Chicago Letterpress Print

"Chicago exploded in population during the late 19th century, and chose to construct a spoke-and-wheel streetscape that still stands today. It never really grew into that idealized form, but you can see how it was heading in that direction. Everything starts downtown within the loop and emanates out at 45 degree intervals. This neighborhood map is meant to be both beautiful and useful." -Archie

ABOUT THE IDEA
Information is more fun to read when it's beautiful. These charts and maps are designed with hours of research, reassembling data into a brain-friendly aesthetic. The information is edited 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.

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.

8.5" x 11" Letterpress Print

Printed by hand in NY, NY.