Here in Australia we have a really interesting talk show hosted by Fenella Kernebone (By Design) who does spots on ABC Radio National.
Today they did a story about the history of the @ keyboard symbol, and, of course, what that meant for email…
The @ symbol is centuries old, recently elevated to mass use. The symbol itself has an air of mystery.
Link to Design File looks at the @ symbol program.
Podcast: Design File looks at the @ symbol
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