Here's how it works:



The Midwest Module is a social design experiment intended to connect Twin Cities inhabitants. The experiment is open to anyone regardless of where you are. The idea started in Minneapolis but can evolve to where ever you take your adventures. Participants are asked to collect designed collateral (ie posters, menus, flyers, newspapers, local advertisements, anything!) and record their experiences with the design. Some "experiences" could be that you liked the poster so you took it with you, while other designs may inspire you to attend the event, or go to the place. Use the blog to upload pictures, scans of the designs, tell your story, and rate your experience. Connect with your friends and get out of your house to find new locations and adventures.

Pick at least 3 questions to answer:
1) rate the design of the flyer/poster/ticket/whatever you have.
2) rate your experience.
3) tell your story about the experience
4) would you go to this place again?
5) do your pictures/ticket stubs etc capture how you felt about the experience?

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Pedal to the Metal ... the breaks that is



I was driving tonight close to the Uptown area, specifically at the Lyn-Lake exchange when I quick pulled over and jumped out of my car to snap this picture. I had to park illegally and dodge the super sketchy guy standing on the corner asking for cigarettes (I’ve been smoke-free for a year and a half), then climb a snow bank to get a decent shot, but it was worth it! Honestly, how could a giant picture of Prof’s face starring you down not make you want to take a closer look?? So I have a confession, listening to Prof is totally a guilty pleasure of mine! I was actually driving back from La Crosse, WI late last night and I stopped at a gas station and had a 5 minute discussion about Prof’s music with the guy working behind the counter because he was listening to Prof from his phone! Prof is all over the map currently with The Lookout Tour and I am very glad I saw this poster and didn’t miss his Minneapolis show! It’s been way too long since I’ve been to one! I’ve got a few things already on the schedule for Friday night, including an international fiesta my cousin is hosting where I’ll be forced to speak Spanish all night (¡oh my gatos!) … but my plans may have just changed (after the international food anyway! Yum!). Not only is Prof performing what I can only imagine to be an incredible, high energy, wild show, but it’s at a great venue as well, The Fine Line Music Café. If you haven’t had the chance to see Prof live or even get into The Fine Line, I would highly recommend it!






Prof is very intense but super goofy in his music. This poster depicts Prof perfectly. More to come on this if I make it out to the show! (crossing my fingers!)

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