Imagine a Place | Seven designers, seven perspectives on the future of design
What's on the minds of today's leaders in design? Get a sneak peek at seven conversations exploring workplace relationships, inclusive design, advocating for the profession, and the challenges shaping the future of our industry.
OFS and Imagine a Place welcomed seven leading minds in the design industry to our home in Huntingburg, Indiana. Beyond the laughs and connections made, we sat down with each designer to hear their personal perspectives on design and what's next in the industry.
Want to learn more about the experience? In her latest Imagine a Place Journal article, Strangers to friends and the power of shared purpose, Maria reflects on the experience of bringing seven design professionals together at OFS headquarters. Maria explores the importance of creating space for designers to connect, exchange perspectives, and build relationships that extend beyond this experience.
Learn more about Maria VanDeman
Maria VanDeman is the Director of Design Strategy at OFS, where she brings together design, strategy, and storytelling to create spaces that support people and inspire connection. With more than 17 years of experience in the commercial design industry, Maria has built a career spanning interior design, strategic sales, thought leadership, and advocacy for equity in the workplace. As the host of the Imagine a Place Podcast, a columnist for Office Insight magazine, and the author of Design Your World, she is passionate about elevating the design profession and inspiring the next generation of creatives. Recognized with the 2022 HiP Leadership Award from Interior Design magazine, Maria is known for her thoughtful leadership, commitment to mentorship, and belief in the power of design to positively shape the human experience. Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.
Click here to get your copy of Maria's children's book—Design Your World.
Read More about Maria in the Imagine a Place Journal
Learn more about Imagine a Place
Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives. Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn.
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