Here are some examples:
This is a 'cereal box' from a set of groceries my youngest was given for Christmas. My first response was to chuckle, then I wondered about the ethics of it. But in this case the original is benefiting because my girls now eat corn flakes. I can only think its due to the subliminal exposure. Admittedly it does need to bare close resemblance to an actual cereal box because otherwise it would just be a box, and not Baba's breakfast.
As I understand it, we need to obey the laws or the land and we need to make sure our motives aren't in line with immorality such as theft or swindling (1 Corinthians 6:9-11). We have been washed and sanctified by the blood of Christ. We are called to be a holy as "God's special possession" (1 Peter 2:9-10) so that we can bring Him glory in gratitude for His mercy.
I think this example meets those standards, but its a tricky tight rope & there are many examples out there that are violating these standards. But what happens when you're asked to do a design that your conscience says is in some way "too close"? Is it enough to stay within the letter of the law by deviating from the original by 10% even if you know (or suspect) that it will be detrimental to the end user, client, original company etc.?
tricky, because, espedcially in fashion ther is NO copyright. There may be some in textile design and other design disciplines, but not in fashion. What that does, is keep the fashion designers on their toes to try to come up with different designs at the same time as their copies are hitting the market. there is a lovely TED talk on copyrightss in fashion.
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I think it is wrong as well, not matter how many things you change. I will just not feel comfortable, but some companies expect you to copy 100% not just 90. Not sure how I would react in a situation like that.
I think anything that tries to imitate something is quite wrong and unjustifiable for the due reason that somebody else put in a lot of effort to create something unique and is earning the rewards of that uniqueness. By copying somebody else you are in some way taking their reward, when your intention is to be rewarded for it :) I think it starts at home not copying other people in our lives for the mere intention of being accepted. I think we are loosing out on allot of human capital because of that! I also think allot of people with low self esteems has done just that because they have not discovered their own amazing brilliance within them. Copying people on the go, never enjoying who they are! I think there is a few like joys in this world as to be who you are and to make a life from it.
ReplyDeleteCatherine love your blog there is soooo much life in it! keep on posting your making a stir :) just love your perspectives, refreshing
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