The human instinct to fix what design fails to communicate
When official instructions fail, we improvise. Designer Kate Canales explores the world of handmade, makeshift signs that emerge to bridge the gap between flawed design and human necessity.
For over 20 years, Kate Canales has documented the improvised signage that appears when everyday objects or systems miss the mark. From confusing bathroom directions to the difficulties of using point-of-sale machines or navigating doors, these hand-made interventions serve a specific purpose.
These photos capture more than just errors; they reveal a fundamental human instinct to provide instructions and look out for one another when original designs fall short.
Source: Kate Canales: The accidental brilliance of makeshift signs
