These cool street placards are designed by freelance, coffee-loving graphic designer Phil Jones, also known as MurrayMullet. His guerrilla street signs have been popping up in South Minneapolis since he moved there in 2009, with new pieces emerging every few months.
Jones' simple placards are essentially parodies posted on the regular street notes you're likely to find in every city, but have a great element of humour in them. Some of the designs include a tree holding a sign that reads "free hugs for hippies" and a lost sign for ninjas with the quote "Have you seen him? Probably not. Because then you would be dead." The designs are all extremely comedic and spice up the average collection of modern street signs.
Parody-Based Street Placards
Random Acts of Design by Phil Jones Cheers Up the City of Minneapolis
Trend Themes
1. Parody-based Street Placards - Opportunity for graphic designers to create parody-based street signs that add humor and creativity to urban environments.
2. Guerrilla Street Art - Chance for street artists to use guerrilla tactics to surprise and delight city dwellers with unexpected and humorous art installations.
3. Humorous Urban Design - Potential for designers to incorporate humor into urban environments through playful and whimsical street signage.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - Graphic designers can explore creative ways to disrupt the monotony of street signage by incorporating comedy and parody into their designs.
2. Street Art - Street artists have the opportunity to disrupt the urban landscape by using humor and unexpected elements in their art installations.
3. Urban Planning - Urban planners can consider integrating humorous and playful elements into urban environments to enhance livability and create memorable experiences for residents and visitors.