# Creative Crosswalks Jason Eppink Proves the Crossing Signal is a Total Crisis Panic Button By Rachel | Published 2009-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jason-eppink-total-crisis-panic-button References: [zoomdoggle](http://zoomdoggle.com/2009/08/honorary-doggler-jason-eppink-ryan-laughlin/) & [jasoneppink](http://jasoneppink.com/totalcrisispanicbutton/) Jason Eppink has turned the basic crosswalk instructions to rules for surviving in total panic. The [funny signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards) by Jason Eppink are called ‘Total Crisis Panic Button’ and instruct people to do things like “start running, danger is imminent,” as well as a [step-by-step guide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry) for high fives, which include “start walking, build up momentum” and “raise hand, prepare for impact.” I’m going to have to start reading crosswalk directions more—who knew they were so useful? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Crosswalks:** Opportunity for technology-powered crosswalks that provide more interactive and engaging instructions. - **Gamification of Pedestrian Safety:** Opportunity for fun and gamified approaches to educating pedestrians about safety and crossing rules. - **Creative Signage:** Opportunity to use whimsical and humorous signage to grab attention and promote safety in public spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Urban Planning:** Urban planning firms can incorporate technology innovatively into public spaces to make them safer and more engaging. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Marketing firms can help create clever and engaging signage for pedestrian safety that can be sponsored by businesses to promote their brand. - **Edutainment:** Edutainment companies can develop interactive and fun solutions for educating people on safety rules on the streets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playfully Branded Crosswalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-walks.md) - [Traffic Light-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Turn Signal Armbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher-armbands.md) - [Vibrant Retro Transport Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-transport-safety.md) - [Cheeky Inaccurate Language Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-wonky-english.md) - [Fast Food-Themed Roads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonaldsfries1.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Urban Robot Traffic Safety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polis.md)