{"id":69,"date":"2013-02-27T10:15:01","date_gmt":"2013-02-27T10:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.neebin.com\/nativedesign\/?p=69"},"modified":"2022-10-18T02:05:55","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T02:05:55","slug":"graphic-design-in-the-arctic-featuring-thomassie-mangiok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neebin.com\/nativedesign\/?p=69","title":{"rendered":"Graphic Design in the Arctic: Featuring Thomassie Mangiok!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Some time ago, I decided to look up Inuit graphic design and came across work on the Pirnoma Technologies Inc <\/a> website. Pirnoma Technologies is an Inuit-run company that offers IT support, webdesign, and graphic design in Nunavik, a region in the northernmost reaches of Quebec, Canada. That’s right, it’s in the Arctic!  Nunavik means “great land” in Inuktitut, an Inuit language, and is mostly inhabited by Inuit people. If you’re not sure where Nunavik is here is a map (It’s way up there!):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I was intrigued by the logos I encountered on the website and emailed Pirnoma Technologies for more information about the designs. The designer, Thomassie Mangiok, who is Inuit, graciously provided information on several of the designs, and even sent some additional work! What I really enjoy about Thomassie’s work is the simple elegance of the designs, as well as the distinct cultural and regional\/environmental influences evident in the work. Awesomely, several of the logos incorporate a writing script for Inuit languages, as well as French. Anyhow, see for yourself! I’ve included his commentary on several of the designs as well. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n

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“Nunavik Parks logo was one of my earliest designs. It had to present the north. The animals and natural formations had to be equally presented, shapes and colors through the logo and text. The mountains, the moon, sea animals and birds are distinguishable in a very simple and effective image.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love it! Very bold. Thomassie also created some beautiful wall designs for Nunavik Parks. Check them out in the gallery below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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