Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Three simple arrows chasing one another in a triangle have become one of the most recognized symbols in the world. Found on packaging, products, bins, and public spaces, the recycling symbol quietly communicates a powerful idea: waste need not be…
Check your smartphone, laptop, or favorite website, and chances are you are reading a sans-serif font. The term sans-serif comes from French and means “without serifs,” referring to the absence of the small decorative strokes found at the ends of…
Before traffic lights existed, city streets were crowded with pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, bicycles, streetcars, and an increasing number of automobiles. The solution to this growing chaos came from an unexpected source: the railways. Railway operators began using colored light signals…
Ever wondered how the name of a revered biblical figure came to describe someone who is overly emotional? The story behind maudlin is one of art, religion, language, and centuries of cultural memory. The word maudlin means excessively sentimental, tearfully…