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Signs should not have attitudes. They should also be grammatically correct.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 8, 2017
  • Post category:Words
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This is a sign in the parking lot of a local Starbucks. It's a stupid sign.   Signs should inform and instruct. They should not have an attitude, and this one…

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Read more about the article The ineffectiveness of signage

The ineffectiveness of signage

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 21, 2017
  • Post category:Idea/Teaching
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A rule of signage that people don't seem to understand:Signs only work on people who obey signs.I worked with teachers this summer who wanted to hang signs on campus to…

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Management: Please stop signing your signs. It looks ridiculous and serves no useful purpose.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 20, 2015
  • Post category:Critic/Words
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This sign was posted beside a plastic lion at Safari Golf, an excellent mini golf course near my home.  The message itself is fine. Sadly, it's probably necessary to remind…

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Read more about the article Most threatening (and perhaps effective) example of signage ever

Most threatening (and perhaps effective) example of signage ever

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 31, 2014
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