Since our unit is in branding, we don’t have to develop the collection of clothes, we just need to see how our brand is going to live in the different clothes. So, you could download some free vector outlines of clothes you will have in your collection and play with colors, logos and type. In… Continue reading Collection development
Category: Product design
Packaging
Once you are done with your figure, you could start thinking about your packaging. How would you like to present it? The packaging of blind box collections is very important and needs to be very attractive. Think about the size of your toy in relation to the size of the box. Think about of the… Continue reading Packaging
Maslow’s hierarchy
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theory of motivation which states that five categories of human needs dictate an individual’s behavior. When you are designing, it is important to know what need you are trying to meet. Here is the graphic we discussed in class. What need category is your product trying to solve? Image source.
Preparing for 3D printing
Please follow this steps on how to prepare your design for 3D printing. 1/ Make sure sizes are correct. (The size of your figurine should not be more than 10-12 cm) 2/ Once the sizes are fine, you can export as .STL 3/ Please send me the .stl file by email indicating if you are… Continue reading Preparing for 3D printing
Cardboard prototyping
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOdWHN5Ssm8&ab_channel=HackRoom The first step, before you start cutting the cardboard will be to draw what pieces you want to cut with the sizes. It can be a very simple sketch, but it will help you with your planning. Also, if you need to print a piece with the 3D printer, please send it one class… Continue reading Cardboard prototyping
Our Symbols
Really nice work done by the Grade 6 students. 6B 6C
Paper engineering
Paper mechanics has to do with the ways you fold and cut the paper to make it 3D. Instead of adding elements to make the card 3D, you work with the paper to create 1. Tower of Babel. You can find the instructions here. 2. Accordion. You can find the instructions here. 3. City skyline.… Continue reading Paper engineering
10 ideas to make your card 3D
Please find some interesting ideas to add to your cards: 1. Pop-up bouquet. Add some flowers to your card. You can find the instructions here. 2. Feathers. You could also decorate your card with this cool looking feathers. You can find the instructions here. 3. Envelopes. what if you have your card come in a… Continue reading 10 ideas to make your card 3D
Resources G7 DES
1/ Color 2/ Typography This website will help you recognise a font you like from a picture or pdf: 3/ Audience Have an interview with your mom, cousin, etc. and find what they like. Record the interview or take screen shots. This will be your primary source. 4/ Paper artists You can look at great… Continue reading Resources G7 DES
G7 Design
Please find here the links to all the presentations and tasks to complete: Class 1 (7c August 13th, 7B August 16th, 7A August 17th) https://www.canva.com/design/DAEm2FX2U-4/view Task: In groups we solved a 30 minutes fun Design challenge Class 2 (7c 20th, 7B 24th, 7A 17th Aug) – ASYNCHRONOUS https://www.canva.com/design/DAEm-A_QdyE/view Today we will be working asynchronously following this presentation.… Continue reading G7 Design