Yesterday while I was at work, I decided to get a few tasks done. This one ended up being in conjunction with another task that I have to complete as well. Two in one go was nice. Sometimes, you really need a good sign to catch the attention of people around you. The issue with this is that most times, even though it is important information, we see it all too often and just ignore it.

So...why not present it in a way that you are not used to? With that I give you this:

We all know we are supposed to wash our hands at work. Especially if you are working with food or with the public in any way shape or form. By presenting the sign written backwards, you might be able to read it if you look hard enough, or the printing is nice enough (which I tried really hard to do on this sign >.>) but for the most part the first thing you do is notice, "Its backwards, WTF"
I decided to place it in the appropriate area at my work place, the bathroom:


Now, before you go, "TJ, that is just a bathroom in a house..." you are correct in that, but it also the bathroom in a fire house, shared by 12 people on three shifts 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Our new station is being built right next to it, so for now, we are in a house.

I give you the final proof that my sign is useful! Not only does the writing get your attention, but when you go do wash your hands or look in the mirror, it is just above your left shoulder...and you can read it, once again, making your brain go "I shouldn't be able to read that in a mirror"

Effective!