WELCOME TO PLC DETROIT
At PLC, we offer a new path to break into the world of product creation. We prepare the largest talent pool of designers to enter the industry and strive to make it better for the next generation, leaving our industry better than when we entered it.
Mission
We exist to lead & empower the progressive creative to create a better individual and collective future.
HISTORY OF LCB
Read the history of the nation’s first-ever reinstated HBCU and the story of how it came back to life as Pensole Lewis College.
About Our Founder
Dr. D’Wayne Edwards is the most prominent Black designer in the footwear industry. With a 32+ year career, including over three decades from L.A. Gear, Nike and Jordan, Dr. Edwards is credited with paving the way for young Black design talent to have a career in the sneaker industry.
Mission
We exist to lead & empower the progressive creative to create a better individual and collective future.
History of LCB
Read the history of the nation’s first-ever reinstated HBCU and the story of how it came back to life as Pensole Lewis College.
About Our Founder
Dr. D’Wayne Edwards is the most prominent Black designer in the footwear industry. With a 32+ year career, Dr. Edwards is credited with paving the way for young Black design talent to have a career in the sneaker industry.
Location
Surrounded by inspiration and rich city culture, PLC is located in the heart of Detroit’s Innovation District.
FAQ
Find answers to common questions regarding admissions, tuition, COVID-19 safety, and more.
Partners
We are grateful to our founding and supporting partners for believing in our vision that education is about fostering the belief that anything is possible.
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