David J Peterson
The Evolution of Language Creation

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David J. Peterson is a language creator (conlanger), author and artist. David has created languages for HBO’s Game of Thrones, Netflix’s Bright, the CW’s Star-Crossed, the CW’s The 100, Spike’s The Shannara Chronicles, Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World and many more. David is also the author of Living Language Dothraki and The Art of Language Invention.
“It wasn’t really until the 20th century that people started creating languages for their own personal use – often for projects that were either fantasy or sci-fi.”
– David J Peterson, Language Creator, Game of Thrones
LANGUAGE OF AROMA
THE DOCUMENTARY
Language of Aroma unites 19 leading experts and iconic brands around one powerful detail: Aroma. Join the conversation with a Master Sommelier, Bocuse d’Or team coach, Michelin-star Chef, winemaker, and academics from Brown, UC Irvine, and UBC. Blend in scent-branding experts, artists, Microsoft Design, TEALEAVES, and language creators from Game of Thrones, Pantone, and musicology. Share their experience – to bring about an appreciation and understanding for the detail of Aroma and its impact on the human condition. What are the disparate ways in which Aroma can be expressed and understood? How can we communicate aroma in an inclusive way? Watch the sequel to #ColorInSight: #LanguageOfAroma