Tag: signage
A short history of English pub signage: Third in a SmartSign blog series on famous signs and their origins
The English pub is quintessentially English, like roast beef, tea and the Tudor rose– even the smallest village in the English countryside has a pub. (The oldest English pub still in existence, Ye Old Fighting Cocks, was founded in 795.) And the pub sign, universally part of the pub’s appeal, has an unusual origin of […]
Regulatory notes: California requires all single restrooms to be gender-neutral
California has recently changed its laws regarding restroom signage. Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law on September 29th that requires all single-toilet restrooms to be designated as gender-neutral. Effective March 1, 2017, the following will change: All single-user restrooms in government facilities, businesses, and other public accommodations are to be changed to all-gender facilities. […]
A short history of New York City subway signage: First in a SmartSign blog series on famous signs and their origins
The New York City subway is a symbol of New York. For over a hundred years, the subway has transported New Yorkers and visitors alike through New York’s urban canyons. Its signage is simple, elegant, and iconic, a beacon of calm in New York’s chaos. But the signs haven’t always been that way. Originally, there […]
Are You Liable for Alligator Bites?
Understand Your Obligations to Protect Your Property from Wild Animals So you’ve decided to buy property in an area with dangerous animals. Maybe you’ve moved to Florida, and you’re worried about sharks; or you’ve bought property in Texas, where fire ants are common; or you’ve retired to Arizona, where rattlesnakes abound. You want to protect […]
“Failure to yield” acquittal sparks debate over stop signs
A picture might be worth a thousand words, but a sign is worth much, much more — especially when it’s a stop sign at an intersection. But is the role of stop signs up for interpretation? We wouldn’t have thought so. After all, their function seems pretty clear: STOP. And, yet, one minor traffic ticket […]
New TV show uses design to fix everyday bad behavior
There are many, many reality shows that one could classify as “boring,” “ridiculous,” or “a complete waste of time showcasing the very worst of humanity.” But here’s one of the few that actually has some merit. Even without a clue as to the content, “Crowd Control” is aired on the respected and legitimate National Geographic […]
Funny Sign Friday: It’s National Poetry Month!
Whether or not you knew it, there’s been something missing from your life over the past six months. What might that be, you ask? A funny signs roundup, of course! Our last installment was in September, and since April is National Poetry Month, it’s a perfect time to break out a selection from our funny sign […]
