This gallery presents the collection of photos submitted for the World Of Signage Photo Contest by the readers of Smashing Magazine. We received over 2,500+ photos from our readers across the globe, and present a selection of the most interesting photos in the overview below.
The topic of this gallery is Graffiti and Hand-Written signs, i.e. signs that incorporates unique, individual artistic expression to communicate the meaning and the purpose of the sign. Please notice: each photo has a certain license, provided in the description of the photo. Before using the images for private or commercial projects, make sure that the license allows you to do so. Also, you can click on the photos for a larger preview.
Please feel free to take a look at other submissions as well (links to other galleries are listed in the end of this gallery).
Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs #
I dont know pink #
I dont know pink [ large preview ]
“Graffiti on sign.” Photo taken by Dixon Hamby from USA.
Graffiti art #
Graffiti art [ large preview ]
“Graffiti on parking lot wall.” Photo taken by Hjörvar Þór Sævarsson from Iceland.
Recycle that #
Recycle that [ large preview ]
“Graffiti art promotes recycling on East 4th Street buidings in Austin, TX.” Photo taken by Cristal Garcia from USA.
Lisbon Cats #
Lisbon Cats [ large preview ]
“Graffiti in Lisbon.” Photo taken by Tammi Floccare from USA.
Mount Maido’s direction #
Mount Maido’s direction [ large preview ]
“Mount Maïdo’s handwriting direction on a rock.” Photo taken by Cédric Albrecht from France.
Escuella-Taller #
Escuella-Taller [ large preview ]
“A handwritten sign in Havana, Cuba.” Photo taken by Harald Krefting from United Kingdom.
Fuck the police #
Fuck the police [ large preview ]
“Grafitti tag.” Photo taken by Christian van Elten from Germany.
Bakery #
Bakery [ large preview ]
“A hand-painted sign to a bakery in Kefalonia, Greece.” License: All Rights Reserved. Photo taken by Ted Winder from UK.
Authorised hand painted #
Authorised hand painted [ large preview ]
“The dying art of hand painted signage.” Licensed: Copyright © All rights reserved. Photo taken by Alison Hogg from New Zealand.
Raspado Menu #
Raspado Menu [ large preview ]
“Typical “rotulo,” or hand-painted sign, advertising different flavors of raspados (snow cones made with flavored syrups).” Photo taken by Shelby Karns from México.
Hand made #
Hand made [ large preview ]
“Hand made signage in a building.” Photo taken by Ramy Sader from Lebanon.
My past, my dreams #
My past, my dreams [ large preview ]
“Stencil on pavement.” Licensed: Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic. Photo taken by Justin D Goring from United Kingdom.
Vernacular Typography Polaroids 1 #
Vernacular Typography Polaroids 1 [ large preview ]
“Polaroids of vernacular and hand-painted signage.” Photo taken by Doug Wilson from United States of America.
Vernacular Typography Polaroids 2 #
Vernacular Typography Polaroids 2 [ large preview ]
“Polaroids of vernacular and hand-painted signage.” Photo taken by Doug Wilson from United States of America.
Vernacular Typography Polaroids 3 #
Vernacular Typography Polaroids 3 [ large preview ]
“Polaroids of vernacular and hand-painted signage.” Photo taken by Doug Wilson from United States of America.
Upside down five #
Upside down five [ large preview ]
“5 painted on pavement.” Photo taken by Dixon Hamby from USA.
C on pink #
C on pink [ large preview ]
“white C painted on pink wall.” Photo taken by Dixon Hamby from USA.
Q Mart Water Tower #
Q Mart Water Tower [ large preview ]
“Repainting the Q on a water tower in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.” Licensed: License. Photo taken by Horatio Baltz from USA.
Watch your step #
Watch your step [ large preview ]
“Old town scottsdale walking tour.” Photo taken by Karina Downer from USA.
Pacas Message #
Pacas Message [ large preview ]
“The sign were both found in Belize, Central America at the Best Little Zoo in the World…” Photo taken by Christine Lobsinger from Canada.
What about the Kids #
What about the Kids [ large preview ]
“My first thought, for the one that says ‘This Way to the Outhouse’ with the arrow for adults made me laugh and think, I guess the kids have to go in the bush.” Photo taken by Christine Lobsinger from Canada.
Thank you! #
Thanks to all participants for taking their time for preparing and sending submissions for the contest and creating a unique and diversified gallery presented above. We truly appreciate and respect your efforts and your time, folks!
Further Galleries #
You may want to take a look at other contest galleries, too:
- Abstract and Weird Signs 1
- Abstract and Weird Signs 2
- Advertising and Promotional Signs 1
- Advertising and Promotional Signs 2
- Corporate Logos and Branding Signs
- “Forbidden” Signs 1
- “Forbidden” Signs 2
- Funny, Clever and Original Signs 1
- Funny, Clever and Original Signs 2
- Funny, Clever and Original Signs 3
- Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs 1
- Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs 2
- Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 1
- Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 2
- Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 3
- Information and Instructional Signs 1
- Information and Instructional Signs 2
- Library Signs
- Monument and Memorial Signs
- Museum Signs 1
- Museum Signs 2
- Public and State Building Signs 1
- Public and State Building Signs 2
- Road and Street Signs 1
- Road and Street Signs 2
- Road and Street Signs 3
- Road and Street Signs 4
- Road and Street Signs 5
- School and Park Signs
- Shop and Store Signs 1
- Shop and Store Signs 2
- Shop and Store Signs 3
- Street Wayfinding Signs 1
- Street Wayfinding Signs 2
- Street Wayfinding Signs 3
- Street Wayfinding Signs 4
- Train and Airport Signs 1
- Train and Airport Signs 2
- Underground and Metro Signs
- Warning and Danger Signs 1
- Warning and Danger Signs 2
- Warning and Danger Signs 3
- Warning and Danger Signs 4
- Warning and Danger Signs 5
- Wayfinding in Buildings Signs 1
- Wayfinding in Buildings Signs 2
- WC and Restroom Signs 1
- WC and Restroom Signs 2
- Welcome Signs
- Other photos 1
- Other photos 2
The topic of this gallery is Graffiti and Hand-Written signs, i.e. signs that incorporates unique, individual artistic expression to communicate the meaning and the purpose of the sign. Please notice: each photo has a certain license, provided in the description of the photo. Before using the images for private or commercial projects, make sure that the license allows you to do so. Also, you can click on the photos for a larger preview. This gallery presents the collection of photos submitted for the World Of Signage Photo Contest by the readers of Smashing Magazine. We received over 2,500+ photos from our readers across the globe, and present a selection of the most interesting photos in the overview below.
The topic of this gallery is Graffiti and Hand-Written signs, i.e. signs that incorporates unique, individual artistic expression to communicate the meaning and the purpose of the sign. Please notice: each photo has a certain license, provided in the description of the photo. Before using the images for private or commercial projects, make sure that the license allows you to do so. Also, you can click on the photos for a larger preview.
Please feel free to take a look at other submissions as well (links to other galleries are listed in the end of this gallery).
Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs #
Enter the Cafe #
Enter the Cafe [ large preview ]
“Cute hand made sign pointing to the entrance of a cosy cute cafe in Melbourne.” Licensed: Copyright Mary Pho 2010. Photo taken by Mary Pho from Australia.
Grunge Numbers #
Grunge Numbers [ large preview ]
“Weathered poster showcasing numbers in various sizes and fonts, Seattle, WA.” Photo taken by Derek Hollister from USA.
68, Zibo, Shandong, China #
68, Zibo, Shandong, China [ large preview ]
“The number 68 painted on the side of a building in China.” Photo taken by Shelby Karns from Mexico.
Bar wall showing offers #
Bar wall showing offers [ large preview ]
“Instead of putting a floor display up in front of the Icelandic cafe, it decided to paint its own wall.” Photo taken by Caroline Baumann from Germany.
EL CHE #
EL CHE [ large preview ]
”“EL CHE” ama su pose-ESPERA-Que lo pase no bien más bien VIP.” Photo taken by Dulce Mariana Ayala Bárcenas from Querétaro, México.
Scaffolders #
Scaffolders [ large preview ]
“Dali Street China.” Photo taken by Nama Saya Manu from France.
Jailed if caught urinating #
Jailed if caught urinating [ large preview ]
“I took this photo of a sign just outside a mall in Iloilo. The sign also says that only dogs urinate there.” Photo taken by Febrina Tanghal from Philippines.
Lucky paint #
Lucky paint [ large preview ]
“An advert for a painter called Lucky.” License: All rights reserved. Photo taken by Gareth Shapiro from England.
Basura #
Basura [ large preview ]
“Hand-painted littering sign at Chicano Park (San Diego).” Photo taken by Eduardo Garcia from USA.
Be an ASSFOAMer now! #
Be an ASSFOAMer now! [ large preview ]
“Mattress-reseller’s building facade in Ghana.” Licensed: Creative Commons (by-nc-nd 3.0). Photo taken by Olli Toivonen from Finland.
Leave Lane Alane #
Leave Lane Alane [ large preview ]
“Say no to development on Ottago lane.” Photo taken by Shalmali Patkar from United Kingdom.
Tacos on a Hot Day #
Tacos on a Hot Day [ large preview ]
“Texture is too often an unconsidered element in typography. The was a great sign that had character, as well as characterized the atmosphere of the tacoria.” Licensed: © Tatsuma Watson. Photo taken by Tatsuma Watson from USA.
The heart #
The heart [ large preview ]
“Photo taken in The Exclusion Zone of Novosibirsk Hydropower Station.” Photo taken by Maria Demina from Russia.
Excellent question #
Excellent question [ large preview ]
“Taken in quincy illinois on a january morning.” Photo taken by kymberlie birkenkamp from USA.
Calligraphy #
Calligraphy [ large preview ]
“My mom had this sign made of my Vietnamese name at the Lunar New Year festival.” Photo taken by Diane Hua from USA.
I’m on Vacation #
I’m on Vacation [ large preview ]
“Notice to everyone on the beach that I was on vacation.” Photo taken by Kat Harris from USA.
Lasciare Libero Il Wendeplatz #
Lasciare Libero Il Wendeplatz [ large preview ]
“A funny picture shot near Imperia, Italy.” License: GPL. Photo taken by Christoph Martens from Germany.
AllBathers #
AllBathers [ large preview ]
“A 40+ year old hand painted sign in the change room at our pool. Perfectly crafted and executed.” Photo taken by Clint Turcotte from Canada.
Opposing Type #
Opposing Type [ large preview ]
"A rare opportunity where I found a juxtaposition of tranquil typography and exciting graffiti." Licensed: ©Tatsuma Watson. Photo taken by Tatsuma Watsonfrom USA.
Pear danish street sticker #
Pear danish street sticker [ large preview ]
“The text in the picture - translated directly to english says ‘pear(as the fruit) danish’ it is a slangword we use in danish when we are 100 percent danish - it’s about racism and intregration and how racist’s want’s newcomer’s to adapt danish culture, religion and society. Squeeze a muslim in a pear - and you get a dane out of him.” Licensed: © Attribution-NonCommercial License. Photo taken by Nanette Gaborit from Denmark.
Thank you! #
Thanks to all participants for taking their time for preparing and sending submissions for the contest and creating a unique and diversified gallery presented above. We truly appreciate and respect your efforts and your time, folks!
Further Galleries #
You may want to take a look at other contest galleries, too:
- Abstract and Weird Signs 1
- Abstract and Weird Signs 2
- Advertising and Promotional Signs 1
- Advertising and Promotional Signs 2
- Corporate Logos and Branding Signs
- “Forbidden” Signs 1
- “Forbidden” Signs 2
- Funny, Clever and Original Signs 1
- Funny, Clever and Original Signs 2
- Funny, Clever and Original Signs 3
- Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs 1
- Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs 2
- Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 1
- Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 2
- Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 3
- Information and Instructional Signs 1
- Information and Instructional Signs 2
- Library Signs
- Monument and Memorial Signs
- Museum Signs 1
- Museum Signs 2
- Public and State Building Signs 1
- Public and State Building Signs 2
- Road and Street Signs 1
- Road and Street Signs 2
- Road and Street Signs 3
- Road and Street Signs 4
- Road and Street Signs 5
- School and Park Signs
- Shop and Store Signs 1
- Shop and Store Signs 2
- Shop and Store Signs 3
- Street Wayfinding Signs 1
- Street Wayfinding Signs 2
- Street Wayfinding Signs 3
- Street Wayfinding Signs 4
- Train and Airport Signs 1
- Train and Airport Signs 2
- Underground and Metro Signs
- Warning and Danger Signs 1
- Warning and Danger Signs 2
- Warning and Danger Signs 3
- Warning and Danger Signs 4
- Warning and Danger Signs 5
- Wayfinding in Buildings Signs 1
- Wayfinding in Buildings Signs 2
- WC and Restroom Signs 1
- WC and Restroom Signs 2
- Welcome Signs
- Other photos 1
- Other photos 2
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