Semiotics

Color as a Grammatical Marker

In most languages, color is purely descriptive, but in some systems, it plays a grammatical role. This post explores how…

8 hours ago

The Library’s DNA: Dewey Decimal Syntax

We often see the Dewey Decimal System as a simple filing method, but it's actually a complex and elegant language…

7 days ago

Typo Disasters: When Bad Fonts Cost Fortunes

Can a font choice really cost a company millions? From a single misplaced letter that nearly bankrupted a business to…

3 months ago

The Day a Radio Play Caused a Panic

On Halloween Eve 1938, Orson Welles didn't just tell a scary story; he masterfully manipulated the language and structure of…

3 months ago

The Language of Icons: A Global Code

The male/female silhouette on a bathroom door and the Wi-Fi symbol on a cafĂ© window are part of a global,…

3 months ago

The Hidden Grammar of Emojis

Far from being simple digital decorations, emojis follow a complex and unwritten grammar that dictates their meaning. The order of…

3 months ago

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