Tag Archives: Chicago

Travel By Poster

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Philly’s award-winning design studio, The Heads of State, is a two man operation run by Jason Kernevich and Dustin Summers. After learning their design chops creating posters for Philly bands and music venues, the team has garnered such diverse clients … Continue reading →

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The City Limits

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Dominic Boudeault shot this wonderful timelapse montage titled Timelapse—The City Limits from late 2010 through early 2011 in Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Chicago and New York City.

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Keepin’ It Minimal

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

You’ve got to love Chicago-based artist/designer Christian Jackson’s clever reimagining of covers for classic children’s books and fairy tales.

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Chicago Inaugurates the Library of the Future

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Last week the University of Chicago opened the exciting new Joe and Rika Mansueto Library. Looking much like a partially buried crystal egg, the Grand Reading Room of the facility is outfitted with Low-E glass that ensures plenty of daylight, … Continue reading →

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Typography for Travelers

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Axis Maps has announced the release of their mapping/art project “Typographic Maps”. These unique maps use nothing but type to depict roads, highways, neighborhoods, parks and physical features of cities like Boston, San Francisco, Chicago and New York. They manually weave … Continue reading →

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Second City History

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Guest post courtesy of Lindsey Washington.   The Chicago Postcard Museum is a privately endowed, independent organization devoted to collecting and presenting Chicago history through picture postcard imagery and correspondence. The Museum displays collections of Rare, Antique, vintage and contemporary … Continue reading →

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Printer’s Row Literary Festival

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Many thanks to our Chicago friends for this post. This week Chicago celebrates the Midwest’s largest literary event of the year. The Chicago Tribune Printer’s Row Literary Festival features author readings, signings, book launches, panel discussions,live music, poetry readings, plays, … Continue reading →

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