DESIGN CONCEPT
In respect of culture, honouring loved ones, tribes, villages, community and people is paramount in the Pacific. It is the foundation of everything.
Here we have fused many familiar patterns and symbols ( seen throughout the Pacific ) together into one graphic that honours the heritage and connection of the players to their Homelands.
A team is complex - like this design. A team is about connection and bringing people and communities together. So the individual plays an important role being part of
the team and the team plays a big role in shaping the individual.
This design reflects this. The individual designs come together to form a powerful unified design bringing all of the Pacific together.
In a project like this it is not done by one hand alone, but many. So it is important to acknowledge and pay tribute to the artists, elders, Guardians of cultural knowledge
and story tellers who have shared insight, information and provided guidance.
We give great thanks and pay huge respect for their inspiration.
SAMOA - Fa’aulutao – The spearhead signifies courage of a warrior and strength in battle. It’s designed to express courage and fight. Providing for ones family. It’s also used to represent a dominance, will power and warrior spirit - or warrior like attributes. Symbolic of trying to defeat ones enemies
TONGA - Manulua - it refers to two birds or two pairs of bird wings. The bringing of groups or families together. This is about unity and belonging / connections.
FIJI - Senibua Qoroi - Frangipani - Flower is a symbol of love, family and respect
COOK ISLANDS - Tangaroa - God of the ocean & Ngaru - waves. The breaking waves design symbolise strength. Striving for improvement.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA - The kumul (bird of paradise) is the national emblem of PNG. It flies proudly on their flag and represents freedom and independence.
INDIGENOUS - Kangaroo tracks. Aboriginal design representing the footprints of the kangaroo (national symbol of Australia).
MAORI - Mangopare. It symbolises strength, determination, and an unwillingness to give in no matter what may stand in front go you!
