Arrows + words The brief for this project was to make a clear and engaging visual statement using only text and an arrow or arrows (no other graphics where permitted). My response originated from the Sumerian word "ti" (prono- unced "tee) which means "to give life to" and is represented by the arrow. In our culture, a new type of arrow represents our attempt to reduce, reuse, and recycle in an effort to facilitate our survival. Send me a comment.