TCDW 2025
DESIGN
SESSIONS
Traverse City Design Week's inaugural programming celebrated our region’s diverse design community with a range of experiences from hands-on workshops to thought leadership panels and community celebrations.
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
award winners
Our inaugural Closing Celebration recognized 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.
Megan Gilger, owner/designer, Perma Studio
sophie Pacelko & Ellis Wills-Begley, co-founders/designers, BALECRAFT
chelsea bay dennis, owner/designer, c.bay design
