Observed: the many versions of sedeo strata (streetwise dining) which have emerged into the last few weeks in NYC.
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Observed: Protectus bolus
Observed in the field a variety of bollard – Protectus bolus. Once relegated to the shoreline and docks to assist the longshoreman secure ships to shore, Protectus bolus in all different subspecies crowd the sidewalk. Many of these are installed without approval throughout the five boroughs, and are loosely regulated. We see three common types:…
Observed: Protectus blavus
Ubiquitous blue barricades block the street for events as diverse as the marathon, to street fairs, to blocking your constitutional right to change an outmoded system of police, Protectus blavus is found throughout the Five Boroughs, and beyond. Often found near Protectus obex.
Observed: Protectus obex
Meet Protectus obex – the modular steel barricades which can be linked together – used to control traffic, people, and protests. Protest is part of America, protected by the First Amendment, and necessary to change the current situation so that black lives matter. Generally deployed by the police, but often deployed by departments of transportation.…
Social distancing: let the sidewalks be your guide
It now seems that most of the world will be in some form of social distancing as a prelude to full quarantine or isolation in order to flatten the infection curve for COVID-19. California went shelter in place last week and New York is going on “pause” on Sunday. And it now seems like anyone…
Observed: Carrum silva
Observed: Carrum silva, a lesser cousin to the Common Bin.
Calles de Coca and Bodegones, Lima
There is an amazing website – Old Book Illustrations – which has a nicely searchable database of (surprise) old book illustrations, like the above image: Calles de Coca and Bodegones, Lima.
Observed: Scabby the Rat
One of my favorite things found on the street – mostly found in NYC but also in major union cities – is Scabby the Rat. Inflated outside construction sites or outside the offices of companies which the union has an issue with, Scabby sits there for a day, then goes home. There are also at…
New card deck mockup
Updated Walking Card prototype, one of three formats. A set of identification cards practitioners can use as they go about their day, acting as both flash cards and design tool allowing exploration of new typology combinations CHANGELOG Better form factor to fit inside a pocket or in a card deck Matches rectangle Post-it Note Clearer…
Chambers Street intersection
At the corner of Chambers and Broadway, we see carrum communis, a fire hydrant, a signal pole, and bollards.