Signage...
Martin Grimshaw
martin at decisionlab.org.uk
Wed Jun 30 03:10:34 PDT 2010
Love Michael's story :))
For me, setting out new signs is part of the joyful prep before an
event. I usually have an old set rolled up just in case things are
hectic, but it is a wonderful exercise to pull in helpers,
co-facilitators, or random strangers and put them to work on drawing up
new ones. I have found that to be a great learning experience for them,
and in the spirit of the co-creation of the event. Likewise, at one
event I roped in a couple of assistants to name the break out areas, and
draw pictures to distinguish them. They decided on their favourite
animals, rather than eg Room 1, 2... and their artistry and
inventiveness was great, so we had a load of people new to Open Space
(and for whom it was quite a strange experience) wandering around asking
where 'Tapir' and 'Hedgehog' and 'Giraffe' were and people pointing to
sketches posted above doors, which was both immense fun and
significantly contributed to the atmosphere and therefore success of the
event.
The signage, and also all the flip chart sheets once some time has
passed beyond the report generating, can be recycled or turned into
compost. /I really enjoy describing OS as a method for creating
'Compostable Conferences'/.
Very warm regards!
Martin Grimshaw
http://DecisionLab.org.uk
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On 30/06/10 06:45, Michael Herman wrote:
> chris mentioned the topics pages... i sometimes, short events, take
> them down near the end, roll them up and tape them to stay rolled...
> and then use it as a talking stick to pass. the point being: "how we
> gonna take these issues home?"
>
> m
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> On Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 12:00 AM, Robyn Williams <pov at iinet.net.au
> <mailto:pov at iinet.net.au>> wrote:
>
> Nice one :0)
>
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> *Subject:* Re: [OSLIST] Signage...
>
> i once did a public gathering in a medium-sized conference room at
> the local office of a consulting firm here in chicago. about 20
> people attended. one woman in the group caught my eye. turns out
> she worked in that office, so i took one of the posters and put it
> on the back of her office door, to be found later rather
> mysteriously. last week was our 4th wedding anniversary! m
>
>
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> Michael Herman
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> On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Barry Owen <barryo at comcast.net
> <mailto:barryo at comcast.net>> wrote:
>
> I always pull'm off the wall and discreetly hand them to the host
> when it's over.
>
> The fun part is seeing them show up in the strangest places a few
> years later . . . like a tapestry of issues , , , or a framed
> butterfly . . .
>
> Maybe a lot of them end up in the trash or lining pet cages . . .
> but I like to think they go to some worldly use
>
> b
>
> On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 11:22 AM, andrew paine
> <painefulbusiness at yahoo.co.uk
> <mailto:painefulbusiness at yahoo.co.uk>> wrote:
>
> So... what happens to all the posters and pictures after the OS
> event is concluded?
>
> A couple of week's ago, one of my clients bagged all the paperwork
> and announced she was off to shred the four principles, one law,
> butterflies and bees for her chickens. Apparently, it makes for
> perfect bedding material.
>
> Several clients are inclined to want to throw money at designing
> corporate signage - I always try and talk them out of this.
>
> There is something so much more engaging and exciting in turning
> up at a venue and spending a few hours preparing materials with
> volunteers and happy helpers. It generally leads to a more
> creative and motivating time than simply sticking up perfectly
> beautiful (but generally boring) laminated posters.
>
> As for the end... there is something rather liberating about
> ripping down the signage and putting it in the re-cycle box.
>
> Rip it up and start again?
>
> Andrew
>
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