• To understand what Graphic Design is and why it is important.

• To be able to develop a hand held gadget, withing the guidelines.

• To be able to develop a logo from the existing School logo.

• To be able to create a gadget design within the guidelines.

• To be able to develop packaging for the product, using the logo as part of the design.

AimsFor your Information

Graphic design, also known as communication design is the process of visual

communication and problem-solving through the use of images, words,

photography and illustration. Some examples of Graphics design products are:

•Postcards and flyers

•Magazine and newspaper advertisements

•Posters and banners

•Brochures

•Vehicle wraps.

•Signs and displays

•Menus

•Business cards

•Packaging

For your Information

Your Task:

• You are going to design a gadget of your choice, which should be no bigger than 12cm in length and 7cm in width .

• The gadget should fit into a card net which must fit onto an A4 piece of squared paper and white card.

• You will also develop a logo which should be a redesign of the school logo. The graphics should be clearly displayed on your packaging, including the logo, a description of the gadget and where it can be bought, recycling symbol, bar code etc.

Gadget Ideas

Gadget Mood Board.Find some of your own Gadget ideas – Find a minimum of 5 images and explain what they are used for.

Logo Designs – A logo can be a symbol, lettering, or a combination of both.

Re design the Parkfield School Logo, using only three colours of your choice (hand draw or design on the computer, do not just copy from the internet). Show three different ideas.

Logo Design 1 Logo Design 2 Logo Design 3

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Your Chosen Logo:Explain your chosen idea and why have chosen that one.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Explain how your logo is better than the original Parkfield logo. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

The original school logo Your Final chosen Logo (neatly drawn)

Gadget DesignsUsing your gadget designs you have found for inspiration, draw three different ideas and annotate (label) them. Label the different features and explain what it does.

Gadget Design 1 Gadget Design 2 Gadget Design 3

Gadget Design analysisExplain the good and bad points about you designs, for example the shape and design, colour etc.

Gadget Design 1Good points…………………………………………………...........………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Bad points……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Gadget Design 3Good points…………………………………………………...........………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Bad points……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Gadget Design 2Good points…………………………………………………...........………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Bad points……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Chosen full size gadget designDraw your chosen idea full size. Add the measurements. Remember Your gadget should be no longer than 12cm in length (height) and 7cm in width.

Packaging IdeasDraw 3 different ideas for a box for your gadget, label and explain each idea. Explain which idea you have chosen and why. Show the information on it, for example a recycling symbol, image of the product etc and show where the box opens/closes.

Box Design 1 Box Design 2 Box Design 3

AssessmentWWW: • You understand what a gadget

is.• You understand the benefits of

gadgets.• You understand what a logo is.• You are able to redesign an

existing logo.• You can explain how your logo

design has improved.• Drawings are clear and neat.• You can measure and draw

final ideas carefully.

• Next Steps:• Explain the benefits of gadgets.• Annotate and label all ideas

clearly.• Explain how your developed

designs have improved.• Work on the neatness of

drawings.• Measure and mark out final

working drawings carefully.

Evaluation of Ideas

• 1. What do you think is good about your gadget? What could be improved?

• 2. Get someone in your household to evaluate your chosen gadget design, good and bad points.

• 3. What do you think is good about your packaging? What could be improved?

• 4. Do you think your logo is a good design? Yes or no? How could your logo be improved? Name at least one improvement.

• If you were to do the project again what different gadget product could you choose?