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BAC: Bernard, before diving into your work with Design is Human and the Atlanta Design Festival, I’d love to start with where it all began. Could you share a bit about your upbringing - where you’re from, and what early memories or experiences first sparked your curiosity about design and the built environment? I remember hearing the story of you being stationed in Italy during your time in the Air Force, and noticing an older couple admiring a chair through a shop window -

B: To begin, I am curious to gain more understanding in what your earliest recollections are towards both making and developing an appreciation for art. L: My foundation for building and design began at home from a very young age. Perhaps 3-4 years old. My favorite toys growing up were wooden building blocks and legos. My grandfather was a builder and my father was a visionary creative, both with a deep love for architecture and design. I was pushed towards architecture thro