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Do you believe in signs? They’re everywhere! Keep your eyes and your mind wide open, and I promise, you will find some incredible, perhaps even life-changing, signs.
No, I’m not talking about signs from the universe. I’m talking about literal signs. From street signs to emergency exit signs to signs that will teach you about sign language, we’ve gathered some of the most brilliant, hilarious and wholesome signs from around the world down below.
Be sure to upvote all of your favorite signs, and let us know in the comments what the most significant sign you’ve ever seen was. Keep reading to also find an interview we were lucky enough to receive from Tim Harrelson, CEO of The Sign Chef. Then, if you’re interested in checking out even more signs that might teach you something new, you can find Bored Panda’s last list celebrating signs right here. It’s a good sign that you clicked on this article, I can just feel it!
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#1
This Sign Is Outside My Local Church, Think It's A Good Day To Share It
#2
This Sign Outside A Local Shelter
#3
I’m Convinced To Learn Fencing
Signs are an unavoidable part of our lives. We need them to get from one place to another when driving in the car, to advertise events and information, to learn the daily specials at our favorite restaurant, to know whether to push or pull a door to avoid making a fool of ourselves and to know if our car will get towed for parking in that spot that looks suspiciously available. Signs are all around us. And while most of them look similar to one another, sometimes they are made by great designers who ensure that they stand out and get their point across in the most effective way.
To learn more about the importance of great signage, we reached out to Tim Harrelson, CEO of the South Carolina based company The Sign Chef. “Between the physical world and the online world, the competition for attention is at an all time high,” Tim told Bored Panda. “Simultaneously, attention spans seem to be at an all time low. Our senses are constantly being bombarded! Moving forward, organizations need to be strategic in how the content is displayed on their signs.”
#4
Sign At The Local Veterinary Hospital
#5
Sign At Local Burger Restaurant
Lord Mysticlaw 2 years ago
There's something similar in the packaging of a small dairy farm in my area. Very cool.
#6
Sign Outside A Dallas Comic Book Shop This Morning
We also asked Tim how the process of designing signs works for him and his company. “Most graphic designers start with the size of the sign - then the lettering & graphics are added. Think backwards," he explained. "A more strategic approach can be taken by having the design reverse engineered for maximum impact. This design strategy starts with the viewing distance. How far away does your target audience need to be able to read the sign?”
“Once the distance is measured, a Letter Sizing Calculator can be used to scientifically determine the very best letter sizes,” Tim continued. “As an example, what is the best letter size if the viewing distance is 110 feet? When you type 110 feet into the calculator, you’ll instantly see 22 inches is recommended for maximum impact - easy.”
#7
I Adopted 2 Miles Of The Pacific Coast Highway Last Year. I’ve Gone Out Almost Every Day And I’ve Picked Up Over 100 Bags Worth Of Trash
Today my adoption signs were finally installed
#8
A Sign I Stumbled Upon
#9
This Brewery Has A Sign In The Bathroom That Offers A Backup Plan In Case Your Date Isn't Going So Well
We also asked Tim what the most important factors to consider are when designing a sign. “The legibility of the message is the single most important factor. Of equal importance is the message itself. What is the core message people need to grasp in an instant?”
#10
All We Need Is Love
Luis Gomez 2 years ago
What if your neighbor is spreading conspiracy theories and is a white supremacist terrorist? I really wish it were easier to tolerate the intolerant.
#11
My Uber Driver Offered A Conversation “Menu” For His Ride
#12
Local Starbucks Does 'Sign Of The Week' For Sign Language
Next, we asked Tim if he’s ever been able to create any particularly exciting or special signs. “We recently created the World’s Largest Dibond Sign Display for Mahopac High School in New York,” he shared with pride. In his email, Tim attached a photo of the impressive sign that looks easily over 15 feet tall, featuring the school’s logo of a massive M with an arrow across it. He also shared a beautiful retro, flashing neon sign to go on Route 66 advertising Eufloria dispensary in Oklahoma.
#13
This Sign Moves The "N" When They Are Closed
#14
The Sign At My Son's Little League Field
#15
This New Zealand Remembrance Plaque In Flanders
If you’re in need of a beautiful sign, be sure to check out The Sign Chef’s website right here. They are experts are creating anything from yard signs to neon signs, so they can certainly make you something that would be worthy of a spot on this list!
#16
My Favorite Bookstore Has A Cat. They Now Have A Sign For The Cat
Luis Gomez 2 years ago
There's this jewelry store with signs that reads "pets welcome, people tolerated" and "super friendly dog in premises".
#17
This Plaque At The Dog Park Commemorating A Park Record
#18
In My Hometown, There Is A Skate Shop Next To A Butcher, They Made A Single Sign. Steak On One Side, Skate On The Other (Nantes, France)
We hope you’re enjoying these clever and fascinating signs from around the world. If you’re a graphic designer, perhaps you’re even gaining some inspiration! Keep upvoting your favorite signs, and then let us know in the comments if you’ve ever seen a sign that really stuck with you. Then if your appetite for signs still isn’t satiated after finishing this list, you can find our last article on the same topic right here.
#19
At Oakland Zoo They Have Signs So Their Wolves Wouldn't Get Scared
#20
The Bathroom At My Doctor's Office Has A Discreet Way For Victims Of Abuse, Violence, Or Human Trafficking To Get Help
#21
Police In Chester Vermont Have A Special Speed Limit Sign For Christmas. Legend Has It If You Go 69 MpH It Says Both 'Naughty' And 'Nice'
#22
All My Old Casting Spots Have No Trespassing Signs, So This Was A Breath Of Fresh Air
#23
I Got A Warning For Leaving My Laptop Unattended In The Library
#24
This Sign Was Written For Deer
#25
Autism Sign At The History Of Miami Museum
#26
A Buffet Restaurant's Sign
#27
This Sign Explains Why Feeding Ducks Bread Isn't A Good Idea
Laura Ketteridge 2 years ago
It tried to feed some ducks with lettuce and corn. Initially they had come a-waddling, but saw the 'healthy treat' I was offering, and they turned away in disgust.
#28
This Emergency Exit Sign
#29
UV Index Sign
#30
In What Might Be The Oldest Known “Beware Of Dog” Sign
This is an amazingly preserved tile mosaic from Pompeii which features an image of a dog and the words “cave canem” which loosely translates to “caveat” (beware) and “canine” (dog).
#31
The Local Blood Bank Have These Signs To Show How Much Blood They Have
#32
Anti-Pollution Sign By A Lake In Evergreen, Colorado
#33
Today I Stopped In Woodville, New Zealand. They Have A Sign Pointing To All The Other Woodville's And Their Distance
#34
Michael Pederson Installs Miniature Signs In Unassuming Locations, The Recent One Tracks The Lifespan Of A Solitary Weed Poking Through A Sidewalk Crack
A tiny wooden ladder leans against a sign that marks the number of days the plant has been growing.
#35
This Sign In A Cafe Educating Us On The Nuances Of Pastries And Politicians
#36
This Historic Sign In My Hotel Explains How To Use Electricity In Case You Had Never Used It Before
Luis Gomez 2 years ago
Jim back in the day "electric light gives you autism and it's not very manly"
#37
Sign In The New Orleans Airport Bathroom
Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago
Ok, never had crayfish. Are they spicy or nasty or something? Cuz if they are spicy like the paqui ghost pepper tortilla chips, washing once ain't enough.Trust me on this.
#38
This Sign At A Local Nature Preserve Has The Words Inverted So You Can Read It In The Water
#39
A Sign With A Map Of Houses Numbers And Streets
LandAhoy 2 years ago
That's really handy for finding places, especially as they appear to be a bit illogically numbered.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
alternating - even numbers one side of the road, odd numbers opposite side.
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Sleestak 2 years ago
Being in the sign business, I'm looking at this and wondering how long it will stand up to the elements. Great concept, but it looks like the vertical plaque toward the center already lost its face.
Jude Corrigan 2 years ago
Couldn't find much information except that the sign is metal and the estate was built in the 60s/70s.
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Laura Ketteridge 2 years ago
It's just a tiny area (a few streets) in London.
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Giles McArdell 2 years ago
I'm far too excited that this is just round the corner from me, I go past it on my way to the office!
wifeofweasley 2 years ago
For someone with a horrible sense of direction (especially when driving) this is great
Isabel Care 2 years ago
We have a hellishly complicated estate. Walks, greens, lawns and other pedestrian addresses, each accessed by up to 6 different roads. The properties on the access roads can be oriented the same way, but different addresses, or facing different ways and have the same address. Often 4 or 5 addresses on each road. Can make delivery people cry. Each road name sign lists the addresses accessed by that road
Trent Tulpo 2 years ago
As a cab driver I only need to shine my light on a sign instead of people's houses.
Heather Talma 2 years ago
Awesome. Only thing better would be if they were color-coded so you'd be sure exactly which number goes with which street. It's not crystal clear to me.
Demongrrrrl 2 years ago
It looks like it's for pedestrians, as I don't think it can be read from inside a car.
Ruth Kennedy 2 years ago
I HATE this sign. Just try to follow the numbering systems sequentially and work out where 13 Hever Gardens is. Got it? Now try 12.
butt soup 2 years ago
that's why the sign is there, though. the houses are numbered badly, so there's a sign for you to figure out where your destination is before you get lost.
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Have you noticed how often we name neighborhoods after whatever was destroyed in order to build them? We need a way to attach a past tense to nouns – a succinct way to say "Used to Be Elms but Is Now Asphalt."
#40
This Sign At My University With The Number For The Library Police
#41
Road Signs In Vilnius, Lithuania
#42
The Way The Sun Has Weathered This Sign So It Looks Like It's Heavy Metal Style
#43
This Interplanetary Street Sign
#44
This Sign At My Local Pharmacy Teaches How To Do A Basic Waltz
#45
The Signs In These Botanical Gardens Have Springs So The Signs Move With The Growth Of The Tree
#46
My Bathroom Sign. It Has Been In My Family Since The 40's
#47
This Sign Of Hobo Symbols At Railroad Museum
#48
Moss Growing On A Sign, But Only The Parts That Illuminate
#49
This Sign At The Mirror Lakes, NZ, Is Actually Mirrored The Right Way Up In The Lake
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WonderWoman 2 years ago
BP, why make the list so long, we all know you are going to cut this down to around 50. Make THREE lists and post on different weeks. Some of the higher number ones are probably pretty amazing, but in a few hours they won't be visible
Debbie 2 years ago
I really like that idea, also there are probably only a handful who go down the entire list and vote, this the last entries have less of a chance of being in top 30.
Load More Replies... Bouche Clay 2 years ago
I got downvoted for not knowing that Asperger was a Nazi?
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WonderWoman 2 years ago
BP, why make the list so long, we all know you are going to cut this down to around 50. Make THREE lists and post on different weeks. Some of the higher number ones are probably pretty amazing, but in a few hours they won't be visible
Debbie 2 years ago
I really like that idea, also there are probably only a handful who go down the entire list and vote, this the last entries have less of a chance of being in top 30.
Load More Replies... Bouche Clay 2 years ago
I got downvoted for not knowing that Asperger was a Nazi?
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