West Loop, Chicago IL

Some of the urban typography I’ve captured is now only left in my images (and memory).

Top: the images I originally shot in July 2011. Bottom: the newly-demolished building to be replaced with condos.

West Loop, Chicago IL

West Loop, Chicago IL #typeinthecity

I’m a sucker for chalk art.

Mary Bartelme Park. West Loop, Chicago IL. #typeinthecity

Walking down Jackson St.

West Loop, Chicago.

Marina Towers.

Downtown Chicago IL

“MOTHERS” kinetic sculpture by Martin Creed at the MCA Chicago.

Read about the project here.

Typography in the City: Volume 1 made Creative Bloq’s list of The Best Typography Books of 2012!

Get a sneak peek or purchase a copy of the Typography in the City: Volume 1. (available in printed and eBook formats)

The Art Institute of Chicago Lions. Some fun facts: the artist drew a cat sketch under his signature. The two lions are not identical. (From the Chicago Architecture Foundation tour of the Modern Wing).

Magnificent Mile, Chicago IL

Typography on the Island: hand painted signage on Anna Maria Island, Florida.