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Go This Way — No, Wait, Go That Way!
Some confusing airport signs could easily send you off in the wrong direction. Plus possibly the last batch of stick figures in peril.
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Paul Lukas
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In Which I Reach an Important Milestone, Literally
Plus some cool old buses and the results of our mail-in raffle!
Sep 23
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Paul Lukas
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Show and Tell: Address-Based Infographic
An Inconspicuous Consumption reader used house numbers to chart a formative period of his life. Plus more stick figures, a new Inconspicuous News…
Sep 17
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Paul Lukas
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The Humble Sign with a Hidden Superpower
No other sign can do what this “Wet Paint” sign does. Plus still more stick figures in peril!
Sep 10
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Paul Lukas
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The Joy of Mail
And how I’ve recently rekindled it in my life. Plus a new raffle and still more stick figures in peril!
Sep 8
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Paul Lukas
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Wanted: Your Stories About Maximizing Efficiency
I recently asked readers for their stories about precision. Now I want to hear about your rituals designed to minimize wasted effort. Plus still more…
Sep 4
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Paul Lukas
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In Which I Finally Land My White Whale ... Sort Of
I finally found a long-sought item — or at least a representation of it. Plus still more stick figures, right-handed toilets, and more!
Sep 3
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Paul Lukas
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Your Stories of Striving for Precision
Inconspicuous Consumption readers have some interesting rituals about trying to get things Just Right. Plus more stick figures in peril!
Aug 28
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Paul Lukas
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A Shirt with a Very Unusual Backstory
A gift I gave to a now-deceased friend 30 years ago is up for purchase in a digital estate sale, which raises some interesting questions. Plus a new…
Aug 25
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Paul Lukas
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Oh. My. God.
The mind-blowing intricacy of origami bloom patterns.
Aug 22
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Paul Lukas
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One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Completely Brilliant Art Project
A good eye for detail and a very clever format yield super-interesting results. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Aug 20
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Paul Lukas
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A Close Look at Security Envelope Patterns
These classically inconspicuous designs, which are hiding in plain sight, have inspired collectors, artists, and at least one architect.
Aug 19
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Paul Lukas
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