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A hospital with a heart: How faith, friendship, and design built a beacon of healing in Africa Article Read more Inspiration A hospital with a heart: How faith, friendship, and design built a beacon of healing in Africa Shaped by purpose, friendship, and the belief that design can change lives. What began with one man’s story of survival became a mission to help save countless others. Read more
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Who is Maria VanDeman? Article Read more Inspiration Who is Maria VanDeman? The question “Who is Maria VanDeman?” is one that only Maria herself can answer. Designer, podcast host, Office Insight contributor/writer, daughter, wife, mother, these labels only scratch the surface. Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with Maria to peel back the layers and see if we could uncover the answer to the question: Who is Maria VanDeman? Read more
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A Decade of Collaboration: OFS and Kansas State University Article Read more Inspiration A Decade of Collaboration: OFS and Kansas State University Discover how OFS and Kansas State University have shaped the future of design through a decade-long partnership. Read more
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7 Leadership Lessons by Traci Lounsbury and OFS Article Read more Inspiration 7 Leadership Lessons Traci Lounsbury has built a reputation as a smart, visionary leader with the skills to build diverse teams and unique service models. She’s ready to share what she's learned on her journey to becoming an influential leader. Read more
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Design Your World by IIDA, OFS, 3FORM, MANNINGTON, CONFIGURA Article Read more Inspiration Design Your World: A pathway to design The world we design for has many different facets. Yet the lens we design through is myopic when it comes to diversity within the profession. A new program geared toward high school students seeks to widen that lens and explore the possibilities that could exist in the future of the commercial design industry, and the world. Read more
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Chris Heard outside in Atlanta, GA in the spring Article Read more Inspiration Following hope At his home in Atlanta, Georgia, Chris Heard, principal at Hendrick Inc., a 47-year-old commercial interior design firm, shares his journey on becoming an architect and designer. Read more
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Imagine a Place with Krystal Lucero of Edwards Mulhausen Interior Design Article Read more Inspiration Grace and optimism in a world of uncertainty A conversation with Krystal Lucero of Edwards + Mulhausen Interior Design Read more
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Of Note House in Nashville, Tennessee Article Read more Places Of Note At their content creation studio in Nashville, Tennessee, Katy Shah and India Mayer, co-founders of the influencer marketing agency, Of Note, shared their journey to starting their own company and building Note House.  Read more
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Ox-Bow community hangout space in Saugatuck, MI Article Read more Places Community shaping art Ox-Bow’s longevity can be attributed to its simple mission and the dedicated artists who have long since upheld it: “to serve as a haven for the creative process through instruction, immersion, and community.” Read more
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Design Your World by IIDA, OFS, 3FORM, MANNINGTON, CONFIGURA Article Read more Inspiration Elevating equity in design The world we design for has many different facets. Yet the lens we design through is myopic when it comes to diversity within the profession. A new program geared toward high school students seeks to widen that lens and explore the possibilities that could exist in the future of the commercial design industry, and the world. Read more
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