Noticings: I like how this store pulled out all the candy that could be possibly related to halloween with nice little gift bags so customers can easily create halloween-themed candy bags. I know it’s not that special or unique, but there was something well done about it. High-res

Noticings: I like how this store pulled out all the candy that could be possibly related to halloween with nice little gift bags so customers can easily create halloween-themed candy bags. I know it’s not that special or unique, but there was something well done about it.

Noticing: What I like about this is that instead of the obvious - “Sorry, we’re closed,” - the sign invites the customer back - “See you in the AM.” For some reason it just struck me as a good way to deal with the fact that a physical location has to be closed.

Noticing: What I like about this is that instead of the obvious - “Sorry, we’re closed,” - the sign invites the customer back - “See you in the AM.” For some reason it just struck me as a good way to deal with the fact that a physical location has to be closed.

Noticing: A “closed sign” in Murphys, CA. This little closed sign caught my eye… Mainly, the fact that then entire thing is made out of paper and cardboard… Notice the edge of the sign, where the paper and cardboard don’t quite line up.

Noticing: A “closed sign” in Murphys, CA. This little closed sign caught my eye… Mainly, the fact that then entire thing is made out of paper and cardboard… Notice the edge of the sign, where the paper and cardboard don’t quite line up.

Noticing: So often when you go to restaurant and cafes and whatnot, you see people attaching reciepts to drinks and such through the condensation on the glass, or just yelling it out a la Starbucks, but I thought it was interesting that Red Mango in Palo Alto actually prints stickers. Just a small little thing, sorry for the crappy iPhone photo…

Noticing: So often when you go to restaurant and cafes and whatnot, you see people attaching reciepts to drinks and such through the condensation on the glass, or just yelling it out a la Starbucks, but I thought it was interesting that Red Mango in Palo Alto actually prints stickers. Just a small little thing, sorry for the crappy iPhone photo…

I noticed this checkerboard pattern everywhere in Bali. I was able to grab a few photos of it, but I’m not actually sure of its signifigance. If anyone knows, feel free to share!

EDIT: Thanks to Joe Bauldoff for informing me that this fabric is known in Bali as “Poleng.”

The chessboard pattern of alternating black and white squares of poleng signifies Balinese concept of rwa bhineda, a Balinese view of mutual dualism that make up the whole world. In other words, it is about two opposite things that depend on each other to exist, such as day and night, low and high, dry and rainy season, bitter and sweet, black and white, etc. (via)

Noticings: These “Work in Progress” signs have been up all over India. It was explained to me that in anticipation of India’s hosting the common wealth games, there was a lot of new construction going on in and around Delhi. It was also explained to me that those living in the slums had been moved from near the airport into government housing across town.

Noticings: These “Work in Progress” signs have been up all over India. It was explained to me that in anticipation of India’s hosting the common wealth games, there was a lot of new construction going on in and around Delhi. It was also explained to me that those living in the slums had been moved from near the airport into government housing across town.