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Walking sketches

Explore sketches, drawings, and illustrations that simplify ideas related to Walking.

What is a phone zombie example: pedestrians turned zombies staring into their phones run into danger and bump into each other while crossing a roadPhone zombieSolvitur Ambulando illustration: this phrase from Greek philosopher Diogenes, is represented by an individual walking a winding route around a large open space in nature. When they set out, the thick, dark scribble above them represents a jumbled mind of thoughts. In the distance, about half-way around the scribble is fading. And as they reach the end of their walk the shining lightbulb above them signifies clarity of thought. Translated from Greek, Solvitur ambulando means: "It is solved by walking".Solvitur ambulandoWhat is Marchetti's constant example explained: chart showing how Berlin increased in size with new means of travelling faster through walking, electric trams, and subways, to carsMarchetti’s constantZip backpacks to the side illustration: with double-ended zips, one person's backpack has peeled itself open (both zips closed up to the top), while another's remains safely zipped up (one zip brought right round to join the other).. Zip backpacks to the sideThe real shape of a crossing illustration: as cars and a cyclist stop at a red light for pedestrians to cross the road, we see that people on foot start crossing before they reach the designated crossing area that is typically perpendicular to the road. The real shape of a crossingA busy street showing how the pollution varies in different locations compared to a back street which is much cleanerPollution is highly localized: take the back streetsOur senses are built to take in information at human pace illustration showing more input as you go from cars and trains to bikes and walkingOur senses are built to take in information at human paceTwo socks helps prevent blistersTwo socks helps prevent blistersWhy we sometimes walk in circles
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