Welcome to my blog folio for Symbols and Distribution!
The posts underneath reveal my learning and growth in this subject, and display the course content. I thoroughly enjoyed observing and discovering a deeper meaning from symbols that we take for granted. I found it a great challenge to simplify something down, yet make it so that it is still recognisable. Overall i am more observant of the life and symbols around me and look forward to continuing the learning process.
Hope you enjoy :)
Monday, October 11, 2010
Week 9 Sound Symbol
My sound symbol
Trying to represent something intangible such as sound, proved very hard when it came to creating a symbol for sound. The concept behind my symbol is the circle representing the source of the sound, and the rays representing the vibrations and sounds coming from the source. It can also be interpreted as a speaker. I would be very interested too see the best way to show sound in symbol form!
Trying to represent something intangible such as sound, proved very hard when it came to creating a symbol for sound. The concept behind my symbol is the circle representing the source of the sound, and the rays representing the vibrations and sounds coming from the source. It can also be interpreted as a speaker. I would be very interested too see the best way to show sound in symbol form!
Week 9 Intangible Symbol
Dreams
Dreams are intangible, mysterious and have been a topic of fascination over the years. Sometimes we remember them, and sometimes not, but thing is for certain - we don't know why or how they happen. There has been theories that representations in ones dreams, can actually mean something.
For example:
Rainbows: Messages, prayers, being taken and delivered.
Running: Inner desire to fight or reach something. Giving best efforts. Or running from fears.
Wings: Liberation and blessing
Falling: Something major in your life is going in the wrong direction
Teeth falling out: You may have been gossiping ir saying something that you wish you didn't
Back at school: Usually about your job, are you being tested? or do you want to climb the corporate ladder?
Being late: A missed opportunity, inability to make connections
Weather myth or proven symbolic representations, people can all relate to one another, through the topic of dreams, even though their dreams differ. It has become a part of popular culture to 'have big dreams' and get lost in them, which is a great sign of symbolism spreading through words and you can not see or touch a dream.
Dreams are intangible, mysterious and have been a topic of fascination over the years. Sometimes we remember them, and sometimes not, but thing is for certain - we don't know why or how they happen. There has been theories that representations in ones dreams, can actually mean something.
For example:
Rainbows: Messages, prayers, being taken and delivered.
Running: Inner desire to fight or reach something. Giving best efforts. Or running from fears.
Wings: Liberation and blessing
Falling: Something major in your life is going in the wrong direction
Teeth falling out: You may have been gossiping ir saying something that you wish you didn't
Back at school: Usually about your job, are you being tested? or do you want to climb the corporate ladder?
Being late: A missed opportunity, inability to make connections
Weather myth or proven symbolic representations, people can all relate to one another, through the topic of dreams, even though their dreams differ. It has become a part of popular culture to 'have big dreams' and get lost in them, which is a great sign of symbolism spreading through words and you can not see or touch a dream.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Week 8
Cause Poster
This cause poster represents our cause as well as what we plan to achieve in our distribution. The tag line is part of our distribution plan and the flowers symbolise part of distribution as well.
This cause poster represents our cause as well as what we plan to achieve in our distribution. The tag line is part of our distribution plan and the flowers symbolise part of distribution as well.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Week 7 Philosophy
Philosophical Symbols -
The Triquetra
A triquetra is a three cornered shape which is used as a symbol in many cultures, ranging from traditional Christianity to pagan Celtic traditions. You may be most familiar with the triquetra in the role of Celtic art, where it appears extensively in a wide array of situations, from carved headstones to motifs in Celtic paintings. This design can be utilitarian and very simple, or incredibly ornate and quite beautiful, in the case of complex Celtic knotwork.
Typically, a triquetra is formed by interlocking three identical shapes to create a distinctive three-cornered pattern. Archaeological evidence suggests that the triquetra has been an important symbol in Celtic art for centuries, and it was also extensively used in Germanic paganism. Triquetras can be found on many rune stones, for example, and they also appear in wooden and stone carvings found throughout Northern Europe.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-triquetra.htm
This symbol has stood the test of time, and has been interpreted by many different cultures. This proves a symbol with great integrity and representation
Week 7 Pixel Portraits
peter, dave, neil, lulu, ingrid
The aim with the pixel portraits was to get as much detail as possible using minimal colours. I found it easiest in the end to remember the person as i see them in real life and really exaggerate their stand out features. I was really happy with my end result when i saw the portraits at the actual size.
Final Chosen Logo
Monday, August 30, 2010
In class exercise Week 6 - Rebus
Rebus: A puzzle consisting of pictures representing syllables and words; in such a puzzle the word hear might be represented by H followed by a picture of an ear
Our rebus: The lights are on but nobodies home
Our group did not entirely understand the idea of the rebus. We did not have enough symbols that represented an actual sound. After seeing other groups and examples that Nigel gave us, i had a clearer understanding of a Rebus.
Our rebus: The lights are on but nobodies home
Our group did not entirely understand the idea of the rebus. We did not have enough symbols that represented an actual sound. After seeing other groups and examples that Nigel gave us, i had a clearer understanding of a Rebus.
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