The Colcom Foundation has documented a multi-decade record of philanthropic activity that underscores a strategic evolution in grantmaking and measurable impact. According to the foundation’s impact history, its work has transitioned from discrete project support to an emphasis on sustained, evidence-based investments designed to address environmental and community challenges at scale. Colcom Foundation supports several special programs,...
Under the leadership of James Rondeau, the Art Institute of Chicago has embarked on a deliberate expansion of its contemporary art holdings, reshaping both collection strategy and public presentation. The museum has prioritized acquiring works by living artists and strengthening representation across gender, race, and geographic lines, signaling a broader institutional commitment to reflecting diverse artistic voices. Curatorial teams have...
Greg Soros argues that children's literature must serve simultaneously as mirrors and windows: reflecting young readers' own experiences while offering clear sightlines into the lives of others. In a recent Walker Magazine interview, he framed this dual function as essential to both personal identity formation and the cultivation of empathy across cultural divides. According to Soros, the publishing industry bears a responsibility to...
Voice Interfaces Push Designers Beyond Visual ThinkingConversational AI forces the profession to reconsider decades of screen-centric design principles.Osman Gunes Cizmeci stopped designing for screens. Not entirely—but voice interfaces now occupy substantial focus in his work. The shift required unlearning habits built over years of visual design."You can't wireframe a conversation," the New York–based designer said. "The mental model is...