(V.) to wander in search of. Growing up as an architect’s daughter, I gained an early appreciation and love for aesthetically pleasing composition, form, etc – a simple joy in beautifully crafted design. In a recent conversation with Grove City College past student Delaney Kochan, I was made aware of a new publication venture, with which she is currently working, The Forager. Officially launching this fall, The Forager is a self-proclaimed “lifestyle brand dedicated to creativity, art, & design. Based upon the concept of foraging & rooted in communal creativity.”
Upon further research, I discovered that The Forager is an online publication looking to future print endeavors. With its minimalist, elegant, and clean branding, it offers a beautiful viewing space with thought provoking content.
Daniel Pink, in his book A Whole New Mind, addresses the importance of good design stating, “Cultivating a design sensibility can make our small planet a better place for us all.” The Forager not only grasps this concept but puts great effort into effectively communicating it to its readers.
The publication world is littered with countless periodicals; many of them not worth a second glace. The Forager, however, seems to combat the clutter by appealing to our design sense and society’s need for substantial subject matter. It also understands the technological age and is publishing first via the internet before moving into print form.
The publication’s focus on “communal creativity” is another innovative aspect as it understands the millennial generation’s need for community and participation. Our individualistic society is becoming more and more integrated as people realize the benefit of collaboration; or as Steven Johnson writes, “high-density liquid networks makes it easier for innovation to happen.”
The Forager, and those working to ensure its success, inspire me as I look toward future career options. It combines multiple communicative forms in one beautifully crafted package- appealing to my interests and passions. In a world where left brained professions often garner the most profit, I find it hard to justify my dreams. But when individuals like those who work for The Forager break through those barriers, my hope is renewed.
I am sincerely looking forward to the first publication and I hope you spend a moment discovering The Forager as well!
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