Marc’s Shortcuts NYC was a new travel resource composed of twelve individual and easy-to-use, eight-page neighborhood guides—each one a custom-designed and carefully curated set of recommendations for that particular neighborhood, including a detailed map. What this innovated approach gives you, whether you’re planning your trip or stepping out of your hotel lobby, is immediate access to what’s possible by breaking down a massive city into manageable parts—here are the neighborhoods and here’s how to get the most from the experience. With the guesswork gone, navigating the city becomes simple and rewarding. It’s like having your own personal tour guide, someone who knows the city inside and out and understands that you’re looking for new experiences and perfect moments—not simply the top tourist sights. Best of all, by being able to quickly see what each neighborhood has to offer, you’ll be able to focus your limited time, energy, and money on what’s meaningful to you, and in the process, create the trip of your dreams.

Marc’s Shortcuts NYC was produced by a team of two: I researched, wrote, photographed, and printed each neighborhood section, a freelance designer took care of the rest.