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
"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.
Making Sense
"I embrace every project as a new challenge — there is always something new to discover."
Making Sense
"I would like to see a shift towards greater mindfulness and intentionality in how symbols are used and interpreted."
Making Sense
"Emancipating through meaning within culture, as a human being, is good. But emancipating through meaning within nature, as a living being, is better."
Session: Commutation Test
On December 27, a session exploring the swapping-out of signifiers…
Making Sense
"Consumers live within a 'book,' but they can only tell you about its plot."
Making Sense
"Semiotics provides the tools necessary to speak new worlds confidently and meaningfully."
Making Sense
"Jumping from huge socio-political questions to cheese, and everything in-between, is very rewarding."
Session: Juri Lotman
On November 29, a session exploring the enduring relevance of Juri Lotman's theories…
Making Sense
"I'd like to see less interpretation, and more analysis."
Making Sense
"The strength of a semiotician is their network."
Making Sense
"Semioticians are guardians of meaning. That’s a sacred responsibility."