(dot) Good Idea
Welcome to "(dot) Good Idea". This is an "Advent" blog where I post what is almost a good idea every day leading up to Christmas. You are welcome to use the good ideas, if you are mad enough, all I ask for is a small share of the profits. :-)
Tuesday, 22 December 2009...
Magic multi language signs (dot)goodidea
In many countries around the world there are more than one languages spoken. This causes a problem for road signs as they have to have space form more than one language. With current metal prices this can get expensive so I have come up with an idea to put more than one message in the same space. That's right, it's called magic multi language signs (dot)goodidea.
The concept is easy. Say in Wales they have English and Welsh, so all the English text can be written in red, and all the Welsh can be overprinted in green. Now if you just look at the sign it is a mess, but when driving English speaking people can wear green glasses and that would block out the Welsh. This will make the English clear to read. Welsh speakers can wear red glasses making the welsh as clear to read as it gets, and people speaking neither language can block out both by wearing black glasses.
It's a sign saving winner. Are you in?
The concept is easy. Say in Wales they have English and Welsh, so all the English text can be written in red, and all the Welsh can be overprinted in green. Now if you just look at the sign it is a mess, but when driving English speaking people can wear green glasses and that would block out the Welsh. This will make the English clear to read. Welsh speakers can wear red glasses making the welsh as clear to read as it gets, and people speaking neither language can block out both by wearing black glasses.
It's a sign saving winner. Are you in?
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