Kiana Wenzell

Kiana Wenzell is the Co-Executive Director of Design Core Detroit and the Director of Detroit Month of Design, where she leads one of the country’s most respected design festivals. With over two decades of experience shaping cultural and design-driven initiatives, Kiana is a recognized force in Detroit’s creative economy and a key contributor to the city’s global presence as a UNESCO City of Design.

Her curatorial and strategic vision has connected Detroit’s design community to international networks and major cultural platforms, with past partnerships including Gucci, Foot Locker, Kickstarter, Bedrock, the Consulate of Italy, and the College for Creative Studies. A native Detroiter, Kiana brings a deep-rooted perspective to her work—centered in place, equity, and creative excellence.

She holds a BFA in Interior Design from Eastern Michigan University and an MA in Technical Writing and Professional Communication from Lawrence Technological University.