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We teamed up with the AAA-The Auto Club Group and the Black Footwear Forum to spotlight three talented artists from the MARTKD program, whose stunning artwork is now featured on AAA’s billboards and digital media across Detroit. Check out Friday’s FOX interview with Damon Campbell of AAA and artist Redd, one of the winners:? https://lnkd.in/eSBjpJkF We’re proud to continue supporting Detroit’s creative talent and uplifting local artists! Huge congratulations to @redd.q, @torrencejayy, and @mindofmila. Credit: OUTFRONT Media

Behind every great idea, there are many hands that make it work. From the classroom to the boardroom, we're on a mission to illuminate often overlooked talent and create pathways for the next generation of designers to thrive. Follow your light ??

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who showed us that freedom isn’t just a dream—it’s a call to action. On this day, we reflect on his profound fight for justice and the ongoing journey toward equity. Dr. King's timeless wisdom reminds us that, as long as we have breath, there’s still an opportunity to do better, to serve better, and to choose better. Dr. King’s timeless wisdom says it best: "The time is always right to do what is right." So let’s not wait for tomorrow or for someone else to lead. Let’s take the steps—big or small—that bring us closer to justice, equity, and unity today. Freedom isn’t promised—it’s pursued. Opportunity isn’t perfect—but it’s present. Let’s rise to it.

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6 More Days to Apply! Don’t miss out on the?Doritos Graphics Program?in partnership with?PepsiCo Design & Innovation. ?What’s in it for you? A 7-week mentorship designing a?limited-edition Doritos bag. A chance to score a?summer internship?with PepsiCo Design & Innovation. This is your shot to level up your design game and shape your future! Don’t wait—submit your application now. New Deadline:?January 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST Apply today:?www.plcdetroit.com/doritos Class dates:?Jan 30 - March 13 #DesignYourFuture #PepsiCoDesign #DoritosChallenge #DesignMentorship

We are thrilled to announce the PLC Detroit winners of the 2025 FSF Scholarship Competition in the Design and Product Development category. These talented students have demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, and vision, earning them the prestigious opportunity to advance their design careers. This year, we are also proud to highlight our Virgil Abloh?? "Post-Modern" Scholarship recipients — who embody the spirit of Virgil’s legacy: boundary-pushing, culturally relevant, and fearless design. ???? These rising stars are now one step closer to shaping the future of design and product development! Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to PLC Faculty, Haydee Franco and the FSF for providing this incredible platform to amplify diverse voices in the industry! Majesty Bland, Baiyinah Ings, Jordan Dixon, Jefferson Linares, Zachary Crawford ?? #PLCDetroit2025 ?? #FSFScholarship ?? #VirgilAblohScholarship ?? #DesignInnovation ?? #ProductDevelopment ?? #FutureOfDesign

Opportunities don’t just knock; sometimes, they are carefully designed. That’s why we’ve crafted three unique programs that reflect the spirit of being better than before—and drive the creative industry forward. At PLC Detroit, we’re here to empower dreamers and doers, no matter where they’re starting from. These opportunities are as rare as the talent we’re calling in: 1?? For College Students: This course is where graphic design meets packaging innovation. Collaborate with a global brand, PepsiCo Design + Innovation to design a limited-edition Doritos bag inspired by PLC’s legacy. Ready to see your creativity come to life? ?? www.plcdetroit.com/doritos 2?? For Second-Career Creatives: You work hard by day, but your ambitions catch fire at night. This program, in partnership with StockX and the Detroit Pistons is designed to help you create a future you’ll love—without sacrificing the one you’ve already built. Let’s keep the creative spark of Detroit burning bright. ?? https://lnkd.in/gCtJXqt4 3?? For Independent Entrepreneurs: Scaling a business takes grit and the right guides. Whether you’re going solo or leading a team, this program, created with Foot Locker's LEED Initiative, is designed to help you grow and thrive. Because in the game of entrepreneurship, you’re going to earn your L’s. ?? https://lnkd.in/gYqBd-je If you’ve been inspired by the story and contributions of Dr. D'Wayne Edwards our president and a trailblazer in education and design, we ask you to share this post. By sharing, you can help us reach creatives and visionaries who might not yet know how PLC Detroit can change their path. ?? These opportunities are limited—don’t let them pass by unnoticed. Share. Tag. Let’s make sure these programs find their way to those who need them most.

Hey creatives, it’s time to level up your design skills! We’re linking up with PepsiCo Design & Innovation for an amazing 7-week mentorship program. You’ll get the chance to design a limited-edition Doritos bag! Plus, two students will have the chance to earn a summer internship with PepsiCo Design & Innovation. Learn more at www.plcdetroit.com/doritos

You asked, we answered!? Introducing PLC Light School by StockX | Detroit Pistons —offering FREE evening classes to bring career education closer to Detroit residents. PLC Light School is here to make career education more accessible for Detroit residents to help you explore and kickstart a new career path. At PLC, we see knowledge and education as a guiding light, recognizing that sometimes, evenings are the only chance you have to seek that spark. PLC Light School is about making that opportunity count, guiding you to new pathways in an inclusive & practical setting for our community. Let’s make it count, Detroit! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gCtJXqt4

Zoom Info Session coming to a city near you. If you’re an apparel brand in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, DMV, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, or Philadelphia and you’re interested in Threaded by PLC, Join us for a Zoom info session tailored to your city, where our industry experts will answer all your questions about the program. Check for your city’s info session date and time! https://lnkd.in/gnjAjnSs