Milwaukee is also known as the "Cream City" because of the creamy colored bricks harvested from the surrounding creeks and rivers. Years of manufacturing tarnished them with sutty marks, giving them a well-worn memory of the past. I really loved my visit to Milwaukee, surrounded by huge white manufacturing buildings and drinking copious amounts of beer. My top guide, Adam Carr, helped me navigate the streets from a local's perspective. Here's his blog: http://milwaukier-than-thou.tumblr.com/
ABOUT THE IDEA
Information is more fun to read when it's beautiful. I've designed these charts and maps with hours of research, reassembling data into a brain-friendly aesthetic. I edit the information significantly, avoiding the "dazzle" effect which occurs when our eyes are battered with too much information. Letterpress makes it even more gorgeous.
ABOUT LETTERPRESS PRINTING
Letterpress is a very complicated and expensive printing method that I am obsessed with. All letterpress prints are slammed with 600 pounds of pressure, creating a deep, tactile texture. The ink gets embedded into the thick soft paper so it won't fade within your lifetime. Read more about letterpress printing here.
Your local frame shop is going to do a better job than anyone else. There's a reason this craft endures and cannot be automated: It's skilled work that is best done face-to-face in physical space.
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