I’m a Cincinnati-based designer, writer and builder. Founder & Creative Director of The Studiolo, a design practice devoted to human flourishing. Formerly of Funny or Die and United Talent Agency. Find me on Instagram at @thisisnickdecker and @thestudiolousa. Soon-to-be creative projects include The Studiolo Substack and The Studiolo Library.

Things that light me up — a.k.a. the things that orient my research, work and life.

Know Thyself.

  • Attention & Focus
  • Temperament & Gifts
  • Shadow & Wounding
  • Calling & Vocation
  • Meaning & Purpose

What is worth loving?

  • Art & Design
  • Poetry & Story
  • Music & Sound
  • The Sacred & Myths
  • Wonder & Awe

How does reality work?

  • Nature & Ecology
  • Civilization & History
  • Technology & AI
  • Economics & Value
  • Collapse & Renewal

What is yours to do?

  • Craft & Skill
  • Dignified Labor
  • Service & Contribution
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Creation & Making

Who are your people?

  • Friendship & Family
  • Guilds & Tribes
  • Localism & Strong Towns
  • Trust & Institutions
  • New Town & Legacy