Traverse City Design Week: October 2026
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Traverse City Design Week: October 2026 〰️
thank you for making the very first traverse city design week unforgettable. see you in 2026.
introducing traverse city design week.
TCDW is a week-long series of a events celebrating real, radical, local design.
The Mission: To showcase local design that solves real-world problems, to fuel Northern Michigan’s design culture, 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.
2025
radical design
award winners
Presented to local designers whose work has big, lasting impact in our region and beyond. Winners were nominated by the community and selected by a committee vote.
sophie Pacelko & Ellis Wills-Begley, co-founders/designers, BALECRAFT
chelsea bay dennis, owner/designer, c.bay design
Megan Gilger, owner/designer, Perma Studio
elijah nykamp, founder/designer nykamping
Design Sessions
2025 FEATURED RADICAL DESIGNERS
Sophie Pacelko & Ellis Wills-Begley, co-founders/designers, BALECRAFT
Matthew Ross, executive director The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park
Megan Gilger, owner/designer, Perma Studio
elijah nykamp, founder/designer nykamping
dana falconberry & jonathan boyd, founders, mint culinary
chelsea bay dennis, owner/designer, c.bay design
Yana dee powers, Founder/designer, Yana Dee
Ted Foley, Founder/designer, Northport workshop
Susie grace, founder & product designer, valor skincare
John Woodruff, ceo & founder Oddment audio
Will thomas, Freelance designer, co-founder magnifico
2025 radical design sponsor
2025 radical design sponsor
Thank you to TCDW 2025’s Radical Design Sponsor, Bay View Flooring & Design Center
more sponsors
Let’s Talk Design.
Interested in volunteering, sponsorship opportunities, or something else? Fill out the form below and we’ll get in touch.
