Notes From the Studio
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Notes From the Studio *
Writing on communication, design, culture, public-facing work, and the way organizations explain themselves.
This archive includes studio notes, public communication essays, design commentary, civic observations, and earlier editorial work from my time producing entertainment content for the Gaylord Herald Times’ Extra section.
Some pieces are practical. Some are critical. Some come from client work, municipal work, publishing, events, arts coverage, or the experience of making public-facing material on deadline.
The through-line is the same: how information is shaped, how people receive it, and what happens when the work has to be useful beyond the moment it is published.
Fanning the flames: Gaylord restaurants reignite our passion for the grill
It is summer in Gaylord. It's hot. It's humid. You're hungry. While we'd argue that most foods are made better by the sear of flames, the last thing you want to do is fire up your grill. Luckily, this up and coming foodie town is blessed with an assortment of air-conditioned restaurants replete with mouth-watering treats to satisfy the pickiest eater.
Happy to be home, Duski does Alpenfest
The emotions will be true when Gaylord's rising country-pop star Lauren Duski returns home to perform on the Alpenfest stage Friday, July 13.
City Guide - Cleveland - 6/6/14
One of the largest cities in the US, Cleveland is a city full of surprises. Both, gritty and sophisticated it welcomes the seasoned traveler with plenty to see. From the historical homes of Cleveland Heights to the aggressive dilapidation of East Cleveland the city has a culture and charm all it’s own.
City Guide - New Orleans - 6/6/14
New Orleans has been described as so many things: romantic, magical, mysterious, full of ghosts and history, and it is all true. But, New Orleans is more than these words. Years of turmoil, corruption, and multi-cultural influence make New Orleans a city so unique the word unique does it no justice.
City Guide - NYC - 6/6/14
New York City has many great neighborhoods, but the once dangerous Lower East Side is a colorful and diverse area that perfectly embodies the spirit of this amazing city. Full of shopping and excellent restaurants the Lower East Side is a must-see on any NYC visit.
