A historical hotel gets a new coat of paint
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Deaf Culture and its Ethnicity
"Deafness is not something one can overcome; however, with the spirit and interest from both inside and outside the community, deafness can be celebrated"
Thoughts into this project
The reason why I have chosen Deaf culture as my cultural source for this project is not only that I wanted to be more engaged in the culture but it is also that I want to be able to contribute or have something new to offer into the culture. Deaf culture is a very welcoming and honest community that has its own excitements and distinct personality that one cannot resist. I wanted to share this positive experience to people who have not yet met the true value of this culture.
I am not fluent in ASL yet, but I am still able to socialize within the community easily. This is possible because there is always something that helps me and my deaf friends to interact each other. If I could give some resources or venues to close the gaps, it would be much easier to bring both cultures together and to grow together.
My learning of American Sign Language was an essential part of this project. I always thought that ASL was like a “mime” just because it contains a lot of recognizable symbols and body language, as there are also many arbitrary symbols. However, I want to focus on the literal part of ASL. Incorporating literal parts of ASL inspired my ideas in developing my design concepts. Sign words that represent their meaning in a visual form is something I’d like ASL/Deaf culture beginners to pick up in order to continue submerging into the culture.
I feel content and relieved whenever I see students who are proud of themselves and their culture in the Deaf community. It encourages me to feel the same about my own culture and where I came from. As time goes by, when the world notices more and more of other cultures, a significant difference in people whether it is a disability, a race, an ethnicity and a gender, people should always feel proud of who they are. Those who aren’t are made such due to the difference stemming from ignorance when there is no effort made to educate or be educated.
-Christina Chang