# Confusing Toilet Signs 10 Clever Bathroom Placards By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complicated-toilet-use-creative-and-confusing-signs References: [damncoolpics.blogspot](http://damncoolpics.blogspot.com/2008/06/funny-toilet-signs-around-world.html) You know what it’s like--you need to go to the toilet, are a teeny bit drunk, and then have to work out what toilet is the men’s and what loo is the women’s. [Bar and club owners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-bar) are increasingly making the signs on the door more creative, which is great, but therein lies the problem: They are so creative that you can’t work out which toilet you are meant to use. The best example of this is the set of [chromosome door signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-your-convenience)--I don’t want to have to remember my GCSE biology when I need to go to the toilet! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Creative Toilet Signage:** Innovative and intuitive bathroom signage can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for graphic design companies and architects, offering customizable, brand-friendly and functional installations. - **Gender-neutral Restrooms:** The increasing need for gender-neutral bathrooms creates opportunities for construction companies, interior designers, and bathroom fixture manufacturers to develop inclusive and accessible facilities. - **AI-powered Smart Bathrooms:** Artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies applied to bathroom fixtures and accessories provide opportunities for tech companies to develop safer, more hygienic and personalized public restrooms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Bars, restaurants, and hotels can leverage creative and gender-neutral bathroom signage to provide a unique and welcoming experience to customers and guests. - **Education:** Schools and universities can install gender-inclusive restrooms to promote inclusivity and diversity and provide a safe environment for LGBTQ+ students and staff. - **Public Spaces:** Municipalities and public buildings can benefit from AI-powered smart bathrooms that monitor usage and sanitation, manage queues, and provide real-time updates and alerts on occupancy and maintenance needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheeky Inaccurate Language Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-wonky-english.md) - [Lavatory Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encycloopedia.md) - [Branded Bathroom Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashmere-ultraluxe-bathroom-guide.md) - [Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restroom-code-maps.md) - [Anti-Splashing Bathroom Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-urinal-design.md) - [Public Bathroom Location Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bathroom-app.md) - [Illuminated Public Artful Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-east-park.md) - [Festival-Focused Toilet-Sharing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-toilet.md) - [Amorphous Public Restrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amoeba-public-restroom.md)