Simplified Annotated Bibliography: Inan Harsh (COMM 210-1)
Flow and Fire Arts, Magic and community, and Healing/health
Name: Inan Harsh
Section: 1
SOURCE 1
Title: The impact of the mere presence of social media share icons on product interest and valuation
Author: David T. Neal
Where it comes from (This one must come from a scholarly journal): ScienceDirect
URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0148296319301869
2 paragraphs summarizing the article:
The article displays the highly impactful effect of social media share icons in both “public consciousness and self-awareness” which leads to consumers product perception. Not only does it increase the interest that a consumer might have in their product but also harms the response to other products from competitors. It backs up this data with three experiments and supporting research in psychology and market research.
The hypothesis focuses on how public feeling is greatly affected by the mere presence of icons. It not only looks at how consumers interact on social media but also how it impacts the “creation and consumption of product reviews or engagement with branded social media campaigns.” A huge amount of money is spent on marketing research and a large part is focused on icon design to manipulate “an awareness of the self as a social entity.” Icons can make consumers feel empowered or make them more intuned to “how others perceive them, leading them to try and create a more powerful self-image.” This can change the experience when people shop online and change their interests in products and services offered.
SOURCE 2
Title: https://edmmaniac.com/flow-arts-benefit-inspire-heal/
Author: Federica Brandi
Where it comes from (any source- site, journal, etc):
URL: https://edmmaniac.com/flow-arts-benefit-inspire-heal/
2 paragraphs summarizing the article:
Flow arts is more than just an aesthetically pleasing form of entertainment. Flow arts and the practice have numerous benefits not only to the individual, but also to the community, empowering and improving them physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. It can increase the positive connections one not only feels towards themselves but also others and their community.
Research shows that practicing flow arts can increase plasticity in the brain, creating new neuron networks and reforming self-destructive habits. Flow arts, like any art form, can give rise to something psychologists call “flow state.” This meditative state of being the mind enters can heal, transform, and solidify positive neuron networks in the brain. It can also strengthen communities, physical strength and endurance in the body, and focus and concentration in the mind.
SOURCE 3
Title: What is flow arts?
Author: Flow-Arts Institute
Where it comes from (any source- site, journal, etc):
URL: https://flowartsinstitute.com/about-us/what-is-flow-arts/
2 paragraphs summarizing the article:
While most people generally just start flow arts because it is fun, it is a much deeper and transformative discipline. It is a powerful art form that can greatly change and enrich the lives of the self and others. The site gives a great description of what it is and describes it as “the intersection of a variety of movement-based disciplines including dance, juggling, fire-spinning, and object manipulation.”
The “skill-based movement naturally brings more awareness to the body.” Many people who practice the discipline can experience greater happiness, positive physical changes, and motivation to create better physical health. An example used is an individual who lost over a hundred pounds training with his staff. In addition it also leads to greater strength, and endurance, and helps manage stress levels in the body and mind.
SOURCE 4
Title: Explore the Euphoric History Behind Flow Arts
Author: Tiffany Sebastion
Where it comes from (any source- site, journal, etc):
URL: https://edmidentity.com/2022/07/23/history-of-flow-arts/
2 paragraphs summarizing the article:
This article explains a bit about the history along with what flow state is and how it differs from flow. The discipline can be traced to ancient tribes and societies, one of those being the “Maori,” a Polynesian tribe. This tribe used poi or “ball on a string” for “story telling, ceremonial significance, and exercise techniques.” This tribe was also known for using a lot of hoops, which are also used for many ceremonies in Hawaii.
The props also form as a tool for self-expression by many indigenous communities, which is carried on by modern society and communities as well. Another frequent use is in Kung Fu. In China, lots of initial war weapons were later transformed into manipulation for entertainment. A lot of the movements and techniques are not only transferred to flow states but can also be used in the flow arts practice and performance. Producing many different styles from different martial arts sects and practitioners. In addition, a lot of the same principles in martial arts also apply to flow arts and the discipline.
SOURCE 5
Title: Designing for Community Empowerment Activists
Author: Sofia Criswell
Where it comes from (any source- site, journal, etc):
URL: https://usfblogs.usfca.edu/mccarthy/2023/05/03/sofia-criswell-blog/
2 paragraphs summarizing the article:
This article focuses on the design process for empowering communities. The author, Sofia Criwell goes over some of the challenges and methods for creating their logo and designing with empowering communities in mind and mission. He talks about collaborative effort and, the desire to not make the logo abstract (as it “is grounded in real-world work and connections rather than theory.”)
“CEA is an organization that focuses on diversity, community, mother earth, color, and joy.” When a design comes into play in this organization it utilizes real-world connections to the designs, like having San Fransisco in the background (where it is the organization’s home). It gives examples (pictures) of its symbols and how it represents or relates to important factors like “cultural wealth.” He also talks about how he started off only designing on his computer but ended up adding a lot of sketches into his design work as it gave it a more natural feel that helped him put more “heart” into the design work.
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