How the Use of Tape Helps Visualize Social Distancing Around the World

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 9, 2020 at 1:03am PDT

Since the coronavirus has forced us to rethink how close we are to each other, businesses—and entire cities—have had to get creative about how they impose the six feet apart guideline. A humble roll of tape has proven an effective way to promote these practices, and the Instagram account @tape_measures chronicles how this looks around Singapore.  Often, the solutions are simple. By just adhering “X” on a park bench seat, you know that you’ve got to find somewhere else to sit.

The use of tape demonstrates its power to curb human behavior as well as its versatility. The most common way in which the material is employed is to deter people from sitting or standing in certain places. But, it’s also an effective tool for way-finding. There are many instances in which taped arrows and simple hash marks demonstrate how someone needs to proceed in stores and lobbies where maintaining proper physical distancing would be an issue.

Perhaps the most striking thing about @tape_measures is the unintended beauty that it documents. In some of the images, the geometric design elements—made using tape—adds an unexpected pop of color to an otherwise ordinary place.

Scroll down for some of our favorite rule-abiding designs by @tape_measures and then follow the account for more. You can even submit how you see tape used around where you live, too.

The Instagram account @tape_measures chronicles how tape visualizes social distancing in cities around the world.

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 3, 2020 at 8:01am PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 4, 2020 at 7:04pm PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 19, 2020 at 3:09am PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 5, 2020 at 5:12am PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 22, 2020 at 1:03am PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Mar 30, 2020 at 9:15am PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Mar 28, 2020 at 7:53pm PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 1, 2020 at 10:21pm PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 5, 2020 at 9:10pm PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 6, 2020 at 6:17am PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 7, 2020 at 9:07pm PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 13, 2020 at 8:01am PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 21, 2020 at 6:02am PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 19, 2020 at 7:05pm PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 4, 2020 at 5:14am PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 17, 2020 at 9:01pm PDT

 

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A post shared by Observing Safe Distancing 👀 (@tape_measures) on Apr 14, 2020 at 6:14pm PDT

 

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h/t: [Colossal, Kottke]

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