SignTalk>> A visual journey through the world of "Signs" & "Signage"
“SignTalk” means to provide a collection of photos with glaring examples of both bad and good Sign language. It’s not meant to be a critic on typography or graphic wit, but more of a personal look of the world of “Signs”. A medium I find to be extremely useful when done right and an eyesore which pollutes our already condensed field of view when done senseless.
If a sign -works- it rarely sticks out, if it works really well, it can literally stop you in your tracks. It can demand your attention or even make your day. I find it fascinating when people use it meaningfully to express a fact, or even make a small work of art.
In their purest form “Signs” (meaning signage) can be the one truly international form of communication. And that alone makes them a worthwhile design challenge.
The photos in “SignTalk” are mostly taken in Greece (with a few exceptions). Undoubtedly, they also provide a Hellenistic cultural mosaic, maybe an unintentional goal. Nevertheless, it has always been a fun project for me, one that I hope I will expand on and provide some unique visual distraction.
The best part is that I now share this visual walk with all of you, graphic design nuts and photo enthusiasts.
A special thanks to the mobile app that made this project possible “onuniverse.com”.
It was a challenge to see if the whole thing could be done on an iPhone, it turns out it can! I eagerly await of what they will come up next.
It was a challenge to see if the whole thing could be done on an iPhone, it turns out it can! I eagerly await of what they will come up next.
Your friendly Graphic Design Nerd,
Savvas Savva
Cine Olympia, est. 1906 - Xanthi, Greece
Bait Shop wall sign in Porto Lagos, Greece
Abandoned sea side convenient store "Mr. Matsiikis"
This unique sign reads "Don't tell me it was Sex. IT WAS RAPE !"
Closed down cleaning shop "Galaxy no.2"- Thessaloniki, Greece
Retired "Bus Stop" Sign and "Children Crossing" in Paranesti, Greece.
A general store with a huge custom sign. The Greek letters spell the word "CHAINS".
An antique shop, with a custom painting in the place of a sign. It reads "ANTIKERASMOS"
