Beverage Industry Magazine
As Green As It Gets
October 2007
An examination of where the beverage industry is going with environmentally friendly packaging, including new innovations in the area.
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Brand Packaging Magazine
Global Branding: Achieving Balance
November 2008
The magazine’s cover story studies trends in global branding and packaging design for major brands.
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Kids’ Food Marketing Slims Down
September 2007
Following a major announcement by the food and beverage industry, this feature analyzed the issues surrounding marketing to kids, including what’s going to happen next.
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Isn’t It Iconic?
September 2007
How does a package design reach icon status? This cover story looks at the journey of four packages, and what they have in common that works.
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Flower Power
April 2007
A fun profile of one cosmetics company that went all out to go green with its packaging.
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Timberland Walks the Walk
January 2007
A profile of how the outdoor-wear company is taking sustainability to the next level.
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Dynamic Graphics Magazine
Redesign for Market Change
June/July 2005
This article was written based on learnings from the many different designers Stacey interviewed for her book Packaging Makeovers, and included additional insights beyond the book.
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HOW Magazine
Bird’s Eye View
December 2008
A profile of a highly creative design studio/business incubator in San Francisco.
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Spam Filter
July 2008
This fun profile of a London-based illustrator showed how the blogosphere can turn an artist into an overnight sensation.
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Perfect 10 Design Awards
December 2006
To commemorate the 10 winners of HOW’s annual design context, Stacey interviewed the contest’s judge about why he selected each winner, then explained the thinking and process behind each piece in text and captions.
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Go-To Girl
December 2005
The San Francisco firm featured in this article has an unique take on work-life balance. Stacey visited them at their offices to get to know the team.
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Winged Migration
October 2004
Stacey profiled the design studio of One Zero Charlie, a branding consultancy that found a way to truly get away from the hustle and bustle.
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Southern Comfort
April 2003
This article showcases how a Georgia design form transformed a quaint historical home into a contemporary and functional workspace.
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Creating Connections
December 2002
It’s five times more expensive to bring on a new client than to retain an existing one. Stacey profiled two design firms that know the secret to courting and keeping their clients.
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Inside Story
August 2002
This “Workspace” column describes the open, collaborative offices of interactive design firm Second Story in the Portland Pearl District.
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No Small Thing
February 2000
After spending the day at Monsoon Microstudios’ offices, Stacey profiled how this Philadelphia multimedia firm gained its edge.
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I.D. Magazine
Ready to Ware
May 2001
Fabulous design has become the most sought-after characteristic of American families’ kitchenware – and yet we’re eating out and selecting convenience foods more than ever. Stacey explored the social reasons behind this peculiar irony.
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JCK Magazine
The Ownership of Ideas
May 1997
This investigative report helped readers sort out truth from rumors in three of the jewelry industry’s most notorious intellectual property disputes.
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Peaks of Platinum
August 1997
A chronicle of the long and romantic history of this durable precious metal.
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Sensuous South Sea Pearls
April 1997
Who would pay as much money for a strand of pearls as for a splashy rock of a diamond ring? That’s the question Stacey strove to answer as she profiled the target customer for South Sea cultured pearls.
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Professional Jeweler Magazine
Professional Jeweler Image
Stacey edited this six-page magazine section each month, compiling trends in advertising and promotion, store design, PR and other brand image issues.
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Pampering the Mind
October 1999
A review of Mont Blanc’s cultural haven in its new store in Manhattan.
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Creative Kudos
April 1999
A wrap-up of advertising trends as evidenced in the best of holiday jewelry ads.
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Frat Party
February 1999
A playful look at a promotional event that some jewelry store owners swear by.
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Three Takes on Make
July 1998
Insight into how three jewelers in very different markets sell diamond cut as a differentiator.
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Letter from London
February 1998
Based on interviews conducted during a visit to De Beers headquarters, Stacey summarized the year’s biggest issues in a concise, easy-to-read article for busy jewelers.
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