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From Incubator to Industry Impact...

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From Incubator to Industry Impact: Sparkflight Studios’ Henderson Chamber of Commerce Story In late 2016, Sparkflight Studios was taking an important step forward — opening a new office through the Henderson Chamber of Commerce incubator program, now known as  Launchpad . For founder Anne Johnson, it was both an exciting milestone and a moment filled with uncertainty. Like many small business leaders, she was building something meaningful while navigating the realities of growth, risk, and responsibility. The incubator experience provided more than just workspace. It offered mentorship, connections, and a supportive environment that helped Sparkflight Studios develop the foundation for how it would serve clients and engage with the community for years to come. That milestone was built on earlier momentum. In 2013, Sparkflight celebrated its first ribbon cutting with the Henderson Chamber — an early step in developing the relationships and community support that would later lead to ...

Designing for Learning

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  Designing for Learning: Bodies, Brains, and Campuses How research-informed design can reshape education, equity, and community Introduction: From School Buildings to Learning Ecosystems Education is often discussed in terms of curriculum, pedagogy, and technology. But the environments where learning takes place—classrooms, corridors, courtyards, and campuses—quietly shape how students feel, focus, and engage every day. A clear throughline emerged across disciplines: learning is embodied, attention is fragile, and campuses are civic assets . When we design schools with this understanding, architecture becomes an active partner in education rather than a passive container. This post ties together three research-based lenses: Learning as a full-body experience Designing for attention through access to nature Schools as ecosys...