Skip to main content

Studio Transmissions

A collection of random observations we call Needmore Notes.

Moving Our Website to Craft CMS

After two decades on WordPress, we rebuilt our website from scratch with Craft CMS. The result? Lightning-fast pages, perfect Google scores, streamlined content management, and the joy of storytelling.
By Raymond Brigleb

SCA Expo Recap: Swiss Water, Sum›One, and the Ultimate Coffee Celebration

Still buzzing from the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Houston—revealing Swiss Water’s vibrant new look, seeing our Sum>One packaging shine, reconnecting with coffee friends, and closing things out at La Marzocco’s unforgettable party.
By Kandace Brigleb

From WordPress to Craft CMS: A Better Site for My Side Hustle

For the last few years, I've hosted a website for my DJ Disarray alter ego on WordPress. It was a natural and obvious platform, and it's very easy to pick a template and get a site up. But after a while, the familiar drawbacks of WordPress started to haunt me, and I decided it was time for something with a bit more power and a lot more control. And so I decided to give Craft CMS a try.
By Raymond Brigleb

Bingo! A Night of Stories with Literary Arts and The Moth

This week, we had the privilege of experiencing an unforgettable night of stories, laughter, and connection at The Moth, hosted by the incredible team at Literary Arts. It was an evening that celebrated the power of storytelling and its unique ability to bring us closer together through shared human experiences.
By Kandace Brigleb

A Friendly Reminder to Use Unique Passwords

Automate your password management. Trust us.
By Raymond Brigleb

AI is Coming to Specialty Coffee… and It Looks Exciting

We explore what AI can do, how it works, what some of those acronyms stand for, and how it might help you sell coffee.
By Raymond Brigleb

Love Stories

We have the great honor of supporting this incredible group of writers, filmmakers, artists, and storytellers here in Portland.
By Kandace Brigleb

Here's to 20, Stumptown

In early 2001, our Creative Director was slinging shots and taking photos at the newly-opened Stumptown Belmont location. Your’e going to recognize some of these lovely mugs. Happy National Coffee Day, buddies.
By Kandace Brigleb

The Role of Individual and Teams on Creative Web Projects

Putting together teams that have the energy and creativity to produce remarkable, custom websites.
By Needmore Designs