I limited my series of homographs to 12 - one homograph for each brief completed this year.
I began by writing out the list of brief in order as follows:
1. DR.ME
2. Yamaha
3. D.S.M
4. Rox Vox
5. Forty Years of Hip Hop
6. Intern Magazine
7. D.B.A
8. Sangria Kong Branding
9. Goodtype
10. Beyond
11. Megan Fraser Branging
12. Fellies
The next task was to find appropriate homographs for each project. The homographs were very loosely related to each project, whether it be their context, content or purpose. The homographs functioned as an interpretation in their own right. This meant some of the projects were specific and easily connected, and others, more ambiguous and abstract. I thought this was appropriate to my work process as I often find myself going off on various tangents or thoughts far from the original topic or subject.
While deciding on homographs, I found that certain projects were easier to connect with a homograph than others. The list below shows my initial thoughts. The homographs are shown in red:
DR.ME - record
Yamaha - combine,
D.S.M - impact / contruct
Rox Vox - display / rose / proceeds
Forty Years of Hip Hop - story / number / date
Intern Magazine - retake
D.B.A - conduct
Sangria Kong Branding - live / accent
Goodtype - fine
Beyond - uplift / coordinate
Megan Fraser Branding - attribute
Fellies - foot
I chose the final homographs based on how many aspects of the words were relatable to my projects. Some of the decisions were also based on how the visuals would look. For example, coordinates was chosen for Beyond because it gave me the freedom to experiment with mathematical and geographic means. So the final series of homographs were:
record
combine
construct
display
number
retake
conduct
accent
fine
coordinates
attribute
foot
As a starting point, I used www.oxforddictionaries.com to find the different definitions of each homograph.
Record
Construct
Pronunciation: /kənˈstrʌkt/
1Build or make (something, typically a building, road, or machine):a company that constructs oil rigs
1.1 Form (an idea or theory) by bringing together various conceptual elements:poetics should construct a theory of literary discourse
1.2 Grammar Form (a sentence) according to grammatical rules:these rules tell us how to construct a grammatical sentence in a given language
1.3 Geometry Draw or delineate (a geometrical figure) accurately to given conditions:construct a square equal in area to a given circle
Construction site/ roadworks + constructed theory + geometry
Display
Pronunciation: /dɪˈspleɪ/
1 Put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen:the palace used to display a series of tapestriesa notice was displayed in the booking office
1.1 Show (data or an image) on a computer, television, or other screen:pressing the F1 key will display a help screen
1.2 Give a clear demonstration of (a quality, emotion, or skill):both players displayed a great deal of spirit
1.3 (Of a male bird, reptile, or fish) engage in a specialized pattern of behaviour that is intended to attract a mate:she photographed the peacock, which chose that moment to display
A show or performance/ On-screen display
Number
Pronunciation: /ˈnʌmbə/
1 An arithmetical value, expressed by a word, symbol, or figure, representing a particular quantity and used in counting and making calculations:think of a number from one to ten and multiply it by three even numbers
1.1 A figure or group of figures used to identify someone or something:she picked up the phone and
1.2 (numbers) dated Arithmetic: the boy was adept at numbers
2 A quantity or amount:the company is seeking to increase the number of women on its staff the exhibition attracted vast numbers of visitors
2.1 (a number of) Several:we have discussed the matter on a number of occasions
2.2 A group or company of people:there were some distinguished names among our number
2.3 (numbers) A large quantity or amount, often in contrast to a smaller one; numerical preponderance: the weight of numbers turned the battle against them
3 chiefly British A single issue of a magazine:the October number of ‘Travel’
3.1 A song, dance, piece of music, etc., especially one of several in a performance:they go from one melodious number to another
3.2 informal An item of clothing of a particular type, regarded with approval or admiration:Yvonne was wearing a little black number
4 A grammatical classification of words that consists typically of singular and plural, and, in Greek and certain other languages, dual:the form of English pronouns reflects their number and gender
a numeral/to count/more numb
Retake
1 Take again, in particular:
1.1 Take (a test or examination) again after failing:Dawn had to retake her driving test
1.2 Regain possession or control of:in 799 the Moors retook Barcelona
1.3 Reshoot (a film sequence or photograph) or rerecord (a piece of music).
Fine sand
As a rough experiment I began experimenting with images for the first homograph- 'record'. At this stage, the images were sourced online and put into Photoshop.
record
combine
construct
display
number
retake
conduct
accent
fine
coordinates
attribute
foot
As a starting point, I used www.oxforddictionaries.com to find the different definitions of each homograph.
Record
Pronunciation: /kənˈstrʌkt/
1Build or make (something, typically a building, road, or machine):a company that constructs oil rigs
1.1 Form (an idea or theory) by bringing together various conceptual elements:poetics should construct a theory of literary discourse
1.2 Grammar Form (a sentence) according to grammatical rules:these rules tell us how to construct a grammatical sentence in a given language
1.3 Geometry Draw or delineate (a geometrical figure) accurately to given conditions:construct a square equal in area to a given circle
Construction site/ roadworks + constructed theory + geometry
Display
Pronunciation: /dɪˈspleɪ/
1 Put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen:the palace used to display a series of tapestriesa notice was displayed in the booking office
1.1 Show (data or an image) on a computer, television, or other screen:pressing the F1 key will display a help screen
1.2 Give a clear demonstration of (a quality, emotion, or skill):both players displayed a great deal of spirit
1.3 (Of a male bird, reptile, or fish) engage in a specialized pattern of behaviour that is intended to attract a mate:she photographed the peacock, which chose that moment to display
A show or performance/ On-screen display
Number
Pronunciation: /ˈnʌmbə/
1 An arithmetical value, expressed by a word, symbol, or figure, representing a particular quantity and used in counting and making calculations:think of a number from one to ten and multiply it by three even numbers
1.1 A figure or group of figures used to identify someone or something:she picked up the phone and
1.2 (numbers) dated Arithmetic: the boy was adept at numbers
2 A quantity or amount:the company is seeking to increase the number of women on its staff the exhibition attracted vast numbers of visitors
2.1 (a number of) Several:we have discussed the matter on a number of occasions
2.2 A group or company of people:there were some distinguished names among our number
2.3 (numbers) A large quantity or amount, often in contrast to a smaller one; numerical preponderance: the weight of numbers turned the battle against them
3 chiefly British A single issue of a magazine:the October number of ‘Travel’
3.1 A song, dance, piece of music, etc., especially one of several in a performance:they go from one melodious number to another
3.2 informal An item of clothing of a particular type, regarded with approval or admiration:Yvonne was wearing a little black number
4 A grammatical classification of words that consists typically of singular and plural, and, in Greek and certain other languages, dual:the form of English pronouns reflects their number and gender
a numeral/to count/more numb
Retake
1 Take again, in particular:
1.1 Take (a test or examination) again after failing:Dawn had to retake her driving test
1.2 Regain possession or control of:in 799 the Moors retook Barcelona
1.3 Reshoot (a film sequence or photograph) or rerecord (a piece of music).
Outfit Number - LBD
Film Scene
Fine sand
Date Fruits
........
As a rough experiment I began experimenting with images for the first homograph- 'record'. At this stage, the images were sourced online and put into Photoshop.
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During research I also came across some examples of homographic riddles:
grammar.about.com
Why is a polka like beer?
Because there are so many hops in it.
How do pigs write?
With a pigpen.
Why was the picture sent to jail?
Because it was framed.
Why would a pelican make a good lawyer?
Because he knows how to stretch his bill.
Because there are so many hops in it.
What's a frank frank?
A hot dog who gives his honest opinion.
A hot dog who gives his honest opinion.
How do pigs write?
With a pigpen.
Why was the picture sent to jail?
Because it was framed.
Why would a pelican make a good lawyer?
Because he knows how to stretch his bill.
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