User:Detroitbydesign

Detroit By Design (DBD) is a Detroit-based collective that promotes and produces creative, cultural and community events. DBD began its programming in May 2004 and moved into its current location and facility in November 2004 at 2944 Woodward Avenue inside resident artist Camilo Pardo's creative complex commonly known as "The Bankle Building".

The Early Years
Detroit By Design began promoting parties in 1995 under the moniker Superbadass Productions. These events were held at underground after-hour venues including the legendary Cass Corridor "Red Door" and the Bankle Building (DBD's current location). In 1997, after city municipalities effectively put an end to the underground Detroit dance culture Superbadass Productions (SBA) began throwing large scale creative community events in Ann Arbor at the Nectarine Ballroom. These events focused on emerging thought-provoking music, performance and artistic exhibition. Proceeds from events were donated to local non-profit organizations including HARC (Huron Aids Research Center), Ozone House (runaway shelter for teens), and 88.3 WCBN (Ann Arbor free-form public radio).

SBA Productions went on haitus in August 2001. After 3 years off the concept was redeveloped with a new direction as Detroit By Design. This new identity provided a more inclusive and practical foundation for arts advocacy, community development and professional creative events. Photography and the culinary arts were also incorporated into Detroit By Design along with its foundation in music, performance, art exhibition and fashion.

Programs and Events
2009-Jan  S2dio Night w/ RandomReason, Source Audio and Detroit Exposure.

2008-Dec  Detroit By Design Four Year Anniversary. 2008-Sept S2dio Night w/ AOD, Jeff Samuels and Gabe Real. 2008-Sept S2dio Night w/ Tour Detroit's Last party. 2008-Aug  S2dio Night w/ Love to Love, Ava and Atnarko. 2008-July S2dio Night w/ Volatl and Sweet N Candy. 2008-June Funk Night w/ Frank Raines. 2008-June S2dio Night w/ Dethlab, Dahlberg, Vacuum and Espleece. 2008-May  Detroit Opera House (BravoBravo! 2008 Green Carpet Experience). 2008-May  S2dio Night (Movement Pre-Party). 2008-May  Minister of VIP (DEMF Movement Festival 2008). 2008-Apr  Tour Detroit Inaugural party. 2008-Mar  S2dio Night w/ Frankie Banks, Inky and Virginia 2008-Feb  Blank Artists Three Year Anniversary.

2007-Dec  Femilia Launch Party and Bankle Holiday Party. 2007-Oct  Bankle Halloween Party. 2007-Aug  DAX Printing Dance Party w/ Mike Clark and DJ Seoul. 2007-May  Detroit Opera House (BravoBravo! 2007 Red Carpet Experience). 2007-Apr  S2dio Night w/ Brent Stevens B-Day Party. 2007-Feb  S2dio Night w/ Allison Glenn (S2dio 204) and Abby (QoQ). 2007-Jan  S2dio Night w/ Mark Sarmel (Fur, Flesh and Fuselage)

2006-Dec  Bankle Buuilding Holiday Party 2006-Aug  Woodbridge Summerfest II 2006-July  Riverfront Towers (Firewworks Event w/ Signature Grille) 2006-May  S2dio Night Amarone Party w/ Audra Kubat and Four Star Culinaire 2006-Apr  High Tech Soul North American Film Premiere 2006-Mar  S2dio Night w/ Allison Glenn 2006-Jan  S2dio Night Super Bowl Pre-Party

2005-Oct  S2dio Night Wine Tasting Party 2005-Sept S2dio Night Mass Transition Show 2005-Aug  Woodbridge Summerfest I 2005-July  Detroit Skateboard Art & Culture Show 2005-Apr  S2dio Night w/ C.J. Benninger and Jon Dones 2005-Mar  S2dio Night w/ Mark Sarmel and Daniel Garrison 2005-Feb  S2dio Night (Instant Fashion Open Photo Studio) 2005-Jan  S2dio Night (Inaugural event)