RESEARCH: Black Design

MM-O-DD regularly features the talents and contributions of Black designers and believes there is a great need to further educate and spark the interest of specifically K-12 Detroit learners and others with accurate and inspiring information about Black Design. According to 2020 US Census, about 77% of Detroit’s population is identified as African American yet, according to the 2019 AIGA Design Census completed by AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Design), the oldest and largest professional associate for design, only 3% of U.S. designers across disciplines, self-identify as Black. As for our program targeted learners, according to Detroit Public Schools Community District’s most recent published information, 81.6% of its students are identified as Black. As such, MM-O-DD is a platform to elevate Black Design as a beacon of inspiration to the community of Detroit and, specifically, its up and coming younger generation of designers. More information from the US Census HERE.