Alex Raymond Michigan may contribute back to the community due to his efforts. For him, success is the product of hard work, and he strives to assist others in doing the same. When he is at work or with his children, he is pleased to know that his efforts count.

At 1-800 WATER DAMAGE of Southeast Michigan, our goal has always been to provide superior restoration results with unmatched customer service. We provide many different services to the Sterling Heights community, including water damage restoration, mold remediation, sewage cleanup, professional carpet cleaning, fire and smoke restoration, and much more. We are proud to provide quality services to the homeowners and business owners in Birmingham, Canton, Macomb, and the surrounding areas. || Website: https://www.1800waterdamage.com/southeast-michigan

“Gardens never end and buildings never begin” is how Alden B. Dow F.A.I.A (1904-1983) described his own individual organic design philosophy. His own Home and Studio located in Midland, Michigan, exemplifies how this incredible architect masterfully weaves structure and nature together for the ultimate living environment. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989, the Home and Studio continues to engage the imagination and elicits emotional responses in all who experience this powerful statement of Mid-Twentieth Century Modern architecture. Planted into an encompassing pond, the Home and Studio is alive with reflective light, soaring roof lines, diverging angles, brilliant color and the perfect balance of enticement and tranquility. It truly is an “oasis of architecture and inspiration.” Schedule your visit for architectural tours, educational programs, Michigan history and much more. Tour Reservation online at www.abdow.org or by calling toll free 1.866.315.7678

Herman Miller is named after a West Michigan businessman who helped his son-in-law buy the furniture company he worked at in 1923. By the middle of the 20th century, the name Herman Miller had become synonymous with “modern” furniture. Working with legendary designers George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames, the company produced pieces that would become classics of industrial design. Herman Miller has continued this tradition of working with top designers, including Alexander Girard, Isamu Noguchi, Robert Propst, Bill Stumpf, Don Chadwick, Ayse Birsel, Yves Béhar, and many talented others.

Michael is a designer and illustrator born and raised in Ontario, Canada. His company, MKN Design blends strategy, artfulness, and purpose into visual solutions that delight and engage. He currently resides living in the Great Lakes Region of Michigan. www.mkn-design.com/studio | www.instagram.com/mkn_design

Raised in the United States and Norway, Nils Finne established FINNE Architects in Seattle in order to bring a Scandinavian understanding of craft and landscape to the Pacific Northwest. The firm has practiced smart sustainable design for twenty-five years, designing new custom homes and renovation projects in many states including Washington, Oregon, California, Michigan and Massachusetts. FINNE is a member of the Green Building Council. Dedicated to the idea of Crafted Modernism, Nils Finne typically designs custom lighting, furniture, cabinets and hardware for every project. FINNE has produced more than 80 pieces of custom fabrications, which are also sold as stand-alone items.

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We are a full service landscape design, re-design and construction company specializing in natural, modern and environmentally friendly landscapes. We have a full construction and landscape maintenance staff. I am a Michigan State University Horticulture Graduate and a Michigan Certified Nurseryman with a passion for modern design, specializing in custom landscapes tailored to fit our clients needs and budget. I take time with each client to see what their vision is for their space and then create a design to fit in seamlessly with their surrounding area forming nature to their needs. Our team is large enough to handle the biggest of landscape construction projects while small enough to pay attention to every detail. In an effort to keep our projects as green as possible I incorporate local and regionally sourced material, native plant material and reclaimed products. We are members of the Michigan Green Industry Association and Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association. We have been in business for 15 years and look forward to working with you on your landscape.

Brett MacFadden lives in San Francisco, California. He received his MFA in Design from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan, and also holds a BS in Journalism from Ohio University. Brett grew up in Silicon Valley and New England, and in addition to living in Michigan and Ohio for school, he also once lived in Colorado, and once in Vermont, and once in Pittsburgh (very briefly), and once in New York City, and for a longer time in Boston. But never in another country, which is too bad, and remains a life goal.

With his trademark helicopter tours, record-breaking sales, and custom suit’s matching the custom homes he sells, Dylan Tent has become a market leader in Michigan’s luxury real estate scene. Dylan’s clients are drawn to his refreshing approach along with his creative out-of-the-box marketing strategies. Whether a client is a buyer or seller he will never leave their corner. His peers have labeled Dylan as a marketing genius when it comes to selling luxury real estate in Michigan. Part of his creative approach includes producing Hollywood production quality videos for each property he sells. These fun filled videos on average generate 403% more digital inquires per property, which creates unmatched exposure for each Michigan luxury home.

Davy Rothbart is the author of the national bestseller Found, and creator of the magazine of the same name. A contributor to public radio's This American Life, he is also the author of the story collection The Lone Surfer of Montana, Kansas. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Alden B. Dow, the son of the founder of The Dow Chemical Company, started designing structures with leaves when he was eight. He opened an architectural office in 1934 in his hometown of Midland, Michigan, and added on a home for his young family to move into in 1941. Open today as a learning center for design, architecture, and creativity, and designated as a National Historic Landmark, visitors are inspired by the blending of nature into inside spaces. Designed with "honesty, humility and enthusiasm," three of the guiding principles in all his future works, the building is a classic in the successful and delicate blending of landscape and architecture. In addition to over sixty homes in Midland, Michigan, Alden B. Dow designed many residences in other parts of the United States. During World War II, he designed and personally supervised the construction of the entire town of Lake Jackson, Texas, as his father’s chemical company expanded there and needed homes for plant workers. Submitted by Cindy Newman

iRobot designs and builds robots that make a difference. iRobot was founded in 1990 when Massachusetts Institute of Technology roboticists Colin Angle and Helen Greiner teamed up with their professor Dr. Rodney Brooks with the vision of making practical robots a reality. iRobot’s corporate headquarters are located in Bedford, Mass. The company also has offices in Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan, California, the United Kingdom, France, India, China and Hong Kong.

Jose Garcia is a graduating student at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan planning on attending the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He is interested in journalism and is the inaugural winner of the Dwell on Design’s essay writing contest.

hi! we are becky (design) + nate (execution) from hygge design+build. we love building and designing energy-efficient modern homes here in west michigan. we also offer interior design services and work with reno/remodel clients. will travel for tacos + nice people!

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Seven reasons why day dream akitas Michigan make good pets. http://daydreamakitasmichigan.com/

Strawesome is a family-owned and operated Michigan-based green company with a commitment to health and the environment. We offer fun, safe, and reusable glass drinking straws to people of all ages - making it easy to go green! Our straws are all hand-made in our workshop in Michigan and we take pride and care to offer the best products and service possible.

Carl is a writer, UX strategist and design enthusiast. He currently lives in Holland, Michigan, where he works for Herman Miller as an in-house writer.

When I’m not enjoying time with my beloved Akita in Michigan, I’m enjoying a good movie or a good book. http://daydreamakitas.info/

Collin Mays City Manager, a significant local government and philanthropy figure from Michigan, exemplifies dedication and leadership in public service. His academic journey, comprising a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Western Michigan University and a Master's in Public Administration from Oakland University, laid a solid foundation for his impactful career. His educational background has equipped him with a nuanced understanding of governance, enabling him to excel in various leadership roles. As the founder and president of LMS Solutions, he has been pivotal in assisting local governments and nonprofits with strategic planning. His leadership in this organization has been instrumental in implementing initiatives that significantly impact local governance and community development. His career spans various roles in the public sector, including positions in Delta Township, the State of Michigan, the City of Cincinnati, Michigan Works, and the City of Center Line. He has effectively championed initiatives that enhance public sector efficiency and community welfare in each role. In his directorial capacity, he oversees essential programs like the Living Wage Program and MBE/WBE/SBE certification programs. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws at local, state, and federal levels. His commitment to fostering inclusivity and equity is evident in his approach to community engagement and economic development. https://youtu.be/64nN4MUOZvI?si=60TVXHeWNu9qzGk9 https://youtu.be/y21HgpAl6lQ?si=c-YNLWfnEomaIVgf

Gaurav Nanda is a sculptor, designer, and entrepreneur. Growing up in Michigan, he found himself building, bending, and joining materials to give them new purpose. His early creative impulses included constructing human sculptures from wire, printing t-shirts using his homemade screen-printing machine, and throwing clay pots with vintage-modern composition. After college, Gaurav worked as a sculptor in automobile design. The practice taught him the foundations of shape and line quality. He reveled in the work but entrepreneurship was in his blood. riven by his passions for making functional yet sculptural objects, Gaurav pursued his vision for a new brand, which he called Bend.

Innovation. Industry leadership. A deep commitment to product excellence. These core elements are at the heart of the Crypton DNA – a labor of love that began in 1993 when founders Craig and Randy Rubin set out to create a new generation of stylish fabrics that were moisture-resistant and easy-to-clean, yet soft, comfortable and breathable. From the basement of their Michigan home, a textile revolution was born. Now based in West Bloomfield Michigan, with a green manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Crypton is the only textile solution in the world offering complete stain, moisture, mildew, bacteria and odor-resistant protection thanks to a patented process developed by some of the leading minds in the textile industry.

Initially, she intended to pursue a career in fashion and become a designer. She attended Michigan State University and majored in anthropology and fashion design, with a focus on bioethics. Her passion for health, wellbeing, and helping others was exposed during a brief stint working at an orthopedic office.

Steven Haulenbeek is a Michigan native and has been interested in the visual arts since a very young age. He attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan and received a BA in drawing and sculpture. Living and working in the Holland/Grand Rapids area, a hotbed of American design and furniture manufacturing (home to Herman Miller, Steelcase, Haworth etc.) became very powerful influence. He fell in love with the Eames’, Nelson, Saarinen, Bertoia etc. while simultaneously trying to discover his path as a sculptor. The large-scale steel sculpture work quickly turned into functional objects and he executed his first one-man show at the Holland Area Arts Council with 20 sculptural lighting pieces in 2002.

http://www.deanzeviarpoetry.com/ Dean Zeviar formerly known as Earnest Navar Williams is a poet and freelance publisher. He is part of the Michigan Writers group and a Pacific Book Review Star. His Poetry, "A Poet’s Diary 1," was awarded to the book of excellent merit.