Social Distancing Poster Designs Done Well!
Visual reminders to continue practicing social distancing are important! In Melbourne (as of 30/6/2020), the active cases of Covid-19 virus has increased from 57 to 321 (and rapidly rising) in a month. The community transmission rate is back up to the same point as the peak in March.
This unfortunate situation is the consequence of complacency and too many believing that their personal excuses are valid exceptions to the rules. We did slow the spread once, and we can do it again, but this proves that everyone needs to do their part, and perhaps be reminded to do so.
Social distancing and hygiene posters are a great way to remind the community of pandemic etiquette. The Japanese design these types of posters very well. They are to the point, friendly and eye catching. Although the writing for these ones are in Japanese, the illustrations allow us to understand the message. Great visual communication transcends language after all.
Japanese Social Distancing Posters
These are all available for FREE DOWNLOAD too, follow the links. x
Kadoma City Council Designs
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Controversial opinion: Japanese government designs are more effective than Western equivalents.
These clever designs were created by a municipal employee at Kodama City Council. English version at the very bottom of the page.
Fun fact! I used to be Coordinator for International Relations at Fukuoka City Council, where I also got assigned cute design projects alongside my international relations projects. I went on to work as a Multilingual Typesetter, where I created governmental brochures in several different languages. I’m still very passionate about informative designs that transcend language and cultural differences.
Yuroom Illustrated Poster
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One of my favourite Illustrators on Instagram, Yuroom shared this cute freebie. I’ve printed it out and put it up by the sinks at home, next to my hand washing instructions poster.
BAUM LTD Social Distancing Posters
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Legendary creative studio, Baum have made their Covid-19 designs accessible for free.
Disclaimer by the company:
”To the extent possible under law, BAUM LTD.
has waived all copyright and related or neighboring rights to
Social Distancing posters for small business.”
Kumamon Illustrations
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Even Kumamoto’s celebrity mascot, Kumamon is doing his part with the free Covid-19 resources! Please note that although they are offered as royalty free graphics, if you are using the designs in public, you must fill out and submit a license application form to the Kumamon Group. Link to the English form is on the page.
Natalie Ex Social Distancing Poster
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And of course you can still download my design for free too. Big thank you to Campos Coffee for putting it to good use!
About Natalie Ex Design Studio
Hello, my name is Nat. I’m a qualified and experienced Illustrator and Graphic Designer in Melbourne. I have a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design and over 18 years of industry experience in illustration, graphic design and digital marketing.
The trademark Natalie Ex aesthetic is a playful and polished clean line style, inspired by my half Japanese upbringing.