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The Power of Weingartz: Meet Jack
Every neighborhood has one of those houses with an impeccably maintained lawn. It might not be at the biggest or most expensive home, but it is always the most inviting. Inside this house lives a...
View ArticleBy Virtue of Creative Might, Detroit Shall Rise from the Ashes
Last week I had the opportunity to stand in front of 50 folks from a sales organization with offices across the country. They met here in Detroit, and asked me to share my vision for the city, our...
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Helping a Detroit Gem: Steve’s Detroit Deli
Two Skidmorvians walk into a deli. The owner greets them. His name is Steve and this is his deli. Steve’s Detroit Deli. But this deli isn’t like most. It’s small. Really small. Like touch both walls...
View ArticleSeven wacky confessions of a mid-life crisis
Here’s the deal. In a couple weeks, I’m gonna turn 50 years old. To add insult to injury, my wife and I will also become an empty nesters in the next few days. My mind says that I’m off by a decade,...
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You’re going to love Detroit
Every day we find ourselves sharing news of Detroit’s revival with friends both near and far. Every day we try – as a studio and as individuals – to convert the skeptics into believers by showing them...
View ArticleSkidmore Studio: Now in Technicolor
A post from Account Director, Gary Shifflet Sometimes life surprises you with unexpected challenges. When Kinetic Post closed its doors after spending ten years helping the company grow, it was an...
View ArticleDear Techonomy, it’s not me — it’s you.
A post from Strategist & Copywriter, Liz Smith Dear Techonomy, I love the idea of you. Really, I do. Bringing in high-profile speakers to talk about the intersection of technology and economy could...
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Bush’s Beans: Made with Care
Many people know Skidmore as a design studio, but not many know that we got our start as an illustration studio nearly 55 years ago. Since then, our talented illustrators have worked with countless...
View ArticleSharing some pizza & memories
Several weeks ago Skidmore had two very special visitors to the studio. Ron Rae and Ed Fella, both artists from Skidmore’s storied past, stopped in to see our Downtown Studio and chat with our...
View ArticleIs this Detroit’s moment of truth?
On Sunday night I set my DVR to record 60 Minutes. I wanted to see how the iconic news program would deal with Detroit and our bankruptcy. I was generally optimistic, because I knew that Dan Gilbert...
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Michigan Defense Center – Arsenal of Innovation
Did you know? The defense industry awarded $4.7 billion in contracts to Michigan businesses last year. Those contracts were responsible for creating 50,000 defense-related jobs within the state. That’s...
View ArticleVariety is the spice of design
During a recent conversation, a friend of mine admitted that he eats the exact same lunch everyday. Grilled chicken sandwich on a wheat bun, potato salad and a diet soda. (Well, not EVERY day…just the...
View ArticleCalling the extraordinary
We’re hiring – but only the extraordinary need apply. Think you have what it takes to be a Skidmorvian? Send your resume to careers@skidmorestudio.com for the following careers! Digital Project Lead...
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Helping a Detroit Gem: Steve’s Detroit Deli
Two Skidmorvians walk into a deli. The owner greets them. His name is Steve and this is his deli. Steve’s Detroit Deli. But this deli isn’t like most. It’s small. Really small. Like touch both walls...
View ArticleThanks for Giving
While the national media doesn’t seem to see much worth celebrating or being thankful for in Detroit, I see something entirely different. I see hundreds of Detroiters doing what they can to make a...
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Detroit Innovate seeks bright ideas
There are many unsung positive stories about Detroit, and one of the biggest is the impressive fertile ground that the city provides for innovation. Many people think of Silicon Valley as the country’s...
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Handmade for the Holidays
Every year around this time, Skidmore releases something into the world that represents the very essence of who we are. For this project, there are no pre-existing parameters to abide by, no clients...
View ArticleWelcome to 2014
Happy New Year and welcome to a wintery 2014. (The year of the “polar vortex”!) With a focus on moving forward, I have three open-ended questions to start your year: What inspires you? What scares you?...
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Consistency is key for Faurecia
How does a global company maintain their culture across five continents? For Faurecia, the answer is an internal publication communicating the happenings of the company: its employees, its activities...
View ArticleBig, bold, fearless prediction: Detroit stars in 2015 Super Bowl. Really.
This past Sunday, I did what 111,000,000 of my closest friends did – I tuned into a football game. Well, it was supposed to be a game. In reality, it was an excuse to televise the most recent crop of...
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