Family Genealogy
Experiential Banner
Exploring other formats and outdoor contexts related to Experimental Graphic Design message-making and implementation Assessing specific communication goals, priorities, and strategies to address particular themes Understanding the roles of unity and flexibility (including: constants and variables) within systems planning Understanding diverse visual organization strategies.
The theme is Family Genealogy. My mother was from the Philippines and my father was from Thailand. His family moved to the Philippines and grew up there, they were immersed in the Philippines culture.
My parents met each other in San Jose, Mindoro in the Philippines; they were neighbors and childhood friends. My parents were introduced to each other by my father's sister. They always talked with my siblings and me about their lives in Mindoro, Philippines.
Banner 1: Family
San Jose, Mindoro
Mom and Dad grew up as neighbors, just a few blocks away from each other.
Their community mascot was a Tamaraw (a dwarf buffalo).
The native tribe in Mindoro was Mangyan and influenced the community.
They also grew up with jeepney, a popular/ tourist vehicle.
Banner 2: Country
Festivals
Masskara, masks festival
Dinagyang, religious and cultural festival
Giant Lantern, symbolism of light, the star regarded as a fount of light and a sign of hope
Kadayawan, gives tribute to the lumads, a collective group of indigenous people
Ati-Atihan, celebration in honor of the Infant Jesus, the town’s patron
Four Potential Systems: Each system selects one banner from each category to create a connection.
The potential banner designs Four banner categories, Family, Country, Exhibit A, and Exhibit B, have various designs and layouts.
Colors Purple means royalty, luxury, nobility, power, and ambition; Golden represents the color of the Philippines’ sun.
Banner 3: Exhibit A
National Dance, Tinikling
The dance was influenced by a bird, Tikling that is known for the footwork
A Spaniard punishment was converted to a dance
Banner 4: Exhibit B
National Hero, Jose Rizal
Jose Rizal was a political activist
He wrote a novel that encouraged the Philippines nationalists to fight the Spain before his execution