West Michigan Design Week

By WKTV Staff

As the end of winter nears, Woodland Mall invites guests to celebrate the start of spring with its whimsical Mad Hatter Tea Party and springtime bunny photo opportunities.

The Mad Hatter Tea Party will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 18. The Alice in Wonderland-themed event will include special appearances by Alice and the Mad Hatter himself.

There also will be spring-themed crafts, snacks and games until 1 p.m. The event will mark the return of seasonal photo opportunities, available through Saturday, April 8.

“Our Mad Hatter Tea Party is a fun and interactive twist on the classic Lewis Carroll story with activities that are entertaining for the child in all of us,” said Mikia Ross, interim senior marketing director. “Children can create their own Mad Hatter hat, enjoy tea and cookies and take family portraits as part of the fun.”

Photos with the bunny will be offered in the Macy’s Court from noon to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. For the last weekend, extended hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. will be offered on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8.

Beginning March 20, pets can join in for photos from noon to 7 p.m. every Monday through April 3. Feathered and whiskered pets of all kinds are welcome as long as they are kept on a leash or in a carrier at all times. Owners also must sign a release prior to visiting.

Digital photo packages are available with add-ons such as prints and frames. Reservations are encouraged and can be made online. Walk-up visits are permitted when space is available.

More information on the Mad Hatter Tea Party can be found at ShopWoodlandMall.com.

By WMDW

West Michigan has a long history of design, and it’s becoming an even stronger and more vital part of our community. From graphic design to industrial design, architecture, interior design, packaging design, and UX design, an incredible amount of innovative, world-class work is happening here, and we want the world to know about it!

In its second year, West Michigan Design Week is a week-long series of programs aimed to inspire designers from all disciplines and demonstrate the strategic and economic advantages of design thinking to the rest of the community. The hope is that this event will spotlight West Michigan design increasing opportunities for local designers, attracting new ones, and building connections between designers and our cultural, educational and business communities.

From April 6-11, a lineup of tours, speakers and workshops is scheduled in the area to showcase what has been accomplished in the region as well as to develop connections in the design industry. Go here for the calendar of events.

The Pyramid Scheme, 68 Commerce Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, kicks things off on April 9 with music and good company. Get your 2016 West Michigan Design Week t-shirts screen printed by Ambrose live on stage. Glitter Booth will capture the action.

Saturday, April 9th | 9pm – 2am
9:00 – 10:30 | Tom Engelsman from Scintillate
10:30 – 12:30 | AJPASCHKA
12:30 – 1:30 | AB

$8 / 21+
Get tickets here.

Sponsors:
Glitter Booth

Several design industry organizations have collaborated to make this event possible, including (in alphabetical order): AIGA West Michigan, American Institute of Architects Grand Rapids, American Society of Interior Designers and Interaction Design Association, Design West Michigan, Industrial Designers of America, International Interior Design Association, and Kendall College of Art and Design.