Recently picked up some prototyping parts from McMaster-Carr when I noticed this small plate in the sidewalk outside the will-call entrance. Delta-Therm manufactures various types of radiant heating products, such as this handy sidewalk thawing system. Why would McMaster go to the trouble and expense of installing such a system? Is it to make things [...]

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[Todays post is going to stray a bit from the world of design, but it's a topic that is on my mind lately...so please stick with me...]
The Filter coffee shop in the Bucktown/Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago has sadly closed its doors. I was a big fan of this place and really enjoyed the atmosphere [...]

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Traveling again this week and found a handy note on the toilet in my hotel room. Rather odd placement in my opinion. Not sure what good a note reminding me not to leave valuables in my car will do when I’m standing over the commode about to hop in the shower. If anything I could [...]

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Back in the Windy City this week and off to a magical beginning. While running to grab a sandwich at Jerry’s for lunch today we came across the amazing scene you see above. I have no idea what goes on behind this ginormous door…but rest assured I will find out…
***UPDATE***
I did some research and found [...]

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