Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 5 of 5
Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Mentality: Promoting Social Change Through Design, Rommel Ballesteros
Mentality: Promoting Social Change Through Design, Rommel Ballesteros
Creative Activity and Research Day - CARD
In “Mentality: Promoting Social Change Through Design,” I will discuss design’s potential to spark discussion and inspire social change. These themes will be explored through the examination of Mentality, a concept for a men’s self-care kit, which aims to normalize and promote the awareness of mental health while also bringing to light certain gender disparities in attitudes towards such topics. Through this analysis, I hope to demonstrate the importance of curated aesthetics in everyday life as a powerful tool for social change, as well as to highlight the designer’s responsibility to be aware of the implications and influence of their …
Bloom, Marisol Reyes
Bloom, Marisol Reyes
Creative Activity and Research Day - CARD
Bloom is an herbal apothecary that uses natural remedies to help boost one’s mood, while simultaneously starting a conversation about mental health. Branding for this hypothetical company was inspired by both traditional herbal apothecary designs as well as modern prescription medication bottles. The figure of a relaxed hand interwoven with delicate flowers adds a humanistic touch to the brand’s identity.
Simply Mo., Marjolijn Jaliene Oskam
Simply Mo., Marjolijn Jaliene Oskam
Creative Activity and Research Day - CARD
Small portfolio presentation of design work by Marjolijn Oskam, branded under simply mo. The poster includes school work as well as professional work.
Exploration Of Gender Portrayals In Marvel Comics, Chiagozie Nwasuruba
Exploration Of Gender Portrayals In Marvel Comics, Chiagozie Nwasuruba
Undergraduate Research Conference
Comic books have been a major part of American pop culture since around the 1930s. These comic books depicted ordinary people who, through some sort of accident or happenstance, gained superpowers. People who could lift cars over their heads or leap over buildings in a single bound. Comic books have a long history. The history of comics is divided into six ages: the Golden Age, the Silver Age, the Bronze Age, the Plastic Age, the Revival Age, and the present. There have been many different comic book companies over the years, but at the forefront of comic book culture, there …
Timeless Leather Studio, Pengxin Guo
Timeless Leather Studio, Pengxin Guo
Creative Activity and Research Day - CARD
Timeless Leather Studio is an envisaged non-profit institution, specifically for retirees to learn leather crafting skills. We invite retired timeless people to work with the timeless material—leather. The mission is to encourage retirees to learn how to create handmade leather products in our studio and connect retirees in the community. Timeless Leather Studio provides the platform for people to learn, to share and to enjoy. We offer a handmade leather pouch, along with some basic tools for beginners.