Mark My Words

This brief is about the origins of language. Trace the history of a word, group of words or phrase and show where it came from – its provenance – how and when it became part of the English language and how its meaning, use, spelling and pronunciation may have changed in the process. This is an exploration of the richness and diversity of languages. Look for the surprising, the most interesting – words you have never considered and the stories that may have never been told. Use your typographic skills to inform, interpret and express your findings and share your findings in a way that will surprise and delight the reader.