In our advertisement design class with prof. Jimmy Moss we were given task to come out with two different campaign poster for propositions set forth this upcoming November ballot. The proposition me and my partner are developing is same sex marriage elimination. Voting yes on prop 8. will have marriage only between a man and woman. Voting no will keep the current law and allow same sex couples have same rights (civil) as heterosexual couples. I have in between feelings about this issue. I feel that marriage right should be available to all humans wether heterosexual or homosexual. On the other hand growing up with christian beliefs and traditions I also feel that marriage for same sex couples defy "God's intended nature" for humans to not only procreate but also obey his laws. This conflicting because of religious and civil reasons. For now I have no strong position on either side. Rather I will examine both sides and develop ideas for and against same sex marriage.
This is quite controversial issue but the developing ideas for this proposition have been fun. I find myself trying to think out box more so in this project. Advertisement design has always appealed to me because of sense of control of people opinion on product or service. So far my developed ideas have been a bit complicated. I was thinking of sense of political cartoons I seen in my history books. However, I'm trying several different approaches for variety from photography to illustration and even emphasis with only designing with type.
I did some research of the types of images out there now on this issues and posted them here. I'm trying sway away from any negative imagery. The images above caught my attention and think God is strong argument use for and against both "yes" and "no" on prop 8. The cartoon I found quite funny because of two men who speak marriage in terms of sex. Just thought it was bit funny. I'm currently developing 20 more ideas for this project and will be posting them here. I hope I can get you guys feedback. Until then, there is more work to be done, plenty of more work for this project to be successful.
2 comments:
I'm doing the same prop as you. It is difficult to get the right argument/advertisement for both sides but alot of fun as well. I seen your sketches and they are great. You have good ideas, all you need to do is simplify those thoughts so the message is more clear.
I do the same prop. 8, and it is amazing how after a lot of research and critiques we came to a point where we almost have our ads ready. At the beginning, I had not any idea how to start and thanks to Jimmy and our classmates, now we are almost there.
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