I am a Minnesotan

My project’s test run at the lightrail wasn’t as successful as I planned. Upon entering the lightrail, I initially felt very hesitant to approach people and ask them to fill out the sheets. Luckily I was able to take a few risks and approach three people to participate in the survey. One of the guys I met on the lightrail, named Eric, was especially interested by the intentions of our advanced graphic design class. So far my list of adjectives are:

Reluctant
Happy
Norwegian
Native
Urban
Outdoorsy

Even though I received three filled out sheets, I feel a lot more confident to engage with the public.

If the class is still interested or would like to help out in some way, minor or major, download the jpg of the sheet, print as many as you want, go out into the community and engage with the people, stop by my studio and drop off the filled out surveys, or you can drop them off in my mailbox, #385.

Also, just a side note, a blog will be up and about for I AM A MINNESOTAN.

Identity System for the Flag Group

While I was on my way to the lightrail, I stumbled upon this sticker on the side of an electric generator, on Hennepin Avenue. Personally, this simple, yet effective mark immediately made me feel something that I had never felt before, a sense of pride, a sense of belonging, and sense that I could immediately recognize the connotation it was referencing. So for the flag group, I hope this will help you in your endeavors. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m sure this wasn’t commissioned by the city to be made, but it’s definitely a possibility worth looking into. This mark, as simple as it is, makes a direct reference to the state being know for the "Land of 10,000 Lakes."