Susan J. Smith, a long time observer of the arts and creative people in the area, will be a regular blogger. Susanâ??s career encompasses more than 30 years as a writer, including 20 years either on the staff or in a freelance capacity for the Grand Rapids Press, focusing on design and fashion. She has also been active in community life in Grand Rapids, enjoying all that it has to offer.

Susan also writes her own blog, DesignDestinations, and occasionally contributes to the travel section of MLive.com with a travel blog called Going Places.

Also contributing to the Kendall Blog is Pamela Patton, editor, Kendall Portfolio. Pamela has edited Portfolio for six years, and contributes to the Kendall website and Alumni social media pages.

The Blog will feature guest bloggers from time to time who will share their experiences and thoughts about campus life at Kendall College of Art and Design.