Chris sent us this diagram he drew in 1988 of a toilet paper dispenser. He was working at the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia where one of his tasks involved cleaning the bathroom – so much so it seemed he was the only person who ever changed the toilet paper. Realizing his fellow employees […]
Christian’s map is drawn on the cover of Fly Magazine, a former events guide in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It also happens to be drawn on top of the face of Barry Manilow. The story is pretty self-explanatory. The map, in white paint marker, documents Christian’s bike that was stolen outside his girlfriend’s house as the result […]
Kelly creates paintings representing a satirical view of what it means to have ventured into the sea change phenomena (in Australia, an intentional move from urban city life to the ‘relaxed’ atmosphere of rural coastal towns). Kelly writes, “I’m inspired mainly by the weekly letters column in the local paper, but have since realized that […]
Anne says, “These are maps I drew for myself to get to and from my hotel in downtown Troy, NY to my school reunion at Emma Willard on Pawling Ave. (once I got on Congress, I knew my way). With no access to a printer, I drew it from looking at Google Maps on my […]
An anonymous person drew this map for us at the Baltimore DIY fest. Actually we know who it is, but she asked that we not reveal her identity just in case her neighbors visit the internet. 🙂
This anonymous frustration map originated in boredom. The creator drew it while waiting thirty minutes for their boss to arrive at a disciplinary meeting. They continue, “this is the third meeting I’ve been asked to attend for minor offenses. I’m convinced my boss is arranging them for his own amusement. It is completely accurate (except […]
Steve wrote us, “I am a designer and in our studio all arguments are settled by either Google or a hand-drawn diagram. Naturally when my colleague needed to walk to the UK passport office I was on hand to help with an accurate and detailed hand-drawn map.”