In the Media

2026

• 2026-01-04 - Jalopnik https://www.jalopnik.com/2066190/two-faced-dodge-plymouth-minivan-detroit-build/

2025

• 2025-12-31 - CBC https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/detroit-windsor-auto-sector-vehicle-two-front-ends-9.7030337
• 2025-12-23 - Detroit Free Press - https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2025/12/23/what-happens-if-you-cut-two-cars-in-half-and-weld-them-together/87848419007/ or https://archive.is/9oyv3 - User:Zachbs' BAK2BAK
• 2025-12-16 - Oakland County 115 - https://oaklandcounty115.com/2025/12/16/ferndale-celebrates-mayors-business-council-awards/

2023

• 2023-04-13 - Daily Detroit podcast - http://www.dailydetroit.com/podcast/ or https://sites.libsyn.com/96606/the-historic-stone-eagle-has-landed-local-makerspace-expands april 13 episode, second segment at 7m17s.

2019

• 2019-07-24 - Crain's Detroit Business - https://www.crainsdetroit.com/nonprofit/ferndale-based-maker-space-i3detroit-plans-expansion

2018

• 2018-08-01 - WWJ-Radio - https://wwjnewsradio.radio.com/media/audio-channel/staying-touch-ron-dewey-9 i3Detroit featured in report on Maker Faire Detroit
• 2018-08-08 - Hackaday - https://hackaday.com/2018/08/08/ask-hackaday-is-there-a-common-mechanical-parts-library/ Nate highlights need for library of common mechanical parts

2017

• 2017-02-09 - Adam Leeb's blog - https://adamleeb.com/building-a-prototype-creating-freewrite-part-3/ - aka Hemingwrite
• 2017-08-01 - New Equipment Digest - http://www.newequipment.com/industry-trends/making-new-industrial-giant-megabots-eagle-prime-has-landed Shout-out to MattO's background at i3, and the Matt/Gui makerspace conection
• 2017-07-31 - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/BXMjDN9gu9D/?tagged=makerfairedetroit
• 2017-01-29 - Hackaday - http://hackaday.com/2017/01/29/eeprom-hack-to-fix-autodetection-issues/

2016

• 2016-10-12 - ArtOber walking tour celebrates art across Hazel Park (minor mention) - http://www.candgnews.com/news/artober-walking-tour-celebrates-art-across-hazel-park-96565
• 2016-07-31 - Twitch stream of the i3 tent at Maker Faire Detroit 2016 - https://secure.twitch.tv/make/v/80984291?t=06h02m59s

2015

• 2015-09-29 - Freep - https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/2015/09/29/2015-red-bull-creation-competition-at-detroit-recycle-here/73020420/
• 2015-09-09 - Hackaday - http://hackaday.com/2015/09/09/smart-phone-camera-turns-laser-cutter-into-hi-res-scanner/
• 2015-08-11 - Roseville (Minnesota) Lillie News - http://www.lillienews.com/articles/2015/08/11/robot-maker-roseville-ties-picks-fight-japanese-robot - about MegaBots but mentions Matt O's ties to i3.
• 2015-07-27 - Freep - http://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/2015/07/27/maker-faire-detroit-at-the-henry-ford/30739909/ Just photos. Jessica's stuff is 24, Nikki and Brad are 78 (both wearing i3 shirts).
• 2015-07-24 - Curbed Detroit - http://detroit.curbed.com/archives/2015/07/i3-prepares-for-maker-faire.php
• 2015-07-23 - Ixiti - http://www.ixiti.com/20150723455/stories/maker-faire-detroit-is-back-with-creative-interpretations-of-classic-games/ Jamie quoted, but i3 described as a "company". Okaaaay.
• 2015-07-22 - Detroit Free Press - http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2015/07/22/entertainment-events-detroit-july/30487299/ Article about Maker Faire but lead photo is Ted with RoboCrop
• 2015-06 - Popular Mechanics (appears only in the print edition), list of makerspaces including i3, page photo [[1]]
• 2015-04-27 - http://oaklandcounty115.com/2015/04/27/the-drones-win-in-ferndale-as-council-quashes-ban-idea/
• 2015-01-08 - Hackaday - http://hackaday.com/2015/01/08/putting-lightning-in-acrylic/

2014

• 2014-09-03 - PBS - http://www.pbs.org/food/dark-rye/detroit-is-for-makers/ (citation needed) (multiple issues)
• 2014-07-28 - 20 Minute Garden - http://20minutegarden.com/2014/07/28/go-maker-faire/ pic of Sam and her "Dalek Bowie" costume
• 2014-07-27 - Design and Trend - http://www.designntrend.com/articles/17268/20140727/maker-faire-celebrates-5th-anniversary.htm Mentions Robocrop and Makerfaire
• 2014-07-27 - The Detroit Free Press - http://www.freep.com/article/20140727/NEWS05/307270182/Maker-Faire-The-Henry-Ford - Robocrop and Maker Faire
• 2014-07-23 - Hackaday - http://hackaday.com/2014/07/22/talking-beagleboard-with-jason-kridner/ (interview about Beagleboard but conducted at i3, Jason wearing an i3Detroit shirt)
• 2014-08/09 - Make Voume 40 - http://www.make-digital.com/make/volume_40#pg44 - i3Detroit listed under "The Most Interesting Makerspaces in America"
• 2014-07-18 - Hackaday - http://hackaday.com/2014/07/17/make-that-c64-keyboard-work-as-a-usb-keyboard/ Evan's keyboard does it again
• 2014-07 - Hour Detroit - http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/July-2014/Hands-On-Deck/#.U8a08PldVKY Pic of Ken and his bike in prepartion for MakerFaire
• 2014-07-16 - Hackaday - http://hackaday.com/2014/07/16/rbc-i3/
• 2014-07-15 - Make - http://makezine.com/2014/07/15/red-bull-creation-detroit-recreating-the-wheel/
• 2014-07-12 - The Detroit News - http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140712/METRO08/307120035/-Moving-garden-wins-top-prize-creation-contest-Eastern-Market
• 2014-07-11 - MLive - http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2014/07/made_in_detroit_hackers_builde.html
• 2014-07-10 - Oakland County 115 - http://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/07/10/i3detroit-among-teams-in-red-bull-creation-contest-video/
• 2014-07-10 - The Detroit Free Press - http://www.freep.com/article/20140710/ENT05/307100163/red-bull-creation-detroit - Leads with a pic of Marie-therese
• 2014-07-08 - MetroTimes - http://metrotimes.com/culture/culture-features/red-bull-creation-brings-makers-and-more-to-detroit-1.1716012
• 2014-07-07 - Hackaday - http://hackaday.com/2014/07/07/detroit-meetup-this-friday/
• 2014-07-02 - The Daily Tribune - http://www.dailytribune.com/general-news/20140702/red-bull-creation-challenges-teams-creativity-stamina-in-detroit-competition
• 2014-07-01 - Hackaday - http://hackaday.com/2014/07/01/hackaday-descends-on-detroit-redbull-creation-and-a-meetup-with-you/
• 2014-05-13 - Hackaday - http://hackaday.com/2014/05/13/laser-etching-brings-new-life-to-an-ibm-keyboard/
• 2014-02-24 - Hackaday - http://hackaday.com/2014/02/24/cyclone-dust-collector-requires-no-bags-or-filters/
• 2014-02-09 - Crain's Detroit - http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20140209/NEWS/302099997/makerspace-movement-brings-invention-and-some-contention-8211-to# - 'Makerspace' movement brings invention – and some contention – to Grand Rapids

2013

• 2013-12-28 - The Oakland County 115 - http://oaklandcounty115.com/2013/12/28/a-year-of-i3-detroit-awesomeness/ - 2013 summary of i3 Detroit awesomeness. Open letter that Matt O. wrote.
• 2013-12-17 - The Intelligent Optimist - http://theoptimist.com/can-bankruptcy-spur-growth-2/#!p8IH7 - Can bankruptcy spur growth?
• 2013-09-25 - The Verge - http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/25/4740634/i3-detroit-and-the-joy-of-mind-controlled-flamethrowers - Article and video featuring Mind Flame, Matt O., Maddy W., Steve S., Jessica R.
• 2013-08-06 - Ferndale115 News - http://ferndale115.com/nuevo/2013/08/06/i3-detroit-makes-a-splash-at-maker-faire-again-video/ - i3 Detroit Makes a Splash at Maker Faire, Again
• 2013-07-27 - Detroit Free Press - http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130727/METRO01/307270029 - 2013 Maker Faire Detroit, mentions member John Sugg's project.
• 2013-07-28 - Mlive - http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2013/07/2013_maker_faire_detroit_the_c.html - 2013 Maker Faire Detroit, the creation festival
• 2013-07-27 - CBS Detroit Local News - http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/07/28/maker-faire-detroit-diy-tech-nerd-heaven - Maker Faire Detroit: DIY, Tech, Nerd Heaven, Whirly Tubulator Mention
• 2013-07-11 - Michigan.org Blog - http://www.michigan.org/blog/events/fairs-festivals/crowd-favorites-meet-new-makers-at-maker-faire-detroit-2013/ - Picture of Mind Flame
• 2013-07-30 - PSFK - http://www.psfk.com/2013/06/red-bull-creation-2013.html - The 2013 edition of Red Bull Creation pitted six teams against each other and a 72-hour build deadline.
• 2013-07-06 - PC Magazine - http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420594,00.asp - MB Labs Reimagines the Synthesizer for Red Bull Creation Crown
• 2013-06-24 - Core77 - http://www.core77.com/blog/windows_phone/signal_to_noise_red_bull_creation_at_brooklyns_northside_festival_25083.asp
• 2013-06-20 - Popular Mechanics - http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/gonzo/wacky-musical-instruments-of-red-bull-creation-2013 - Instruments of Redbull Creation
• 2013-06-18 - Hackaday - http://hackaday.com/2013/06/18/redbull-creation-2013-final-thoughts-and-recap/ and /i3-detroit-portrait/
• 2013-06-17 - Popsci - http://www.popsci.com/diy/gallery/2013-06/6-futuristic-musical-instruments?image=11
• 2013-06-16 - News12 Brooklyn - http://brooklyn.news12.com/news/winners-in-red-bull-creation-contest-announced-1.5495424 calls us "13 Detroit".
• 2013-06-04 - Dark Rye - http://vimeo.com/66839079 (variously embedded as "ReMake Detroit" and "Detroit is for Makers"), Nick Britsky monologue and montage
• 2013-04-08 - Make Blog - http://blog.makezine.com/2013/04/08/i3detroits-fake-diy-dentistry-class/ - i3detroit’s (Fake) DIY Dentistry Class
• 2013-02-06 - Oakland County Prosper - http://www.oaklandcountyprosper.com/features/i3detroit.aspx - Hope they fix the "laser printers" typo, otherwise pretty darn good.
• 2013-01-15 - Fast Company - http://www.fastcompany.com/3004338/dale-dougherty-making-it-possible-kids-make - First paragraph is about FRC 3302 Turbo Trojans at i3 Detroit. :)

2012

• 2012-11-08 - MetroMode - http://www.metromodemedia.com/features/cooltechmetrodetroit0277.aspx - 5 Really cool inventions in Metro Detroit. i3 Detroit, Matt Oehrlein, and Ed Platt mentioned.
• 2012-08-29 - Sparkfun - http://www.sparkfun.com/news/944 Maker Faire Detroit recap video, lots of i3 members including Mindflame
• 2012-08-27 - Ferndale115 - http://ferndale115.com/nuevo/2012/08/27/what-is-i3-detroit-video/ Lots of video interviews, Matt O quoted.
• 2012-08-15 - nerdetroit (ner-de-twah)The Podcast - http://www.nerdetroit.com/2012/08/15/rocket-sleds-dishwasher-repair.html - ROCKET SLEDS AND DISHWASHER REPAIR
• 2012-08-06 - Hackaday - http://hackaday.com/2012/08/06/control-giant-fireballs-with-your-mind/ MindFlame...
• 2012-07-31 - HuffingtonPost - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/30/dale-dougherty-maker-faire-detroit_n_1718999.html Interview with Dale Dougherty of Make and a paragraph about the success of i3 Detroit.
• 2012-07-28 - The Henry Ford Blog - http://blog.thehenryford.org/2012/07/makers-gotta-make/ Matt, i3, and Mind Flame mention + picture.
• 2012-07-27 - Make: Blog - http://blog.makezine.com/2012/07/27/maker-faire-detroit-mind-flame-interview/ Matt and Ed on MindFlame and Detroit in general
• 2012-07-27 - Make: Blog - http://blog.makezine.com/2012/07/27/interns-corner-visit-to-i3-detroit-hackerspace/ Joe, Squiggletrike, and Tri3
• 2012-07-26 - Detroit Free Press - http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012307260024 Big piece on Nick's Brick Challenge
• 2012-07-26 - Maker Faire Detroit - http://www.makerfairedetroit.com/2012/07/26/great-balls-of-fire-at-i3-detroit-a-maker-minutes-feature/ Video of Matt's flamethrower
• 2012-06-14 - MetroMode - http://www.metromodemedia.com/features/makerspaces0259.aspx has its own page MetroMode Photo Essay 2012-06-04. Includes OCD, TechShop, and i3.
• 2012-05-27 - The Detroit News - http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120527/OPINION03/205270309 Video clip of Robot Knife Fight at the Detroit Night Market
• 2012-04-05 - The Detroit News - http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120405/ENT01/204050327 "Exhibit a mash-up of DIY aesthetic and unconventional visual artistry"
• 2012-03-12 - Yahoo News / PRWeb - http://m.yahoo.com/w/news_america/maker-faire-detroit-returns-henry-ford-july-28-100303810.html - "back by popular demand, some Faire favorites, including ... i3 Detroit Hackerspace and Handmade Detroit"
• 2012-02-29 - Real Detroit Weekly - http://www.realdetroitweekly.com/detroit/best-arts/Content?oid=1540461 - Kristine and Cheryl both named Best of Detroit!
• 2012-01-04 - Real Detroit Weekly - http://www.realdetroitweekly.com/detroit/stage-and-canvas/Content?oid=1520279 "A festive gift from Spilt Sugar"

2011

• 2011-12-19 - AIGA Detroit - http://detroit.aiga.org/discussion/2011/12/with_our_grease.cfm - "i3 Detroit: Exploring the balance between technology, art and culture" Matt Oehrlein mentioned
• 2011-12-01 - MAKE Blog - http://youtu.be/xcHMYvuPYGs "Workspace for Michigan Makers: i3 Detroit"
• 2011-10-27 - The Detroit Hub - http://blog.thedetroithub.com/2011/10/27/i3-detroit-hack-space-merges-art-and-tech/ - "I3 Detroit hack space merges art and tech" Matt Oehrlein, Nate Bezanson, Nate Warnick quoted
• 2011-08-11 - Sparkfun - http://www.sparkfun.com/news/681 "You guys are a top-notch hacker space!"
• 2011-08-03 - Dangerous Prototypes - http://dangerousprototypes.com/2011/08/02/maker-faire-detroit-hackerspaces/ - "Detroit Hackerspaces at Maker Faire"
• 2011-08-03 - Novi Patch - http://novi.patch.com/articles/novi-resident-shares-quadcopter-at-maker-faire - "Eric's QuadCopter"
• 2011-08-02 - Press & Guide (Dearborn, Mich. Newspaper) - http://www.pressandguide.com/articles/2011/08/02/news/doc4e38318f7a869362862910.txt - "Maker Faire Recap"
• 2011-07-31 - MLive - http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2011/07/maker_faire_detroit_power_whee.html - "Power Racing Series presented by i3Detroit"
• 2011-07-30 - Detroit News - http://multimedia.detnews.com/pix/photogalleries/newsgallery/MarkersFaire/index1.html
• 2011-??-?? - ElectricScooterParts.com - http://electricscooterparts.com/madewithourparts.html The 2010 Powerwheels car
• 2011-07-30 - Free Press - http://www.freep.com/article/20110730/NEWS02/110730020/1001/news
• 2011-07-28 - Free Press - http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/ENT05/107280305/Maker-Faire-Henry-Ford-celebrates-artists-inventors-do-yourselfers - afterparty mentioned in sidebar
• 2011-07-24 - Crain's Detroit - http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20110724/FREE/307249986/capitalist-tools-coming-techshop-to-open-diy-fabrication-studio - Nick quoted, i3 mentioned at end and in sidebar.
• 2011-07-21 - Crain's Detroit - http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20110721/DM01/110729970 I3Detroit unwraps the secrets contained within a mysterious package from Red Bull
• 2011-07-19 - Marketwire - http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/new-cast-makers-will-converge-on-the-henry-ford-maker-faire-detroit-2011-july-30-31-1539431.htm
• 2011-07-14 - PC World - http://www.pcworld.com/article/235402/red_bull_creation_72_hours_to_build_a_crazy_contraption.html "Personally I thought i3Detroit’s build was the most impressive."
• 2011-07-13 - MAKE Blog - http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/07/hackerspace-happenings-red-bull-creation-challenge-concludes.html Talks about 1.21G, but features our video!
• 2011-07-12 - PSFK - http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/red-bull-creation-project-roundup-pics.html
• 2011-07-05 - WDET - http://www.wdetfm.org/shows/craig-fahle-show/episode/i3detroit/ part of http://www.wdetfm.org/shows/craig-fahle-show/episode/craig-fahle-show-podcast-7-5-11/ - Nick talks about making science accessible to kids
• 2011-06-29 - WXYZ - http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/science_tech/local-inventors-create-time-traveling-radio
• 2011-06-23 - PR Newswire - http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/coming-this-summer-innovation-to-blow-your-mind-124430363.html - RB Creation generic
• 2011-06-08 - MAKE: Live - http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/06/make-live-60811-hackerspace-roadshow-video.html
• 2011-06-07 - CBS Detroit.com - http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/06/06/ferndale-hackerspace-makes-red-bull-creation-finals/
• 2011-05-20 - xconomy.com - http://www.xconomy.com/detroit/2011/05/20/get-your-hack-on-detroit-geeks-make-finals-of-national-hacker-contest-in-new-york/
• 2011-05-11 - Popular Mechanics - http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/gonzo/red-bulls-creation-contest-finalists-video-5724972
• 2011-04-29 - Rogue Robotics - http://www.roguerobotics.com/chronotune-listen-to-music-over-the-years-and-into-the-future
• 2011-04-29 - Hackaday.com - http://hackaday.com/2011/04/29/chonotune-listen-to-radio-by-year-not-by-frequency/
• 2011-04-28 - BoingBoing - http://boingboing.net/2011/04/28/the-chronotune-detro.html
• 2011-03-13 - The Detroit News - Detroit 'hacker space' outlet for would-be inventors Talks about OCD and i3.
• 2011-02-22 - Girls In Tech Detroit - Girls In Tech Detroit Presents a Special Tweetea at i3Detroit
• 2011-02-21 - Detroit Moxie - Hackerspaces: The Community Centers of the Future

2010

• 2010-12-08 - Metromix - Link Dead/Not Archived - Detroit Urban Craft Fair Just photos. We're 36, 37, and 38. The DUCF cupcake is 66, 67.
• 2010-09-16 - Element 14 - Hackerspaces: Join One or Start One!
• 2010-08-04 - The New York Times - Artists Making it in Detroit Not mentioned by name, but a photo of Amy on our Power Wheels car
• 2010-08-03 - The Detroit Hub - Maker Faire makes new sounds in Motown
• 2010-08-02 - XConomy - Hackerspaces at Maker Faire show and tell how to build a better Detroit
• 2010-08-01 - AutoBlog Maker Faire Detroit 2010 Power Racing Series, as grassroots as it gets [w/Video]
• 2010-07-30 - Time Magazine's Detroit Blog Link Dead/Not Archived - Unfiltered: Nick Britsky on Must-Sees at Maker Faire
• 2010-07-30 - Core77 Maker Faire Detroit is here
• 2010-07-29 - Chicago Tribune - Link Dead/Not Archived - 'Maker Faire Detroit' contraptions bonanza sets up - doesn't mention i3Detroit by name, but talks about "a skeeball machine made from parts including spare lumber and PVC pipe."
• 2010-07-29 - Detroit News - Link Dead/Not Archived - Maker Faire shows off wild creations
• 2010-07-29 - Detroit Free Press - Link Dead/Not Archived - Maker Faire puts the spotlight on creativity
• 2010-07-29 - XConomy - Maker Faire taps into Detroit's sense of mission, history as city of tinkerers and, yes, entrepreneurs
• 2010-07-28 - MetroMode - Destination: Do It Yourself - Nick on Red Green, Matt on growler organ, good piece! writer Amy Kuras
• 2010-07-17 - Make Blog - Hackers build giant Red Green statue, channel Rick Astley
• 2010-07-16 - The Detroit News - Link Dead/Not Archived - PBS celebrity 'Red Green' on tour to help raise funds
• 2010-07-13 - Click on Detroit - Link Dead/Not Archived - Local Workshop Unveils Duct Tape Statue
• 2010-07-01 - Detroit Make it Here - Link Dead/Not Archived - Faire Market
• 2010-06-28 - MetroMode - / i3 Detroit moves to larger space in Ferndale
• 2010-05-25 - The LateHak Show - Podcast episode partially filmed at i3 Archive without player
• 2010-04-01 - MetroMode - / Hacking Metro Detroit
• 2010-03-20 - Absolute Michigan - From Motor City to Maker City
• 2010-03-11 - Detroit Unspun New generation of Metro Detroit “tinkerers” create things and opportunities in expanding “hackerspace”
• 2010-03-09 - BoingBoing - i3 Detroit Hackerspace fundraiser
• 2010-03-04 - MetroMode - i3 Detroit looks for new, bigger space for growth - wacky "national nonprofit" stuff, writer Jon Zemke

2009

• 2009-10-02 - Web Worker Daily - “Hackerspace” i3 Detroit to Hold Grand Opening Tomorrow
• 2009-10-01 - Metro Times - Best of Metro Times calendar - Weekend Preview - i3 Detroit Grand Opening party
• 2009-09-30 - Make blog - This week in Maker events - i3 Detroit Open House and Party
• 2009-09-30 - Daily Tribune Briefs - New co-op hosts open house
• 2009-09-29 - I-Detroit - i3 Detroit Provides Us With Our First Hackerspace
• 2009-09-27 - Observer & Eccentric - Link Dead/Not Archived - IMAGINE INNOVATE INSPIRE
• 2009-09-24 - metromode - i3 Detroit creative center opens in downtown Royal Oak - wacky "more like a locker" and "national nonprofit" stuff, writer Jon Zemke
• 2009-09-18 - Metro Detroit Blogs - DIY Enthusiasts come to royal oak with hacker space
• 2009-09-15 - CoolThings.com - BristleBot With Controllable Directions, Plus Giant Bristlebot
• 2009-08-30 - Ann Arbor Chronicle - Ann Arbor MiniMaker Faire Draws 1,000+