Class discussion

In the class discussion, I have stated the problems and I wanted to know if the collages I made actually represented my intent. In one of my collages I have repeated the image of the donkey, making it as if it was walking towards the viewer, but Ghada suggested that I have focused too much on the donkey itself and that I should focused of the people and representing it in a way to show that it is passing between the crowd I agreed upon this suggestion since it would clearly show the meaning, maybe showing the donkey a little lost in the scene. I have several problems but it was a challenge to link the three problems together, Abdullah suggested using symbols to emphasize the scenario and make it visually comprehensive. (Abdulla, Arwa alsulaiti, Ghada Al Khater)

Phase 2 , process b

The second time around I took shots of different scenes, trying to capture some aspect of physical gestures and a persons interacting with the space. While capturing scenes that is when I encountered the donkey problem. Trying to capture different angles just to have variation that might help me later in the project.

Process 1

After several observations I have found that the area in souq waqif faces a few problems and a few that I have encountered.



1.) The people visiting the souq usually ask to use the restrooms of the restaurants because they cannot find the restrooms that the souq has provided.

2.) Another problem I have encountered, the fragile objects that are displayed outside. People are not allowed to touch it, and there are items displayed on floor.

3.) The donkey passing by that goes back and forth between the crowds and it could be irritating for the people walking.

4.) The crowding of the café chairs which makes it hard to differentiate the different Cafes.

Souq Wagif

Souq wagif

The area i chose in the souq , has the most wooden funiture and traditional "sadu" that is seen all over the place that seems to be the dominant feature , another element i wanted to emphasize on was the open space, alot of focus on the outdoor furniture the shades were seen in front of many stores which faciliate the visitors when they are sitting outside.

Souq wagif (seating area)