Layered Fragment
"A symbol of innocence, endurance, and the ability to thrive in ordinary places."
Exchange
Commercial semioticians getting to know one another via dialogue, Q&As, and more. Also see: NARRATIVE.
Polymorphous
"It influences me to better adapt to different contexts and keep evolving…"
Making Sense
"Look out for signs, symbols, and patterns in everyday life — and tease out of them the ideas that they communicate."
Enjoy Every Sandwich
"A philosophy of taking life seriously without taking yourself too seriously."
Session: Mythical Semiotics
A session on how semioticians grapple with the perplexing allure of the mythical.
Punk Rock Heart
"We played our hearts out, with the amp’s distortion cranked, covering songs from bands like Alkaline Trio…"
Making Sense
"Being able to connect, or map ideas — across regions, eras, or cultural objects — requires a comparative way of looking."
Becoming’s Triad
"One continuous line holding three intertwined representations…"
Surf Waves
"Where is the place of excitement, of spontaneity? It’s in waves, and the bigger the better."
Making Sense
"I regularly refer to myself as 'relentlessly curious.' The practice of semiotics is a marathon of mental focus."
Jellyfish
"I carry this creature as method, a stinging statement on my skin…"
Lijfspreuken
"A motto so lived that it becomes part of the body, something that sits under your skin…"
Making Sense
"I like naming and describing what’s usually left unsaid, diving into the darker side of things, and uncovering how they show up (or do not) in communications."
An Island, a Tree
"In the midst of adapting to a new place, I found myself longing for something that wouldn’t change."