ADAPTATION OF NIGERIAN TRADITIONAL POTTERY PATTERNS AND MOTIFS FOR VISUAL DESIGN
BY
SIYANBOLA, AFEEZ BABATUNDE1 AND GANIYU, SULAYMAN OLUBUNMI2
1Department of Industrial Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
2Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo
BEING A PAPER PRESENTED AT THE
12TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION (2015)
OF
CERAMIC RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA
(CeRAN)
HELD AT
THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
AUCHI POLYTECHNIC, AUCHI
BETWEEN OCTOBER 4 & 8, 2015
ADAPTATION OF NIGERIAN TRADITIONAL POTTERY PATTERNS AND MOTIFS FOR VISUAL DESIGN
Abstract
This study attempts to synergise patterns and motifs on Nigerian traditional pottery into the surface texture of visual design with the aim of creating aesthetic “feel” with cultural influences to trigger cultural renaissance in visual design. Apparently, visual design tends to reflect dynamism by exploring ingenious and creative interface platform which ingrains the communicated information in the mind of the audience and consumers. Patterns and motifs are elements of aesthetics that are effective in attracting public attention. Cultural patterns can be blended into texture layers of design to give life into visual design with subtle elegance and style depending on the versatility of the graphic designer. The study will be experimental by synthesizing some selected motifs and patterns adorning pottery motifs and patterns into prototype visual designs. Then the perception of audience will be sought as regard the relevance of the incorporated patterns and its influence in appealing the instinct of design consumers.Introduction
Contemporary trends in visual design concepts are reflective of environmental influences. The conception and development of graphics design visuals are targeted at eliciting corresponding response from its consumers. People tend to be receptive to information design that explores elements of their socio-cultural inclinations....