He is the design news editor at Dwell magazine, where he works with some of the best writers in design journalism to craft surprising, impactful stories on how we live now. He’s an expert in editing, writing, ideation, content strategy, and collaborating with creative teams to produce polished editorial to the rigors of print and the pace of digital media.
From 2022 to 2026 he edited style newsletter Blazer and its Instagram, delivering a point of view on clothes and culture three times weekly to thousands of people who care the right amount about what they wear. Sends included voicey ad copy for Nike, AYR, Huckberry, and many other brands you definitely know.
In a former life he wrote songs that have aired in major streaming series like Nashville and The Sinner, and shared stages with The Flaming Lips and Third Eye Blind, among other super famous and kinda obnoxious bands.
Duncan Nielsen is a California-based Editor and writer covering design, style, and culture.