About Geks
The Geks logogram system is inspired by the "Mayan" and "Toki Pona" logograms systems, as well as prehistoric neolithic cave drawings. As a result, in it's current state it best used to convey primitive meanings.
This project is an exploration of how an "esoteric" language can be constructed manually, using images, animation and sound effects to convey meaning.
Please note: This logogram system is not entirely complete. The logograms are open to interpretation and could potentially be constructed in different ways. The sky's the limit, really.
Examples
This example placement indicates a person speaking to another person. The act of "speaking" is made from the construction of the "action" logo + the "sound" logo next to the characters head. An interpretation of the above example would be: "The man is talking to another man."
While the overall construction of words or phrases is not complex, as each logogram in constructed in a 3x3 grid, it can be organised quite nicely in a block form. For sentence construction, periods or large spaces can be used.
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Circle/Head/Particle
Used to convey round objects in general.
Used for modifiers: Generally no.
Body (F)
Used to make feminine. Mostly used for specialised logos.
Used for modifiers: No.
Body (M)
Used to make masculine. Mostly used for specialised logos.
Used for modifiers: No.
Action
An important addition to many logograms, putting this beside an object signifies movement or the use of something.
Used for modifiers: Generally No.
Large circle
In the "real world" application of Geks, drawing a larger version around a shape (where possible) signifies a larger version of the logo meaning.
Used for modifiers: No.
Small circle
Like the large circle, drawing a smaller version inside the standard size object will signify a small size.
Used for modifiers: No.
Divider line
This logo can be used to divide an object in two. It can also signify something that is standing upright.
Used for modifiers: Yes.
Down
To go down, or under.
Used for modifiers: Generally no.
Eye
One of the more specialised logos, the eye signifies an eyeball or something that is visible.
Used for modifiers: No.
Left
To go left. Also can signify the past, depending on context.
Used for modifiers: No.
Positive
Applies good/positive connotations to the object it is placed upon.
Used for modifiers: Yes.
Object constructor
Used to begin the construction of an 'object' word generally. Is placed in context of more logos to become less vague.
Used for modifiers: Sometimes yes.
Negative
Applies bad/negative connotations to the object it is placed upon.
Used for modifiers: Yes.
Right
To go right. Also can signify the future, depending on context.
Used for modifiers: No.
Root
Signifies the root of something.
Used for modifiers: Generally, no.
Up
Means up or higher.
Used for modifiers: No.
Sound/Wave
Signifies sound or wave by itself. It can also mean the connection combining particles/atoms etc. or is simply used for a particular word.
Used for modifiers: Yes.
Soil
The starting point for earth/soil. A larger amound of these logos stacked, can signify a greater amount. This can also apply to other logos.
Used for modifiers: No.
The construction of some of the logograms draws on basic science. For example, the 'water' logogram is made up of two small circles, one large circle and the 'sound' logo to signify a connection. This represents the H2O molecule. The same also applies to air (02).
origin of project
This project was completed as part of the Wild Type course in Bauhaus Universität Weimar. More similar project can be found on the course Wiki page.
libraries/tools used
This About page is based on a free website template by Rick Waalders