The CODE-X series catalogs a vast codex of source codes (aka “signs”) extracted from past audits.

Note that signs on their own, while sometimes interesting, only become truly revelatory and useful once they’re sorted into thematic complexes, and the complexes into codes, and the codes into a meaning map. We call this process “thick description”; the Code-X series is thin description.

“ENHANCED LIFE” NORM: Don’t settle for good enough. Inspired to reach new levels of awesome. A more fun, free, energized way of living.

“ENHANCED LIFE” FORMS: Pop color palette — saturated, hot colors. Real people and objects transformed into works of art. Liberatory. “Revolutionize your workspace.” “Fly away.” “Less bumming a ride. More beach bumming.”

From a 2019 audit of the “Dream Life” space. Defined as: Makes me feel self-reliant, able to take action by inspiring me, validating my innermost desires, thrilling and amazing me.