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The craft of building a future Article Read more Makers The craft of building a future What started as a simple idea has become a powerful way to inspire the next generation of makers. Read more
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Guacamole Modern Mexican mural in Louisville, Kentucky painted by Kacy Jackson Article Read more Inspiration The Messenger: How Muralist Kacy Jackson Turns Walls into Conversations There’s a stillness before the story begins. A wall, vast, bare, quiet, waits for someone to see it differently. For muralist Kacy Jackson, that blank surface isn’t empty. It’s an invitation. A chance to turn space into a story, color into connection, and art into an act of listening. Read more
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An Interview with PLNTR Article Read more Makers An Interview with PLNTR What if design could breathe? James Beach and Caitlin Tuttle believe it can. Through PLNTR, they’ve turned greenery into more than décor—it’s a catalyst for connection, comfort, and community. Read more
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Who is Wesley Edmonds? Article Read more Inspiration Who is Wesley Edmonds? In this interview, Wesley shares how her career evolved, what fuels her work at OFS, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From childhood inspiration to bold career moves, Wesley Edmonds’ journey is a reminder that great design always begins with a great story. Read more
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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? 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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