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120th Anniversary-Themed Tasting Menu Inspired by Henry Ford
To honor 120 years of mobility innovation, Ford is celebrating in new and exciting ways. One of the most unique is a special anniversary tasting menu based on 1930s-era recipes. This tasty bit of Ford history is available this summer through July 21st at Ford Land properties throughout Southeast Michigan as a special experience for employees to enjoy.
“We’re always focused on improving the workplace experience, and one of the ways to do that is through offering really good food,” said Ford Senior Executive Chef Scott Simpson. “Not only is Ford trying to find new ways to fuel the industry, we’re trying to find new ways to fuel the employees who are creating those vehicles.”
Inspired by a 1930s-era Ford soybean cookbook, as well as the former Ford Times magazine, the special 120th anniversary menu will feature items like soups, cheesecakes, the iconic Maurice Salad, and one of Henry Ford’s personal favorites: a delicious soybean chocolate chip cookie. The menu adds a unique element to Ford’s 120th anniversary, by modernizing classic recipes and bringing to life some much appreciated culinary history.
And that’s the goal: reviving the same excitement Henry Ford brought nearly a century ago. He was so impressed by the multifaceted uses of soybeans that he was willing to wear an entire outfit, made just from the beans. Not only were the soybeans versatile enough for what he needed, it became his mission to continually expand his knowledge and experiences. In his eyes, soybeans were protein rich, easy to grow and offered up many unique capabilities that extended beyond just the food. Before long he was serving dinner guests an all-soybean menu that included soybean cheese-stuffed celery, apple pie topped with soybean sauce, soybean coffee, and soybean ice cream.
Thanks to Henry Ford’s adventurous spirit, employees throughout Southeast Michigan are getting a taste of history with this time-honored culinary experience.
Workplace Design Conversation with Julia Calabrese
Workspaces have continued to evolve over the decades where new design trends emerge and cutting-edge research has taught us how spaces can affect a worker’s psychological state. As companies all over the world continue to evaluate their workplace strategies, the revamped Ford Experience Center in Dearborn, Michigan reflects some of the latest thinking around human-science driven workplace design.
In a sit-down interview with Density’s Nellie Hayat, Ford’s Global Design and Brand Manager Julia Calabrese breaks down her team’s approach to the new workspace in Dearborn. They discuss how workspaces continue to evolve and bring the future of arena into focus.
Watch the interview below to hear the nine guiding principles behind the ongoing Ford workplace transformation.
View the full video here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nellie-hayat_design-brand-beyondwork-activity-6998718806604861440-xhZD?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
A Discussion on the Future of Workplace
The future of workspace is constantly changing and evolving. While no one can predict the future, companies must look for ways to maximize worker productivity and inspire teamwork.
Ford Global Design and Brand Director Jennifer Kolstad and Chief Futurist Sheryl Connelly spoke at Sandow Design Group’s Penn1 Talk in New York outlining what the future looks like for the Ford workspace. Interior Design’s Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen moderated the engaging discussion on how research drove Ford’s approach and how design methodologies are shaping the future of workspace.
Watch the discussion here.
Interior Design Magazine Awards Ford Experience Center
The Ford Experience Center was honored at Interior Design’s 17th annual Best of Year Awards. The magazine gave the Dearborn workplace a winning spot in the “Office Transformation” category.
As a showcase for the Ford brand, the Ford Experience Center makes a memorable impression on visitors and employees with multi-sensory experiences. With textile patterns and various shades of blue, the building uses design components that are emblematic of both the Ford workplace and the emotional responses that transcend within and beyond the walls of design and infrastructure.
Read more about the honor on the Interior Design website.
https://interiordesign.net/designwire/interior-design-best-of-year-awards-2022-finalists/
ASID Honors Ford Land Designer In 2022 Ones To Watch Program
(August 1, 2022 – Washington, D.C.) – The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced the scholars and award winners for its 2022 Ones to Watch program, which honors underrepresented members of the interior design community. Among this year’s recipients is Julia Calabrese, Global Design Manager at Ford Land. As part of ASID’s dedication to the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the interior design profession, the Ones to Watch initiative supports and provides opportunities to rising leaders.