The simple presentation of research allowed for the main points to be discussed and understood by the group. By playing some Japanoise music instantly it was the feeling of uncomfort that became the focus of idea generation. Ideas were based on the follow piece of research:
'Japanoise
was
seen to be a mirror of distorted perspectives that could only refract the
projection of an outsider back into their own view.
It was
suggested that Noise should remind us of some sort of torture; and then, that
being exposed to these sounds transforms torture into pleasure.'
To illustrate this particular aspect of Japanoise it would be interesting to look at objects/things that when paired together people feel uncomfortable, uneasy and generally realise that the conventions are broken. It would be interesting to design a set of posters/designs that take these uncomfortable pairings of objects and display them in a visually appealing way so that initially the audience is drawn to the visuals and then an element of discomfort is noticed. This aesthetic presentation is relevant because japanoise is thought to present the exposure of torture in a pleasurable way.
To build on the concept and relevance of this concept, 'the intricate historical relationship' between North America and Japan could also be visually accounted for. This could work by designing in a traditionally Japanese way and then having the unconventional object pairings as American products that are very well known by a large number of people.
Visual literacy
To research:
- Japanese design
- colour schemes either for the 1980s, Japan, comfort
- design without structure
- North American products
- product photography vs. illustration
- matching of objects that people have identified to be uncomfortable
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