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DETROIT.
Designed to inspire.
Where to Stay for IDC 2025
Stay in Style at the Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown
From the echoes of Detroit’s historic Art Deco glamour, the iconic Albert Kahn-designed WWJ radio station is reimagined as the elegant Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown. Nestled in the heart of the city, just steps from top attractions, this landmark property offers a perfect blend of modern luxury and timeless design.
Located within the historic Walker-Roehrig building, the hotel exudes urban sophistication and impeccable service. Its stylish interiors pay homage to Detroit’s rich architectural legacy while offering all the comforts and amenities of a contemporary stay.
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Experience the legacy of design—past and present—while enjoying exclusive IDC conference rates.
College for Creative Studies
Located in the heart of Detroit’s design district, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a leading institution in industrial and transportation design education. As a nonprofit, private college, CCS offers specialized Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees that prepare students for impactful careers in the creative industries.
With top-tier faculty and industry-standard facilities, CCS is a major pipeline of talent to global leaders in automotive design, consumer products, UX, sustainability, and beyond. The college also supports Detroit’s creative community through youth arts programs and its on-campus public charter school, University Prep: Art & Design.
Visitor parking – The Taubman Center parking structure is located on Baltimore between Cass and 2nd Avenue.
IDEA Location
The Henry Ford Museum of Innovation
20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124
Through an ongoing partnership with The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, Gold-winning IDEA products are entered into the permanent collection of the museum. The Henry Ford name is synonymous with innovation and the pursuit of excellence. The museum welcomes over 1.7 million visitors per year and is a national historic landmark, with an unparalleled collection of artifacts spanning over 300 years of human ingenuity.
Hotel Registration
To make a hotel reservation within the discounted block of guest rooms, please register for IDC 2025, and continue through the hotel selection process.
Currently the Cambria Detroit Downtown is subject to an 15.5% State tax, and is subject to change.
*IDSA has negotiated a limited number of room rates for IDC Attendees. Additional options will be added in response to demand.​​​​​
Flight Reservation
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Industrial Designers Society of America
Please click here to book your flights.
You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY3Z2
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Detroit Month of Design
Whether you’re a creative looking to showcase your work on a global stage, a Detroit-based brand ready to amplify the city’s creative heartbeat by activating around this milestone, or a proud Detroiter contributing to the city’s design story—this is your moment.
Eventually Everything Connects:
Mid-Century Modern Design in the US
June 14, 2025 - September 21, 2025
This large-scale survey of one of the most important and persistent movements of modern design in the United States in the twentieth century shines a light on Cranbrook’s pivotal role in its development and the contributions of additional women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and designers of color during this period. Based on the famous quote by Cranbrook alumnus and teacher Charles Eames, “Eventually everything connects: people, ideas, objects,” the exhibition contains some 200 works by nearly 100 artists, architects, and designers that explore the multitude of relationships between these three fundamental pillars. The exhibition features many new additions to Cranbrook’s collection of important furniture, textiles, and furnishings from the period.