Making Sense
"Semiotics helps clients anticipate cultural shifts and uncover new opportunities, even in unpredictable times."
What makes semioticians tick? We asked members of the international community of semiotic practitioners to answer 10 questions. Here's a series overview, organized by region.
"Semiotics helps clients anticipate cultural shifts and uncover new opportunities, even in unpredictable times."
"People still want meaning. And meaning isn’t something you can automate."
"Every semiotician must engage in ideological critique, not just theoretically but also in their professional and personal life."
"A good semiotician has the eyes of a detective, the mind of a philosopher, and the soul of a poet."
"Like TCM, semiotics doesn’t provide an instant prescription or quick fix."
"It’s such a great feeling to know I’ve cracked something meaningful and actionable for the client."
"We need creativity in order to make connections that aren't obvious."
"There's depth, complexity, and cultural significance hidden within phenomena that can seem obvious."
"Surprise, paradox, and creativity is part of everyday life for semioticians…"