FLAT PACK DESIGN PROJECT

What is DESIGNDESIGN?

Design has a lot of meanings. In general design refers to the process of creating something functional.

Design can be used as a verb, noun or adjective

GOOD DESIGN

• Good Design is simple

• Good Design is hard

• Good Design is useful

• Good Design is original

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FLAT PACK TOYS

• This project is all about GOOD DESIGN

• How can you design a Flat Pack Toy that is: – Simple– Original – Useful/Functional

Come up with your CONCEPT

• Brainstorm ideas:– rockstar, Obama, pets, friends, camera,

refrigerator, cell phone, bird, myself, favorite teacher, your car, favorite artist, a plant, an airplane, a wrestler, an actor,

Start by SKETCHING!

• You should spend AT LEAST 10 mintues sketching!!!!

• Look at ideas online if it helps you

• Print a template and draw on it if it helps

Project Requirements

• Must have a developed concept• Must be original• Must be functional [include assembly details on in the design]

• Thoughtful use of color• Good use of details• Must have a name and written narrative• Sketches will be turned it with reflection