Model D is a web-based magazine creating new narratives for Detroit since 2005. We tell stories of development, re-development, creative people and businesses, vibrant neighborhoods and cool places to live, work and play.
The Model D Team:
Claire Nelson, Publisher
Claire loves the city. She found her way to Detroit a decade ago after studying architecture and urbanism at Smith College and Columbia University and living and working in Chicago, New York, Paris and Washington, D.C. Before joining Model D, she ran a retail shop in Midtown called Bureau of Urban Living. As the co-founder of Open City, Declare Detroit, and Mind the Gap, she is passionate about walkable neighborhoods, independent retail and public space.
Walter Wasacz, Managing Editor
Walter has been a writer, editor and virtual handyman for Issue Media Group since 2005, when the publishing group launched Model D. He writes a club/techno column for Metro Times called The Subterraneans, is a staff writer for XLR8R in San Francisco and has published stories and photos in Berlin's De:Bug and Under the Influence in Paris. Walter is a member of the Situationist-inspired audio-visual electronics group nospectacle, which has performed at Detroit's Movement Festival and at Mutek in Montreal. For all story pitches and everything to do with editorial contact Walter here.
Jon Zemke, News Editor
Jon is a freelance writer who lives and works in Detroit. He went to the University of Michigan, has written about politics on Capitol Hill, chased crime stories in the boonies and big city and is now a business reporter in Detroit. In his spare time he renovates houses, rubs the bellies of his dogs and travels with his wife.
Marvin Shaouni, Managing Photographer
Based in Detroit and serving both editorial and commercial clients, Marvin's aim is to seize culture through the photography of people, food and the everyday. Since 2008, he has explored his hometown of Detroit for Model D. Marvin particularly enjoys the challenge of finding new ways to show Detroit, with the hope that his photographs will help readers to rethink how we can all live and interact with our city and neighborhoods. Find more of his cool stuff here.
Tom Hendrickson, Model D TV
Tom Hendrickson is the founder/owner of Hendrickson Video Productions. His cutting edge production company produces innovative and engaging documentary-style films for forward-thinking clients. Clients include Chevy, Dodge, Accounting Aid Society, Campbell-Ewald, Detroit Regional Chamber, Organic, MDCVB, and many Michigan businesses. Tom is mildly allergic to cats. Contact him at 248-399-6317 and visit here.
Contact us
Tips:
If you have a story tip or suggestion, please contact tips@modeldmedia.com
Sponsorship:
If you would like to sponsor Model D, please contact claire@modeldmedia.com
Feedback:
If you have feedback, please contact feedback@modeldmedia.com
Photographs:
If you would like more information about purchasing photos, please contact photos@modeldmedia.com
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Model D is published by Detroit-based Issue Media Group. Co-Founders: Brian J. Boyle and Paul Schutt.
In October 2011, Model D celebrated 300 issues. Thanks to Tom Hendrickson for this video that was shown at our event, The Next Big Thing. While we're at it, let's look at some more video capturing the energy of the celebration itself.