Episode 133: Visual Alphabets - Nautical Flags and American Sign Language

Episode 133: Visual Alphabets - Nautical Flags and American Sign Language

From Two Designers Walk Into a Bar by Evergreen Podcasts

May 20, 2026 · 53 min · Season 13 · Episode 133

About this episode

The episode discusses the histories of American Sign Language and nautical flags as unique visual alphabets.

Signs, signs. Everywhere a sign. Today we’re going to be talking about a couple of colorful visual alphabets. Not typefaces, but the kinds of alphabets that are their own languages. Created to solve specific problems, one works face-to-face and the other from a distance. So give the high sign to the bartender and order up a couple of Ocean Breezes. We’re bringing you the histories of American Sign Language and nautical flags back here in the bar. - - - - - Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we discuss, additional links and more! https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-133-visual-alphabets - - - - - Mentioned in this episode: Nautical Flags American Sign Language - - - - - Have a question or idea for Todd and Elliot? Send a note to hello@twodesignerswalkintoabar.com and we promise to read it. After that it’s anyone’s guess. - - - - - Visit our merch page to have a look at stuff we’ve made for listeners just like you and support us on Patreon for subscriber-only extras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

  • visual alphabets
  • American Sign Language
  • nautical flags
  • communication
  • history

Keywords

  • visual alphabets
  • American Sign Language
  • nautical flags
  • communication
  • history
  • sign language
  • colorful signs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Evergreen Podcasts

Books & works: American Sign Language, Nautical Flags

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