At all times, motifs have been used as a source of visual language. Motifs developed in Dilmun civilization, currently known as Bahrain, reflected the heritage as seen in the clothing, architecture, interior, jewelry and handicrafts of this country. This study explores, and suggests the archive, analysis, and conversion of these traditional motifs into a sustainable and operational digital cataloguing system for designers/practitioners and educators. Baseline survey and review indicated the need of the study. The research employed the quantitative and quantitative approach with primary and secondary data collection methods. The sample selection was based on the convenience purposive sampling method. With a response from the participants, all (100%) agreed on preserving and understanding the significance behind the use of these traditional motifs and 94% expressed the lack of digital designs and the need for creating a digital catalogue as a design tool. A total of 120 traditional motifs were catalogued using the latest version of Adobe Illustrator. Vector images created can be used for multiple design variations thus reinventing the local visual language. Researching and cataloguing the traditional motifs and creating digital knowledge are useful for the design praxis, art and design education and historic preservation.

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Digitizing the Traditional Motifs of Kingdom of Bahrain—A Step Towards Preservation and Sustainability

  • Shweta Kinra,
  • Sh. Mai Khalifa Faisal Al Khalifa

摘要

At all times, motifs have been used as a source of visual language. Motifs developed in Dilmun civilization, currently known as Bahrain, reflected the heritage as seen in the clothing, architecture, interior, jewelry and handicrafts of this country. This study explores, and suggests the archive, analysis, and conversion of these traditional motifs into a sustainable and operational digital cataloguing system for designers/practitioners and educators. Baseline survey and review indicated the need of the study. The research employed the quantitative and quantitative approach with primary and secondary data collection methods. The sample selection was based on the convenience purposive sampling method. With a response from the participants, all (100%) agreed on preserving and understanding the significance behind the use of these traditional motifs and 94% expressed the lack of digital designs and the need for creating a digital catalogue as a design tool. A total of 120 traditional motifs were catalogued using the latest version of Adobe Illustrator. Vector images created can be used for multiple design variations thus reinventing the local visual language. Researching and cataloguing the traditional motifs and creating digital knowledge are useful for the design praxis, art and design education and historic preservation.