Our Writers
The voices behind Northline Journal. Essayists, critics, and storytellers who bring depth and care to every piece.
Margaret Chen
Food & Lifestyle Editor
Margaret Chen writes about food, craft, and the quiet rituals that shape how we live. Based in Portland, she was previously the food editor at Kinfolk and has written for Bon Appétit, Eater, and Cherry Bombe.
James Whitfield
Design Correspondent
James Whitfield is a design critic and essayist whose work examines how architecture and interiors shape human experience. He teaches design writing at the Royal College of Art and contributes to Wallpaper*, Dezeen, and Dwell.
Robert Tanaka
Business & Strategy Editor
Robert Tanaka covers business, entrepreneurship, and the future of work from Tokyo. A former strategy consultant, he now writes full-time about the people and ideas reshaping global commerce. His work appears in Fast Company, Wired, and Bloomberg.
Elena Vargas
Senior Culture Editor
Elena Vargas is a culture and travel writer based in Lisbon. Her work explores the intersection of place, memory, and identity across Southern Europe and Latin America. She has contributed to The Atlantic, Monocle, and Cereal Magazine.