Hand made map showing shops and attractions in the center of Nagoya’s shopping district, Sakae.
Various fonts, paper, and hand written annotations, along with fading, wear and tear evoke the temporality of commerce.
I wonder what rules and regulations hold for the those allowed to add to the sign. What are the penalties for unauthorised editing?
![Hand Made Shopping Street Map Hand Made Shopping Street Map](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5549719955_ea7da9d120_b.jpg)
![Hand Made Shopping Street Map Hand Made Shopping Street Map](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5549720609_1fa50a035f_b.jpg)
![Hand Made Shopping Street Map Hand Made Shopping Street Map](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5550304050_2dc252e99c_b.jpg)
![Hand Made Shopping Street Map Hand Made Shopping Street Map](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5549721623_1367f531f3_b.jpg)
![Hand Made Shopping Street Map Hand Made Shopping Street Map](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5549722421_f3ef1c6c1d_b.jpg)
![Hand Made Shopping Street Map Hand Made Shopping Street Map](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5550305792_c163c20e2b_b.jpg)
Materials: Paper, Marker, Laminator
Location: Nagoya, Sakae
Instructions on the disposal of glass bottles/jars – take the lid of first. Note emphasis over ‘lid’, cute portrait, and signature from the ‘Clean Trio’ who take care of the rubbish/recyling center.
![Disposal Instructions for Glass Disposal Instructions for Glass](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3024/5754896804_682c77a080_b.jpg)
![Disposal Instructions for Glass Disposal Instructions for Glass](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5063/5754897506_07a2365609_b.jpg)
Materials: Paper
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.
This example is a note for a pamphlet on “Hand Made Aspects of Mass Produced Housing”. Subscribe to my somewhat-frequent letter HERE if you want to keep in touch easily.
Cheerful hand made signs instructing residents to (1) flatten plastic bottles and (2) remove the cap and label from plastic bottles before placing them in the recycling sack.
![Cheerful Rubbish Center Signage Cheerful Rubbish Center Signage](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2658/5754890662_91ba89966a_b.jpg)
![Cheerful Rubbish Center Signage Cheerful Rubbish Center Signage](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2158/5754344685_05caeccf10_b.jpg)
Materials: Paper, Pegs, Coat hanger
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.
This example is a note for a pamphlet on “Hand Made Aspects of Mass Produced Housing”. Subscribe to my somewhat-frequent letter HERE if you want to keep in touch easily.
Hand made sign notifying public toilet users of a shift in the toilet paper dispenser.
I love how the draft in pencil bears no relation to the final copy written in marker.
![Change of Location (Tissue) Change of Location (Tissue)](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5549748883_9ed6f64048_b.jpg)
![Change of Location (Tissue) Change of Location (Tissue)](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5550332224_ac701ce378_b.jpg)
Materials: Marker, Paper
Location: Nagoya
Traffic signage put to a different traffic related use with the help of marker and paper.
![Traffic Cone Reuse in Marker and A3 Traffic Cone Reuse in Marker and A3](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5051/5516939815_8dc6333acb_b.jpg)
![Traffic Cone Reuse in Marker and A3 Traffic Cone Reuse in Marker and A3](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5516940209_03732e13d9_b.jpg)
![Traffic Cone Reuse in Marker and A3 Traffic Cone Reuse in Marker and A3](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5516940557_ebd4457197_b.jpg)
Materials: Paper, Marker
Location: Akishima, Tokyo
Train timetable on small izakaya wall helps patrons get home in timely fashion, saving them taxi fare and saving the bar staff from having to deal with stragglers.
![Train Timetable in Bar Train Timetable in Bar](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5417821373_5b2f309f44_b.jpg)
![Train Timetable in Bar Train Timetable in Bar](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5418425074_0933109682_b.jpg)
Materials: Paper
Location: Akishima-shi, Tokyo