Foundation was created in 2011 by ZURB as a responsive frontend framework for development, with the goal of streamlining the build process and providing a more efficient way to create websites. Over time, Foundation has evolved into multiple open-source projects, including Foundation for Sites, Foundation for Apps, and Foundation for Email. The project's lead designer, Geoff Kimball, has spoken about his preference for simplifying the build process using tools like Panini and Netlify, and has expressed concerns about the limitations of following trends in the development community. Despite these challenges, Foundation remains a popular choice among developers, with a strong focus on building fast and efficient websites.