Learning Objectives
Students will explore the process of product design from formulating ideas to two-dimension drawings of both the finished product and packaging. Students will be able to demonstrate what they have learned thus far concerning the elements and principals of design.
Materials
Paper
Sketchbook
Pencil
Colored Pencils
Marker
Time
See Calendar
Homework
Work out ideas in sketchbook
Work with other team members outside of class to complete project
Research ideas and processes using the links below
Process
Students should come prepared to class having read both the sections on Time Management and Brainstorming. Students will be broken into groups. As a group, students will decide on a product that they want to either redesign or recreate entirely. You are encouraged to think outside of the box, however don’t try to reinvent the paperclip.
Look around you and think about the things you use everyday. How could you make your coffee cup better, mouse, shows, door handle, computer cables, baby toys, bath products, car keys, better? You may create a piece that simply makes something better or you may combine several functions into one device. The only thing you cannot try to design are electronics or electronic interfaces (think iPhone)
Once you have your object decided, start thinking about color, materials and packaging. Does the item need to be made from plastic, steel, concrete, or wood? Will your packaging focus on eco-conscious ideas or go with the mentality that “bigger is better”?
Make sure to communicate with your group. You will be earning two grades for this project; one for you individually and one as a group. There are no excuses for sitting on the sidelines.
There are several components that will be presented as the finished work. These include:
Preliminary Sketches and Ideas
Rough Sketch
Final Product Design presented on 1 large sheet of 18” by 24” paper, in color
Final Package Design presented on 1 large sheet of 18” by 24” paper, in color
Resources
Objectified Trailer
Jonathan Ive Interview
Karim Rashid
Apple Design
Design Within Reach
IKEA
MoMA Architecture and Design
MoMa Elastic Mind
designboom
Cool Hunting
Colour Lovers
Core77
Smart Furniture (Chattanooga)