As rude as it might be to intrude on someone's personal space, sometimes people feel just as rude to let those few know just how rude they are being; but Michael Pederson has come up with a simple solution. The street artist designed a card for the general public that is short and simple to fill out. Once done, it gives the receiver the feedback they've been needing about personal space.
Michael Pederson has specifically dubbed them "Personal Space Reference Cards." It addresses such things as touching (and the need to shift away slightly), wanting alone time (including no eye contact) and the general need for acknowledgement on these points. Hopefully no one is offended in their use.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Personal Space Awareness
- Create tools or technologies that promote awareness and respect for personal space.
- Passive Communication
- Develop innovative ways for individuals to communicate their personal boundaries without direct confrontation.
- Street Art Solutions
- Explore how street art can be used as a medium to address social etiquettes and personal interactions.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Personal Development
- Opportunity for self-help industries to create products or services that facilitate personal space management and communication.
- Design and Printing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for printing industry to offer customizable personal space cards with various designs and features.
- Community Engagement
- Community organizations can leverage the concept of personal space cards to promote respectful and inclusive behavior.
