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Create in 2D: Observe and interpret an illustration

The moment has finally arrived... you are now ready and equipped for the very important mission that
has been assigned to you. You have been chosen, your name has been sifted out from millions –
what a privilege, what an opportunity – what a responsibility! Are you ready? Are you sitting down...?

At times designers can be seen as superheroes of the world, especially when they provide practical
solutions to horrific social and environmental problems. There are designers currently fighting poverty,
no access to clean water, tanker oil spills as well as climate change. They are fighting with their
imagination, intelligence and innovative approaches. You have been chosen to become the next
fantastic, extraordinary, magnificently talented and superbly knowledgeable Superhero of the world!
You are to reign and rule the mere mortals of South Africa, fighting against the sly and devious evil
forces that seek to destroy our lives. This has gone on for far too long. Something must be done! It is
all up to you! Before you begin your treacherous mission you need to first fill in your personal file
details – this will help you formulate your identity, exceptional powers and weapons of warfare.

personal fact file: Take note: the identity that you assume as Superhero must be based
on your existing identity and value system. Intensify your strengths and minimize your weaknesses to
become as effective and powerful as you are destined to become...

1. define yourself: …………………………………………………………………......................
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2. name your three main physical characteristics: …………….……........................
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3. what are your strengths?………………………………………….…………....................
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4. what are your greatest weaknesses? .…………………………………….....................
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5. what strategies have you adopted to overcome those weaknesses?
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6. what are the things ‘that infuriate you about the world you live 1n?
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7. describe this world you live in: …………………………………………….....................
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8. name three core values that you live your life by: ……………….........................
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9. from where do you normally gain strength, courage and support?
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10. what clothes d0 you feel most comfortable and personally effective in?
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11. what do you do to protect yourself from getting hurt by people and
experiences that life brings your way? ………………................................................
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12. which superhero/person do you admire and why? ……………...…............. ........
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