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Author Archives: Natalia Hoffman
The Curious Case of Estonia’s Fashion Sense
Natalia Hoffman, an independent researcher into the Estonian visual communication, has examined the local fashion scene (including junk shops and flea markets) and came out with some interesting observations. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, General, Humanities, Research
Tagged charity shops, Estonia, Estonian fashion, fashion, flea markets, junk shops, Kihnu, national costume, student fashion
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Traffic Culture in Estonia: What Reflex Reflectors and Saint Christopher Have in Common
Natalia Hoffman, an independent researcher into the visual communication of Estonia, analyses the traffic culture in Estonia and questions the value of reflex reflectors which pedestrians are obliged to wear by law. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Humanities, Research
Tagged accidents, cultural analysis, Estonia, pedestrian, reflectors, reflex reflectors, road safety, semiotics, traffic, traffic culture, travel
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The Curious Case of Kalev’s Product Placement
Natalia Hoffman, an independent researcher into the visual communication of Estonia, analyses the packaging of two Kalev’s chocolate products and their placement in a local supermarket. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Humanities, Research
Tagged analysis, chocolate, Christmas, cognitive semiotics, culture, Estonian, Kalev, product placement, semiotics, supermarket, sweets
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