Cynics, netizens and safe rebels – the changing values of young Chinese consumers What are the values of China’s young generation, growing up amidst a wave of diverse and sometimes contradictory forces? How far has the rise of individualism – and the influence of international culture – changed young people’s relationships with China’s traditional culture …
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Semiofest 2014 Program Released!
After reviewing many excellent submissions, we are putting together an exciting program. Here are some highlights! Global Meets Local: A Cross-cultural Celebration of Semiotic Thinking DAY 1 AM: TRENDS IN CULTURE – EXPLORING THE HORIZONS OF CHANGE Opening Remarks from Program Chair Vladimir Djurovic, LabbrandNetnography & Structural Semiotics for FB Campaign Evaluation By Anne-Flore Maman Lauraffie, Ph.D, SémioConsultSemiotics …
Who Are Speaking at Semiofest 2014?
Semiofest has attracted a variety of excellent speakers this year. Check out who they are! View program and presentations at Semiofest 2014 Speakers Dr.art. Andris Teikmanis Dr. Andris Teikmanis is Vice Rector of the Art Academy of Latvia (since 2007). He is a professor in the fields of Visual Semiotics, Soviet Art History and Art and Design …
Training: Understanding and Applying Semiotics
Semiofest is proud to announce a semiotics training program (May 25th, 2014), which will introduce participants to semiotics research and interpretive methods from the four perspectives of consumer research, brand strategy, brand communication, and branded design. The trainer for the program is Dr. Anne-Flore Maman Larraufie, Ph.D. a leading practitioner and academic expert in the …
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Shanghai Flaneur Walks
This year at Semiofest, besides the main program, we are bringing you fun extra activities on the 3rd day! With Shanghai Flaneur Walks, we are taking the semiotics discussion into the urban realm and use flânerie as a methodology to decode the city’s signs and symbols. PARAMETERS: Theme: Urban Semiotics Date: May 25, 2014 from 10:00 am to …
Open for Registration
Semiofest 2014 now opens for registration! If you are an enthusiastic Semiofreak, why don’t you join us in Shanghai? Date: May 23rd & 24th, 2014 (Optional activities on May 25th – Shanghai Flaneur Walks or Training) Venue:V Art Center, M50 Creative Industries Park, Shanghai, China Fee: 100 EURO / 830 RMB via PayPal or Alipay …
Semiofest 2014: Calling for Papers
We are now accepting submissions for papers/presentations/panel discussions on the themes and topics outlined by the Program. Abstracts should be between 200 to 300 words summarizing the likely content of the paper/presentation/panel discussion. In addition to the abstract, we would like presenters to answer the following questions briefly. a) How would the audience gain in …
Semiofest 2014 Venue Announcement – V Art Center in M50 Creative Industry Park
We’re happy to announce that Semiofest 2014 will take place in V Art Center! Established in 2010, V ART CENTER is located in Shanghai M50 Creative Industry Park. As a gallery space affiliated with SIVA of Fudan University, V Art Center is presided by Mr. Ding Yi, a famous modern artist and an associate dean …
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Welcome to Shanghai!
Dear friends, we’re happy to announce that Semiofest 2014 will be happening on May 23-24, 2014 in Shanghai! We’re currently planning the program and will be back very soon to update you with more information. In the meantime, please save the dates above and we’re very excited to meet you in Shanghai!