As soon as you open the doors of Tekna, the vibrant energy immediately captures your attention. The space is full of activity with people from various disciplines – engineers, designers, researchers, and manufacturers – gathered around whiteboards, immersed in computers, and having lively meetings outside. The air is filled with curiosity and excitement.
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The Need for Speed
From a young age, engineer Mike Gruizinga has been fascinated with speed and racing.
Continue readingGlobal Innovation Awards
We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our very own Eve Berndt at the Global Innovation Awards!
Continue readingTekna Awarded Wonderful Workplace
Tekna was selected by 269 Magazine as one of Southwest Michigan’s Wonderful Workplaces.
Continue readingBeing the First Supply Chain Intern
When it came time to look for a summer internship, I really wanted to find something that would help me explore.
Continue readingWhen Life Gives you Lemons
About 2 years ago I tried to shoe ski down a huge, snowy, slick hill on my way to class (as any college kid would)
Continue readingA Holistic Approach
Looking at the bigger picture has always been a tendency of mine. I’ve shaped who I am today, in part, because of my inclination to question.
Continue readingOperation Birdhouse – Summer 2019
During the first few weeks of our internship, we heard talk of an intern project and a running joke about how the birdhouse is coming along.
Continue readingNot Your Average Graphic Design Internship
Before I had even heard of Tekna, the last month of my semester was spent researching and applying for internships at graphic design studios.
Continue readingDesign Team Meetings: A Year in Review
In a busy design studio with deadlines always looming, it can be challenging to find time to keep learning new skills and sharing ideas that are not project-related.
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