Who Gives a Symbol Its Meaning?

Helen Piper

Published on: 28/07/2026

Why do people interpret the same symbol differently? Explore how experience, culture and personal context shape the meaning we give to symbols, from emojis to intentional symbolic design.

Symbolism

Why Have We Always Used Symbols?

Helen Piper

Published on: 24/07/2026

From cave paintings to emojis, humans have always communicated through symbols. Explore why visual communication still shapes the way we think, remember and connect with meaning today.

Symbolism