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Sign of Power

My visual system was overpowered by this bus stop sign in Taiwan during a recent trip. It seems to use every kind of typeface, every possible color, and every possible means to express a great deal of information. In a drab urban landscape, it appeared like a gorgeous flower sprouting from the concrete sidewalks. Although I luckily did not have to try to decipher the sign as I was traveling by foot, I certainly appreciated the emotion-al dimension that it contributed.

7/emotion   Apr 4, '07

6 Responses to “Sign of Power”

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   Lisa Giebitz  April 5, 2007

   For some reason, that sign reminds me of this interesting animation: http://www.yhchang.com/LOTUS_BLOSSOM.html

   I’ve really enjoyed your site since I starting reading a few months ago. I wish I could find your book at the local library!

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   maeda  April 5, 2007

   Thanks for showing me the animated text, Lisa. “Old-school” but good for certain. Regards, John

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   Hiddy  April 8, 2007

   Hi,John.
   I’d like to publish the simple chinese editon of LOS.
   In fact,being your reader is lucky.But if I have a chance to introduce this great book to more Chinese,it’s a more lucky thing!

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   maeda  April 8, 2007

   Hello Hiddy, I believe two chinese language editions of LOS are forthcoming. Regards, John

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   nakliyat  April 12, 2007

   thank you veryy veryy much…..

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   hermano  April 22, 2007

   Interesting that since all of those typefaces are alien to me, they don’t feel that “different” to me.

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