Hi everyone, I'm a graphic design student from Denmark doing a project on urban exploration. My aim with the project is to take the concept of hoboglyphs and combine it with themes from urban exploration. If you aren't familiar with hoboglyphs here's a
short article on the subject matter. So hobos used indecipherable glyphs to communicate with each other on site, making sure that the next hobo coming by was aware of possible dangers. Bear in mind this was before the internet where it was an effective means of communication to the initiated.
I'd imagine, for an urban explorer, a similar system warning of possible dangers or things to be aware of, would be of equal use. Although in this day and age, with social media and internet being the predominant method of communication, it's still an interesting idea which is working outside the confines of the online information abundancy.
Another way it could be implemented is to inform an urban explorer of a nearby location that is worth looking into.
So in the same way hobos used these glyphs to alert each other, what kind of things would an urban explorer want to be alerted of before entering a building. That's where I need your input, such as:
Abandoned building nearby
Rotting wood
Holes in floor
Nails in floor
Guard dog(!)
Great view
Bring flashlight
Mind the gap
I'm not attempting to create a new cryptographic language that can be actually implemented and put into use, so dont feel offended about the idea of spraying graffiti in derelict places (if you got anything against it, that is). It's more of a way to research into what a particular group (in this case, you guys) would find useful without informing a third party - without using the standard channels such as the internet - keeping it urban.
If you got any questions, or if it doesnt make sense, feel free to ask!