The Tale of Daedalus and Icarus
In 2019, the University of Toledo's New Media Design Practices students and 2D Design - Murals collaborated. Their task was to create a mural on the walls of the University's Engineering Launchpad center, where the University allows small businesses and startups to have a collaborative area to work connected to the College of Engineering. The mural was to be focused on innovation and technology, but not be overly obvious about it. The final mural design that was used was the one that I created, reflecting the tale of Daedalus and Icarus. I chose this tale because Daedalus was the first inventor, or engineer, according to legend. Icarus's tale of not flying too close to the sun nor too close to the sea reflects the challenges that businesses have to face as they navigate the politics of business.