The Flagpole Vol. 1: Stories of Place by Narrative Designs

Every place has a story. This newsletter is where I share how those stories come to life—through fcreative projects, flags, and maps that celebrate neighborhood identity. But it’s not just about my work; it’s a space to highlight the incredible ways others are telling their own stories, too.

What You’ll Find in The Flagpole:

• New Flags & Creative Work
  Get an exclusive first look at new work from the Flags of Denver collection and other projects I’m working on—whether that’s neighborhood maps, custom flags, or fresh takes on visual storytelling.

• Spotlight on Cool Sh*t
  I’ll be amplifying creative work from others—community-driven projects, unique city-led planning initiatives, and people doing incredible things to bring places to life through planning and storytelling.

• The Stories Behind the Designs
  Dive into the history, culture, and inspiration behind each design. It’s not just about making things look good; it’s about telling the unique story of a place.

Who is Narrative Designs?

Narrative Designs is a passion-driven business dedicated to amplifying the stories of place. My focus is twofold: providing place-based consulting services to help communities, organizations, and developers uncover and share their unique identity, and creating hyper-local goods like neighborhood flags and artistic maps. My mission is simple: Every place has a story... I help tell it.

As a one-person business, Narrative Designs is small by design, which means every project is handled with care and intention. I believe that staying small allows me to give each project the focus it deserves—ensuring the results are not just good, but meaningful.

Whether designing a flag that tells the unique story of a neighborhood or developing a strategy to enhance a town’s sense of place, everything I do is rooted in the belief that good design has the power to connect people to their communities in lasting and impactful ways.

Why Subscribe to The Flagpole?

If you’re into hyper-local design, creative placemaking, or simply love seeing how neighborhoods and communities share their stories, this newsletter is for you. It’s part behind-the-scenes look at my work, part inspiration from others, and all about celebrating the places we call home.

I plan to send roughly two updates a month, so you’ll always have fresh ideas and stories to look forward to—without overwhelming your inbox.

Whether you're looking for a flag to represent your neighborhood, ideas to inspire your next project, or just want to follow along on this creative journey, I’m glad you're here.

Let’s tell some stories together.

As a thank you for following The Flagpole, enjoy 20% off your next order in the Narrative Designs online store. Use promo code FLAGPOLE at checkout to shop a selection of Flags of Denver and other locally inspired flags.