Newsletter Archive.


32 Issue | 11.14.23

A Framework for Innovation, A Conversation about Design in the Context of Art, Unreasonable Hospitality, and What We Share in Common with Iowa.


31 Issue | 10.03.23

Let Them Know You Notice, Play Through Problems, and Coming Soon at the Kennedy Art Center: the upcoming “How Do We Get Here” show.


30 Issue | 09.19.23

Design from the Ground Up, Project Highlight: OptIN, Ladies: You’re invited! and a highlight of our collection of Books and Art.


29 Issue | 08.11.23

Plasticity in Design, Putting it into Practice, Now Hiring, and A Story in Stills.


28 Issue | 07.14.23

A Door, A Mini Masterclass, A Story in Stills, A Post-it Note and more.


27 Issue | 06.09.23

“Here for you." Welcoming the Summer 2023 interns, a look inside the KAC design, plus a call for art.


26 Issue | 05.04.23

Good art, good food, and good people! The Kennedy Art Center and Marion Design Co. Grand Opening, and a look at the KAC Brand.


25 issue | 04.03.23

Many thanks - the many people who have got us here, networking with other women-owned businesses, and celebrating Women’s History.


24 issue | 03.06.23

The coming of spring, making art visible, cultivating innovation, new bike racks, an alumni highlight and more.


23 issue | 02.03.23

Better than it was supposed to be made, save the date, a rallying cheer - “Go Greater Grant”, continued partnerships, an alumni highlight, and navigating the imposter edge.


22 ISSUE | 01.06.23

Choosing to fail forward, visual changes to 326, empowering community, and the importance of story


21 issue | 12.01.22

Story objects, curating cafe, words of encouragement, and more


20 issue | 11.01.22

Moving into something new - new opportunities, new ideas, new spaces, plus finding the known in the unknown.


19 Issue | 10.01.22

A branding story about connection, introducing a new team member, and news about a downtown park.


18 ISSUE | 09.07.22

Designing a STEM kitchen and the first look at our future home.


17 ISSUE | 08.05.22

Of bunnies and soil, the design of private spaces, and other such ponderings.


16 ISSUE | 06.30.22

Our work in film and fashion plus an introduction of our newest team member.


15 ISSUE | 06.02.22

64 North from Here, Palaces for the People, bringing joy to your environment, and finding a first welcome in Marion.


14 ISSUE | 05.06.22

Whoopsie, an alumni highlight, and the value that keeps on giving.


13 ISSUE | 03.25.22

Happy Birthday Marion Design Co., podcast recommendations, and ponderings on possibilities.


12 issue | 02.19.2022

A new building on the square, design thinking, and a look back at our history!


11 ISSUE | 01.17.2022

What’s in a handshake, launching Sodashisoul branding, and making a mojito!


10 ISSUE | 11.15.2021

An expression of gratitude, an alumni highlight, and more!


09 ISSUE | 10.15.2021

A window into our design process, our Marion Health branding in action, and more!


08 ISSUE | 09.17.2021

The Dream Academy playspace, our new intern cohort, Marion Made update, and more!


07 ISSUE | 08.25.2021

Marion Health branding, our new studio, and more!


06 ISSUE | 08.06.2021

A goodbye to our summer ‘21 cohort, a design thinking session, and more!


05 ISSUE | 07.23.2021

An On-Ramp recap, alumni highlight, and more!


04 Issue | 07.09.2021

Watch a brand come to life, meet an alumni, get to know Lark’s Song, and more!


03 Issue | o6.25.2021

Design project highlights, reflections on Marion Made Mini, and more!


02 ISSUE | 06.11.2021

On-Ramp Workshop, placemaking downtown, an alumni highlight, and more!


01 Issue | 05.28.2021

Introducing the Marion Design Co. Newsletter, Summer 2021 Interns, Marion Made Mini, and more!