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Article Read more Inspiration Just love people John Phillips possesses the rare combination of versatility, talent, and humility. He’s managed to carve a path through the worlds of automotives, consumer goods, and contract furniture, creating beautiful products and great relationships along the way. Here are some things he shared with us when we visited his home: Read more

Article Read more Wellbeing Patient-centered design Healthcare is not a great place for experimentation. Often, trying something new could open your patients up to unacceptable risks or violate their privacy. So, in a setting with such a slim margin for error, how can providers really try out new, innovative ideas? Read more

Article Read more Food & Entertaining The craft of coffee During a break in coffee training at Tinker Coffee, we sat down for a chat with Anna Catt, our company's new hospitality manager. She told us about what she was learning, the new corporate café she was training for, how hospitality was part of her childhood, and much more. Here are the highlights: Read more

Article Read more Places Making history social Walking through an art deco masterpiece with two people who helped create the experience of its bustling promenade, we were moved by the way place can share a story. Read more

Article Read more Inspiration The last ten percent For me, emotion is a part of the whole design process—especially that last ten percent. I think that’s whenever a person connects with the emotions you were feeling when you made a design. Ultimately, that last ten percent is how they walk away with the emotion you wanted them to feel. Read more