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The feeling is the point: Liz Flores on art, doubt, and finding community Article Read more Makers The feeling is the point: Liz Flores on art, doubt, and finding community Read more
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A Mother’s Day guide: Designing spaces that support balance and rest for working mothers Article Read more Wellbeing A Mother’s Day guide: Designing spaces that support balance and rest for working mothers In a sit-down conversation, Leslie Tagmeyer, Design Project Manager at OFS, shared insights on how thoughtful design can better support working mothers. Read more
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When people, place, and purpose align: Purpose-driven workplace design and the future of leadership Article Read more Inspiration When people, place, and purpose align: Purpose-driven workplace design and the future of leadership Read more
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What I learned this year behind the Imagine a Place microphone Article Read more Inspiration What I learned this year behind the Imagine a Place microphone In her 2025 recap article, Maria reflects on stepping into podcasting with curiosity and uncertainty, sharing how the experience shaped her growth and perspective over the year. She also highlights key insights from each guest who joined the podcast in 2025, weaving together the lessons, ideas, and moments that defined the conversations and influenced her thinking along the way. Read more
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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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