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Sphere-spotting: Detroit

By Cathy Schneider Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Color Theory

As the first & only Unesco City of Design in the United States, Detroit is a global hub of culture & creativity. Detroit Month of Design is a citywide collaboration of the arts that gathers designers, consumers, residents and the greater community to celebrate Detroit’s role as a national and global design capital. Detroit Month of Design returned for its 14th annual edition this September 1-30, 2024.

Eastern Market After Dark

Eastern Market After Dark
Eastern Market After Dark
Eastern Market After Dark

This year’s Eastern Market After Dark (EMAD) was the signature event of the annual Detroit Month of Design. EMAD showcased an array of talented artists, businesses and musicians, transforming Eastern Market into a hub of live music, open studios, and vibrant galleries. With thousands of people in attendance, it truly showcased the best of Detroit’s design and culture.

ArtClvb at Newlab

ArtClvb at Newlab
ArtClvb at Newlab
ArtClvb at Newlab

ArtClvb is a specialized market network created for the art world, combining social networking and marketplace features. Art Fair, Detroit was a three-day event showcasing contemporary, affordable works ranging from emerging to mid-career artists, making it accessible to the general public. The event was a celebration of art, culture, and community, offering diverse programming designed to enrich and inspire. Our team made it over to the location at NewLab next to Michigan Central. Featured artwork included “Gold State Coach’ by Mary-Ann Monforton and ‘Etched in Pavement’ a documentary and installation by John Sippel.

Glow & Swing at Beacon Park

One of a kind LED swings lit up Beacon Park in a magical way, creating amazing photo opportunities for Design Core Detroit’s Month of Design. The swings appeared to be sleek and modern during the day and evolved into glowing circles of color changing light at night. The illuminating experience was up through October 6th and we are so glad we did not miss out!

Glow & Swing
Glow & Swing
Glow & Swing

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Sphere-spotting: Berlin

By Mandi Mankvitz, Sphere Trending President of Possibilities

The expected belief in traveling to Berlin means an overwhelming experience of alternative music, edgy art and graffiti and the late-late night clubs. While this can be true, the reality is that Berlin is also a city filled with families shopping for back-to-school supplies, co-workers enjoying an after-dinner drink in a jungle-like courtyard and countless parks, gardens and canals filled with people enjoying nature.  In our retail trendspotting we found that nature extends into every nook and cranny of a Berlin’s lifestyle too!

Berlin’s Misfit Bar

Misfit Bar is a juxtaposition of loud metal music and a charming courtyard.

Berlin Community Garden

DIY Floral Explosion

The city of Berlin is known for it’s creative vibe and a must-see destination in the Kreuzberg neighborhood is Modulor – over two floors and more than 3,000 m² of craft, DIY and maker inspiration.

Berlin’s Modulor

Encased and Preserved Nature

The Voo Store is a cult favorite and a hidden gem of avant garde fashion, décor, accessories and even a tiny deli tucked into a quiet courtyard on a busy Kreuzberg street.

Berlin’s Voo Store

Bunchery by Blomrum

The H&M Home store in the Hackescher Hof shopping district features a ‘create your own’ area by Swedish company Blomrum, known for their direct-to-grower approach to sourcing the trendiest – and freshest – florals.

Berlin H&M Store

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Brands Get Revved Up

Cathy Schneider, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Color Theory

Dubbed the ‘Summer Railroad Racetrack’ and located in a former car repair facility across from the East Hampton railway station, this pop-up store by Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate pays homage to its location’s history, integrating racetrack motifs into its decor.

The centerpiece of the store features a miniature racetrack garden featuring race cars surrounded by Mytheresa products. This temporary shop creates a community for luxury enthusiasts and brings customers a creative, luxury immersive shopping experience. 

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