Detroit Hotel Mobile Installation

The good news is that the Detroit hotel mobile is finished! The great news is that the installation couldn't have gone more smoothly. And the REALLY great news is that the guys got home via Alaska Airlines instead of Budget truck!

Matt and Ben's Excellent Adventure

Matt and Ben survived the three-day trek to Detroit. They passed through eight states and consuming massive amounts of orange Gatorade and Blue Diamond salt & vinegar almonds along the way. And the best part? Not one single "Are we there yet?!?!?" was uttered. [High five]

Detroit or Bust

Well, here goes nothing. Matt and Ben are headed to Detroit. Thanks to this mobile's massive size, they decided driving there—materials and all—made more sense than driving. So they've loaded up this Budget truck with frames, fabric, tools, and plenty of snacks. Google Maps says it's a 36-hour drive, which they plan to split into two-and-a-half days of driving. So Bon Voyage, guys! We can't wait to see the end result!

Seamstress Central: Behind the Scenes

Here's a little peek into the inner workings of Ekko Mobiles right now. All hands are on deck to finish the Detroit hotel project. Here you can see a huge stash of fabric, some frames getting fitted with fabric, and a couple of hard-working ladies showing off their work (and thrilled to be almost done with this project)!

Orlando Hospital Mobile

And here's another project in our queue. This one will consist of three identical mobiles strung together to span a long, narrow hallway of an Orlando hospital. We can't wait to see it come together!

New Ekko Workshop Mobile

Matt and Ben are at a trade show in New York to share our lovely Ekko Workshop products with buyers around the world. We're super excited to introduce this new walnut version of our classic Vectored Array mobile. Get yours now here!

Large Custom Hanging Mobile for Wisconsin Hotel

We're still sewing up a storm for the Detroit hotel project, but meanwhile, we'll share a rendering of another project in our queue. This custom mobile will hang in the stairway of a Wisconsin-based hospital. It will be made of bright transparent acrylic shapes so it will be easily visible from outside. The mobile itself will hang about 12 feet tall by 5 feet tall. Stay tuned for updates!

Los Angeles Hotel Wall Divider

Here's another project in our queue—and the rendering might not make much sense without a little explanation. We were asked to create an artistic feature to act as a divider between two separate areas in a Los Angeles hotel.

Working with the client, we designed this piece, which will consist of painted aluminum shapes hung from tension-strung cables. The piece will create the desired separation while providing an interesting visual statement. It's definitely a departure from the projects we usually work on—and we're thrilled to tackle it!

Seamstress Central

Things are getting real on the Detroit hotel project. The frames are built, and now we're in sewing mode. We've enlisted our favorite seamstresses to sew like crazy for the next few weeks. See those three machines? They're going full tilt these days.

Playing Hooky

It's been a crazy busy summer here at Ekko Mobiles, but Matt managed to sneak away to spend a little time getting lost in the wilderness.