Last night while watching a hockey game, I thought about a fan-made sign that instantly communicated an idea without needing much explanation at all. It got me reflecting about how often visuals are quietly doing heavy lifting in everyday life — helping us navigate spaces, recognize meaning, make decisions, follow directions, connect ideas, or respond quickly. I’m starting to play around with a little “Visuals IRL” concept where I share quick examples of visual communication showing up naturally in the world around us 👀 Now I’m curious: Is it just me that thinks visuals all day long? What visuals do you notice throughout your day that seem to “work instantly”? Could be: 🏒 sports signs 🚻 public symbols 📍 maps/navigation 🛒 stores 📦 packaging 🚦 traffic signs 📱 app icons 🙂 emojis …or anything else that helps communicate meaning quickly without needing a lot of words.