Innovate. Collaborate. Create. Our story of transforming ideas into reality
As soon as you open the doors of Tekna, the vibrant energy immediately captures your attention.
The need for speed
From a young age, engineer Mike Gruizinga has been fascinated with speed and racing. What began as a keen interest in motocross, quickly developed into a love of racing cars.
Global Innovation Awards
We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our very own Eve Berndt at the Global Innovation Awards!
Being 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 the various aspects of supply chain management.
A holistic approach
I think it’s a big part of what drew me to industrial design—I love the discussion around what makes a well-designed product. I love the questioning. But more so, I love following the process from idea to visualization to fruition.
Operation 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.
Not 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.
Design 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.
Engineering Internship: What I learned From Tekna and more!
I am extremely grateful that Tekna took a chance by hiring such a young student. Surprisingly, no one seemed to care much about my age when tasking me with projects.
Industrial Design Internship: Ellipses and I have come a long way
How do you start a blog post? On the same day you’re saying goodbye. Like a journey map, I’ll start with my desire for an industrial design internship.