WC and Restroom Signs Part 1

• By Katrín Eyþórsdóttir
• September 16th, 2010
• Signs
• 1 Comment

This gallery presents the collection of photos submitted for the World Of Signage Photo Contest by the readers of Smashing Magazine. We received over 2,500+ photos from our readers across the globe, and present a selection of the most interesting photos in the overview below.

The topic of this gallery is WC and Restroom signs, i.e. signs that with their often cleverly designed appearance are usually easily recognizable. Please notice: each photo has a certain license, provided in the description of the photo. Before using the images for private or commercial projects, make sure that the license allows you to do so. Also, you can click on the photos for a larger preview.

Please feel free to take a look at other submissions as well (links to other galleries are listed in the end of this gallery).

WC / Restroom signs

Toilet

Toilet [ large preview ]
"Universal logo for toilet." Photo taken by Andy Phillips from USA.

Nature’s Call

Nature’s Call [ large preview ]
"In emergency … Nature’s call." Photo taken by Shalmali Patkar from United Kingdom.

Where Exactly is WC

Where Exactly is WC [ large preview ]
"A sign board for WC in the hlavni nadrazi Czech republic." Photo taken by Jaipratap from India.

Art at Cafe

Art at Cafe [ large preview ]
"I found this piece of art on the door of a loo at a local cafe. Found it really intresting and witty." Photo taken by sach .L from India.

Artistic ladies room sign

Artistic ladies room sign [ large preview ]
"An unique ladies room signs taken from Cihampelas Walk Bandung, Indonesia." Photo taken by Panji Firman Rahadi from Indonesia.

Way to WC

Way to WC [ large preview ]
"An original way to help you finding the right way…" Photo taken by Matteo Cristini from Italy.

Men Toilet

Men Toilet [ large preview ]
"Creative way to get attention for the restroom." Photo taken by Rik Verhagen from The Netherlands.

How to- Use the toilet

How to- Use the toilet [ large preview ]
"Some restrooms offer detailed instructions on how to effectively urinate." Photo taken by Adam Kazmierski from USA.

Kane Tourist-sign

Kane Tourist-sign [ large preview ]
"Maui, Hawaii, USA men’s restroom pictograph." Photo taken by eugene_wang from USA.

Can’t Stop Playing

Can’t Stop Playing [ large preview ]
"Situationally appropriate restroom signage at the Lego Discovery Center near Chicago." Photo taken by Brett Tomczak from USA.

Lego Boys Room

Lego Boys Room [ large preview ]
"Situationally appropriate restroom signage at the Lego Discovery Center near Chicago." Photo taken by Brett Tomczak from USA.

Lego Girls Room

Lego Girls Room [ large preview ]
"Situationally appropriate restroom signage at the Lego Discovery Center near Chicago." Photo taken by Brett Tomczak from USA.

Yucatan’s bathroom

Yucatan’s bathroom [ large preview ]
"Toilet signs from Yucatan showing local customs." Photo taken by Carla Jesus from Canada.

Mickey Mouse Boys Room

Mickey Mouse Boys Room [ large preview ]
"Bathroom Sign, Cortina, Italy." Photo taken by Gary Toriello from USA.

Mens Room

Mens Room [ large preview ]
"Each bathroom throughout the New 42nd Street Studio Building has a different graphic representing Men & Women." Photo taken by Alexis Buatti-Ramos from USA.

Here’s the Loo

Here’s the Loo [ large preview ]
"A quirky sign directing you to the bathroom in a small Scotland Bakery." Photo taken by Albany Carlson from USA.

Yes No

Yes No [ large preview ]
"Bathroom Sign on a FIFA bus at the 2006 World Cup in Berlin." License: Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Photo taken by Chris Hiester from USA.

Siena WC

Siena WC [ large preview ]
"Pay toilet sign in Siena, Italy." Licensed: Not Applicable. Photo taken by SuAnne Hall from USA.

Old fashioned wc ornament

Old fashioned wc ornament [ large preview ]
"Old fashioned English WC ornament and typo in Manchester." Licensed: All rights reserved. Photo taken by Roberto Saba from Italy.

Thank you!

Thanks to all participants for taking their time for preparing and sending submissions for the contest and creating a unique and diversified gallery presented above. We truly appreciate and respect your efforts and your time, folks!

Further Galleries

You may want to take a look at other contest galleries, too:

• Abstract and Weird Signs 1
• Abstract and Weird Signs 2
• Advertising and Promotional Signs 1
• Advertising and Promotional Signs 2
• Corporate Logos and Branding Signs
• “Forbidden” Signs 1
• “Forbidden” Signs 2
• Funny, Clever and Original Signs 1
• Funny, Clever and Original Signs 2
• Funny, Clever and Original Signs 3
• Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs 1
• Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs 2
• Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 1
• Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 2
• Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 3
• Information and Instructional Signs 1
• Information and Instructional Signs 2
• Library Signs
• Monument and Memorial Signs
• Museum Signs 1
• Museum Signs 2
• Public and State Building Signs 1
• Public and State Building Signs 2
• Road and Street Signs 1
• Road and Street Signs 2
• Road and Street Signs 3
• Road and Street Signs 4
• Road and Street Signs 5
• School and Park Signs
• Shop and Store Signs 1
• Shop and Store Signs 2
• Shop and Store Signs 3
• Street Wayfinding Signs 1
• Street Wayfinding Signs 2
• Street Wayfinding Signs 3
• Street Wayfinding Signs 4
• Train and Airport Signs 1
• Train and Airport Signs 2
• Underground and Metro Signs
• Warning and Danger Signs 1
• Warning and Danger Signs 2
• Warning and Danger Signs 3
• Warning and Danger Signs 4
• Warning and Danger Signs 5
• Wayfinding in Buildings Signs 1
• Wayfinding in Buildings Signs 2
• WC and Restroom Signs 1
• WC and Restroom Signs 2
• Welcome Signs
• Other photos 1
• Other photos 2