Within development for the brief different roles have been assigned individual roles in forwarding the progression of ideas within research.
For this particular stage in order for development, the most beneficial face looking at the particular phrasing to be used within further development of work and conveying the intended message.
Looking at the World Tattoos
Smithsonian Magazine
"Photographer Chris Rainier travels the globe in search of tattoos and other examples of the urge to embellish our skin"
"The important part is the meaning behind the marks"
- “Blank skin is merely a canvas for a story.”
Rainier has documented stories within many different cultures globally. Within New Guinea, a swirl of tattoos on a Tofi woman’s face indicates her family lineage. The dark scrawls on a Cambodian monk’s chest reflect his religious beliefs.
A Los Angeles gang member’s sprawling tattoos describe his street affiliation, and may even reveal if he’s committed murder. Whether the bearer is a Maori chief in New Zealand or a Japanese mafia lord "tattoos express an indelible identity"
“They say, ‘this is who I am, and what I have done," Rainier says.
Huffington Post
Despite 20 million tattoos covering Britain overall, they still face stigma and the people who have them.
In the 40s the ‘thug’ title was devised, hells angels made tattoos popular with devil symbols. Subcultures like the punk movement began to get roses and skulls in the 80s which also brought along the infamous tribal. The 90s brought in the Chinese symbol that has lasted as a trend today.
It seems strange that despite the long way tattooing has come there still seems to be a lot of negative opinions that linger.
"One trend that will scar you forever is the tattoo. An ever-lasting statement permanently etched onto your body either as your own personal treasure or as an elaborate show of self-expression"
"It’s no longer a sign of rebelling but now of showing your artistic or creative side.”
From Quora
In order to better understand tattoo culture, there is the need for individuals and their reasoning, as they are very diverse in every approach and acknowledging this is essential for development.
Research reveled these were the most common
- Remember a loved one who has passed away, feel close to that person
- Remind oneself of personal milestones/achievements
- Commemorate personal or shared experiences
"I got my first tattoo when I was 23 and I designed it. It is in a spot where it only shows if I choose for it to be - wearing shorts, a bathing suit, or a mini skirt. I’ve never seen another like it. It is to remind me that nobody can tell me who to be."
Primary research - Survey responses
This response reveals stigma and perceptions from others, which is worthwhile in acknowledging in terms of what audience the work can target.
From the survey responses give, it has provided the opportunity for first-hand understanding of different perceptions within tattoo culture which in turn is essential within for further development within contributing to the group collaboratives progress.
Japan
From kotaku.com
Japan is a country that is known for its strict rules in regards to tattooing. The public pools. Gyms. Resorts in Japan It's common to see "no tattoos allowed" signs at various establishments.
Tattoos in Japan have with their affiliation with the yakuza, who are known for traditionally marking their bodies with tattoos and some criminals have been recognised as having the Japanese lettering for "dog" (犬) marked on their foreheads.This stigma has been upheld for a long period of time, as criminals were often tattooed to blatantly mark them in order to shame an individual through punishment with mutilation.
Different perceptions in Japan
These different perceptions ranging from positive and negative opinions
"Girls who get inked are cool, and that's why I like them."
"If you go to Shibuya, tattoos are normal."
"I heard you cannot get an MRI if you have a tattoo. That true?"
"Tattooing is part of Japanese culture."
"Because in Japan, if you're not respectable, you're a criminal."
"They're dirty."
"Because in Japan, if you're not respectable, you're a criminal."
"They're dirty."
"In Europe, tattoos are a working class thing."
This awareness of different culutral aspects is informative within idea generation and choosing a relevant and specific development in terms of responses.
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