There is an old saying that “common sense is not so common,” and nowhere is this more evident than in the world of public safety. We have all walked past warning signs that seem so ridiculously obvious they feel like…
Getting a tattoo is supposed to be a milestone moment, a way to wear your heart, your beliefs, or your favorite song lyrics on your sleeve literally. It’s a ritual that requires a high level of trust between the client…
In a world governed by corporate handbooks and “the customer is always right” mantras, there is something deeply refreshing about seeing signs that have completely abandoned the facade of politeness. We’ve all seen the standard “Please watch your step” or…
We have all spoken a little too fast at some point, letting words out before we have fully thought them through. Sometimes it leads to an awkward pause or a…
School was great at teaching us what to memorize, but not always great at teaching us the weird, delightful stuff that makes you fall in love with learning. The kind…
Some jobs are simple enough that anyone should be able to handle them. Yet somehow, some people manage to turn the easiest tasks into unforgettable disasters. From ridiculous mishaps to…
In the age of instant messaging, you’d think that most grievances would be settled with a quick, private “ping.” However, there is a specific breed of person who still prefers…
There’s petty… and then there’s putting it in writing. Petty notes live at the intersection of frustration and artistry. They’re passive-aggressive masterpieces, often written by people who have absolutely reached…
There is no high quite like the one you feel after shopping for a “too good to be true” deal on a designer-style dress or a high-end gadget. We’ve all…
Some days fall apart without anything big going wrong. A crooked sign, a badly designed object, or a moment that feels slightly off can be enough to spark instant irritation.…
Some design fails don’t just miss the mark; they look like they were approved by a committee that actively disliked the idea of “good.” The worst part is that most…