How to Ruin a Great Design

This article addresses bad design and the many forms it can come in. Some examples talked about were things that are unsafe and are unnecessarily complicated. It also discusses how some designs should not be changed. The "Diverted Cyclists" sign is a great example of all these things. The design of it is technically unsafe and complicated. The enlarged "D" distracts drivers and takes their focus off the actual message. The sign also steers away from the original and simple signs made by Kinneir and Calvert. Instead of trying to redesign road signs they should of kept it simple and more effective.