Design for Language, Language of Design
Commentary Marvin Nauendorff Commentary Marvin Nauendorff

Design for Language, Language of Design

When I first enrolled in a Design university, I struggled to see how visual design could connect with something as invisible as linguistics. However, I gradually began to uncover the subtle yet profound connections between these two seemingly disparate fields.

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A Heart to Heart on Heritage Languages
Personal Story Anthony Burger Personal Story Anthony Burger

A Heart to Heart on Heritage Languages

There are over 7000 languages in the world and almost eight billion people who speak them. With so much diversity, combined with the globalization of modern life, it should come as no surprise that languages (and their speakers) can end up isolated and surrounded by speakers of another language.

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POLISH: A Language of Culture and Consonant Clusters
LINGUAFILES Anthony Burger LINGUAFILES Anthony Burger

POLISH: A Language of Culture and Consonant Clusters

A journey into the depths of Polish, a language with fascinating complexities and a rich heritage spanning centuries. From its unique grammatical features to its significant contributions to science and art, Polish stands as a powerful Slavic language, both within Poland and across the vast Polish diaspora worldwide.

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CANNIBALS: A Hauntingly Beautiful Japanese Novella
Literature Willow Heath Literature Willow Heath

CANNIBALS: A Hauntingly Beautiful Japanese Novella

Shinya Tanaka’s award-winning novella Cannibals was originally published in 2011 and adapted to the big screen in 2013 after achieving great success in Japan. Now, thanks to Kalau Almony and Honford Star, English readers can enjoy this novella, too. Though “enjoy” might not be the right word.

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ELISAPIE: Reviving Inuktitut in Pop Music
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ELISAPIE: Reviving Inuktitut in Pop Music

Inuk singer-songwriter Elisapie has been sharing her music with the world for over ten years. Her latest album, "Inuktitut" (ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ), is a heartfelt tribute to her community, delving into personal experiences of both joy and sorrow, the enduring impact of colonial oppression on her people, and fueled by her profound passion for music.

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Script as a Cultural Lifeline: The Untold Story of Canada’s Indigenous Writing System
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Script as a Cultural Lifeline: The Untold Story of Canada’s Indigenous Writing System

Contrary to widespread misconceptions, the Inuit communities are far from extinct; they are vibrant and flourishing. When asked why it matters to preserve her language, Inuktitut, Naulaq LeDrew (ᓇᐅᓪᓚᖅ ᓕᑐᕈ,) an artist, elder, and pivotal member of the Toronto urban Inuit community, replies as if the answer is self-evident: "It's important to me because I am alive. ᐃᓅᒐᒪ, ᐃᓅᒐᕕᑦ. Because you are alive."

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