burn & broad turn new york city street signs into playful public art
the light-hearted graphics force passersby to look up, peal their faces away from their phones, and simply smile.
NYC-based design studio, burn & broad, have taken to the streets with a self-initiated public art installation. the project, titled ‘it’s a sign™’, transforms iconic city street signs into fun, eye-catching visuals.
images courtesy of burn & broad
the studio, known for creating striking designs for the likes of cardi b, nike and dreamville, launched their own installation in an effort to celebrate creativity and positivity in the city they call home. a sharp contrast to the wordy signage that typically fills new york city, burn & broad’s signs create light-hearted, humorous and artistic graphics that force passersby to look up, peal their faces away from their phones and simply…smile.
project info:
project name: it’s a sign™
design: burn & broad
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