The Glasgow Buddhist Centre
I first learned to meditate @ the GBC around 20 years ago, it's therefor close to my heart ! We began our redesign around five years ago. Our initial design work was simple, bold and using only two colours. The artwork reflected a need to communicate the centre's urban environment. Images were of actual people who attended the centre and the form the design reflected the Tenement houses the centre. We created a long programme which would stand head and shoulders above all other leaflets in the display, the cut off corner revealed a dharmachakra rising over the rooftop.
With a new Director and a pilgrimage under their belts, the centre now wanted to develop their existing design. The new artwork now became infused with reference to the "historical Buddha" and his Indian origins. The form of the programme was now a booklet; full colour; rich imagery and had a bit of a theme. Each programme depicts an animal from the five mandalas. The Elephant represents wisdom, the Lion equanimity/enlightenment, the Horse generosity, the Peacock compassion and the Eagle fearlessness.
I look forward to the next design incarnation !
