Monday, May 30, 2011

Copyright Issues


Copyright Issues

IMAGES.

You can purchase images from: 

www.istockphoto.com
www.dreamstime.com
www.freefoto.com
www.GettyImages.com

You get them by: 

You must become a Member, Then create an account that you use to pay online which you are then given credits to purchase and download images. The payment options usually consist of: 
Pay-as-you-go
Subscriptions
Corporate Accounts

How much they cost:

Credits are website’s very own currency. Purchase credits and spend them whenever you download a file. The credit cost of any file depends its size or complexity, and the collection it belongs to.

Example:

http://www.istockphoto.com/help/buy-credits



Terms and Conditions

Permitted Uses.
You may:

advertising and promotional projects, including printed materials, product packaging, presentations, film and video presentations, commercials, catalogues, brochures, promotional greeting cards and promotional postcards (ie. not for resale or license);
entertainment applications, such as books and book covers, magazines, newspapers, editorials, newsletters, and video, broadcast and theatrical presentations;
on–line or electronic publications, including web pages to a maximum of 1200 x 800 pixels for image or illustration Content or to a maximum of 640x480 for video Content;
prints, posters (i.e. a hardcopy) and other reproductions for personal use or promotional purposes specified in (1) above, but not for resale, license or other distribution; and
any other uses approved in writing by the website.

Prohibited Uses.
You may not:

Use the Content in design template applications intended for resale, whether on-line or not, including, without limitation, website templates, Flash templates, business card templates, electronic greeting card templates, and brochure design templates;
use or display the Content on websites or other venues designed to induce or involving the sale, license or other distribution of “on demand” products, including postcards, mugs, t-shirts, posters and other items
use the Content in any posters (printed on paper, canvas or any other media) or other items for resale, license or other distribution for profit;
use any of the Content as part of a trade-mark, design-mark, trade-name, business name, service mark, or logo;
incorporate the Content in any product that results in a re-distribution or re-use of the Content (such as electronic greeting card web sites, web templates and the like) or is otherwise made available in a manner such that a person can extract or access or reproduce the Content as an electronic file.

Terms of Agreement.

The Agreement is effective until it is terminated. You can terminate this Agreement by destroying the Content and any Permitted Derivative Works, along with any copies or archives of it or accompanying materials, and ceasing to use the Content for any purpose. 

The Agreement also terminates without notice from the website if at any time you fail to comply with any of its terms. Upon termination, you must immediately:

1. Cease using the Content and for any purpose.
2. Destroy or delete all copies and archives of the Content or accompanying materials. 
3. Confirm to the website in writing that you have complied with these requirements.

FONTS.

You can purchase fonts from:

www.fonts.com
www.dafont.com
www.fontspace.com
www.urbanfonts.com
www.fontshop.com
www.myfonts.com

You get them by: 

Downloading a library, family or individual font to your ‘shopping cart’ and then you can made a payment online with any of the following options but vary slightly each website: 

AMEX
Diners Club International
JCB
Mastercard
Visa
Carta Si*
Dankort*
Delta*
Discover Card*
Electron*
Eurocard*
Direct Debit*
Bank Transfer*

How much they cost:

Type libraries are the largest assortment of fonts that can be purchased. They represent a considerable investment, usually containing in excess of 1,000 fonts and costing several thousand dollars. Within the libraries, however, average prices of individual fonts are at the lowest prices obtainable. Where individual fonts generally run between $25 and $50, a library of 1,500 fonts sold at $5,000 means that the individual font price is below $3.50.

Example:

http://www.fontshop.com/fontlist/new_releases/

Terms and Conditions

“Font Software” means coded software that generates typeface designs when used with the appropriate hard- and software plus any and all other data including documentation provided with such software.

“Licensed Unit” means an installation of the Font Software that allows up to five concurrent users to use it at a single geographic location. A single geographic location is in particular the site of your place of business. The geographic restriction does not apply to portable computers if they are owned by you.

Number of users. 

Each website grants you a non-exclusive licence to use the Font Software in a Licensed Unit for your own personal or business purposes according to the terms of this Agreement. If the number of users who use the Font Software exceeds those set forth in the definition of Licensed Unit above, then you must request from the website or its authorized Distributors an appropriate licence covering all users. An additional fee will be charged for this licence extension.

Embedding. 

You may embed the Font Software in documents, applications or devices either as a rasterized representation of the Font Software (e. g., a GIF or JPEG) or as a subset of the Font Software as long as the document, application or device is distributed in a secure format that permits only the viewing and printing but not the editing of the text.

Back-up. 

You may make back-up copies of the Font Software for archival purposes only, provided that you retain exclusive custody and control over such copies.

Service bureaus. 

You may take a digitized copy of the Font Software used in a particular document to a commercial printer or service bureau for outputting this particular document.

Copying.

You may not copy the Font Software or allow third parties to copy the Font Software. Any copy of the Font Software must contain the same copyright, trademark, and other proprietary information as the originals.

Resources
http://www.dynamicgraphics.com/dgm/Article/28546/index.html
http://www.fonts.com/findfonts/detail.htm?productid=808803
http://www.fonts.com/FindFonts/RecentReleases/2011
http://www.fonts.com/AboutFonts/Help/_PaymentOptions.htm
http://new.myfonts.com/cart/
http://www.istockphoto.com/license.php
http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-13854794-female-friends-enjoying-a-drive.php?st=8815bdf
http://www.freefoto.com/preview/9911-04-8835/Beach-in-the-Twilight
http://photoclassical.com/?gclid=CKKOl-SskakCFUZspAod3hrhlA
http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photography-water-birds-of-love-image14977872
http://www.fontshop.com/licenses/fontfont/

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

3 Concepts



This concept relates to the snakes from Medusa's hair and communication which is strongly used in the sport Netball, also the top image is using more visual communication displaying a confident and sly appearance which is a good attitude for the sport.


 This concept is quickly sketched but Medusa in modern day symbolises 'Feminine Power' so I have chosen a bright feminine colour and the two tribal snakes make the shape of a heart. The two snakes are versing each other like the opponents in Netball.


This tribal design represents a snake from medusa's hair and the colour green reenforces the snake, but using the tribal pattern the angles look sharp, strong and bold and can potentially look very effective on a uniform. The tribal side to the design symbolises quickness and movement in Netball.



Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Trends in Design


Design Trends
  • vivid bright colours
  • simplicity in designs
  • passion
  • humour
  • environmental friendly
  • futuristic
  • strong typography

loud and vivid colours
michael lugmayr - http://www.agideas.net/index.php?nodeid=82&speakerid=76
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claudio kirac - http://www.agideas.net/index.php?nodeid=82&speakerid=73
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Vintage Influenced
Stuart McLachlan - http://www.agideas.net/index.php?nodeId=82&speakerId=79
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Scott Mellor - http://www.agideas.net/index.php?nodeId=82&speakerId=81
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Interesting Concept
Something Splendid - http://www.agideas.net/index.php?nodeId=82&speakerId=88
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The Job was to give Melbourne Fringe festival a new fresh identity, the client wanted the audience to feel more involved with Fringe; everything from the festival had to be exciting and inviting. So something splendid took on the challenge of re-branding the logo. 
Something splendid came up with these fun looking shapes, which are constructed from square based pyramids. The tops of each of pyramids are cut off at five different heights, which provides them with five different shaped Forms. The versatile, tactile and colourful shapes were then used to create a whole new typography with the little shapes named 'Fringe'. From there they made the logo, stationary, program, festival guide, brochures and signage for Melbourne Fringe festival, it was a complete success.

They also put a little LED torch inside every one of the Fringe Forms, so the sign lit up at night.
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http://www.somethingsplendid.com.au/work/2009/melbourne-fringe/

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Culture in Design


The Art of Travel

http://www.indigodesignnetwork.org/?p=4541

Moral Rights and Issues

When reproducing artwork, remember that under the moral rights provisions of the Copyright Act, artists have the rights of integrity and attribution, and the right against false attribution.
The moral right of integrity means that the artist can take action against inappropriate treatment of their artwork. 
The Moral Rights Amendments to the Copyright Act were introduced in December 2000 and provide some new ways to challenge inappropriate treatment of Indigenous artworks. These new laws provide the following rights to artists: The right to be attributed as the artist – Artists can require their names be clearly and prominently reproduced alongside all reproductions of their works. The right not to have work falsely attributed to another artist – Artists can take action against parties who falsely attribute others as the creators of their works. The right of integrity – Artists can take action against parties who subject their works to inappropriate treatment. 

Aboriginal Motifs Blog

Functions and Philosophies

Respect
The rights of Indigenous people to own and control their heritage, including Indigenous images, designs, stories and other cultural expressions, should be respected.
Customs and protocols for respect vary widely across the many and diverse communities of Indigenous Australian people.
Indigenous Australians, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, are the original inhabitants of Australia,  As such they have a strong link to country, meaning the totality of life and the spirit of the particular area of land they and their ancestors inhabited. 
Indigenous Australian’s expext people talk about country in the same way that they would talk about a person, too treat it like a living thing, They say that country knows, hears, smells, takes notice, takes care, is sorry or happy. 
When organising an exhibition, installation or event of local, state or national significance, it is respectful to invite a representative of the traditional owners to attend and give a ‘welcome to country’ address.

Secrecy and confidentiality
Some Indigenous cultural material is not suitable for wide dissemination on the grounds of secrecy and confidentiality. Those putting together arts projects must first discuss any restrictions on use with the relevant Indigenous groups.
In many Indigenous communities, the reproduction of names and photographs of deceased Indigenous people is not permitted. Some communities will request that an artwork by a deceased artist not be displayed for some time after the artist’s death. They may also not want the artist’s name to be used or image displayed. 

http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/32368/Visual_arts_protocol_guide.pdf

Monday, March 28, 2011

Native American Motifs



The Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team.
Logo Designs throughout the History
 
1937 - 1951









1952 - 1959







1960 - 1964








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1972 - 1981










1982









1983 - Pres





Over the years, the logos have changed slightly but they have always depicted the face of the chief.

Their logo is the face of an Native American chief facing the right. The chief's head is placed within a yellow circle that has some yellow feathers. The yellow comes from the team colors of burgundy and gold. One of the fans has been coming to all the games since 1978 dressed as the Chief, and this man goes by the name Chief Zee.
The strong bold yellow circle around the Chief may symbolise Protection and strength. Also in the Native American Indian culture, feathers represented the power of the thunder gods, along with the power of air and wind. The Native American chief looks traditional, serious and wise, this could be the mood that the Washington Redskins want to portray.

Motifs: 
The use of Traditional Indian feathers, circles and the colour yellow. 
National IndianParent Information Center's Logo













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william and mary college logo






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The Washington Redskins logo hasn't been changed to become more culturally appropriate through out history, The team has actually strengthened the iconic logo as years go by and this has offended people and has been called inappropriate numerous times. So the Washington Redskins will be changing their name and identity to prevent future media and culture controversies. 

The logo is to reflect the Teams name, as Washington has nothing to do with the Logo design the word 'redskin' takes full credit for the inspiration of the design. As "Redskin" is a racial descriptor for Native Americans and one of the color metaphors for race used in North America and Europe since European colonization of America. The term is controversial and considered by some to be offensive. I believe the intention of having that Native American theme was achieved but was not culturally aware on how this was going to personally effect some people and their background culture. So in the end, the logo and name  has become so unsuccessful it has resulted to going to supreme court over keeping or changing the title/logo design.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Redskins
http://www.sportslogos.net/team.php?id=168
http://www.dinesh.com/history_of_logos/nfl_logos/washington_redskins_logo_-_design_and_history.html
http://www.whats-your-sign.com/symbol-meaning-of-feathers.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redskin_(slang)