It’s like time stood still
Getting my office current again
Originally published by DK on December 11, 2018 at 11:48 amSo. Much. Two Dots.
End of the road again
Originally published by DK on December 8, 2018 at 12:43 pmFancy remodel on University
They have the meats
Originally published by DK on November 2, 2018 at 1:19 pmLove these public spaces
Union Station, Chicago
Originally published by DK on August 21, 2018 at 12:34 pmNice job, Cass
One of the best capitol buildings in the country, IMO
Originally published by DK on June 17, 2018 at 9:35 amMissed this campaign
Hiawatha bike trail
Originally published by DK on May 7, 2018 at 1:57 pmIs this Thunder Bay?
Radisson Duluth seems a bit frozen in time
Originally published by DK on October 18, 2017 at 10:20 pmSmeg
Was this really a brand (and did Red Dwarf steal it)?
Originally published by DK on October 18, 2017 at 10:17 pmShould I be happy about this?
Stupid time sucks…
Originally published by DK on October 12, 2017 at 6:18 pmRarking?
I think some of that neon needs to be covered up
Originally published by DK on October 2, 2017 at 4:04 pmWelcome to candy month
Would love to go back to Disneyland Paris
Originally published by DK on October 2, 2017 at 2:22 pmI’d pay big money
…to have this as my office throne
Originally published by DK on September 22, 2017 at 12:14 pmHidden St. Paul
Landmark Center (but just on one side)
Originally published by DK on September 20, 2017 at 7:46 pmLowertown Stills
Art is all around
Originally published by DK on June 7, 2017 at 9:44 pmNever change, Grandview
Pretty sure this is the same carpeting from when I was in junior high down the street
Originally published by DK on June 2, 2017 at 6:38 pmSt. Paul 1st
Glad that sign is back
Originally published by DK on April 8, 2017 at 7:48 pmAt Home with Monsters
When I heard that Mia was doing a Guillermo del Toro exhibition, I immediately thought of Pan’s Labyrinth and Hellboy and was super excited to go see it. Once I got there, I realized 1) there are a bunch of del Toro movies I’ve never seen and 2) everyone in Minneapolis seems to love the guy – it was absolutely packed.
At Home with Monsters is divided into multiple themed rooms that had a mix of movie props and artwork primarily pulled from his personal collection at Bleak House (his home in Los Angeles). It was easy for me to feel a connection to the director: vintage Disney artwork from Mary Blair (and many others), a comic book wall, Ray Harryhausen props, Marlon Brando bronze bust, Edward Gorey prints and a recreation of his personal “rain room” with an Edgar Allen Poe wax figure. How could I not love all that?
Open now through May 28, get your $20 tickets online here (while they last).
P.S. – Forgot to mention one other thing from the exhibit that really resonated with me: one of the signs said that del Toro was taught from an early age to keep a journal – notes, sketches, keepsakes, souvenirs. This site serves the same function for me – now 7,649 posts and growing…
E-Type at the office
World of Wheels 2017, Minneapolis
Originally published by DK on March 17, 2017 at 1:17 pmScenes from the train
United Crushers, behind the Gopher Stadium
Originally published by DK on March 17, 2017 at 9:02 amWater is life
The NorthernLights.mn choo-choo wrap
Originally published by DK on March 14, 2017 at 6:52 pmSeriously, IKEA, WTF?
Top 3 worst for sure – maybe #1
Originally published by DK on March 1, 2017 at 11:23 pmOne of those is us
North side of the Rayette Lofts, St. Paul
Originally published by DK on March 1, 2017 at 8:24 pmPulltab designers rule
Let’s 🌮 Bout It
Originally published by DK on February 23, 2017 at 9:36 pmBadass business cards
That really says it all, doesn’t it?
Originally published by DK on February 20, 2017 at 12:17 pmBest club decor ever
Deep in the heart of Texas @ NRG Stadium
Originally published by DK on January 31, 2017 at 9:29 pmIs this place even real?
Rayette Lofts, Lowertown, St. Paul
Originally published by DK on December 29, 2016 at 2:07 pmNew menus at Kim’s
So fancy!
Originally published by DK on November 3, 2016 at 6:37 amThese signs never get old
Mississippi riverfront before the JNUC 5K
Originally published by DK on October 19, 2016 at 6:09 pmMedia Day Reflections
Club Purple Deck, Minneapolis
Originally published by DK on July 19, 2016 at 11:14 amPeter Sieve
…a vast, garish room that looks exactly like the inside of a Hummer-party limo as designed by casino bartenders…
Originally published by DK on July 14, 2016 at 2:44 pmArmory looks weird inside
Not what I expected…
Originally published by DK on June 3, 2016 at 12:33 pmOhana Means Family
USBS signage
Originally published by DK on May 20, 2016 at 7:29 pmum
Personally, I’d leave it that way
Originally published by DK on April 1, 2016 at 9:02 amAnd behind this door…
Love this design – Skol Vikings
Originally published by DK on March 24, 2016 at 5:54 pmI spy a Metrodome
More scenes from the skyway tour
Originally published by DK on March 22, 2016 at 1:38 pmThis is Design
Diagrams @ Hippie Moderism
Originally published by DK on February 28, 2016 at 3:57 pmThe 38th Puppet
One of my favorite items @ Hippie Modernism
Originally published by DK on February 28, 2016 at 2:55 pmLast call for hippies
Hippie Modernism @ Walker Art Center
Originally published by DK on February 28, 2016 at 2:53 pmRiverview Style
Coming Soon…Katniss
Originally published by DK on January 3, 2016 at 4:20 pmModel Minneapolis
The kid in me loves this
Originally published by DK on November 11, 2015 at 8:33 amThose are some big doors
West side entrance on my walk across downtown
Originally published by DK on November 6, 2015 at 2:57 pmHope I feel this way tomorrow
Des Moines: Hell Yes
Originally published by DK on October 17, 2015 at 6:52 pmIt’ll tickle yore innards
Mountain Dew – filled by Stan and Claire
Originally published by DK on October 17, 2015 at 5:29 pmBooji Boy
This mask freaks me out – Myopia @ Mia
Originally published by DK on August 24, 2015 at 4:30 pmSlot graphics rule
A newer Konami game @ Fortune Bay
Originally published by DK on August 7, 2015 at 10:33 amThis ship is sailing
The new Vikings stadium is taking shape downtown
Originally published by DK on July 31, 2015 at 1:13 pmSpeaking of Pyro Planet
http://cabel.me/2015/07/04/hooray-4th-of-july-fireworks-2015/
Originally published by DK on July 6, 2015 at 12:31 pmDr. Kanye
Art means something. Fonts — see, I get emotional over fonts. Spacing. Proportion.
Originally published by DK on May 13, 2015 at 9:48 amMy last watch
Movado graduation present from my parents (high school or college?)
Originally published by DK on April 17, 2015 at 11:54 amtl2 – Apple Design
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/02/23/shape-things-come?currentPage=all
Originally published by DK on February 17, 2015 at 1:49 pmHow great are those letters?
Northern States Power plant, Granite Falls, Minnesota
Originally published by DK on February 15, 2015 at 12:29 pmGoing the distance, going for speed
Cake, The Distance promotional CD single, 1996
Originally published by DK on February 8, 2015 at 4:00 pmDavid Byrne Rock Art
Like Humans Do and U.B. Jesus Promo CD Single Cover Artwork
Originally published by DK on February 8, 2015 at 3:38 pmThe Thin Blue Line
Love the design
Originally published by DK on November 1, 2014 at 7:33 amNever seen this version before
An old Fortune Bay logo
Originally published by DK on October 8, 2014 at 9:59 am
