Crain's Detroit: Notable Women in Design

Co-Founding Principal and CEO, Lisa Sauve is recognized amongst the 2020 Notable Women in Design by Crain’s Detroit.

Design surrounds us. 

Nearly every image and object in our physical environment was designed, blending form and function, art and engineering in ways that are often invisible to the conscious mind.

At its best, design just works. And so do our inaugural Notable Women in Design.

Our honorees span fields from architecture and graphic design to fashion and industrial design. They run companies, make things happen, and most importantly, create images, objects and ideas never seen before. 

The women featured in this Notable Women in Design report were selected by a team of Crain’s Detroit Business editors based on their career accomplishments, track record of success in the field, contributions to their community and mentorship of others, as outlined in detailed nomination forms submitted by Crain's readers. 

Lisa Sauve is a licensed architect who works in the architectural industry through her design-make firm Synecdoche, which designs and builds bespoke furniture and installations. 

She’s also active in the community as planning commissioner for the city of Ann Arbor and her work at the Ann Arbor Art Center.