(The context of this article is Human Computer Interaction in digital products and services. The content should not be taken as a science, but rather an opinion, from real working knowledge of design industry and know-how) Human Computer Interaction is an evolving and fast paced field that can be regarded as a milkshake blended with…
A Symbol of Style, Success, and Power
We live in a very fast paced world. Where technology is moving forward at an unprecedented level. The latest concept today, will soon become an antique of tomorrow. Due to this rapid change, society often takes things for granted. One of the most for granted technology is the humble wheel. The wheel is everywhere. In…
The Precession of Simulacra
Note: The following article is in an exploratory state, it is part of my research to understand the Reality, Symbols, and Society. I do not own the ideas, they belong to the research of Jean Baudrillard. Very few people explore the depths of the field they work in. Understanding Visual Communication/Graphic Design is entirely dependent…
Have you been looking for answers?
First and foremost, I would like to start with the name of my Prophet Mohammed(P.B.U.H). ﷺ May the Blessings of Allah be upon him, his household and companions. My article is going to be very spiritual and non-secular, thus secular people can just stop reading if they would not like to continue. But they can…
The Value of Brand Architecture and Employee Diversity
Within a last few years, a lot of corporates have been beaten by their competitors at their own game. “Brand Architecture, and Employee Diversity” are two of the reasons that i recognised for such a phenomenon to be possible. Brand architecture is the structure of brands within an organisational entity. It establishes the brands in…
Crisis of Unity
Note: The following article is a personal opinion with respect to understanding my religion, and enable me as an individual on the search of enlightenment/spiritual awakening. The content is in a ‘exploratory state’ should not be taken as a fact, but rather an opinion, from my experience as a human being who is bound to…
Creative Inspiration via Music
Inspirative Soundscapes – The impact of music on the creative process Thesis By Farzan Javed Masood Chishti This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Art in Graphic Design and Multimedia College of Fine Arts & Design – University of Sharjah Table of Contents Abstract 1. Chapter Introduction 1.1…
Music’s Influence on Art & Design
(The context of this article is conscious/subconscious influence of music on art/design with respect to Wassily Kandinksy & Arnold Schoenberg. The content should not be taken as a science, but rather an opinion, from real working knowledge of creative process and everyday creative development) The common factor between music and painting is that they are…
Music’s Effect on the Mind
‘Context is Pre-Grad Thesis’ Music definitely has an effect on the mind of the listener, and can be used to enhance the creative process. A very long time has passed since the Neolithic Age when the initial development of technology started. However nearly every culture or race has some kind of music or singing, some…
The Cost of Creative Ignorance
Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn. So, what are these costs of ignorance, and who pays the price? When someone demonstrates ignorance in a particular field, subject or fact, it means that the person lacks the know-how about that subject, which might be due to a lack of…
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