@article{Osei_Asiedu_Sarpong_2022, title={PDF Evaluating Creative Works of Adinkra Symbol in Relation to Maslow’s Theory}, volume={7}, url={https://ijtmr.ktu.edu.gh/index.php/ijtmr/article/view/153}, DOI={10.47127/ijtmr.v7i1.153}, abstractNote={<p>This study employed quantitative method to assess various creative works that utilize Adinkra symbols and find out if the<br>usage of the symbol is in agreement with Hierarchy of Needs Theory. The objectives of the study are to explore the symbolism<br>of Adinkra symbols through literature review and to analyse the relationship between the actual philosophical meanings of<br>Adinkra symbols and the artist’s philosophy behind the use of these symbols. The sampling method used was Stratified<br>sampling and Random sampling. Sixty (60) creative works were stratified into these strata: Sculpture, Graphic design, Jewelry<br>and Textile works. Random sampling was also used to sample 15 creative works from the total number of creative works in<br>each stratum. The data was collected through “Pinterest” (online visual discovery tool). The study found 53% of Adinkra<br>symbols properly used in relation to the functions of the product. However, 47% of the Adinkra symbols were not in agreement<br>with the Maslow’s needs. In addition, most of the adinkra symbols used in textiles and jewelry works are basically for aesthetic<br>purposes irrespective of the meaning of the symbol. The textile products accounted for the highest percentage (55%) of adinkra<br>symbols that do not conform to Maslow’s Needs.</p&gt;}, number={1}, journal={International Journal of Technology and Management Research}, author={Osei , Joseph and Asiedu , Richard and Sarpong , Samuel Osei}, year={2022}, month={Aug.}, pages={37-52} }