One thing I realized that we didn’t focus on in our project was the fact that men and women wear similar garments. The men wear the long white ropes and head coverings. The reason I bring this up is because I was made aware of another misperception people have here in the US about the Middle East. It was over dinner and I was discussing with friends what I had learned about Islamic culture while visiting Dubai. My friend says to me that her issue and reason why she has a problem with the women wearing the traditional garments is because the men do not have to do the same. When I realized that this was her impression, I quickly stated that this wasn’t the case. I said that both genders wear similar garments, they just happen to be different colors and it really all depends upon the place and the person. I think this issue is at the core of the idea that all muslim women in the Middle East are oppressed by the men. It seems so obvious now that people might think that the men didn’t have to do the same. Now that I am aware of it, I will be able to make a strong argument against this false impression.
Entries categorized as ‘Outcome’
False: Women must wear traditional garments. Men don’t have to.
August 30, 2008 · 2 Comments
Categories: Cultural Immersion · Reflection · journal
Tagged: beliefs, civil rights, Dubai, false, false impression, freedom, gender, gender disparities, islamic culture, middle east, misperceptions, muslim, oppression, traditional garments, united states
Stickers
July 13, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Categories: Images · Outcome
Tagged: final result, Outcome, stickers
T-shirts
July 13, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Categories: Images · Outcome · Reflection · project
Tagged: final results, i am campaign, strong, t-shirts
The youtube video
July 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Categories: Links · Outcome
Tagged: movie, project, video, youtube
I AM
July 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Categories: Outcome · Video
Tagged: final, i am campaign, movie, video, youtube
Two Posters
July 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment
We wanted our poster to mimic the the dual conversation we have in our video. By having these posters visual join together we are able to tell this story of two cultures joining as one. Before dividing the poster, it composition was conflicting with the type, each battling for attention. The two posters resolves this friction.
Categories: Images · Outcome · Reflection
Tagged: concept, culture, Design, Graphic Design, mirror, movie, posters, purpose, story, video
Poster Design
July 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Categories: Images · Outcome · Reflection
Tagged: Design, Graphic Design, poster, process
T-Shirt Design
July 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Our final solution for the t-shirt incorporates our logo into the front and the back. Our 3 variations, strong, proud, and free, are a few of the messages expressed in our video. We felt that they represented our two cultures personal feelings. Shared by all, these words show how we are similar. We chose the black t-shirts with the white type because it references the beautiful black abayas worn by Emirates. The box outline in our logo represents a “fill in the blank” spot where one can insert their own personal feelings. It becomes a place for customization and invention. I am [Strong] [Awesome] [Angry] [Whatever].
Categories: Outcome
Tagged: concept, Design, free, i am campaign, logo, proud, strong, t-shirt







