DADA Group Poster

Manifesto

Ethics in Graphic Design

Ethics is a study of moral dilemmas in action. Morals are defined as codes of conduct that are based on personal beliefs and values. A personal act can be considered moral, immoral or amoral.

Ethical Choices

I will always strive to make ethical choices and will try to find the most ethical solution to a problem. When making ethical choices I may encounter a situation where I will have to compromise but this will not affect future ethical decisions.

Balance

Ethics have to be balanced with design decisions.

Respect Design

Graphic design is a powerful tool that can be used in both good and bad ways. It can be used to communicate and influence, giving it great power, which must not be abused.

Priorities

When presented with a design dilemma priorities will have to be evaluated to find a good solution. Do you sacrifice good design to reduce production costs or do you find a solution which can satisfy both the need of cost and good design.

Define your code

An ethical code can never be absolute but one’s own ethical code can be adjusted as you see fit. This code is probably built from personal experience, beliefs and values and like other ethical codes we may follow affects how we view situations and how we handle them.

Overall ethics

Sometime your personal design ethics will conflict with those of a client or a clients request might be unethical altogether. Here you must make a decision to either refuse to do a project or inform the client of the damaging effects of what they are requesting or suggest an alternative that is not offensive and will serve the purpose of the client’s request.

Respect

Treat others as you would like to be treated. Design should be something which is unbiased and tries not to be offensive to any person or any part of their life. Religion, career, etc should not be purposefully attacked or be offended.

Always the Best

I will always strive to produce the best work possible even if it may not benefit me as I wish and in professional circumstances will not produce the maximum profit for you.

Reciprocity to designers

I will not criticize a fellow designer’s work if I am not willing to allow others to criticise my work. Criticism given must always be constructive and must never break down a designer’s confidence or make them doubt their own work.

Moral superiority

Believing that you are superior or better than somebody else must not affect the way in which you treat potential clients and fellow designers. Denying a service based on moral bias should be considered unethical and positive points as well as results that could come from a project must be considered.

Reciprocity to clients

The respect that I expect as a customer in professional situation will be given to any client no matter what their project is and the importance of their project will also not have an effect of this.

Opinions count

The views of other and their opinions must always be taken into consideration and in most design situations asked for.

The client is important

We must not presume that our client will know what we know of design. When a client has questions, about design or production, we must answer them all patiently. It is your responsibility to help a client understand any concerns that they may have.

Consequences

I will claim responsibility for any foreseeable consequences that may result from my work; these will be determined by research. I will however not claim responsibility for unforeseen consequences brought about by a client’s unethical behaviour.

Content

Before endorsing something proper research will have to be done on the designer’s part. Significance, audiences and ability to complete it must be considered and will define the amount of research that will have to be done to complete the project. The research could indicate whether or not the project goes against your ethical code.

Group Members:
Eddy Mashele
Cindy du Plessis

Influence of Japanese prints on 19th century Western design

Anime

Anime is an abbreviation for the word “animation” and is most commonly used to refer to all animation from Japan. Anime use to be solely Japanese, a distinct look was given to Japanese storytelling, themes and concepts. In recent years it has become an international phenomenon being translated into many languages.

The styles that anime can be produced in range from outlandish to flamboyant to direct and simple, anime gives everything an new look. It has been used to illustrate epic tales which consist of hundreds of episodes to simple illustrations.

Japan’s culture, history and language can be seen in anime on many levels. Some depict Japanese stories and have found inspiration in the ancient arts from the country and tinges of Japanese sensibility can be found in anime work.

Manga

Manga is the Japanese word for comics and is used in English for referring to all comic books and graphic-novels which originated in Japan. It is considered a artistic storytelling style but can be found in magazines and other media.

Each manga artists has their own style but there are a few key distinct features that distinguish manga form other artistic forms of similar nature. Illustrations are typically done in pen and ink and except for a few highly realistic productions most characters have abnormally large almond shaped eyes and out-of-proportion body parts.  Emotions are depicted clearly and multiple methods are used to depict certain emotions.

Otaku

Oatuka is a term derived from the Japanese term for another person house or family which is used to refer to people with obsessive interests in anime, manga, video games and technology in general.

Kawaii

Kawaii literally translated from the Japanese noun means: loveable, cute or adorable. It is mainly used to describe the amount of cuteness in context to Japanese culture. It has become prominent in all aspects of modern Japanese culture including entertainment, clothing as well as appearance and behavior.

Resources 

Yegulalp, S., 2012, What is Anime? [online] Available at: <http://anime.about.com/od/animeprimer/a/What-Is-Anime.htm> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

WiseGEEK, 2003-2012, What is Manga? [online] Available at:<http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-manga.htm> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

Wikipedia, 2012, Otaku. [online] Available at:<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otaku> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

Wikipedia, 2012, Kawaii [online] Available at: <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawaii> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

[Anime!-anime super fan 700x525] n.d. [online image] Available at: <http://wwwfanpop.com/spots/anime-super-fan/images/30294542/title/anime-photo> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

[Anime girl reading book], n.d. [online image] Available at: <http://molinelibraryteens.wordpress.com/tag/anime/> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

[Boys Hot – Anime Guys 390x550], n.d. [online image] Available at: <http://www.fanpop.com/spots/anime-guys/images/29268532/title/boys-hot-fanart> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

[Anime eyes], n.d. [online image] Available at: <http://www.designyourway.net/blog/tutoria;s/photoshop-tutorials/drawing-anime-big-tutorial-collection/> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

[Chobits manga] n.d. [online image] Available at: <http://10360.com/Fun-things/Manga-animation/Japan-Chobits-manga--animation--Let-Me-Be-With-You.html> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

[Manga Mermaid], n.d. [online image] Available at: <http://www.drawmanga.org.uk> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

AFP, 2007, Coffee shop “maids” sprinkle water during a promotion in Tokyo’s “otaku heaven,” [online image] Available at: <http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/japanese-nerd-fantasies-may-turn-to-geek-tragedies/2007/06/15/118141454685.html> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

[Otaku types] n.d. [online image] Available at: <http://www.japan-korea.info/2011/03/otaku-types-what-are-you.html> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

[Tenshi Neko wallpaper] n.d. [online image] Available at: <http://blog.modes4u.com/community/kawaii-wallpaper-collection.html> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

[Kawaii Dolls], n.d. [online image] Available at: <http://www.chocolatepixels.com> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

[Kawaii girls], 2011, [online image] Available at: <http://blog.rekuru.com/2011/03/07.britain-swamped-by-japanese-kawaii-culture/> [Accessed 5June 2012]

Contemporary Children's Illustration

Kakeda, A., 2009. [Japanese story illustration][painting]Available at: <http://metropolis-store.com/gallery/gallery2.html> [Accessed 4 Jun2 2012]

Gal, S., 2011. Please Take Me for a Walk.[illustration] Available at: <http://www.morgangaynin.com/blog/?tag=susan-gal> [Accessed 4 June 2012]

Ball, V., n.d. [Three Genie pigs][illustration]Available at:< http://imgfave.com/view/721590> [Accessed 4 June 2012]

Indre, A., 2011. Illustration for tales by the Brothers Grim. [illustration]Available at: <http://www.lituania-bologna.eu/en/500815/in_focus/an-adventure-for-children> [Accessed 4 June 2012]

Slack, M.H., 2010. [Image from a children’s book][illustration]Available at: < http://blog.3x3mag.com/2010/03/3x3-international-childrens-show.html> [Accessed 4 June 2012]

Different Types of Photography

Photography as Reportage

The use of photos as visual aids in reporting events. Usually used in reporting media and is a factual presentation of events.

Photography as Art

Photographs taken in order to fulfil the creative vision of the artist by making use of photographic elements.

Photography in Science

Photos of hidden aspects and findings so that they are documented. Use techniques such as aerial, close-up and high-speed photography.

Behind closed doors: photographs of private moments and happenings where some are more personal than others. Some show personal space being intruded upon and documentation of moments and times in your life.

Gene L. 2012. Violent confrontations between student protesters and police in Spain.[online image] Available at: <http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/29/10540472-violent-confrontations-between-student-protesters-and-police-in-spain> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

Jordan J. 2012. Violent confrontations between student protesters and police in Spain.[online image]Available at: <http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/29/10540472-violent-confrontations-between-student-protesters-and-police-in-spain> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

O Holloran K. 2011. Images from the 2011 Exhibition. [online image]. Available at:<http://www.artofphotographyshow.com/2011photos2.html> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

Minami N. 2011. Images from the 2011 Exhibition.[online image]. Available at: <http://www.artofphotographyshow.com/2011photos2.html> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

Languna Design. Royalty Free Science and Technology Images.[online image] Available at:<http://www.sciencephoto.com/set/2290?per_page=48&page=2&previews=1> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

Rakusen M. Royalty Free Science and Technology Images.[online image] Available at:<http://www.sciencephoto.com/set/2290?per_page=48&page=2&previews=1> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

Ktgo. 2011. Do what you will, but always be a lady.[online image]. Available at:<http://ktgo.wordpress.com/2011/02/05/do-what-you-will-but-always-be-a-lady/> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

2011. Honoring the Loving Mother in You.[online image] Available at:<http://www.elliacommunications.com/2011/05/honoring-the-loving-mother-in-you-2/mother-and-child-3/> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

Paparazzi.glnbc. [online image]. Available at: <http://g1nbc.com/galaxy-of-the-stars/paparazzi/> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

Babej. M.E. 2006. Fashion Goes Soft Porn. [online image]. Available at:<http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/lifestyle/2006-10/08/content_703262.htm> [Accessed 5 June 2012]

Then and Now : 19th Century Inventions

Automobile

Telephone

[Actor portraying Alexander Graham Bell] 1926. [image online] Available at: <http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1876_Bell_Speaking_into_Telephone.jpg> [Accessed 04 June 2012].

[Old telephone] n.d. [image online] Available at: <http://www.whoguides.com/who-invented-the-telephone> [Accessed 04 June 2012].

[Twin-Box Stromberg-Carlson] 2008. [image online] Available at: <http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/2008/06/> [Accessed 04 June 2012].

[First car with 4 wheels] n.d. [image online] Available at: <http://ac-centre.blogspot.com/2011/06/first-car-in-world.html> [Accessed 04 June 2012].

[First car with 3 wheels] n.d. [image online] Available at: <http://ac-centre.blogspot.com/2011/06/first-car-in-world.html> [Accessed 04 June 2012].

[Car built by Charles and Frank Duryea] 1893. [image online] Available at: <http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/cars/carhist.htm> [Accessed 04 June 2012].

Research Simulation Session : Zeitgeist

What is Zeitgeist?

The spirit of the time, what is relevant and popular during a certain period of time.

Search Results:

Reference Details:

1.      Zeitgeist official website, 2011. Zeitgeist official website [online]

Available at:<http://www.Zeitgeistmovie.com/> [Accessed 4 June 2012].

2.      The Zeitgeist Movement, 2011. Mission Statement [online] Available at:<http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/mission-statment/> [Accessed 4 June 2012].

3.      Wikipedia, 2012. Zeitgeist [online] Available at:<http://wwwen.wikipedia.org/wiki/zeitgeist> [Accessed 4 June 2012].

4.      Wikipedia, 2012. Zeitgeist The Movie [online] Available at:<http://en.wikipedia.oeg/wiki/zeitgeistthemovie> [Accessed 4 June 2012].

5.      Google Zeitgeist, 2011. Google Zeitgeist [online] Available at:<http://www.googlezeitgeist2011.com/#en/> [Accessed 4 June 2012].

6.      IMDb, 2007. Zeitgeist (Video 2007) [online] Available at:<http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1166827> [Accessed 4 June 2012].

7.      Google, 2011. What is Google zeitgeist? [online] Available at:<http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/zeitgeist/index.html> [Accessed 4 June 2012].

8.      The  Zeitgeist Movement, 2011. Zeitgeist South Africa [online] Available at:<http://tzmsa.zo.za > [Accessed 4 June 2012].

9.      Youtube, 2011. Zeitgeist: moving forward official video.youtube [online] Available at:<http://www.youtube.com> [Accessed 4 June 2012].

10. Spector.D., 2011. Time for some house cleaning [online] Available at:<http://www.zeitgeist.com /> [Accessed 4 June 2012].

Information we found:

1.      Definition of the word

2.      Movie Site

3.      Activist group

4.      Definition of the word

5.      Information about the movie

6.      The top 10 Google searches of 2011

7.      A documentary video

8.      Google zeitgeist how to

9.      Documentary video

10. A movement for a resource based economy

How we go about selecting the most reliable source:

We would first look at the sub titles on the Google page that would explain a bit or a part of the keyword that was typed in and then if it sounds relevant or looks applicable to the criteria then we would then go into that site. And also if the site is well known and trusted then that would also work as factor.

How context helps with distinguishing relevance in a site:

The information on the site will help you figure out whether or not it would have any relevance to your subject.

Images linked to this term:

[Smashing Pumpkins Album Cover] 2007. Available at: <http://landslide.2007.org/zeitgeist.htm> [Accessed 4 June 2012]

[Zeitgeist The Movie DVD cover] 2010. Avaliable at: <http://the-savoisien.com/wawa-conspi/viewtopic.php?id=429> [Accessed 4 June 2012]

[The Zeitgeist Movement logo] 2012. Avaliable at:< http://www.zeitgeist-movement.org/>  [Accessed 4 June 2012]

Most interesting site:

Google Zeitgeist 2011

Words helping to refine our search:

-          The year

-          Movement

-          The Author