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Hashtag Octothorpe

Hashtag Octothorpe

FromTalk Paper Scissors


Hashtag Octothorpe

FromTalk Paper Scissors

ratings:
Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Oct 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The octothorpe goes by many names (such as the number sign and pound sign), but it’s resurgence in recent years is due to its new “hashtag” status. In today’s episode Diana tells the octothrope’s story from ancient Rome to modern tweets and the fact that it was only officially named “octothorpe” about 50 years ago. Who knew such a little symbol could have such a big backstory? #octothorpeI'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)
Released:
Oct 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Join host, Diana Varma, as she explores the wonderful world of design and printing, typography and branding, books and publishing. In each episode Diana aims to answer many age-old, deep philosophical questions such as: Where the heck did Comic Sans originate? Why do the majority of printed books have blank pages at the end? What is the world's ugliest colour? What does a sassy three-year-old have to say about the visible colour spectrum? Ready to have some fun? Let's talk paper scissors.