Thom's conceptual style was called upon by Brian Donahue, of Be Design, to illustrate the article Beyond the Auto for the Summer Issue of Macalester Today. The article has Macalester College experts weigh in on the future of travel, predicting that bikes, buses and your own two feet, are the transit options that will reign supreme in the cities of tomorrow. Thom's somewhat futuristic approach to the art brings this discussion to life beautifully.