CoAD students, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals engaged with the Detroit Institute of Art’s building and First Industrial Revolution collections, using AI tools like MidJourney to create responses that were showcased at the museum, offering new perspectives on historical design through technology.
The event culminated with a panel discussion on the role of AI in design and architecture education. Experts will explore how AI can be integrated into design practices, its impact on the profession, and how LTU is preparing the next generation of designers and architects to use these tools effectively. This event highlighted how AI is shaping the future of design, fostering innovation, and bridging the past with the future of the industry.
Moderators:
Dr. Sara Codarin
Assistant Professor of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, Lawrence Technological University
Karl Daubmann, FAIA, FAAR
Interim Provost, Lawrence Technological University
Panelists:
Jason Vigneri-Beane
Professor, Pratt School of Architecture
Humbi Song
Assistant Professor and Emerging Architect Fellow,
University of Toronto
Curry J. Hackett
Teaching Associate in Urban Planning and Design,
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Shelley Selim
Detroit Institute of Arts, Mort Harris Curator of Automotive, Industrial, and Decorative Design