ADINKRA SYMBOLS Major Studio Project Assessment 2 S2911178 Benedict Golo
“Return and Get It” symbol of importance of learning from the past.
“Seed of the Wawa Tree” hardiness, toughness and perseverance “When you Climb a Good Tree” support, co-operation and encouragement
“ By God’s Grace, All will be Well” hope, providence and faith
“Love Never Loses its Way Home” the power of love
“God is King” majesty and supremacy of God
“By God’s Grace” faith and trust in God
“He who Wants to be King” service and leadership “He who does not Know from Learning” knowledge, life-long education and continued quest for knowledge
“Fence” love, safety, security
“Wooden Comb” beauty, cleanliness, desirable.
“Sack of Cola Nuts” affluence, power, abundance, plenty, unity, togetherness
“Change or Transform your Character� life transformation Adinkra Visual symbols were originally created by a tribe in Ghana, west Africa. The symbols have a decorator function but they also represent objects that convey traditional wisdoms, aspects of life or the environment. They are used extensively in our culture through fabrics, pottery logos and advertising. The symbols that I have chosen are the ones that mean a lot to my family and to myself; symbols that have made me who I am today and represent me as a person. There are symbols that I've grown up with and used to shape who I am as they have been a part of my upbringing. The symbols that I have chosen express the journey that I've been through in my life and were the inspiration of my designs.
My hope is that when people purchase this product they not only get to know a bit about who I am but they can also use its meaning, design to express and symbolise who they are or their journey in life. I believe that using these symbols as inspiration for my design allows others to be inspired and for the product itself to become a conversational piece. It's functionable, fashionable, relatable and can easily be personalised. I believe that is always the start of a great product.