citylikeyou — New York / Michael Deal

Michael was born and raised in Seattle, and has lived in New York since 2009. He’s done graphic and interaction design for Pentagram and Local Projects, and is currently a designer at the Google Creative Lab.

http://www.mikemake.com

Designer

Current city: New York

mikemake.com

New York / Park

I read that the design of Central Park's curving spaces was a Romantic counter to the geometry of Enlightenment-era gardens. I heard this design was influenced by landscape painting, where its foreground, middleground, and background constantly shift as you walk the paths. I find new pockets and features every time I'm there. One of my favorite spots is with the Central Park Dance Skaters, a group that roller skates in circles all day to vintage electro funk. These characters generously lend you the feeling of being in your own 1980's New York film.

New York / Shop

Strand is a castle of books. It claims 2.5 million new and used books, across 18 miles of shelves, cared for by 200 employees—so set aside a couple of hours. Plenty of art books and good prices. Get your healthy huff of that old book smell.

New York / Bar

Geek out over the massive menu of Belgian beer at Spuyten Duyvil. Relax in the backyard seating and say, "Ooh, I gotta remember this brew," without realizing you probably won't see it again elsewhere. Then cross the street to Fette Sau, a BBQ experience equally well designed because it's owned by the same couple, the Carrolls. Order from their wide selection of meat cuts, served by the pound on butcher paper. The sides shine too, with the best potato salad and best BBQ beans I've ever had.

New York / Place

Occasionally I'll look at the Manhattan skyline and wonder what it was like in 1931 when people around the world were saying, "Holy shit, did you hear what they just built in New York?" Just get up there and trip out about humanity. And be sure to keep an eye out for the unmarked locked door guarding a set of stairs leading to a hidden terrace that was originally designed as a fucking docking station for zeppelins.

New York / Film Director

Filmmaker from NYC

New York / Art Director

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New York / Artist

Portuguese graphic artist and architect based in New York.

New York / Fashion Stylist

Adri Zgirdea is a celebrity and editorial stylist studio focused on styling menswear for celebrity athletes. Adri has styled for the likes of Josh Richardson (Dallas Mavs), Zack Collins (Portland Trailblazers), Michael Porter Jr. (Denver Nuggets), Bruno Fernando (Atlanta Hawks), Brandon Clarke (Memphis Grizzlies), Jonathan Stewart (New York Giants), Kawann Short (Carolina Panthers), Nate Palmer (Greenbay Packers), Corey Liuget (Buffalo Bills), Jon Toth (New York Jets), Jordan Schaefer (Atlanta Braves), Corey LaJoie (NASCAR), John Hunter Nemechek (NASCAR), Julia Landauer (NASCAR), and Donovan Carter (HBO Ballers).

New York / Artist

Jordan Sullivan is an artist living and working in New York City.

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