Below are selected clips of Nikolas’ writing, advertising, photography and graphic design. Links are arranged by category and chronology.
Magazine & Feature:
2012: “Young Wrench: Driven by sparks of success, 20-something makes career of motorcycle welding and teaching his craft.” Web exclusive for FFJournal, December 2012.
2012: “Advanced Aluminum: Kaiser’s top-shelf manifold bar cuts manufacturer’s machining costs and time.” Feature for Modern Metals, November 2012.
2012: “Cycle of Perfection: As the handmade bicycle industry grows, so too does fabrication quality.” Web exclusive for FFJournal, June 2012.
2012: “Prepainted Playmaker: Alucobond panels add modern allure to MLS stadium, driving design downfield.” Feature for Modern Metals, April 2012.
2012: “Tough Trucks: Antarctica’s newest fleet is customized to withstand sub-zero temperatures.” Web exclusive for FFJournal, April 2012.
2011: “Flawless Fabrication: Handmade titanium bicycle company perfects its craft with U.S.-sourced tubing.” Web exclusive for FFJournal, November 2011.
2011: “Magnifying the mundane: Miami sculptor’s handiwork transforms everyday objects into surreal metal marvels.” Web exclusive for Modern Metals, November 2011.
2011: “Miracle metal: Alcoa and ERI team up and dig deep by urban mining aluminum in electronics.” Web exclusive for Modern Metals, August 2011.
2011: “Sacred Metal: From salvaged 9/11 steel, an artist creates angels.” Web exclusive for FFJournal, July 2011.
2011: “Forging flights: Jefferson Mack Metals smiths stairways using modern methods steeped in the past.” Web exclusive for Modern Metals, May 2011.
2011: “Sleek, tiled precision: AlumaFloor’s footprint is growing with its modern flooring options.” Web exclusive for Modern Metals, May 2011.
2010: “Manifest Combustion: Cleveland Cyclists Spin for I-90 Mutli-Modal Path.” As it appears in Boneshaker: A Bicycling Almanac.
2008: “City Highlights: Cleveland Industrial Market.” Ghostwritten on behalf of commercial real estate company Colliers Ostendorf-Morris. Heartland Real Estate Business. Dec. 2008.
Blog
2012: “White Denim.” Indieball.com. April 20, 2012. Review of live performance.
2012: “Cloud Nothings.” Indieball.com. Jan. 27, 2012. Review of Attack on Memory.
2011: “Bicycle Film Festival.” Urbnexplorer.com. March 1, 2011.
2010: “Full Stride. Rat Ride.“ Blog and header redesign for cycling retailer Mountain Road Cycles in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
2009: “As The Crow Rides: Cleveland’s Cyclists Rally for I-90 Bridge Path.” Rustwire.com. Dec. 8, 2009.
2009: “Seeing Green Urbanism.” Rustwire.com. Nov. 19, 2009.
Newspaper
2010: Chagrin Valley Times, front page photo. May 27, 2011. [Pic and link forthcoming.]
2007: “County breaks ground on Downtown ballpark.” The Columbus Dispatch. Aug. 2, 2007.
2007: “Muscle cars flex appeal at Expo Center.” The Columbus Dispatch. July 13, 2007.
- Accompanying slideshow: Goodguys
2007: “Council OKs renovation of Denison art building.” PDF. The Columbus Dispatch. June 21, 2007.
2007: “Neighbors object to glass, steel addition at Denison.” PDF. The Columbus Dispatch. June 6, 2007.
Marketing, Advertising, & Copywriting
2011: Mountain Road Cycles 2011 Ad. PDF. As it appears in Ohio Sports & Fitness, Feb/March. Page 11. Advertisement for cycling retailer Mountain Road Cycles in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
2011: Chardon Rental Coupon. PDF. Coupon for bicycle rental at Mountain Road Cycles in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
2009: Colliers Ostendorf-Morris – Golden Gloves. PDF. Advertisement for commercial real estate firm Colliers Ostendorf-Morris in Cleveland, Ohio.
2008: Colliers Ostendorf-Morris – Holiday Card. PDF. This is a parody of Clement Clarke Moore’s “Twas The Night Before Christmas,” written for a tenant representation client at Colliers Ostendorf-Morris, a large commercial real estate firm in Cleveland, Ohio.
AlumaFloor’s footprint is growing with its modern flooring options