Chicago Map 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. ABOUT THE IDEAInformation 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 PRINTINGLetterpress 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 pap