Studio Notes
A collection of random observations we call Needmore Notes.
Summer Fridays
When asked about design inspiration, our answers surprised us: museums, long hikes, camping, boredom, wandering minds. These all require something precious—time. So we tried Summer Fridays, leaving at noon each Friday in July and August. The experiment taught us key lessons: owners must fully buy in, you can't cram 8 hours into 4, and always communicate schedule changes to clients.
By Kandace Brigleb
Summer Fridays
By Kandace Brigleb, August 31, 2017
Unpacking Coffee Rolls Out Season Two
Fifteen episodes into Unpacking Coffee Season Two, we've challenged ourselves with custom opening songs for each roaster, a new website, and exciting collaborations. We're covering La Marzocco Café's roasters in residence, deepening our partnership with Roast Magazine, and sourcing diverse roasters from fully Colombian Devoción to 100% direct trade Forty Weight. Plus, bonus interview extras because our chats are too good to waste.
By Kandace Brigleb
Unpacking Coffee Rolls Out Season Two
By Kandace Brigleb, June 19, 2017
Coffee Brings Joy to Children
A heartfelt thank you to our friends in coffee who donated to our Coffee Lover's Dream Package to benefit Children's Cancer Association.
By Kandace Brigleb
Coffee Brings Joy to Children
By Kandace Brigleb, October 14, 2016
25 Podcasts You Need to Know About
On the hunt for a new podcast to listen to? Team Needmore shares their favorites.
By Kandace Brigleb
25 Podcasts You Need to Know About
By Kandace Brigleb, June 21, 2016
Joy & Wine
Our clients Penner-Ash Wine Cellars and Children's Cancer Association kick-off a trio of fundraising events with a wine blending brunch.
By Kandace Brigleb
Joy & Wine
By Kandace Brigleb, May 23, 2016
Unpacking Coffee
Our newly released video podcast, unpacking coffee branding, packaging, and overall story one episode, one bag at a time.
By Kandace Brigleb
Unpacking Coffee
By Kandace Brigleb, December 7, 2015
Season 3 of The Job
We love the people that live and work around Portland. So, we talk to them.
By Kandace Brigleb
Season 3 of The Job
By Kandace Brigleb, August 27, 2015
Recap: Needmore Goes Camping
Each year, we take a weekend to head out to the woods with our friends and family. Getting the gang out of town (and away from wi-fi) opens time for long walks and playing on the river. These are a few glimpses into our annual studio camping trip to the Raab campground.
By Kandace Brigleb
Recap: Needmore Goes Camping
By Kandace Brigleb, July 28, 2015
It's Time to Party!
Swingy by, celebrate our 11 year anniversary, and check out Pine Fort Press prints.
By Kandace Brigleb
It's Time to Party!
By Kandace Brigleb, May 27, 2015
Needmore Show & Tell
Ray and Kandace talk with local students about design, clients, negotiation, and running studio that gets things done.
By Kandace Brigleb
Needmore Show & Tell
By Kandace Brigleb, January 22, 2015
Needmore Mantras
Throughout the year, we work with makers and brands that have incredible stories to tell. Along the way, they teach us a bit about ourselves.
By Kandace Brigleb
Needmore Mantras
By Kandace Brigleb, January 6, 2015
The Job, The Book
Why spend time with friends and family for the holidays, when you could be reading our book from The Job?
By Raymond Brigleb
The Job, The Book
By Raymond Brigleb, December 12, 2014