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Look! Creative Austin Signs
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LA has no shortage of attention catching signs, but these in Austin pique our interest, jump below to see them all and tell us what you think of Adrienne's post!

I love when a city inspires amazing creativity and ingenuity of advertising and business signage. While the friendly nature of folks around here might make you think you're in a small town, one of the things that strikes me as so utterly urban about Austin are the incredible things businesses do to catch potential customer's attentions!

With so much competition, businesses here have to stand out or they will surely risk failing. That fact, combined with Austin's penchant for the wacky and weird, has bred a creative and fun pack of business signs here in Austin. From gyms, restaurants, retail stores--even an airstream cupcake stand--- Austin residents have no short amount of fun signs to look at. I bring you a few to ponder on today:

I know these businesses certainly make me notice them but do these signs catch your attention and make you want to patronize the business? Or is it a bit on the tacky side? Do you have a favorite business attraction that I didn't mention?

Comments (12)

I love, love, love Hey Cupcake! It is the perfect combination of sugar and kitsch. If you're ever strolling down SoCo (South Congress Ave) you must stop. However, be prepared to wait in line if you go during lunchtime -- totally worth it!

Sarah

posted by prettybirdpress on July 24th 2008 at 8:56am
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This makes me so sad. I moved from Austin three years ago and I am still not over it! Taken out of context the signs can be tacky, but in Austin, they're just keeping it weird.

posted by jmktucson on July 24th 2008 at 9:20am
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oh austin, we love you. hey cupcake and don't forget Flip Happy Crepes! austin can never have enough airstreams

posted by karenwog on July 24th 2008 at 9:31am
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The Austin Motel sign is so naughty. ;)

posted by krisssstin on July 24th 2008 at 9:31am
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welcome to austin, land of the phallis.

posted by closertotheocean on July 24th 2008 at 10:20am
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I also moved from Austin recently, and I can't seem to get it out of my mind.

Yep, the Austin Motel sign is just about the right size. :)

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posted by thebitterfoodie on July 24th 2008 at 10:35am
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Oh I love Flip Happy Crepes karenwog!

posted by adrienne breaux on July 24th 2008 at 10:59am
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Hyde Park Grill used to change what was on the fork all the time (maybe once a month?) back when I was a kid. It was on the way to my elementary school and was always a happy little surprise: big purple eggplant, tomato, carrot, cake, etc.

posted by lily on July 24th 2008 at 11:37am
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Can we talk about more home design and less OMG Austin is SO QUIRKY posts? Nothing against you specifically, Laure, but I'm really getting Quirky!Austin fatigue here.

posted by J. Cipa on July 24th 2008 at 12:00pm
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Don't worry. Austin's not that big.

posted by charlenemcbride on July 24th 2008 at 12:36pm
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I second J. Cipa's comment. Unless Austin is all quirk and no decor?

posted by visualingual on July 24th 2008 at 2:19pm
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I have no problem with QuirkyAustin posts - it's all part of the charm of the city. Comes with the territory.

posted by penuckle on July 28th 2008 at 4:36pm
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