Full-time content strategist for a branding firm. Part-time freelance writer. Library and information science graduate student.
Knowledge Management for Growing Companies: Q and A with TDIndustries
TDIndustries uses TDWiki to keep team members informed. Here, the team shares insights on building a stronger and more useful knowledge management system.
Convincing Your Boss to Invest in Content
To convince your own boss to invest in content, follow this step-by-step plan, which starts with thorough research, leads to a well thought-out pitch, and ends with a strategic ask.
A New Identity for Urban Development Publication NEXT STL
TOKY designed the new identity for NEXT STL, a digital publication focused on urban development in St. Louis. The logo is inspired by our city grid.
How Virtual Reality is Changing Architecture Branding
Architecture firms around the world are rushing to embrace virtual reality. There’s no question about the cool factor — but does VR currently have a useful role in the day-to-day life of an architect?
Place-Based Identity: 9 Place Branding Examples Worth Revisiting
We’re travelers who love exploring neighborhoods, cities, countries, and the ways they position themselves to attract visitors, residents, and businesses. We asked the TOKY team — designers, developers, strategists, creative directors, and all — to share their favorite place branding examples.
Fidgets and ADHD: What Parents Need to Know
Fidgets are objects that keep a student’s hand occupied so they can focus their mental energy on class lessons, not ADHD-related distractions.
Catching Up with Nick Kossmeyer, Churchill ‘06
We sat down with Churchill alum and Mizzou grad Nick Kossmeyer to talk about his strategies for success and what he’s up to as a young professional.
Six Factors Students with Learning Disabilities Need to Succeed
Studies show that these six resilience-building factors can put students with learning disabilities on a path to success in school and beyond.
Q and A with Michele Berg, Learning Disability Consultant
Michele Berg, PhD is a learning disability consultant and former director for the Center of Learning Disorders at the Family Service and Guidance Center.
What is Nonverbal Learning Disorder?
Nonverbal learning disorder expert Michele Berg, PhD, answers common questions about NVLD, including the differences between NVLD and Asperger’s.
Articulating an Exceptional Living Experience for The Gatesworth
From research and messaging to website, photography, and advertising, TOKY articulated what makes The Gatesworth unique to any other senior living option.
Annual Report Design Inspiration to Celebrate Your Year
TOKY’s interactive team got together to look at the latest and greatest in online annual reports. We curated these observations into a list of ways to create a standout 2016 annual report of your own.
Why Culture Matters (and How to Show it Online)
Research shows that culture matters not only to to prospective clients, but to potential and current employees.
The Joy of Unboxing: Miriam Brafman of Packlane ...
Polished, thoughtful packaging can spark the extra thrill of a connection between a company and their customers. That’s what one-time programmer Miriam Brafman was aiming for when she started Packlane, a startup that lets brands create beautiful boxes in just a few clicks.
Exploring Lawrence's Migration Series with The Phillips Collection ...
In early 2014, The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City announced plans to bring together the entire iconic, 60-panel Migration Series by Jacob Lawrence.