We’re constantly amazed by our diverse community of creatives that show up each and every month to hear from one of our talented speakers. As you may know, we’ve been rounding up your #CMTakeaways via Instagram and Twitter after each talk and featuring them here.

For our 39th Creative Mornings in Chicago, we invited the charming Jim Moran of Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum to chime in on our Ink series. Not only did he walk us through some of Hamilton Wood Type’s influential milestones he also reminded the crowd to slow down, make more beautiful objects by hand and to use what we have. We’re delighted to share with you some of the reflections collected from last week’s talk hosted by Leo Burnett’s Department of Design.

Without further adieu let’s explore some of the reflections, inspirations and moments of magic that were captured at Jim Moran’s talk!

Jim Moran inspired me to try out a new sketch-note style. This donut was also a huge motivating factor. Tell me what you think over on twitter @elijaa_!

A quick sketch of my takeaway from this months @chicago_cm Why we still love wood type. #cmtakeaways

A photo posted by Eddy Mumbles (@eddymumbles) on Mar 27, 2015 at 12:01pm PDT

Started Friday a.m. with a full house of creatives to hear a presentation from Jim Moran of @hamiltonwoodtype. FYI “wayzgoose” is a real [& super fun] word @chicago_cm // #CreativeMornings #CMtakeaways

A photo posted by Nora (@n0ratherese) on Mar 27, 2015 at 9:22am PDT

Thanks to @hamiltonwoodtyp and @Chicago_CM for a great Creative Mornings this month! I was also able to snag this beautiful backwards alphabet print thanks to my friend @mandleyii #CMtakeaways #CreativeMornings #Chicago #typography

A photo posted by Mike Hudson (@dashudson) on Mar 27, 2015 at 2:41pm PDT

Thanks to @chicago_cm + @hamiltonwoodtype I now know a wayzgoose is a party for printers. So… that’s definitely my new favorite word. #cmtakeaways #woodtype #letterpress #ink #notetaking

A photo posted by @fitzlikeaglove on Mar 27, 2015 at 9:50am PDT

Learning about wood type printing while taking in this view. Couldn’t have asked for a better Friday morning! 3.27.15 #chicago #CMtakeaways @hamiltonwoodtyp @leoburnett

A photo posted by Areeba H. (@aree8a) on Mar 27, 2015 at 9:18am PDT

The @Chicago_CM talk today reinforces what I love about art - the rich social history it contains. Thanks @hamiltonwoodtyp! #CMtakeaways

— Claire O’Brien (@clairenamiye) March 27, 2015

Great to see the role woodtype plays in language learning & preservation with @hamiltonwoodtyp @Chicago_CM #CMtakeaways

— Lisa McGill (@LisaReneeM) March 27, 2015

"We need to get off the computer and use our hands. That’s what they’re designed for." —Jim Moran @hamiltonwoodtyp @Chicago_CM #CMTakeaways

— Kimberly Baird (@kimpbaird) March 27, 2015

Delighted to learn how each type was hand trimmed after each was cut. @Chicago_CM @HamiltonWoodTyp #CreativeMornings #CMtakeaways

— Jeremy Blake (@jeremyblake102) March 27, 2015

Preservation and production don’t have to and shouldn’t be separated. #CMtakeaways @Chicago_CM @hamiltonwoodtyp

— Justin T. Smith (@JustinIsAMaker) March 27, 2015

A special thanks to everyone that shared their #CMTakeaways from this month’s talk. We love connecting with the moments that motivate you so keep them coming! We’re looking forward to hearing your reflections from our Humility series. Join us on Friday, April 24th at Threadless as Steven Waltien shares his experience, perspectives and much, much more. Registration opens on Monday, April 20th at 11am. Don’t miss out!

Make it a powerful month!

@elijaa_