Visuals On My Mind, Even When I'm Watching a Hockey Game

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.