MDP) Director Kathy King and Choreographer Tiffany Janeway at American Coney Island. C) MDP dancer Lauren Maten. D) DJ Wonder, Tiffany, Kathy, and Rich.

Detroit By Design on a professional social with George Petersmarck Photography and Michigan Dance Project, courtesy of Scion Street Marketing. The evening began with drinks at the Cass Cafe, followed by a tour of the Bankle Building.

The Slick Rick show at St. Andrews brought a mix of Detroit and Ann Arbor music industry staples out to enjoy a night of Old School rap. Notables included hip hop heavyweights Slum Village and DJ Dez. Dante Tucker, fresh off his Van's Warped Tour. Buzz Bar proprietor Adam Laurie, house dj legend Mike Clark, filmmaker Russel Ezekial and Motormouth/Real Detroit cover girl Inkie, who will be producing a fall fashion show at the Detroit By Design Gallery next month.

DETROIT TO LA: Connections and Farewells

Rich Rice and Camilo Host Party for Jerry, Roxanne and Christena

Photos by Lindsay Victory on Picture This Detroit

Summerfest 2007 Cancelled

THE IMECA LIMO SHOOT

Photos by Patrick Daly

Special thanks to Limo Greg and Jeff from IMECA Group for the opportunity to photograph these beautiful limousines. Thanks to Patrick Daly for contributing his automotive talent to the project. View more photos at detroitbydesign.org

Model Test Shots

New Model Test Shots from Spring 2007

Website: Detroit By Design

Detroit By Design Photography

Capturing Detroit's Premiere Events



Photo Descriptions are by row from left to right.

Bill Clinton at the NAACP Fight For Freedom Dinner.
Snoop Dogg posing with our friend Teanna at the Detroit Yacht Club.
Jimmy Kimmell sits in as a guest with ESPN radio.
Dr. Ron Suarez at the decadent Scripps Networks' House Of Dreams.

Designers and Models at the EFM Fashion Show, Tempted.
Majestic Cafe 2006 Designers Night after party.
Hand rolled cigars from Scripps' Networks House of Dreams.
Senator Carl Levin and Detroit community activist Lee Gaddies.

Dennis Archer at the 2006 Detroit Winter Blast in Campus Martius.
Ivana and Clear Magazine at the Detroit Artists Market.
Rick Foxx on the streets of Detroit after the Super Bowl P. Diddy party.
Rich Rice with Vegas girls at the WDIV Charity Preview after party.

A Network Social for Spring 2007

Thank You to Everyone!

A special thank you to our talented djs Infinityone, MIke K. and Steve McQueen.
Thanks to Juliet for hosting and all the entertainers. Thank you to Tom White and
Camilo for the evening's artwork... and to the Dr. Ron Suarez family for all your help.

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S2dio Night: March/April 2007

This S2dio Night is a simple Spring social built around the birthday of our good friend Brent Stevens 30th birthday party. Camilo Pardo and Tom White will be exhibiting new work along with a few classic pieces. Jude Beckowiqz aka Infinityone will spin a special set with dj friends Steve McQueen and Mike K.. Libations and good clean fun will carry the evening into Saturday morning.

Guests From Detroit Fashion Pages

Photos: Feb 2007 S2dio Night

Photos from Our Function

A big thank you to Troy Wollenslegel and George Petersmarck for sharing their photographs from our February S2dio Night. Their respective websites can be found below:
George: http://www.georgepetersmarck.com/
Troy:

S2DIO NIGHT: FEBRUARY 2007

Curated By Studio 204 and QoQ

February brings another exciting S2dio Night with accomplished
Detroit Painters and Photographers on exhibition. Music will be
provided by Infinity One with guest DJs L.P. and Steve McQueen.
Check out our artsits webstie below:

Allison Glenn (Studio 204)
Mark Heggie
Diabolical Mined

Support Bravo Bravo 2007!

One of Detroit's Most Celebrated Events!

Rich Rice is working with Bravo Bravo for the 2007 Detroit Opera House fundraiser event. This event is one of the Detroit's crown jewel cultural community events. To support the event as a sponsor or two reserevea VIP table contact Rich Rice or Bravo Bravo directly at (313) 237-3407 WWW.BRAVOBRAVO.ORG

Valentines Mix: Riverfront Towers

Special Thanks to Roland

The Urban Exxotic Valentines Party at Riverfront Towers was a
classy night of smooth grooves, fine cusisine and great company.
Check out their website and cal for future events.
The Urban Exxotic (888) 9-XXOTIC

S2dio Night: The 2007 Exhibition Series

A New Season for S2dio Night

Friday 26 January 2007

S2dio Night: January 2007

Our First S2dio Night for 2007

This Friday, please join us Friday for our first S2dio Night of 2007. Let us know what you have in store for the new year and network with our local arts and culture community. Mark Sarmel curates a showing of Detroit Illustrators. DJs will spin and drinks for donations will flow. A free Detroit By Design network social.

Special thanks to Atwater Brewery

Media Rica
Mark Sarmel
Detroit By Design
Flesh, Fur and Fuselage

S2dio Collaborations

George Petersmarck, Jessa and Rich Rice

Detroit By Design works with the Metro Detroit photo community curating shows, hosting
events and sharing their professional photo studio known as S2dio Photographic.
Raven Syndicate Photography and JG Photoworks are currently working out of
the Bankle Building Detroit By Design studio.

George Petersmarck of JG Photoworks is a portrait, fashion, editorial and special event
photographer. Images from this collaborative shoot with model Jessa can be found
on his website.

Designers Night Takes over Bankle

10th Annual Designer's Night

Monday 10 January, 2007 Camilo Pardo and the Designer's Night committee held
their tenth annual Designer's Night Auto Show After Glow at the Bankle Building.
Michael Chetcuti of Quality Metalcraft and Camilo Pardo partner in the Mercury
Furniture Line, co-produces the event with his wife Patty, Camilo, Roseanna and
a handful of designer friends.

Shevy jumped in the mix this year bringing the glossy London quarterly magazine,
Intersection in as a sponsor and designing the invitations and poster art for
the commemorative event.

A YEAR FOR PHOTOGRAPHY: 2007 FASHION SHOOT

Detroit By Design Holiday Party

Detroit By Design and Art In Development:
2007 Holiday Party

New Business Card

Detroit Fashion Incubator Grand Opening

PAINTING THE TOWN

Detroit By Design promotions with Metro Model's Juliette Stephens

Detroit By Design brought out a party crew this Friday night for a whirlwind
of promotional stops. In attendance was Intersection Magazine's Detroit Marketing
Manager "Shevy", International renowned designer Camilo Pardo, Techno DJ
Stacy Pullen, Brent Stephens, Lola Morales and democratic party politician
Lee Gaddies.

Detroit By Design Joins Camilo For Thanksgiving Eve

Photo contributions by Troy Wollenslegel and NekoPhotography

Camilo Pardo and Detroit By Design

Detroit Athletic Club w/ Brent Stevens

Detroit Athletic Club Reception

A Detroit Community Institution

Detroit By Design and friends were graciously invited by Founders Council President Brent Stevens to attend a special cocktail reception for prospective new members at the Detroit Athletic Club.

Quintessa Wine Tasting

One of the Best Reds in North America

Special thanks to award-winning four star Executive Chef Scott Breazeale for the invitation. The crown jewel of legendary California winemaker Agustin Huneeus, Quintessa Estate made a special visit to La Bistecca Italian Grille in Livonia, MI. to share samplings from its portfolio for the dynamite 2003 release.

Ameen Howrani Pajama Party

Photos by Paul Konye of Raven Syndicate
Click images to make larger
http://www.ravensyndicate.com/

Photo Party: Ameen Howrani Pajama Party

Our Detroit By Design photo wine party was retooled when Ara Howrani called to invite us over for a pajama party in their New Center Studio.The Howrani family were gracious hosts creating a wonderful occasion fornetworking, dance and drinks. Additionally we had the pleasure of bumpinginto latin-fusion siren Lola Morales , DAC Founders Council President Brent Stevens and Detroit's multi-talented Hip Hop choreographer Jordan. Paul Konye of Raven Syndicate photographed the event along with the salvaged DBD studio soiree afterward. Thanks Paul! More photos here

Retrospect: Two Year Anniversary

S2DIO PHOTOGRAPHIC: Detroit By Design Fashion Photography
Detroit By Design is focusing its winter energy on photography. We're networking with a crew of local photographers to create a strong creative environment in our Gallery inside Camilo Pardo's creative complex.

Below you will find thumbnail fashion work by Director Richard Rice marking the two year anniversary of our downtown Detroit By Design gallery and photographic studio.

Shoot for our Halloween Party

Detroit By Design Girlfriend

Photo shoot from the Detroit By Design studio in downtown Detroit.
These images were used for a mosaic installation at the annual
Bankle Building Halloween art show.

DETROIT BY DESIGN: Models at Coach Insignia

Detroit By Design and Model Friends at Ambassador Magazine Party
Julie Parks Superstar joins Detroit By Design Director Rich Rice, Nicky, Koral and

Fashion For Food: Our Fifth Annual in the Works!

Press Clippings

FANFARE Volume 3 Issue 1 Ambassador Magazine January/February 2008
Closet of Eden Real Detroit Weekly December 2007
Halloween at the Bankle Detroit Free Press October 2007
Know Your Woodbridge Model-D August 2006
The Elevated Block Party Real Detroit Weekly August 2006
City Life The Detroiter August 2006
Grinding It Out Metro Times April 2006
High Tech Soul Real Detroit Weekly April 2006
Film Follows Techno Beat Detroit Free Press April 2006
Detroit Techno Michigan Daily April 2006
D is for Design Real Detroit Weekly January 2006
Something Special in Detroit The Detroiter August 2005
It's Okay, They're Here Real Detroit Weekly July 2005
Under-over Metro Times June 2004
Gimme Danger Current Ent. Monthly May 2004
Way Out In Tree Town Metro Times November 1999
Tossing Seeds Metro Times April 1999
Robots Unite! Metro Times November 1998
Fashion Bastion Metro Times August 1998

Thank You for Supporting!

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(Header Designed by Real Detroit Weekly)

Summfest "06: Click to Make Larger

Map and Billing for August 12 in Scripps Park

Summerfest 2006!

Join us for our Second Annual Woodbridge Summerfest!
Summerfest Website E-mail

Congratulations Councilman Elect Ron Suarez!

A Politically and Socially Responsible Candidate

Dr. Ron Suarez is a good friend of ours and a good friend of the arts community. Thank you Ron for all of your contributions and support to Detroit By Design and to the Detroit and Ann Arbor communities. MediaRica, A3roots and NetworkDowntown have provided us with countless resources toward our goals and community programs. Congratulations on winning your City Council seat. No one could deserve it more.

FIREWORKS 2006: Detroit By Design

Where should you go for the fireworks?

Join Detroit By Design and friends at Detroit's hottest new riverfront venue. Signature Bar & Grille. Our package includes access to the private gated Riverfront Towers, Marina and Restaurant. Valet parking, champagne reception, fashion shows by Camilo Pardo and Rebecca Rene and a soulful fireworks soundtrack by Vince Patricola of Detroit Electronic Quarterly. After the festivities, enjoy complimentary pastries and savoriesat Signature while the downtown traffic clears. Media partners include Essential Guide to Detroit and Map Detroit.

$25 tickets are limited.
Please call to reserve your tickets.
Signature: (313) 394-0667

S2dio Night: June 2006

Gregory Hawkins hosts 30@thirty

Come join us this Friday for a special art exhibition and birthday party for a local artist and neighborhood friend, Zac. Gregory Hawkins hosts the event with music, wine and canapes by Four Star Culinaire. Be prepared for frolicking and merriment.

Joell's Birthday Party

Hulk Gloves and Power Puff Girls Moonwalk

Joell Leining's birthday party brought together Detroit creative industry friends, musicians and radio personalities for a night of fun, frolick and fantastic moonwalking!

Join Detroit By Design: Whitney Garden Party

Thursday, June 1st 2006 (5:00-7:00pm)
The Whitney, Detroit

Detroit By Design photographers will accompany Camilo Pardo at the Whitney
Garden Party this Thursday for a special fashion and art event.

Runway showcasing Camilo Pardo and Betsey Johnson's 2006 lines will be featured
along with artwork by Camilo and Niagara, who will be present for a book signing.
http://www.camilopardo.com http://www.betseyjohnson.com/html/default.asp
http://www.thewhitney.com/events.htm http://niagaradetroit.com/

ALL YOU SEE IS BLACK: SPECTRAL 2006

Shevy and John Ozias do the Bankle

Spectal Sound, Ghostly International and Intersection Magazine held a special Movement After-Party at the Bankle Building and Detroit By Design. Matthew Dear and Ryan Elliott headlined the event.

S2dio Night: May 2006

Centaur: Movies and Masterpieces

Join us at Centaur on Tuesday for Movies, Martinis and Masterpieces
Rich Rice: Featured Artist on Tuesday, May 9th 2006
Location: Centaur, 2233 Park Street
(At the corner of Park and Montcalm behind the Fox Theatre)

Sean Harrington is hosting a "Movies and Masterpieces" Tuesday Night series at his new sophisticated Lounge, Centaur. Feature artists include Slaw, VATO, Jeff White and Rich Rice among others. Harrington, a key player in the DIA's Junior Founders Society will be Directing this years Fash Bash. The city's Premiere fashion benefit held at the Fox Theatre is just a short walk from Centaur and his restored flagship lounge, the Town Pump, located directly across the street.

Artwork will be on exhibition in concert with classic films includingthe Pink Panther, Bullitt, French Connection, Casino Royale and Dr. Strangelove. Detroit By Design's Rich Rice will be showcased during Time Bandits and Brazil.
For more information contact Centaur at: (313) 963-4040

Photos from our High Tech Soul Premiere

A Big Thank You to All Our Photographers including:
Erika Rich, Stephen Boyle, Jazmin, Miki, George Petersmarck and Miss Kitty
Check out our pics: Detroit By Design, Fuzzytek, Picture This Detroit and JG Photo Works

Detroit is respected all over the world for its innovative contributions to music. Techno music originated in Detroit and has taken its rightful place in the fabric of international music history. We wanted to show our respect, love and pride for the enginuity and creativity that comes
from our town. Thank you for joining us to give High Tech Soul and the Pioneers of Techno music a world class reception and Premiere that they deserve.

Tuxedo Crew on the Carpet

Thanks to Everyone Who Worked the Detroit By Design Reception
Top Row: Vanessa, Camilo Pardo, Claire, Charles Hughes, Lindsay, Vince Patricola
Bottom Row: Ric Geyer, Amber, Daniel, Tovah, Rich Rice, Raquelle Rodriguez

Summerfest 2006 is Coming!

Calling all Sponsors, Vendors, Volunteers and Musicians..

This year's Summerfest is planning to include a Skate Park, Low-rider and Chopper display, two stages of entertainment and dozens of featured artists and neighborhood organizations. Click Here for the Summerfest 2006 Website.

For more information contact:

Rich Rice
Event Co-Director
Woodbridge Summerfest
4731 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48208
summerfest2006@hotmail.com
Direct: (734) 658-9248

High Tech Soul: Red Carpet Film Premiere

LA meets Detroit: A Film Premiere to be Proud of....
Detroit By Design strives to create thought-provoking cultural programming that has a positive impact on the community. Collaborations with our friends bring an important element to these events. A special thank you to the following Community Supporters:

Listd.net
The Fresh Corporation
Detroit Film Center
Detroit Synergy
Media Rica Picture This Detroit
Ric Geyer
Linda Bannerton
Vince Patricola
Shevy
Camilo Pardo
Good for Party

Detroit By Design and Paxahau Sold Out the 1500 seat Historical Charles Rite Theatre for an exciting Red Carpet Premiere along with a rare After Party with celebrated Pioneers of Techno Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson and Carl Craig at the Masonic Theatre.
We worked hard to try and create the excitement and pride of an LA style Film Premiere in Downtown Detroit. I am very pleased with the way our event turned out. -Rich Rice

Detroit By Design Video Podcast for Wound

WOUND MENSWEAR PRESENTS: Official Business
Detroit People Mover Spring Fashion Show

Saturday, March 11th Richard and Adren Rice joined filmakers Chuck and Michael Hughes to film a video podcast for the independent Pure Detroit Design Lab label, Wound. The event was a huge success, partnering with the Detroit Transportation Corporation and the Detroit Police Department with sponsors including Coach Insignia, Oslo, Detroit Urban Living and Slows Barbecue among others.

After Party was held at the Design Lab. Fashion Show video coming soon!

S2dio Night: Curated by Allison Glenn

Date: Friday 31 March 2006 (starts at 9:00pm)
Location: Bankle Building

Detroit By Design welcomes Allison Glenn back to the Bankle Building
to curate a special exhibition featuring Eleven Contemporary
Photographers. After a casual wine social in January, our March
S2dio NIght kicks off our second season of art exhibitions for
the monthly creative community network social. The season
will run through October including the Detroit By Design Photography
Show, The Second Annual Skateboard Art & Culture Show and
Fashion For Food Five.

New Media entertainment provided by Dr. Ron and Media Rica .
Drinks available. Canapes by Four Star Culinaire .

Artrageous: Fan Club Arts Foundation

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Saturday night John Bloom and Co. held their annual Artrageous fundraiser for the arts at the American Building in Southfield. We had the distinct pleasure of tasting wines with one of the industries most accomplished and charismatic professionals, Paul Mann from L&L Wine World. Additionally, we enjoyed Michigan wines from the Traverse City Bay area and fine cusisine including cold-smoked Salmon from the Detroit Athletic Club, housemade Gnocchi from D'Amatos and Delaware Bay Oysters from Tom's Oyster Bar, Highlights from the evening included fashion shows by Michael Delon as well as Sarah Lurtz and Sarah Lapinski of Wound who won the Foundations first Independent Designer award. Don't miss their People Mover Fashion show on March 11th.

SBXL: Detroit 2006!

Parties, Politics and Paparazzi
Penthouse Party Hawaiin Tropic Body Doubles
Drive Toward the Dream Hustler Party Pure Shots
Cadillac MVP Dinner Rolling Stones Press Conference
Yeah, we had a blast at Super Bowl! Who would have thunk it?
Tommy Lee got rolled by D12 for talkin smack about Detroit..
Mike Tyson was mugged and a young girl was shot and killed
at the Elysium P Diddy party (The Detroit events you didnt here about)

We met Snoop Dogg and Nelly in the Detroit Yacht Club Green Room
aka Directors Room (Didnt know you could smoke blunts at the DYC?)
Dennis Archer, Kwame and Roger Penske at the Winter Blast
Press Preview. Jennifer Granholm and CC Wynans at the Athenium
Drive Toward a Dream MLK Washington Monument Foundation Dinner.
Derrick May and Mike Clark at Envy.

The Stones, Aretha, Stevie Wonder, Joss Stone, John Legend and
Jimmy Kimmel at the Ren Cen....And famous pro ballers (who cares)
including Rick Fox, Terry Bradshaw, Jim McMahon, Ed "Too Tall"Jones,
Steve Young, Roger Staubauk and Lee Norwood.

Every street light worked, police were working hard and white people
walked leisurely through the streets.

S2dio Night Wine Social: January 2006

S2dio Night was an intimate affair for January with downbeat music and lots of wine
to socially lubricate the evening. Gary Bredow of GLU Studios and Jason Huveare's
camp came down to enjoy a bottle or two after strategic planning at the Masonic
Temple with Detroit By Design, preparing for the highly anticipated Detroit Premiere
of High Tech Soul. Dr. Ron and Media Rica provided the audio/visual entertainment,
Camilo Pardo celebrated a birthday, and fashion companies kept the wine flowing.

Stylize: DAM Opening w/ Clear Magazine

Meghann and I had the pleasure of attending the Stylize Designer's Show at
the Detroit Artist Market (DAM). The Creative Black Tie function curated by
Executive Director Mary Harrison included the above attendees. Dr. Ron,
Shevy, Raquelle, Sarah Lapinski, Davn Brainard, Tovah, Daniel Frederick,
Chris Turner, Mary Beckerman, Dozier and the Clear Magazine crew.

Detroit By Design photos taken for Real Detroit Weekly and DAM.
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2006 Auto Show: Black Tie Charity Preview

A Champagne social with Meghann Marken, future House Representative Lee Gaddies
and Hour Detroit Fashion Editor Susan Howes. The event was followed by a WDIV
after-party with Vegas showgirls.

Detroit By Design photographed the event for Hour Magazine.
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9th Annual Designers Night: Bankle Building

Detroit By Design has the pleasure of enjoying its second year at the Bankle Building
to appreciate the 9th Annual Designer's Night. One of the many signature events
at Camilo Pardo's Bankle Building that lends a celebrity status to the artist and
building and has created parties that one might think could only be urban legend.

Attendees pictured above include CCS President Rick Rogers, Meghann Marken,
JP Superstar, Matt and Josefine (Cathartic Media), Dr Ron (Media Rica),
Jason Huveare (Paxahau), Gary Bredow (GLU Studios), Sean Harrington
(Centaur/Town Pump), Daniel Frederick (Good FOr Party), Tovah Feinberg,
JoAnne MIller, Michael Chetcuti, Ziam Penn (Liquid Silver) and Vanessa Gray

Detroit By Design covered the photo story for Hour Magazine. (Jan 06, 2006)
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Historical Society Ball: DYC 2005

Black Tie Gala at the Detroit Yacht Club

Detroit By Design Director Rich Rice attended the 2005 Detroit Historical Society Ball
along with Hour Magazine Fashon Editor Susan Howes and Detroit promoter and
enterpreneur Lee Gaddies. The event was held in the historical Belle Isle
Detroit Yacht Club.

Camilo gets his Car

Congratulations Camilo on your new Ford GT!

After moving our Detroit By Design headquarters into Camilo Pardo's Bankle Building, it became very apparent that the Ford GT had a profound influence on the atmosphere, creative output and folklore of the building. Congratulations Camilo, on attaining your dream that has had such a profound influence on enthusiasts internationally.

S2dio Night: October 2005 Wine Social

Pre-Halloween Wine Social w/ Detroit By Design, Media Rica and Four Star Culinaire

Come join our October S2dio Night for a casual wine and canape party. Linda Bannerton and co. host Circus Detroit for this year's Halloween Bankle Party, so were keeping our monthly social on the down low. Bring a bottle of wine and enjoy the aural and audio stimulants of new media mixologist Dr. Ron and have a few canapes, compliments of Four Star Culinaire..

Fusion Nights: Ziam does the Bankle

Detroit's Notorious Fashion Funk Personality: Ziam Penn

Ziam Penn has been husslin the Detroit Arts and Entertainment scene as long as we can remember with his surreal afro-funk message of one love. Fashion designer, singer, producer and personality. Ziam is a long Detroit favorite. After years of collaborations with this very talented man, Detroit By Design welcomed Z into our house venue and enjoyed the dynamic and energetic production, Fusion Nights.

Special Event Photography Samples

Scripps Networks: House of Dreams

Indulge: Scripps' Networks House of Dreams

Hour Magazine, Food Network and Fine Living

Dr. Ron Suarez joined Detroit By Design Director Rich Rice for a decadent evening
of Indulgence in Northville. The event is an annual party to schmmoze with Ad agency
and Automotive industry clients. The 26 million dollar complex where the event was
held, looked more like the Playboy Mansion or Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch
than a personal residents owned by two very wealthy individuals. Scripps' Networks
footed the bill for this extravagant party selling their Fine Living, Food Network and
HGTV brands.

On the way in to the Turnberry Northville Township subdivision, the million dollar mansions became larger and larger. We followed the signs to a private drive winding through elaborately designed waterfalls, orchards and a private golf course for the two residence. Finally we reached the magnificent home housing this event. No this was only the garage with ornate arches, finely manicured landscape and a dozen handsomely dressed valets eagerly waiting to park the luxurious vehicles of this A-list audience. (Sorry about the old Jeep Cherokee guys).

Upon entering the Mansion dozens of crystal wine flutes on marble tables lined the foyer filled with domain specific French Champagne. After signing in, guests were asked to wear surgical slippers to protect the opulent leather flooring. Being fashionably late, as always, surpluses of the shoe coverings were exhausted, so we we had to check our shoes at the door. So in this fashion, we proceeded inward to enjoy our opportunistic good fortune. Dr. Ron in his gold toe socks and me, stylishly omitting socks for the evening, stuck barefoot to enjoy the most decadent evening of my life.

Matt Prentice Master Sommelier Madeline Triffon and Corporate Chef Jim Barnett
prepared haute-cusine demonstrations and wine tastings including first growth French
Bordeaux wines and seared medallions of Kobe Beef. Entertainment also included
Cigar Rolling, massage, grossly extravagant raffles and a live performance by the
local Country band of Sarah Lenore.

S2DIO Night: September 2005

S2DIO Night: The Mass Transition Show

We're big fans of Mark Sarmel at Detroit By Design. This S2DIO Night is a showcase of his new creative collective, Mass Transition. Artists including Alison Beal, Rachel Cortner, Sam Conant and yes, Mark Sarmel will grace the walls of our gallery on Friday, September 30th.

Music and video provided by our Resident new media turntablist Dr. Ron and MediaRica.

S2dio Night: Gwen Joy

S2dio Night: August 2005 (Featuring the artwork of Gwen Joy)

Detroit by Design's monthly network social: For August, Mary Harrison presents the beyond celebrity art show by Gwen Joy in the showroom, while the Taormino Bros host a special exhibition in the Detroit by Design Gallery. Music and video provided by DVJ dr.ron and MediaRica. Refreshments available for donation.

The 2005 Skateboard Art & Culture Show

Detroit By Design's first large scale gallery event was an internationally supported Skateboard Art and Culture Show. This event brought together NYC Paper Magazine Editor Carlo McCormick w/ DIA Photography Curator Nancy Barr, Celebrity skateboarder BiIl Danforth and Vancouver, Canada skate company Skull Skates, Slap Magazine from LA, Stuck Mag from Colombus, Detroit Street Culture Fashion Designer's Sarah Lurtz and Sarah Lapinski of Wound, new media mixologist Councilman Dr. Ron Suarez of Media Rica, and the Woodbridge Summerfest People Mover Productions DJs.

"It's Okay, We're Here" Detroit By Design Skateboard Art & Culture Show

Detroit By Design was proud to launch its first major art exhibition in the Bankle Building July 29, 2005. The event was curated by NYC Paper Magazine Editor Carlo McCormick,DIA Photo Curator Nancy Barr and DBD Director Rich Rice. International skateboard Celebrity Bill Danforth was the feature skater. Wound design team Sarah Lapinski and Sarah Lurtz showed there mens street attire. A live skate exhibition was featured in the DBD gallery with a 24' Half Pipe installation. The event was a fundraiser for the first annual Woodbridge Summerfest.

Alias Performance Attire Suit

April 28: Monique Modeling Camilo Pardo Performance Attire

This photo shoot took place in the Detroit By Design Gallery and in the Art in Development creative space. Lighting was coordinated with Ziam Penn of Liquid Silver. The set was lit with hot lights and shot with a D100 Digital camera with a consistent expsure of f4-f5.6 at 1/125.

S2dio Night: April 2005

Motor City Music Conference Gallery and
D-Cat Crawl Pre-Party Featuring VJ Julie Meitz

This was a special S2dio Night to commence new programming with the Motor City Music Conference and the Detroit Department of Culture, Arts and Tourism. Featured artists included video artist Julie Meitz, CJ Benninger and Camilo Pardo. Special performance by Liquid Silver's Ziam Penn.

The Angie Photo Shoot

Shot on April 15, 2004 at Detroit By Design

Angie was chosen to model for a special exhibiton art exhibition that the 555 Studio/Gallery was having in early May. These images were shot against a current exhibition of Richard's work at the Detroit By Design headquarters.

S2dio Night: March 2005

Fashion Photography, Modeling and Design

Lines blurred during our March 2005 S2dio Night while guests modeled and shot in our studios. The gallery became a stage while make-up, cameras and models moved from one person to the next. Special thanks to David Blunk II, Jon Dones and Crystal March.

Amber Lesicki and Infinite Dimensions were the featured designers while Dr. Ron shared his tables with friends and artists Mark Sarmel, Rich Rice and Daniel Garrison showed two dimensional work.

March also continued our Bikram Yoga classes on Wednesday Night with our favorite yogi, Jennifer Barrett.

S2DIO Night: February 2005

S2DIO Night: Fashion Snapshot Series

In March Creative Director David Blunk II, Photo Curator Jon Dones and House Stylist Crystal March designed an evening of fashion photography mayhem. Patrons were invited to join featured artists and Detroit By Design comrades with hair and make-up styling, impromptu modeling and photographing in a theatrical fashion free for all. Featured artists included Mark Sarmel, Rich Rice and Dan Garrison with festured designer Amber Lesicki of Infinite Dimensions and guest DJ Kelly Pink-O sharing the decks with resident DJ DR RON from Media Rica. March also featured a continuing Wednesday Night Bikram Yoga class in the Detroit By Design gallery with our favorite yogi, Jenny Barrett.

S2dio Photo: The Red Shoot 2

Vanessa Photo Shoot

One of Detroit By Design's favorite models

Vanessa is a wonderful model and friend that we met in 2004. She has a great attitude, frequently does runway work in town and is our most recent Ferrari girl for Camilo Pardo's performance attire designs. Thank you for all the support Vanessa!

This shoot was done on the stage in front of Camilo's "hospitality suite" in the Bankle Building. Vanessa has modeled for us on many occasions including a Free Press feature article, in-house fashion shows and the Bankle annual Designer's Night.

Detroit By Design: Out of the Closet

Photography Explosion and New Monthly Social



S2dio Night: January 2005

Following up the 8th Annual Designer's Night we launched our first
monthly network social with this reception. A new collective with
David Blunk II, Jon Dones and Crystal March. Camilo's fashion work
inspired a run of dramatic fashion photography.

The Dirty Show: February 2005

Photos taken for the Dirty Show 2005

Shortly after moving into the Bankle Building the 2005 Dirty Show was heading into full swing. The Detroit By Design Collective helped out in the production and Rich Rice created these new sensual images for the exhibition. This was our second photo shoot in our new downtown Detroit, Bankle Building headquarters.

Designer's Night 2005

Detroit By Design's first year at the Bankle Building for
a Designers Night w/ Camilo Pardo

In January 2005 the new Detroit By Design program team came together to
celebrate the 8th Annual Designer's Night hosted by our good friend Camilo Pardo.
Marla Rice even got into the mix and took a couple pics for the photo album.
The event was classy without pretension and brought a welcomed element of elegence
to Detroit's favorite party pad. Designers and Auto executives joined Detroit notables
to enjoy an evening of entertainment, automotive art, catering and drinks.

The Events Committee includes Camilo Pardo, Buck Mook, Michael Chetcuti, Rosaana Pardo and Patti Chetcuti.

Detroit By Design Moves to the Bankle

Detroit By Design: New Bankle Headquarters

After helping the 555 Studio/Gallery move to Detroit Rich Rice asked a few old friends to help support the art organizations move to Detroit by showing artwork at its first opening called "Connections" in October 2004. Among these special artists was an old friend Camilo Pardo.

Soon afterwards, Camilo and Detroit By Design Director, Rich Rice, mapped out plans for a new era of programming at the Bankle Building with Detroit By Design taking assuming residence with a new office, photography studio and gallery.

In the next year Detroit By Design would host 15 special events in the building working in concert with Camilo Pardo's Art In Development corporation.

www.detroitbydesign.com
www.camilopardo.com
www.detroitbydesign.blogspot.com

Detroit By Design links with 555: Studio/Gallery

Rich Rice links with the 555: Studio/Gallery

On March 23, 2004 Detroit By Design (DBD) Director, Rich Rice, was introduced to the founder and Co-Director of 555 Studio/Gallery, Monte Martinez. A very active and engaging Nine month relationship followed. Detroit By Design came on board as a consultant and political laison to help the Ypsilanti gallery champion organizational challenges. DBD worked alongside 555 council to negotiate a workable building usage agreement with the local municipality. After an agreement was made, the culmination of these efforts materialized in a public relations campaign and fundraiser designed to show the value and sustainablity of this unique collective.

The name "555: A Cultural Outbreak" was chosen for the event to reinforce these ideas. Detroit By Design and the 555: Co-Produced this event that reunified core commuknity supporters, showcased a very strong, energetic and diverse organization and provided financial sustenance to propel the collective into its next building in Woodbridge, Detroit.

Superbadass Becomes Detroit By Design

Serving A More Inclusive Community

Superbadass Production got its name from a quirky thrift store find. A French Blue Car Quest jacket, adorned with the iron-on felt words, Super Bad Ass. The name stuck and soon after, late night parties began to hit the Detroit party scene under the playful and antagonizing moniker. The name worked for the events...Edgy. Underground. Subversive. Shows continued at counter culture late night hot spots including the Red Door and the Bankle Building until the city created a special task force to shut down all illegal after hours facilities.

Years later Superbadass Production shows went above ground in Ann arbor, connecting with established non-profit and progressive community orgs... The look and feel of these events began to change. Superbadass was often truncated to SBA to subdue its in your face first impression.

Popular annual events included a fundraiser for WCBN 88.3 Ann Arbor called Sensual and the Cerebral and a fashion gala event for the Ozone House runaway shelter called Fashion For Food. In 2001 Superbadass Production put on its last show at the Nectarine Ballroom. In 2001, SBA Productions held its last event as the first show for the new Necto Dance Club in Ann Arbor. Fashion For Food IV.

After an extended period retooling the concept and evaluating the sustainable interest in this entity, Rich Rice moved to London and began to layout the plans for Detroit By Design, S2dio Photographic and Four Star Culinaire. In Spring of 2004, he moved back to An Arbor, linked up with 555 Studio/Gallery and held his first co-produced show with the arts organization called "555: A Cultural Outbreak".

ADREN ALAN PHOTO: April in Paris 2003

Adren w/ the Tour d'Eiffel in April 2003

The young sophisticated Adren Alan was a thoughtful gentleman in Paris. He brokered many of his own communications and held every door for passers by, with his favorite phrase, "Apres vous monsieur/madame". He took responsibility for navigating our way through the Metro and wanted to try every Parisian culinary speciatly.

After a long trip on the bus from London, including a ride in the Chunnel, Adren never complained once, and at eleven years old resembled a medical student touring Europe than an American adolescent. How very proud his dad was..

Time For A Change

After a six year roller coaster ride experiencing and producing Detroit and Ann Arbor independent events SBA needed a break. Domestic relations were taxed to the limit and professional aspirations became unclear. For two years SBA refocused, enrolling in an award winning Computer Graphic Technology program, taking on outside internships, instructing digital imaging classes and working marketing jobs for large revenue-generating organizations. After being accepted to a British University work program in the summer of 2006, a badly needed change came about in November 2002 with a temporary relocation to London, England. Here over the next six months of exploring a future in event productions Detroit By Design was conceptualized. Events with Gucci, the BBC, Tower Bridge, The Savoy Hotel, the Oxford and Cambridge Club, The Natural Museum of History, Mike Clark and Diana Gomez influenced the architecture of DBD with hundreds of sketches, notes, drawings, clippings and memories kept in an old French scrap book.

Leilani Garcia Photographs

These pics document a period when I lived with Leilani Garcia. When we started dating I was finishing up my Computer Graphic Technology degree, conceptualizing Detroit By Design, teaching Digital Imaging classes and enjoying playing house. We had just begun training for the Reebok Relay Marathon as I prepared for my BUNAC work program in London for the coming Fall.

Fashion For Food IV: First Necto Event!

The Final Fashion For Food Nectarine Show

Fashion For Food III

Fashion For Food 3 was hosted by Queen Bee and Esquire

Who was a part of this show? Mmmm, I dont remember... Possibly the superstar side project All Up In Your Booty with Pete Liedy, Mike Boyd and Ben Mullen of Midwest Product. Possibly a Stun Gun-Sumber Partry side project cover band Majesty Blush and/or the Madonna cover band summer sensation Borderline. I imagine that Amber Lesicki and Infinite Dimensions was involved, Ziam Penn's Liquid SIlver and Camilo Pardo possibly with a chocolate dipped model.

Last Orbit Party

Superbadass Designs Segment for Last Orbit Party

Jerry Peterson aka Jerry Vile aka raunchy, smart-ass artists/publisher has been producing many of Detroit's best parties for over a decade. The "Last Orbit Party" showcased over 50 performers and musicians utilizing Steve's Place, St. Andrews, The Shelter and Jacobys. Superbadass Productions (SBA) was given the 11:30pm-1:00am time slot at St. Andrews Hall.

Camilo Pardo, Liquid Silver, Chuck Hughes of Ebeling Hughes and Infinite Dimensions participated in the segment. SBA friends Craig Breil and Melissa Beck joined Director Rich Rice for the event.

WCBN 88.3 FM Events

Sensual and the Cerebral

Detroit By Design, formerly known as Superbadass Productions, was very fortunate to provide a showcase for street artists during an amazing period of creative development in Ann Arbor. After the underground venues the Elephanthaus, The Lab and The Green Room closed, there was a period without a proper showcase for non-commercial music and performance. SBA produced this annual off-beat multimedia showcase to raise funds for Ann Arbor's free form public radio station, WCBN 88.3 Ann Arbor.

Fashion For Food 2

Second Annual Fashion Benefit Show
Our second annual Fashion For Food event brought Le Triggers and Mini Systems on board to play along side fashion performances by SeanMitchell and Infinite Dimensions. Mojo Clothing, Urban Outfitters and Outta Control joined on with DJ Carlos Souffrant keeping the event going.Friends joining us pictured below include Melissa Beck, Bryce from Le Trigggers, Craig Breil, Tim of the Atomic Numbers, Jason McCauley Berryand Superstar Julie Parks.