Blogs By Tim Girvin
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THE SYMBOLISM OF THE ROPE, TYING AND THE KNOT
THE THREADING OF IDEAS: THE WEFT, WARP, AND LOOM OF DESIGN As a designer, there can’t be a metaphor more powerful than weaving — the ultimate layering of storytelling — the fantastic pattern-maker and emblem of discovery. In our work, we persistently speak to the...
The Book of Signs, the Book of Symbols, the Sign of the Book, the Signal of the Sigil
Designed Magic, Magic Designed. It's been said that illustration, the real meaning of the word is a shining -- to illustrate is "making bright." But also -- to purify. In a manner, thinking about illustration as a craft of communication suggests change, a new, evolved...
The Symbolism of the X
What lies beneath: the nature of the X, the cross road, the crossing guard, the mark of the x and the magic of the nexus. The symbolic allegory of the x mark. When I was in Bali, I surprised by the villagers attention to the white flagged pieces of paper that hanged...
Brand, storytelling, presentation and spectacle: Steve Jobs
"Steve Jobs 1955-2011" by segagman is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Exemplars of Apple Messaging and Brand Product Events: Theatricality and entertainment marketing strategy in the presentation of ideas. Being one whose livelihood is wholly built on the premise of relevant...