Article Author: Regan Dewaal

We sat down with Bill Fluharty, Director of Design at Stryker, to hear about his background and thoughts on the design industry. What does a director of design do? At a high level, my job is to build and maintain the competencies of design within the Medical division of Stryker. By developing talents of our […]

We sat down with Paul Martus, principal industrial designer at Newell Brands, for a glimpse at design through his eyes. What does an industrial designer do? I truly believe we provide a service—a problem-solving service. We’re part detective, part artist, part futurist. We solve problems through visualization. These problems shape the future and hopefully make […]

With its commitment to healthy vegetables, all in a row! Summer evenings are a time when many of us enjoy sitting down to fresh, locally-grown vegetables for dinner, whether it’s a ripe red tomato on a juicy cheeseburger or slices of zucchini served with barbeque chicken. But, for many Southwest Michigan residents, a regular supply […]

A conversation with Sara Dunn, Founder and Project Lead at 11Web. What does a web designer do? (A web designer) translates what a business or individual does into an interactive format that provides more information for a potential customer. What does your typical day look like? My company is entirely remote; I might be in […]

A conversation with Mike Rozewicz, Vice President at Tekna. What does Tekna do? From a product development perspective, we are constantly looking at opportunity and hoping to provide solution. We do everything from innovation to realization. What does a product developer do? A product developer looks at opportunity, and hopes to realize where there are […]

A Conversation with Natalie DePerro, Interior Designer at MarxModa. What does an interior designer do? An interior designer takes a client’s request for spaces in buildings, and gives them a great solution for furniture for their interiors while keeping in mind the client’s vision and mission. What does your typical day look like? My typical […]