Chronicles of a Cross-Country Trek: Amtrak’s California Zephyr
I have loved trains for as long as I can remember. I grew up with Thomas the Tank Engine, and one of my earliest memories is of a scenic ride aboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad — the ‘Chattanooga Choo-Choo.’ Despite Atlanta’s history as the country’s preeminent rail hub, everyday train ridership was never something I was …
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Sol 2017 Year in Review
2017 was a year of truly cosmic proportions, so here’s a look back at what your trusty, intergalactic brand-builders have been up to. Continue…
Systems of Oppression Are Designed: Reflections on Harvard’s Black in Design 2017
Systems of oppression, injustices, and inequities are designed. I already spend a lot of time thinking about design and just how many fields intersect with design. This slide from Antoinette Carroll’s presentation on building an equity movement reminds me that every decision, every feature of every object and system is the direct result of a …
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Are You Hungry? Our Top Instagram Food Accounts to Follow
This post is co-authored by Jake and Shannon, foodies and Insta addicts. So it wasn’t that long ago that we preached using social media to post more meaningful content than your lunch. But as social evolves, content evolves, and it turns out food is a pretty awesome subject. We’re pretty much ALL foodies at the …
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Recipe: Sparkling Basil Limeade
As the weather heats up, the seltzer obsession at the Sol office is rising with it. Here’s a mocktail recipe to help you (and us – let’s be real) cool off: Sparkling Basil Limeade Serves 4–6 1 liter sparkling water/club soda* 6 limes 1/4 cup basil-infused simple syrup (recipe follows) Lime slices Basil …