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Olivia Eshe Holt (b. 1998) is a neurodivergent artist and designer native to the city of Detroit, Michigan. She wedges together symbolism, 3D thinking, and introspection to guide her interdisciplinary art practice. Her artistry spans between traditional handcrafting techniques and technical 3D modeling and visualization. With each project, she ventures inward interpreting her inner world and externalizing intangible concepts into contemporary objects.

Olivia earned her BFA in Product Design with a minor in Craft & Material Studies from the College for Creative Studies. She previously served as a junior designer at Urban Alterscape Inc, collaborating with architects, engineers, and local business owners on commercial real estate projects within Metro Detroit. Olivia’s recent recognitions include a 3rd place award in the FD23 Furniture Design Competition, hosted by Better Block in Dallas, Texas. She has also co-facilitated a design workshop at the KID Museum in Bethesda, Maryland, introducing youth to sculptural practices using recycled materials. Her work has been exhibited at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History as part of the D.Tree Studio: The Past, Present, and Future of Detroit Trees Exhibition. Olivia is currently focused on developing public artworks in the city of Detroit.

Selected Work
Crafted ObjectsDigitally DesignedSpatial Installation


T8 Market Stall Design
Better Block. 2023

FD23: Build a Better Market Stall
A Design Competition by Better Block

Project funded by AARP and Toyota

3rd place Awardee: Team 8 (T8) - David Cayll, Xelaya Mendoza, Santiago Romero, and Olivia Holt

Small business vendors play an irreplaceable role in our built environment. They create jobs and generate revenue while contributing to the overall vitality of strong cities. Communal markets have started gaining popularity and support due to their unique vendors with specialized goods. It's more important than ever that we nurture these spaces where one can immerse themselves in art and meet people from all walks of life.

While the payoff is immense, being self-employed can be a challenge in and of itself, especially when one loses some mobility due to age. As time goes on in the life of some vendors, setting up can become a hassle. From transporting their supplies and carrying their products to the actual setup of their stand. Our mission at Better Block was simple: create a market stall for a vendor who’s older than 50.