Tirama Te Marino Bramley
Bachelor of Design
Majoring In Communication Design and Te Reo Māori
Biography
Hīnei te reo karamihi o Te Whānau a Karuwai, o Ngāti Whakaue, o Ngāti Kahungunu, o Waikato-Manipoto e rere kau ata ana.
This descendent of Ngāti Whakaue, of Ngāti Kahungunu, and Waikato-Manipoto, greets you all.
Born and bred in the Waikato, and a product of kōhanga reo, kura kaupapa, and wharekura Māori. I enjoy all things Māori, from the language, and protocols, to how our tūpuna carved Marae and more.
My love for design dates to when I was a child running around the marae and gazing at all the carvings, tukutuku panels, and kōwhaiwhai patterns in my meeting house. Throughout the years, my desire for design eventually heightened. Through my years at Waikato University, I have developed a design style where traditional Māori patterns meet modern design.
I hope to inspire other Māori rangatahi to utilise their knowledge in te ao Māori and create magic with the word of graphic design, so we have more Māori in the industry.
Project Description
I'm excited to present this project that focuses on the importance of the Putangi and Mangapiko Streams for the Tangata Marae community. Over time, changes in land use have led to a decline in water quality, affecting traditional food sources and cultural practices. Our goal is to address these environmental and cultural challenges by developing an app to empower the community in freshwater management and integrate Mātauranga Māori practices.
I chose to design this project because I am passionate about environmental conservation and cultural preservation. I believe that empowering communities to manage their natural resources using modern technology while integrating traditional knowledge is crucial for sustainable development. Our aim is to restore the health of the streams and ensure the continuity of cultural practices for future generations.
Through our project, we seek to contribute to the well-being of the Tangata Marae community and help ensure the preservation of their cultural practices for future generations.
Te Karanga a te Pūtangi
