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An Alphabet Made Up Of Beautiful Monogram Logos

Bee populations have been dying at a rate which the US government says is economically unsustainable. Honey bees pollinate plants that produce about a quarter of US consumer foods. In fact, some recent articles have said the rate of honey bee losses in the US are ‘economically unsustainable’; according to

Flowers That Look Like Something Else
Mapping the “geo-graphic”: a new exhibition at the Camberwell Space in South London explores the relationship between nature, landscape and the medium of print.
Adding fairytale characters and superheros in photos makes life a lot cooler.
Beautiful Fordite Stones Created from Layers of Automotive Paint are a By-Product of Old Car Factories

From hydropower plants to nuclear waste storage containers, energy infrastructure plays a huge role in our daily lives, yet very few people know what these facilities look like from within. For nearly two years, photographer Luca Zanier traveled throughout Switzerland and Germany, obtaining restricted access to to capture insider views

It's instantly recognizable and etched into the public consciousness, but we had no idea about the colorful history behind the trefoil - the symbol for radioactivity. For the inside scoop, check out this piece by Interbrand Australia’s executive creative director Chris Maclean: http://bit.ly/1sRjxQJ
A BOOK YOU CAN TEAR PAGES OUT OF TO MAKE DRINKABLE WATER
This artist turns trash into homes for the homeless.
271 years before Pantone, an artist mixed and described every color imaginable in an 800-page book.

This year, our office decided to participate in National Bicycle Month, by being a part of ACHD Commuteride May In Motion (MiM) program. If you’re unfamiliar with the program, their message is simple: use alternate transportation for the month of May to/from work. It was easy to sign up (for

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Tom Foerstel : Founder & President

Tom Foerstel

Founder & President

Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 60’s, Tom developed a strong desire to create positive change for people and planet.

 

He went on to pursue his passion for art and design at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and worked for design firms in Southern California before moving to Boise, Idaho in the early 80’s. Foerstel Design opened its doors in 1985. Since its inception, the firm has cultivated a bold, happy, forward-looking team focussed on creating distinct and effective work on behalf of their clients.

 

An integral part of Tom’s philosophy is giving back to the community in which he lives — a company cornerstone that drives Foerstel’s long history of providing pro-bono services to local non-profit humanitarian and arts programs.

 

One of Tom’s proudest personal achievements is his ability to say Supercalifragilisticexpyalidocious backwards.