Making Sense
"Like TCM, semiotics doesn’t provide an instant prescription or quick fix."
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
"It’s such a great feeling to know I’ve cracked something meaningful and actionable for the client."
Session: Rise of the Right
On May 5, a session on adapting to the collapse of the liberal consensus — while fighting fascism.
Making Sense
"Everything becomes luminous, everything becomes coherent again."
Making Sense
"Semiotics is indispensable to my creative efforts."
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."