Michigan’s role in the development of American mid-century Modernism is something we’re very familiar with at Herman Miller (our headquarters is in Zeeland, MI, after all). And this weekend, an exhibit at the Cranbrook Academy of Art near Detroit opened to celebrate our state’s outstanding contributions to design and the people who made it happen. Read more
Based in Pontiac, Michigan, artist April Wagner owns and operates a private, state-of-the-art hot glass facility – the largest in the Midwest – called Epiphany Studios. Blowing glass for nearly 20 years, April has created some of the most unique and striking pieces imaginable, from small glass gifts and contemporary glass vessels to large private sculptures and corporate installations. Stepping away from the heat of glass blowing, April and her assistants Ally and Nicole share the beats behind Epiphany in this week’s Playlist.
Summer in Michigan sure beats winter. During my last visit to Herman Miller it was so chilly I had to buy a winter coat. There’s not much need for a heavy coat in Los Angeles. But this time it’s a totally different town. I took these pictures of Marigold Lodge this morning to give you a little taste of how pretty and green it is. For a great slide show of the interior click here. It’s wonderful seeing a historic house awash in Herman Miller classics. This afternoon I was spoiled for choice – do I blog from the Eames Lounge Chair, the Goetz sofa or and Eames Molded Plywood Chair. Which one would you choose?
The faster the network connections, the better people can work at home and on the move. Google thinks more speed for more people is the answer. It’s planning to test a network that will deliver the Internet over 1 gigabit per second fiber connections “in one or more trial locations across the country.”
Holland, Michigan, where Herman Miller’s Design Yard facility is located, is one of the communities vying to be chosen. From now until March 26, residents can nominate the city and make the case for why it should be chosen. All you need is a Gmail account. Here’s hoping that Holland will be chosen (and that you’ll help by nominating the city).
Via Discover.