Monday 26 March 2012

Logo Development

Hades eagle tipped Sceptre

Helmet of invisibility


Cerberus Hades three headed dog

Tuesday 13 March 2012

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.

Tuesday 6 March 2012

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.