Activity Nine - Thinking Visually

This particular activity took a while to materialise, but I think I nailed it.  The scenario I'm working with is as follows:

I have a client named Ivana Havalot - Daughter of Ivan Havalot - who has commissioned me to do a concept drawing based on a product which she has come up with.  Ivana has written down her ideas in the hope of approaching her father to fund the project and have it produced, so she can make a name for herself in the family dynasty.

The concept project that Ivana has come up with is called the Trivialiser, something to make light of an awkward situation, and nip it in the bud.  The trivialiser needs to be big enough to fit in the pocket of a pair of jeans - about the size of an average mobile phone.  Light on top and heavy on the bottom, with some rough finishes and attention grabbing with the eyes.  Lengthwise, one side should be longer than the other.  So this is what I came up with:

Based on the mobile phone cover and setup, I have this picture as the cover itself.  It's a colourful cultural piece, depicting various cultural and spiritual beliefs from around the world.  Regardless of the beliefs behind this image, it's eye-catching with its colour detail and the features of each person would make for a focal point of conversation.

The hand belongs to Ivana.  Despite the fact that her father is a billionaire, Ivana wants to show the world that she has lived a full life, along with having a soft and caring nature.  This hand, while rough in appearance and texture, is very soothing and a simple touch of the hand is immediately calming for the recipient.  Inside the hand are mechanical components to operate the hand at the slightest touch.

This is the back cover of the trivialiser, with an image of a man and woman walking through a forest after some wet weather, with the promise of storms passing and it's safe to venture outside once more.  The colours of autumn are bright and vibrant, drawing the viewer in and along a path which looks like it goes on forever.



The front cover is made to fit snugly over the hand when it's closed on it, while the hand itself fits snugly inside its case.  Each part of the trivialiser is a stand-alone talking point, and brings out the eccentric nature of both Ivana, the commissioner of this concept, and her billionaire father, who has been in many situations which required a gentle and steady hand to seek co-operation and harmony.

Activity nine completed.