Portland, Oregon-based workwear and tool company Hand-Eye Supply asked artists to create their own versions of common warning signs, with hilarious results.
Hand-Eye Supply asked ten Portland artists to reinterpret those pesky caution signs that are inevitably on the walls of every workshop and studio. The resulting line of posters, called 'Collective Caution,' is vaguely twisted and very funny. In one poster, the traditional warning to tie hair back is illustrated with an image of what could happen if the advice isn't followed: a man's long, flowing beard gets trapped in a drill bit -- and the ensuing catastrophe leaves him completely faceless.
The posters are available in limited edition print from the Hand-Eye Supply website, with 50% of proceeds going to support the Portland YouthBuilders charity.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Humorous Safety Signs
- Creating and selling humorous safety signs that still bring attention to the dangers present in a particular environment.
- Collaborative Art Projects
- Partnering with local artists to create unique and attention-grabbing posters or signs that can be used to promote a business or enhance an existing marketing campaign.
- Charity Partnerships
- Partnering with local charities to give back to the community and promote goodwill, while also increasing sales through the promotion of charitable causes.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Workwear and Tool Industry
- Opportunity for companies in the workwear and tool industry to differentiate their products through the creation and sale of unique and engaging safety signs that still prioritize the safety of their customers.
- Art Industry
- Opportunity for artists to collaborate with businesses and create unique and innovative safety signs or advertisements that still bring attention to the dangers present in a particular environment.
- Charity Industry
- Opportunity for organizations in the charity industry to partner with businesses and create mutually beneficial partnerships that give back to the community and promote goodwill, while also increasing awareness and donations for their causes.
