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A look at the slow food movement by way of award-winning artisanal cheesemaking in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Less than two hours away from downtown, our Ohio River sister city boasts a haven for food lovers, a burgeoning art scene, and that touch of Southern hospitality that we Midwesterners crave. Louisvillians have reimagined their city core and redesigned it as a rich destination—one that’s about much more than just a famous race.

The Cardinal Land Conservancy (CLC) is the epitome of what we like to call a “friend to farmers.” The Milford, OH-based nonprofit is on a mission to protect land from long-term development. That effort involves working hand in hand with landowners, communities, and farmers to sustain farmland and natural assets across seven counties in Southwest Ohio.

Cincinnati, Ohio Andy Gorman didn’t aspire to be a farmer. Now affectionately known as “Farmer Andy” and a skilled carpenter by trade, he fell into farming by way of food—exploring a raw, plant-based diet in the summer of 2012.

Mindfulness practices of stopping, slowing down and turning inward are catching on in the modern world at exponential rates – and for very good reason. A centuries’ old phenomenon, mindfulness has been used across the globe to benefit and calm the mind, and treat emotional trauma and distress.

A family’s farm is transformed into a modern farm-to-table oasis and model for midwestern sustainability.

The 2018 Biennial theme Open Archive sparks a multitude of thoughts and inspiration. Behind each curated show, featured photograph, and careful performance lie layers of narrative and woven experience, charged with texture and intertextuality. Find out why exploring the material behind this year’s exhibitions only adds to the intrigue—and the richness of the conversation.

Courting consumers to embark upon a tailored journey of seamless experiences isn’t just a “strategy,” it’s a 21st century demand.

Artist C. Jacqueline Wood is a force for film in the Queen City. As a guest curator in FotoFocus’s upcoming Biennial, this October Wood will share her take on the theme Open Archive, with more than 20 screenings of film and video work at her brainchild the Mini Microcinema on Main Street in Over-the-Rhine—playing for the public throughout the month ...

Drew Klein is performance art at the Contemporary Arts Center. Bringing an international sensibility to the Cincinnati scene, Klein’s curations and commissions have been nothing shy of existential, provocative—and absolutely stunning. From Takahiro Yamamoto’s Direct Path to Detour to Jens Lekman’s Ghostwriting project, the Performing Arts Director has proven tireless in his quest for extraordinary art that asks us stretch our minds.

When it comes to models of creativity and connection, there are plenty of inspiring storytellers, businesses, and agencies that have led the way across various industries and media. Here, we've pulled together some bastions of authenticity — companies doing authentic well — to motivate us and keep us striving for a little more real in our every day.

In this app review, get the story behind the design - and find out why parking your Smart car along the busy streets of San Francisco just got a lot easier.

It's true — stock content is surely a twenty-first century phenomenon. It's part of the very fabric of the coveted communication machine we all call "the Internet." And while "stock" may be a dirty word for some, it's also the secret weapon in most creative professionals' arsenals.

"Visualize" column for Marriott Hotel's online magazine, M. I provided copy, concepts and creative direction.

Ah, the ice cream truck — a quintessential slice of childhood and archetype of leisurely summer days. But there’s more to the story than simply serving up cool treats. Through the decades, ice cream truck design has used playful, memorable elements to wow salivating customers and stand out among the competition. Here we have the scoop on the well-designed truck, how these sweet fleets got their start, and the whimsical, deliberate designs that continue to lure crowds street side today.