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dry bag

waterproof instruction card

Dry bag instruction card

problem

user receives a dry bag — rented or new — with no guidance. incorrect closing causes leaks and damaged gear. a simple mistake with serious consequences.

solution

three clear steps with simple icons: roll top minimum three times, push sides in, clip buckles. bag sealed correctly every time, by anyone.

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parts kit

round stickers for complete component systems

Parts kit instruction card

problem

complex assemblies ship with multiple boxes of screws, anchors, brackets and fittings. parts get mixed, miscounted or lost. assembly becomes guesswork before it even starts.

solution

one round sticker per box — component icon, part name, and exact quantity inside. every box labeled, every part counted, every kit complete. open the box and know exactly what you have.

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drip coffee maker

instruction card for automatic drip coffee makers

Drip coffee maker instruction card

problem

guests face an unfamiliar drip coffee maker with no guidance. wrong water level, wrong filter, wrong amount of coffee — a bad cup or a confused guest before their day has even started.

solution

one laminated card next to the machine — three clear steps with simple icons. fill, add coffee, wait for ready light. perfect coffee every time, for every guest, in any language.

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tilt & turn window

instruction card for tilt and turn windows

Tilt and turn window instruction card

problem

guests in hotels and short stay apartments struggle with unfamiliar tilt and turn windows. wrong handle position forces the frame, damages the mechanism or leaves the window unsecured overnight.

solution

one small card on the window frame — two clear steps, two icons. rotate up to tilt, rotate down to lock. every guest operates the window correctly from day one.

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sliding door

instruction round design for doors and entrances

Sliding door instruction round

problem

guests in an unfamiliar airbnb push a pull door repeatedly — awkward, frustrating, sometimes damaging the frame or handle. a tiny moment of confusion that leaves a bad first impression.

solution

one round sticker on the door glass or frame — a hand pushing with a clear cross. no words needed. guests understand instantly, in any language, every time.

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fragile object

instruction card for scratch-sensitive packaging

Fragile object instruction card

problem

packaged sculptures, glass objects and delicate items arrive wrapped with no guidance. recipients grab the nearest cutter and slice through — scratching or destroying the object inside before it's even been seen.

solution

two clear steps, two clear icons — no cutter, scissors only. peel the bag slowly. one small card on the packaging prevents an irreversible mistake.

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fire extinguisher

instruction sticker for portable fire extinguishers

Fire extinguisher instruction card

problem

in an emergency, every second counts. original extinguisher labels are often worn, faded or covered — leaving users confused and hesitant when it matters most. a moment of panic where clear guidance should exist.

solution

one instruction sticker applied directly on the extinguisher — three universal steps, three clear icons. pull, aim, squeeze and sweep. works for any portable extinguisher, in any language, always visible exactly where you need it.

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TV mount

instruction card for wall mount installation kits

TV mount instruction card

problem

TV mount kits come with parts, bolts and brackets but no clear tool guidance. wrong drill size damages the wall, wrong screwdriver strips the bolts, wrong allen key wastes time. a frustrating start to a simple job.

solution

one card included in the box — four icons, four tools, exact sizes. drill 6mm, Phillips PH2, allen key 4mm, level horizontal. everything you need to know before you start, right there in the package.

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