Making Sense
"Semioticians can create 'magical' outputs — but we have a systematic process for doing so."
Semionaut
Giving voice to the global community of applied/commercial semioticians. (This "topic" is named after a now-defunct website founded by Malcolm Evans and Josh Glenn.) Click here to view Semiofest Sessions only, or here to view MAKING SENSE Q&As only.
Making Sense
"We need creativity in order to make connections that aren't obvious."
Session: Semiotics of Place
On April 25, a session exploring the semiotics of place.
Making Sense
"There's depth, complexity, and cultural significance hidden within phenomena that can seem obvious."
Making Sense
"It’s a journey of exploration and constant learning."
Making Sense
"Surprise, paradox, and creativity is part of everyday life for semioticians…"
Session: Semiotics & Spirituality
On March 28, a session exploring semiotics and/of spirituality.
Making Sense
"Traditional research can identify trends, but semiotics helps us predict the direction in which trends are headed."
Making Sense
"Semiotics is one of the few methodologies that bridges the arts and the sciences."
Making Sense
"We live immersed in culture, often unaware of its profound impact on our decisions."
Session: Peirce & Perception
On February 28, a session exploring C.S. Peirce's epistemology.
Making Sense
"Where trend work captures the relentless abundance of 'what', semiotics defines relevance through 'why'."
Making Sense
"Sell meanings, not products."
Making Sense
"My fascination with symbols is rooted in how weird and misplaced I felt in my own context…"
Session: Medical Semiotics
On January 31, a session exploring medical semiotics.