Q3 2021 Inspiration Report: Bold History, Bright Future
“I can't believe that I'm finally done with 4 years of college, am employed with an amazing company, and am about to move to one of the biggest cities in the country—I'm still pinching myself! To say I'm grateful is an understatement.” - Amber
"Our goal is to empower those we serve — particularly women, women of color and the LGBTQ+ community — with the information, resources and community they need to be equal participants in our democracy.”
“Summer cooking is invigorating! Bright colors, bold flavors, favorite foods that take you straight back to childhood. This NY Times Food series on Summer Dream Dishes is full of inspiration and a reminder that (even though we’re always busy with client work) it’s important to really savor the summer while we can.” - Emily
Imagine replacing these spaces with healthcare: “If architecture and town planning is merely the formalization of present unjust social divisions, then we must reject town planning and its cities until all … activities are aimed towards meeting primary needs.” - Superstudio
“Inspired by this brand package for Apollo Medical by British designer Evelina Ro. Fresh and modern with a healthy dose of classic healthcare design.” - Emily
Lisa Smith starts by distilling each company’s narrative into a single guiding phrase, and then uses visual design to tell their story. “I love the future and the past, and having this core creative idea… I measure everything against it.”
“A photo from my grandmother’s charity work supplying blankets, treats, and money to the needy in Stockton throughout the pandemic. She led Made Up Mind Ministries for more than six months with my grandfather before his recent passing.” - Amber
“Try to imagine what it is like to be a fungus. Not a mushroom, pushing up through damp soil overnight or delicately forcing itself out through the bark of a rotting log: that would be like imagining the grape rather than the vine.” - Francis Gooding