Design

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Enjoy this gallery of Mexican signage

Published

8 years ago

May 5, 2016

Steve Aust Signs of the Times May 2016 Issue

Many gringos think of Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to drink to excess. However, to Mexicans, it’s a day to honor the country’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. I’ve not had the pleasure of travelling to Mexico for nearly 20 years, but the pride and dignity of almost every person I met during my visit there stuck with me. With the exception of the somewhat incongurous half-man/half-leopard mural, I’ve attempted to celebrate Mexican design sensibiliies with this gallery. For a more comprehensive gallery of Mexican signs, click here.

Enjoy Cinco de Mayo — responsibly!

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