A few months ago, Indy Reads had a open call for ideas that used literature to create innovative civic arts and humanities experiences. I had an idea that I never got around to submitting / developing but I wanted to share it in the hope of inspiring some creative social justice in Indianapolis / service-oriented sluts.… Continue reading Indy Writes Erotica
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Accessibility and Access in Indianapolis
In 1962, Indianapolis was having an identity crisis. It saw itself as a progressive metropolis but the current city flag didn’t reflect that vision. Plus the city was growing and changing in new and exciting ways.So it was out this situation that the city saw the need to create a new flag. They needed a… Continue reading Accessibility and Access in Indianapolis
Roger Gohl: the Father of Indianapolis’ Flag
n 1963, Indianapolis was a city in need of a new identity and flag. The current flag was dowdy, slightly confederate-y (see below) and didn’t represent the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce’s vision for the city. So they held a design competition to find a new flag. And out of the 72 submissions they received, one stood out, Roger… Continue reading Roger Gohl: the Father of Indianapolis’ Flag
What I Learned: Paul Miller, Photographer
aul Miller is a talented photographer in Indianapolis and a good friend. We first worked together in 2006, when he helped me shoot promo pics for an event marketing company I helped start. As I’ve started doing more production work, we’ve collaborated on
4HourProject: iPad Sleeve!
My latest 4HourProject isn’t like anything I’ve ever done before. In the sense that it’s actually useful. I made an iPad sleeve on Sunday using a pattern by a local company called Pattern Patti. While the cutting, sewing and finishing only took 4 hours, I spend probably another two hours wondering
What I Learned: Catching Up with CODO
CODO is a identity firm in indianapolis built by Isaac Arthur and Cody Fague, two talented, affable chaps who are passionate about design, beer and creating unique identities (not necessarily in that order). They are the brains and heart behind some of my (and likely your) favorite identities in Indy, The Libertine, Tomlinson Tap Room and Pogue’s Run.… Continue reading What I Learned: Catching Up with CODO
Slothpop calls it quits!
I heard a rumor that Slothpop was calling it quits last week. I was crushed. To make things worse, it was just after I had spent an evening enjoying Slothpop’s lead singer/writer Ko performing with the Indianapolis Symphony. It’s a real shame. Slothpop was easily one of Indy’s most accesible and amazing bands. Parting is Such Sweet… Continue reading Slothpop calls it quits!