Big Project
Posted by: Christine Golus
My first visit to The Heidelberg Project in Detroit was nearly 20 years ago.
Three Things
Posted by: Christine Golus
Michigan Public Radio has been running an interesting series of interviews that takes a look at how to make things better in Michigan. Listen to Monday’s posting with Keith Taylor and visit the Three Things web page to hear past interviews.
Q Retreat 2009
Posted by: Alissa Ampezzan
Last week, the Q crew (even the out-of-towners) took a break and ventured out of Ann Arbor, due east.
Meeting Up With Area Innovators
Posted by: Paul Koch
As a member of Automation Alley, I recently attended the organization’s summer networking event and discovered there’s no shortage of inspired individuals who continue to look toward the future.
InsideOut
Posted by: Christine Golus
I just completed a pro-bono job for the InsideOut Literary Project in Detroit – an organization that places professional writers in the Detroit Public Schools to work with students and give them the opportunity to publish and perform their work. The kids write and produce artwork and a number of graphic designers volunteer their time to design and layout the books. Great opportunity for all involved.
On the changing landscape of local media
Posted by: Blaine Roderique
After weeks of rumors the Detroit Free Press announced that it would deliver newspapers to homes only Thursday, Friday and Sunday. All of its other newsroom resources would be aimed at developing the paper’s online presence.
Future of the Big 3?
Posted by: Christine Golus
The senate voted no last night on the $14 billion dollar auto bailout. This video is a nice reminder that young designers were looking to the future.
A Map at Atlas? Go figure.
Posted by: Alissa Ampezzan
Recently, I read an article in Metromode about Detroit Regionalism and it made me think of a photo I snapped during the Q retreat. The crew had dinner at Atlas Global Bistro on Woodward (which was delicious!). In the foyer of the restaurant was a sprawling map of Detroit’s suburbs on the wall. As a downriver native (Taylor, see arrow on map), I was excited to see a reference to the surrounding suburbs, when usually it is the opposite. References to the city are everywhere in the suburbs, but rarely is the relationship flipped.
A Gem of a Jewelry Studio
Posted by: Jocelyn Edin
The afternoon of our Q retreat in downtown Detroit, we were given some time to ourselves to explore and discover. I walked a mere two blocks and came across a small studio gallery which quickly beckoned me in.
Visit to Rivera Court
Posted by: Christine Golus
Our recent Q retreat ended with a visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts. I always stop and see the murals by Diego Rivera in the Rivera Court.
