AGIDEAS Conference

Concept Evaluation

Jon McCormack ~ Morphogenesis

McCormack's Morphogenesis series features a series of digital images of plant life that have been created using software that is based on biological models of development. A development model has been created based on the growth and form of selected Australian plants. Theses rules could be referred to as digital DNA, which defines the development and growth of a a plant in a simulated environment. The DNA can be subject to genetic splicing where by parts of DNA are intermixed by two or more species. This allows simulated plant life to evolve based on aesthetic or other subjective criteria.

The above digital imagery displays an analogous colour scheme of vibrant purples red's and pinks, with complimentary light yellow in the pollen of the flower. The flower displays straight curved and zig zagged lines. Repeated zig zagged lines created texture in the flower. Monochromatic colour's are used to create form and show tone. Blurred point is used through out  the flower with small refined circles for the pollen.

View art work here

Copyright Issues

Where can you get images and fonts?

A list of sources as to where you can obtain imagery and fonts from when creating logos or graphic design pieces can be found by clicking on the following links:

Images:

IStockPhoto

Shutterstock

Fotosearch

GettyImages

AAP One

Fonts:

LinoType

Font Font

ITC Fonts

Font Bureau

How you get them?

Images and fonts are obtained by paying a fee and downloading them

How much do they cost?

Images

When purchasing imagery it will depend on what medium of the original image you are purchasing is (photography, illustration, painting) how detailed it is, and what size you are downloading it at.  When purchasing from the IStock Photo library you are able to buy credits (which works as money) this then allows you to download your image. ­

With Shutterstock your are able to subscribe with them from a 1 month at $ 249 USD or 3 months at $709 USD alternatively you are able to download images on demand for up to a year for 5 HI – RES images at $49 or 25 HI- RES at $229 USD.

Fonts

When downloading fonts will differ in dollar value depending on if you are purchasing a collection or a set from a collection. Price value will also increase as to how many users will be licensed to them. ­Font collection prices will vary from site to site.

Font Font

Downloading Fonts from Font Font with 5 users a set from a collection can cost between  $300-600 and collections can vary in price from $1000- $2000.

ITC Font Packages

ITC Font packages FOR 1-5 users which include the family are cheaper than Font Font and can be bought from around $50-$70USD. When purchasing a specific typeface on it’s own can cost around 25$ USD.

Terms and conditions when purchasing Fonts

When downloading fonts from the Internet they are protected by copyright and intellectual property law. Using materials and services from the sites without authorisation breaks the law. Information or documents are not to be reproduced in any form without previous written consent.
can be viewed at Font Font 
https://www.fontfont.com/terms-and-conditions

Images

Terms and conditions of ShutterStock.

Imagery is protected by International Copyright Laws. Submitters to Shutterstock own all the rights to images including copyrights to the images. When purchasing imagery your rights are subject to the licence of shutterstock and are conditioned upon payment. If payment of the image doesn’t go through, users account is deemed delinquent. Images are allowed to be reproduced in the following ways.

- Websites with a resolution no greater than 800 x 600 pixels

- No to be resold

- As prints posters and other reproductions for your own personal use and not commercial

- Hand painted ­reproductions

- Can’t be used in connection with unsolicited mail

- On letter heads, business cards, pamphlets, brochures, catalogs, panel displays, packaging, software provided that the image is not reproduced more than 250, 000 times in the aggregate

- Multimedia presentations for film and television, internet broadcast, theatrical display must consist of an audience of less than 250,000 viewers

- As CD OR DVD cover art / artwork including downloads that doesn’t exceed   250, 000 copies

- As part of editorial or advertising copy in magazines, newspapers, books, book covers, textbooks, editorials and directories that doesn’t exceed 250, 000 copies in the aggregate


can be viewed at 
http://www.shutterstock.com/website_terms.mhtml

Logo Development

Hades eagle tipped Sceptre

Helmet of invisibility

Cerberus Hades three headed dog

Indigo Design Network

Asian Products to view the article please visit Talking stick at Indigo Design Network.

 Design inspired by Korean farming landscapes. Made for contemporary Living.

The South Korean designer Kwangho Lee finds his inspiration in nature and memories from his grandparents that were farmers. His cultural awareness and heritage flows into his works, as he is able to identify with how objects are mass-produced and how they are valued less than things that are hand crafted. Lee explores the relationship between simplicity and complexity as he develops his furniture. Lee incorporates traditions that are lost or forgotten and creates them in a contemporary way. Local materials are used and the focus is on a slower pace of production to allow time to understand the cultural and environmental process.

Aboriginal Motif’s Blog

Functions and Philosophies

Respect

Indigenous people have the right to manage and own their traditions comprising of art and cultural expressions. They are to be respected.

Protocols and customs vary across indigenous communities. Respecting the cultural heritage of Indigenous Australians includes:

Acknowledgement of country

The original inhabitants of Australia are the Torres Strait Island and Aboriginal people. They have a strong connection to the land and totality of life and spirits of certain areas them and their ancestors have inhabit ted.

When an event is held in the community being an exhibition, installation or an event of significance it is an act of consideration to invite a representative of the traditional landowners and give a welcome to the country speech.

Communication, consultation and consent

When working with indigenous art communication and consultation are vital. Consent is required when reproducing Indigenous Art, and for communal designs permission is needed from traditional owners.

Effective communication is:

-       Awareness of how their culture sees an issue

-       The aim is to create cultural awareness

-       Patience which may arise from revealing misunderstandings, stemming from cultural differences

-        Appropriate people to consult with about the issue

Informed consent is required. People are to be allocated the appropriate time and information for the requests to be taken into consideration.

-Allow time, more than one meeting for your proposal

-        - Allocate time for the decision process and to be made

-       -Be ready for the possibility of no as an answer

-       -Make sure consent is given from the appropriate person or quarter  -

Consultation

Keep in mind that the consultation and communication procedures will vary in communities

Moral Rights and Issues

The moral right of atributition requires the artists right to have their name reproduced alongside every reproduction of the work. If a work is altered by 10%, the designer can’t claim authorship of the work. The artists who created the work are entitled to attribution of a part or entire body of work. The artists name is to be reproduced next to every reproduction. The industry protocol for displaying this information is as Banduk Marika Djanda and the Sacred Waterhole, 1988 6 color linocuts, ink on paper 53 cm x 29.5 cm Collection of the National Gallery of Australia License courtesy of the artist.


Information was sourced from The protocol for producing Indigenous Australian Visual Arts

Native American Motif's

The Cleveland Indian's

To view Cleveland Indian's logo development click here.

Bold and fine lines have been used to create a Native American Character. The Indian appears in a vibrant eye catching red with black hair. White is used in the eyes, head band and teeth.

The Indian's name was changed in 1914 as a request from the club owner. The media chose to call them the Indian's and they can often be referred to as the Tribe or Wahoos and recently when referring to the logo Chief Wahoo. The logo isn't very culturally appropriate and has been criticcized for creating Native American Stereotypes. Three protestors in the 1997 world series, however it was declared that they were not guilty. The concept behind the masciot is heroism and romanticism of the Classic Native American Image.

After learning about cultural awareness I can understand why Native American's would be offended by the Cleveland Indian's logo as it characterizes their culture. I think the designer achieved their intention however I can see how it can be viewed offensively.

Clash of the Titans

Who are the titans?

The Titans were the twelve Gods of Olympus comprising of Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Hestia, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus and Hermes and later on Dionysus. Hades doesn’t appear in this Olympian list, as he didn’t have a place at the Pantheon. This was a result of him being positioned in the underworld and hardly ever leaving.

Motif’s appearing in film

Swords appeared in the film interpreted them as a way of protecting and fighting against harm.

Shields: for use of protection in battle/ armour: modern version of this shown in a logo today is Palace Cinema’s

Eagle: strength when Zeus transform into one: Harley Davidson Logo

Lightening: tension: a modern version of this appearing is in the Melbourne storm logo

Is your Greek character in the movie? If so, does the film’s interpretation match your research?

Hades does appear in The Clash of The Titans. The films interpretation matches my research with a vigorous dark beard and long hair, however his hair didn’t fall over his brow. He also didn’t have his bird tipped sceptre and his dog Cerberus didn’t feature in the film.

The character Zeus appears in the film as Hades brother. 

There is no constellation of stars named after Hades.

How is Medusa killed?

Perseus kills Medusa with the assistance of Athena and Hermes. In the clash of the titans she is killed as Perseus looks away and guards himself with his shield being careful not to look into her eyes. He shields himself and jumps up and slices her head off with his sword.

Hades weakness

Hades weakness is feeding off the evil of mortals, which can lead him to feeling weak. Also his love for Persephone.

3 quick concept rough for Hades Basketball team logo

His three headed dog Cereberus, his helmet of invisibility and his eagle tipped sceptre.