The Colorado Project

May 19, 2016

I was recently inspired by Aaron Draplin to create a poster of logos, places, and names from my native state of Colorado. Aaron has done this for a variety of states that have resulted in some really cool posters.

While I could could just copy what he's done I wanted it to mean more.

So many places, and names have memories etched into my brain and evoke a strong feeling of nostalgia and longing. For example, at the Westminster Mall there were these large balloons in the middle of a water feature that would go up and down almost magically. I remember sitting or laying on the carpeted steps in front of them and being transfixed as they would float up by some unseen force and then squish back down again. I must not have been the only one because there is a nine minute video on YouTube of just these balloons...

So every logo, place, and name I'm working on has a special place in my memory growing up. I plan on sharing all of these as I work my way through this project.

And its not just about nostalgia, I want to hone my illustrative skills, and also bring back or create new logos that have been long forgotten.

Right now my goal is post at least one logo a day. I've compiled a list of nearly 100 different things and I may add to it so I've obviously got my work cut out for me. 

I anticipate this being a really fun journey to look back on the things that made my childhood special in Colorado. I invite any of you to post your memories as well.

See and follow the project in progress.

The List:

  • Putt-Putt

  • IMAX

  • DIA

  • Santa's Workshop

  • Westminster Mall (the balloons!)

  • Grand Lake

  • 9News

  • Biggs

  • Time Out on the Court

  • McNichols Arena

  • Denver Gold

  • Denver Dynamite

  • Denver Zephyrs

  • Stella's Coffee Shop

  • Chautauqua Park in Boulder

  • The Flatirons

  • Roller City

  • Skate City

  • Cinderella City

  • Cinder Alley

  • Graystone Castle

  • North Star Drive Ins

  • American Furniture Warehouse (Jake Jabbs!)

  • Elitch Gardens

  • Lakeside Amusement Park (The Fun House!)

  • Celebrity Sports Center

  • Northglenn Mall

  • Larimar Square

  • Lo-Do

  • Heritage Square

  • Cave of the Winds

  • Glenwood Springs

  • Hanging Lake

  • Mile High Stadium

  • Coors Field

  • Webster Lake

  • Winter Park

  • Cooper's Square

  • Beau Joes Pizza

  • Copper Mountain

  • Loveland Ski Area

  • Berthod Pass

  • Eisenhower Tunnel

  • Boulder Falls

  • Karls Dairy

  • Northglenn High School

  • Huron Middle School

  • Casa Bonita

  • Denver Zoo

  • Stock Show and Rodeo

  • Georgetown

  • Broadmoor Hotel

  • Camping

  • Blinky the Clown

  • Channel 2

  • Show Biz Pizza

  • Nathan's Funtastic

  • King Soopers

  • The Ranch

  • Parade of Lights

  • 16th St Mall

  • RTD

  • Broncos

  • Rockies

  • Nuggets

  • Avalanche

  • Water World

  • Pikes Peak

  • Stapleton International Airport

  • Jim's Burger Haven

  • Troccodaro

  • Denver Post

  • Rocky Mountain News

  • Union Station

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