Three chapters, one thread: making it easier for Detroiters to participate in what's already around them.
01
Trust + Community
A Detroit experience brand that brought people together in real rooms. It proved something simple: residents show up when the invitation is trusted and the experience is welcoming.
Visit the official Fast Freddy site ↗
02
Digital Confidence
Digital confidence for everyday life — not a seniors-only program. Older adults, working adults, parents and students all build the practical skills to use the technology they already own.
View the Everyday Connect prototype ↗
03
Connection
The connection layer. Take that trust and confidence and point it at the real problem: Detroit has resources, but the last mile between a resident and the right one is still hard.
Fast Freddy with Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield
Community experiences are a natural place to test the Know I'm Here loop before scaling it citywide: QR-code entry, on-site recommendations, saved information, transportation help, and aggregate (never individual) engagement insight for organizers.
Fast Freddy showed us the power of trusted community engagement. Everyday Connect helps people build the digital confidence to participate. Know I'm Here uses that confidence to connect residents with the resources and opportunities around them.
Senior or student. Job or health resource. Community event or career opportunity. The question is the same: what does Detroit have for me?
