As well as the survey, we also contacted tattoo artists and asked inked people personally, to find out what draws them to the subculture and makes them proud of their ink.
The results gave a good insight to the current mindset of tattoo's, as well as a hint to what tattoo culture could progress into in the years to come.
The data and qualitative research will inform the target audience further, as well as shedding light on what the real perception of tattoo's in todays world is.
The survey was online, with word of mouth encouragement aiding a successful response rate.
By conducting this primary research we can also identify personal reasons why people avoid tattoo's, and so can begin to form a contextual understanding of the culture in its totality.
The diversity of questions (created by Jen and Anna), has provided us with such a rich understanding of how people actually view tattoos.
J: "What kinds of tattoo's are common in the military?"
ML: "Often kids names, date of births, San-skrit and Chinese symbols. Theres lots of footballs crests, especially over the heart or calf"
The survey was online, with word of mouth encouragement aiding a successful response rate.
By conducting this primary research we can also identify personal reasons why people avoid tattoo's, and so can begin to form a contextual understanding of the culture in its totality.
This provides us with even stronger justifications for the work we produce in response to this misunderstood culture, and has made us realise we can actually base it on peoples real opinions, putting the people who are proud of and consider themselves part of the culture at its forefront - making it appeal to the audience as it is nothing but the truth.
On-top of this Jen was able to get in touch with a tatted up relative, who is actually in the Royal Navy. This provided us with an insight into how ink can be viewed within the armed forces, showing how different characters within our society can all still fit into this diverse culture.
Interview with Lt Mick Lightfoot, Royal Navy. Currently working in recruitment but history of being a submariner and working closely with languages.
J: "What are your views on tattoo's in the workplace?"
ML: We don’t allow visible tattoo’s, they need to be above the wrist and below the neckline, but I think Royal Marines can have tattoos on hands because they wear gloves for ceremonial duties.
No trend tattoo's, nothing racist or drug related (cannabis leafs, etc)- other than Medical tattoo (anti penicillin) . You can't have an kind of offensive tattoo in the navy.
If you're under 18 then no tattoo’s; If I see an under 18 or 19 with a tattoo, I'll just assume they are a law breaker and won’t hire them. This is the military, we can't be taking chances on peoples character.
You'll often find some really really shite tattoo's. Theres lots of 'drunk night out' tattoo's knocking around. Most people actually get small shit tattoo's once joining the military than before *laughs*.
We don’t allow piercings, other than small earrings for women.
On-top of this Jen was able to get in touch with a tatted up relative, who is actually in the Royal Navy. This provided us with an insight into how ink can be viewed within the armed forces, showing how different characters within our society can all still fit into this diverse culture.
Interview with Lt Mick Lightfoot, Royal Navy. Currently working in recruitment but history of being a submariner and working closely with languages.
J: "What are your views on tattoo's in the workplace?"
ML: We don’t allow visible tattoo’s, they need to be above the wrist and below the neckline, but I think Royal Marines can have tattoos on hands because they wear gloves for ceremonial duties.
No trend tattoo's, nothing racist or drug related (cannabis leafs, etc)- other than Medical tattoo (anti penicillin) . You can't have an kind of offensive tattoo in the navy.
If you're under 18 then no tattoo’s; If I see an under 18 or 19 with a tattoo, I'll just assume they are a law breaker and won’t hire them. This is the military, we can't be taking chances on peoples character.
You'll often find some really really shite tattoo's. Theres lots of 'drunk night out' tattoo's knocking around. Most people actually get small shit tattoo's once joining the military than before *laughs*.
We don’t allow piercings, other than small earrings for women.
J: "What kinds of tattoo's are common in the military?"
ML: "Often kids names, date of births, San-skrit and Chinese symbols. Theres lots of footballs crests, especially over the heart or calf"
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