Structure of Ego
An illustrative symbol set inspired by Thomas C. Odens 1969 novel "The Structure of Awareness"
Duration - 8 weeks

Originally intended as an educational symbol set, The Structure of Ego took a more playful route as my stylistic inclinations led me towards an animal theme. Each symbol is inspired by a branch of Odens' “structure of Boredom” diagram. As I delved into my research on his work, I explored the traditional affiliations between certain animals and the structural concepts; this is what led me to my final illustration pairings.
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The Structure of Ego Symbol Set is designed to be playful and approachable, carrying layered meanings drawn from conceptual research and symbology. It can be used lightheartedly or with deeper intention across a wide range of mediums and applications.

  • Anxiety - The Dog


    Guilt - The Bear


    Past - The Swan


    Now - The Dove


    Deception - The Fox


    Memory - The Whale


    Future - The Raven


    Selfishness - The Hog


    Loyalty - The Salmon


    Self - The Deer


    Boredom - The Donkey


    Imagination - The Octopus


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Inspiration
Upon discovering this "Structure of Boredom" diagram within Odens' novel, I found myself curious as to how it might be possible to convert the diagram's concepts into a functional, but simultaneously playful symbol set. 
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