visn studio
detroit
apparel studio
crafting identity, impact,
& stories
through design
we’re more than
a workspace—
we’re Detroit’s hub for
fashion
innovation.
From hands-on classes and workshops to fashion panels and hackathons, we provide designers and creatives with the tools, resources, and connections they need to thrive. Whether you’re an aspiring designer, a seasoned creative, or a visitor eager to explore Detroit’s vibrant fashion culture, Visn Studio is your destination.
what we offer
Industry Events
Workshops & Classes
Designer Community
COMING SOON
We’re currently in search of our forever home, but we’re still open for business. Want to collaborate? Book a consultation or sign up to our newsletter to stay in the know!
Natalie Hicks is a Detroit-based fashion designer, entrepreneur, and educator with over a decade of experience. A graduate of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago (B.A. in Fashion Design, 2012), she holds a CLO3D Digital Pattern Making Certificate (2024) and is pursuing an MBA at Wayne State University, focusing on Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
As the Founder of Visn Studio, Detroit’s first fashion-focused community hub, Natalie empowers local creatives through workshops, events, and coworking spaces. Her career is defined by resilience, overcoming personal challenges to build a space that fosters growth, connection, and opportunity.
Natalie’s achievements include a pop-up retail space through the Chashama Storefront Startup program (2021), a New York City Artist Corps grant (2022), and work featured in Details Magazine and The Huffington Post. Her clients’ products are sold at Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, and West Elm.
