(Archive) The Weapons' Reputation

An Investigation into the Geopolitics of Arms Trade

This project was part of DDW 2020

The Weapons' Reputation — © Ronald Smiths / Design Academy Eindhoven

This project is part of: Graduation Show - Information Design

The Weapons' Reputation questions the integrity of the arms trade as a legal transfer of weapons among countries. Underlining the lack of accountability of companies and governments, the project examines the ongoing conflict in Yemen through the type of weaponry employed.

Conventional weapons (any armament employed in crimes, conflicts, or wars, except for weapons of mass destruction) are analysed through their military, economic, and political aspects. The design project translates the findings into a 17’ film, extended b

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