Designing the masks

We wanted to create the masks for our DJs instead buying a mask that’s already made, since we knew that only we could create the hidden identities of Influx, and no one else. If our DJs actually existed this is what they would do because that would mean that the masks are more personal to the individual DJ and help present their personalities.

We bought a standard plastic white hockey mask and a few different spray paint and standard paint colours and the brushes and sponges required to manipulate the paint to personalise our design. Also we bought masking tape which is required to ensure the paint dries on the surface of the mask and create various patterns or shapes.

First, we covered the masks in masking tape. Michael then painted several coats of black paint on the mask and once it had dried he created arrow shapes using the masking tape and then painted all over it using red spray paint. Once this had dried he removed the masking tape to reveal the black arrows which are now on a red mask.

Adam first painted the bottom half of his mask in dark blue. He then used the black spray paint on the top off and held it upright slightly so that it would drip down the mask leaving the ominous black dripping paint. He used silver paint across the eyes in crooked lines for the final detail.

Hopefully, these masks will become the recognisable faces of Influx and will appeal to our target audience. They should create very different personalities for each DJ.

The deep vivid colours used in the masks will work well with the dress code of the band. The DJs will where completely black suits whilst the lead singer, Charley will wear a black dress. The masks in combination with the dress code will help to create a clear colour scheme of the band which is black, red, white and dark blue.