{"id":483,"date":"2018-09-24T22:21:26","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T22:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/?p=483"},"modified":"2018-09-24T22:29:58","modified_gmt":"2018-09-24T22:29:58","slug":"life-in-ad-emojis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/2018\/09\/24\/life-in-ad-emojis\/","title":{"rendered":"Life in AD &#8211; Emojis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"985\" src=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/aldar-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-488\" srcset=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/aldar-1.png 945w, http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/aldar-1-288x300.png 288w, http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/aldar-1-768x801.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/bukhoor-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487\" srcset=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/bukhoor-1.png 768w, http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/bukhoor-1-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1054\" src=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shoe_throw-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-489\" srcset=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shoe_throw-1.png 952w, http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shoe_throw-1-271x300.png 271w, http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shoe_throw-1-768x850.png 768w, http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shoe_throw-1-925x1024.png 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After listening to the\u00a099% Invisible Podcast&#8217;s &#8220;Person in Lotus Position&#8221;, I decided to create emojis that would succinctly describe aspects of my life growing up in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After listening to 99% Invisible Podcast&#8217;s &#8220;Person in Lotus Position&#8221;, I created emojis that reminded me of Abu Dhabi in ways that were both memorable and funny. I initially tried to design some emojis with applications on the iPhone App Store, but I realized that they were too restricting. Deciding to switch to a graphic design application, I chose Pixelmator on Mac to design the emojis. I also severely underestimated the time needed to create the designs, although I did learn a lot about graphic design in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I created three emojis: One of a landmark that reminded me of home (Aldar HQ), one of an important part of Emirati culture (Bukhoor), and one for comedic purposes (Emirati sandal (na3al) being thrown out of a hand).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emoji #1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"985\" src=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/aldar-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-490\" srcset=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/aldar-2.png 945w, http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/aldar-2-288x300.png 288w, http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/aldar-2-768x801.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/>I used the Aldar HQ building as a basis for an emoji representing Home, as it was the building I passed every day on the way to school. When I showed the emoji to my parents, they immediately recognized it, and said that they found the design to be very pleasing. Out of the three emojis, I feel like this one is the most similar stylistically to Apple&#8217;s current emojis, while the next two have more unconventional designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emoji #2:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/bukhoor-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-491\" srcset=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/bukhoor-2.png 768w, http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/bukhoor-2-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"990\" src=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-24-at-11.49.49-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-492\" srcset=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-24-at-11.49.49-PM.png 748w, http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-24-at-11.49.49-PM-227x300.png 227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/>Bukhoor is the name given to small pieces of Oud that are burned to create a pleasant aroma in the house. My mom would always light bukhoor when I got home from school and walk with it around the house to spread the long lasting smell. She also used it whenever we had guests as a sign of hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never seen bukhoor before, then it is pretty difficult to understand what the emoji is trying to signify. A few relatives I showed it to said that they recognized what it meant, but that they doubt it could be universally used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emoji #3:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1054\" src=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shoe_throw-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-493\" srcset=\"http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shoe_throw-2.png 952w, http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shoe_throw-2-271x300.png 271w, http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shoe_throw-2-768x850.png 768w, http:\/\/commtech.nyuad.im\/homework\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shoe_throw-2-925x1024.png 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/>With this one, I depicted an Emirati sandal, or &#8220;na3aal&#8221;, being thrown out of a hand. A common parenting technique in the Arab world, the action depicted in the emoji should resonate with people who grew up in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After showing this emoji to a few friends in the library, they asked if I could send them the picture so that they could use it as an emoji as well, which was pretty cool. My parents also found it very amusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many times before, I&#8217;ve felt like a text message could have been just that tiny bit better if only there was a perfect emoji to go with it. #3 is my favorite because the emoji itself allows for the expression of a situation that was much more difficult before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After listening to the\u00a099% Invisible Podcast&#8217;s &#8220;Person in Lotus Position&#8221;, I decided to create emojis that would succinctly describe aspects of my life growing up in Abu Dhabi. 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