Red hair is usually the result of a mutation in a gene called MC1R, also known as a melanocortin 1 receptor. Normally, when activated by a certain hormone, MC1R sparks a series of signals that leads to the production of brown or black pigment. Yet, in cases when both parents are carriers of the recessive MC1R gene and said receptor is mutated or antagonized, it fails to turn hair darker, resulting instead in a beautifully fiery buildup of red pigment.
Planning Doc
1. Gingers
- Shade
- Texture
- Skin Tone
2. Purpose
- This site exists to show the relationship between shades of red hair and skin tone/freckles.
3. Project Goals
- This site strives to create a better understanding of red hair and the mutated MC1R gene.
- Be able to identify natural vs. dyed red hair.
- Open the viewers eyes to the true facts behind red hair and the stereotype that most redheads
are white with Celtic/Scottish decent.
4. Task Scenarios
- Find your shade of skin tone and possible red hair matches.
- Identify natural and dyed.
- Learn the facts about the MC1R gene and what causes redhair (which is actually a mutation).
5. Audience
- Those with an interest/appreciation for red hair.
- Both men and women that desire to know more information about the causes.
Site Map
Direction 1 -
- Shade
- Texture
- Skin Tone
2. Purpose
- This site exists to show the relationship between shades of red hair and skin tone/freckles.
3. Project Goals
- This site strives to create a better understanding of red hair and the mutated MC1R gene.
- Be able to identify natural vs. dyed red hair.
- Open the viewers eyes to the true facts behind red hair and the stereotype that most redheads
are white with Celtic/Scottish decent.
4. Task Scenarios
- Find your shade of skin tone and possible red hair matches.
- Identify natural and dyed.
- Learn the facts about the MC1R gene and what causes redhair (which is actually a mutation).
5. Audience
- Those with an interest/appreciation for red hair.
- Both men and women that desire to know more information about the causes.
Site Map
Direction 1 -
Direction 2 -
Wire Frame Sketchs
Digital Wire Frames
Direction 1
Direction 2
Photography Studies
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