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Transforming plastic waste into sustainable building materials and product solutions.

Our mission is to divert plastic waste from landfills and the environment, transforming it into sustainable building materials and product solutions.

08/11/2026

Design Declassified is excited to announce our submission to the MSU Research Foundation and Michigan Economic Development Corporation PitchMI Advanced Manufacturing, Materials, & Outdoors Event.

September 24th at the Northern Center in Marquette, Michigan for $250,000.

Advancing Michigan’s circular economy and reshaping a sustainable future.

06/15/2026

We’re still smiling from this one!

Design Declassified was proud to collaborate with at 2026.

The students crafted our 100% recycled HDPE panels into unique products and it did not go unnoticed. The curiosity, exploration, and ex*****on these students demonstrated on one of the biggest stages in contemporary design was recognized with the ICFF WANTED “Best of Schools” Award, surpassing 23 international design programs in the Schools Showcase.

Congratulations to the entire LTU CoAD team, .cross.studio, and every student who put their work into this collection. We’re honored to have been part of it.

Participating students include:
Ashgen Boyer
Dante Cerroni
Lourdes Davish
Sofia Eddy
Delanie Shorten
Ryan Sukhraj

🔗 Learn more about our materials at www.designdeclassified.com

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03/30/2026

Looking for a memorable dining experience? Look no further!

We teamed up with to create custom pieces made entirely from locally sourced recycled plastics for their first dine-in spot in Madison Heights, MI.

What began as two brothers cooking beside a truck stop has grown into a globally recognized brand. Earning spots among America’s top 100 restaurants, a top three U.S. food truck, and building one of the largest online communities in hospitality.

- Stop in, grab a bite, and experience it for yourself.

- Restaurant owner or designer? Let’s create something custom for your space.

Reach out to [email protected] to collaborate.

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01/30/2026

From material studies to circular solutions and market ideas, the students at Lawrence Tech University pushed their work even further.

We’re excited to share that these pieces will be featured at in this May.

If you’re attending, come see their work in person! We will also be walking the show and connecting with others.

01/14/2026

In collaboration with , we developed a pair of beautiful storefront planter beds using our Sea Moss finish.

Made from 100% recycled HDPE, our panels are weather resistant and built to withstand a wide range of environments.

OTONO is a cafe and curated shop for vintage clothing and home goods, grounded in sustainability and community. It’s a welcoming space to work, shop, and connect. We highly recommend a visit!

Have a project in mind? Reach out to [email protected]

01/05/2026

Design Declassified sponsored a class project with Lawrence Tech University’s College of Architecture and Design for the Fall semester Sustainable Systems course.

For their midterm review, students were challenged to design a product centered on the idea of connection, using our Declassified Panels as the primary material. Through hands-on exploration, they studied the material’s unique properties and pushed them to their limits.

We were thrilled to see the creativity and experimentation using our Declassified Panels and will be sharing the final projects soon!

09/24/2025

Part Two of our Design + Circularity Workshop is here!

Join us as we dive deeper into design’s role in waste diversion and material responsibility.

We’ll also debut the sketch-off designs created from our 100% locally-sourced recycled panels.

📅 September 24 | 5–7 PM
📍 Knight Gallery, CCS Taubman Center

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09/10/2025

Part One of our Design + Circularity Workshop is in the books!

It was great to welcome students, faculty, and industry professionals to get hands-on with our 100% Michigan-sourced recycled panels.

The sketch-off brought forward some great submissions, and we cannot wait to debut them at Part Two.

📍 Part Two: September 24 | 5 – 7 PM
Knight Gallery, CCS Taubman Center

This session will feature short talks on design’s role in waste diversion and material responsibility, along with the final showcase of the sketch-off designs.

RSVP link 🔗 in bio

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