Rebranding of the Gypsy Museum of Culture and Life

Student: Kirin Timofey

Supervisor: Evgeny Kashirin

Educational Programme: Design (Bachelor)

Final Grade: 10

Year of Graduation: 2024

The purpose of the visual study "Romani Design Code" is to provide a detailed illustrated account of Romani culture and analyze the key images that have shaped the Romani design code. The study also demonstrates the interaction of Romani peoples with the world. The objectives of the study include analyzing the influence of migration, as a style-shaping element, on three major aspects of Romani culture: appearance, everyday life, and cultural context. The result of the study is a coherent narrative of the Roma as a people in a browser search format. This format allows for a better understanding of the formation and current state of Romani culture.

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