Photo of the Week: Freighter Disappearing into the Morning Fog on the Detroit River

ship traveling on the river as fog appears to engulf it

Early morning fog over the Detroit River made for an impressive view of the Great Lakes freighter Algowood as it disappeared into the fog. It’s always a treat to see Great Lakes freighters on the river! The freighter was traveling downbound from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada to Detroit, Michigan with a load of coal. Yesterday… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Freighter Disappearing into the Morning Fog on the Detroit River

Photo of the Week: Murals in the Market 2017

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Last year, fall took on a different meaning for me beyond enjoying local apple cider, viewing gorgeous falls colors, and gathering the last vegetables from the garden.

That’s when I first visited the Murals in the Market international mural festival at Eastern Market in Detroit. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Murals in the Market 2017

World Usability Day, Detroit: Usable Usability: Inclusive Design for the Real World

You’re invited to join Refresh Detroit and Michigan Usability Professionals Association (Michigan UXPA) as we host World Usability Day, Detroit the evening of Thursday, November 9, 2017.

World Usability Day, Detroit returns for a fourth year to ensure that the services and products important to life are easier to access and simpler to use. Events will be held around the world to raise awareness about usability.

This year’s theme is Inclusion through user experience and we’re excited to offer a hands-on activity for our attendees. Continue reading World Usability Day, Detroit: Usable Usability: Inclusive Design for the Real World