Editorial
I excel at finding the untold story, taking readers behind the scenes to better understand how trends are born and systems work. Below, some of my recent work.
Japan’s dying arts
A crash course on local design can be an eye-opening way for visitors to Japan to connect with the country’s culture. I criss-crossed the country to visit the capitals of traditional pottery, paper and textiles
Live well, live sustainably
A conversation with Byron and Dexter Peart about their launch of Goodee, an online marketplace for home and design wares, and educational resource for sustainable living
Fashion faux pas
An Instagram ad for a knockoff dress led me down a rabbit hole. I explain to readers dropshopping and how to avoid falling for counterfeit items when shopping through Instagram
It’s time to rethink the office
The history of the office has always been something of a tug of war between productivity — the demands of the employer — and the wellbeing of the employees. I explore how (and why) that's changing
Something’s brewing
Tea is the second-most consumed beverage in the world, and sales are continuing to increase. I report on the Canadian market, which is well-positioned to capitalize on a growing thirst for luxury blends
Embracing isolation
How do you create a design scene in the middle of the Atlantic where materials are scarce and customers are even harder to come by? On the Azorean island of São Miguel, you embrace your limitations