Where do you think design journalism is headed?
Designbard Louis Postel believes that every decision in life is a design decision.
As a freelancer, I am in the enviable position of interviewing architects and designers all the time. I'm hearing about significant changes in what their clients (and many of your readers) are thinking about as design priorities these days. -- What are you hearing?
"Louis Postel brings his profound and professional understanding of the design world to the myriad editorials he writes for ShowBoats International. He brings a fresh approach and creative thinking to old and new concepts. He s a delight to work with. Jill Bobrow Editor-in-Chief ShowBoats International" May 4, 2008
Top qualities: Expert, On Time, Creative
Jill Bobrow, Former Editor in Chief, Showboats International
"Louis Postel has been involved with writing and publications since the day we met in the 1970s. He has deep experience with all forms of communication and media. He is driven to getting things done right, yet is a joy to work with." October 1, 2009
Raymond Elman, Co-Founder, Provincetown Arts magazine
"Louis wrote one of our most popular sections in the magazine, Trade Secrets. He is well respected with excellent contacts in the industry and has the ability to bring things up-close-and-personal for his readers." May 5, 2008
Beverly Post, Associate Publisher, New England Home
"I have worked with Lou for many years, going back before Design Times. I've always found him to be the ultimate professional. He is an excellent writer, has a real knack for the flow of text, is great as an interviewer, and is excellent at follow-through. He is also a genuinely nice guy and pleasurable company. I recommend him highly." November 4, 2009
Brad Smith, President, Architectural Electronics, Inc. dba Audio Video Design & Security Design
"Louis was hired by New England Home magazine to write an article about my professional work as a bookbinder and conservator. He was the consummate professional, easy to work with, and the article summarized a complex topic in prose accessible to the general public." October 7, 2009
James Reid-Cunningham, Chief Conservator, Boston Athenaeum
"Louis is sharp observer, an insightful explorer of ideas and a talented writer. His ability to glean and synthesize information is outstanding. I highly recommend him as a professional." October 6, 2009
Philip Guarino, President, Owner, Arclinea Rimadesio Boston
"I've had the good fortune of working with Louis on feature stories he published on several of my clients in the home design industry. He is the consummate pro - and really knows how to pose the right questions, develop interesting angles and make his interview subjects feel at ease. Not only is Louis a great writer and editor but he's a pleasure to work - truly an added bonus!" October 3, 2009
Joanne DiFrancesco, President/Owner, JDCommunications, Inc.
"Louis is a great writer, who can take complicated ideas and put them into simple language that is quickly and easily understood, while still sounding elegant and intelligent. He is able to take very serious subjects and discuss them without sounding maudlin, or to take light hearted subjects and cover them in a fun way without sounding frivolous. He is a great interviewer who draws out the best information from his subjects so that he can tell their story effectively." October 1, 2009
Brenda Be, Owner, beTM interior design & project management
"I met Louis in fall of 1995. We attended "Finance for non-financial managers" workshop in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. We both were trying to understand financial numbers and their business implication. I was impressed with his wisdom not only for his business and his industry but also for life. His inner strength in times of difficulty is amazing. His passion for his work was contagious. I aspired to be like him. I never saw him lose temper. I never heard him criticize other people. He is always to calm and positive. Such an admirable man!" October 14, 2008
Leah Zveglich, President / CEO, Aster International
