Tag: travel

Jul 8, 2017 / MAKING THINGS
Jun 28, 2017 / DISCOVERY

When I am asked, “How long are you staying here?” and I answer, “About three months.” I get an immediate reaction of “wow.” Three months is a long time, and…

Jun 28, 2017 / DISCOVERY

Creating a mental map of your surroundings is deep rooted in our dna. It’s something we all do. Back in our caveman days, we had to be able to find…

Jun 16, 2017 / MAKING THINGS

I’m thrilled to announce that my Detroit map, “Detroit: Industrial Ruins, Temples of Commerce” was selected as a Map of the Month by the American Geographical Society! This is the…

May 31, 2017 / TRAVEL

I’ve been in Amsterdam for several weeks now and have experienced bike culture here – and it’s wonderful! (as long as you NEVER step into the bike lane while walking)…

May 24, 2017 / DISCOVERY

While looking for a good map of Amsterdam, I saw a book called The Soft Atlas of Amsterdam. It’s a collection of line drawings and text; all in some way…

May 13, 2017 / FOUND

Maps truly are everywhere – but I didn’t expect to see one in the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. The entire experience of her story and actually being in the…

Apr 10, 2017 / FOUND

We are all familiar with Helvetica Man. He was designed in the mid 1970s as part of a system of “international” icons, in a collaborative project with the AIGA and…

Apr 7, 2017 / DISCOVERY

When I walked in the main entrance to the The National Library of Scotland, in the vaulted ceiling above, various globes dangled high above and I spied a large map…

Apr 1, 2017 / MAKING THINGS

I started it last June. It is the first major creative project of my sabbatical, and a leap of faith. I rolled it up in a tube and put it…