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=Design Folder - Aksel= = =

=Aksel mind map= = =

= = =Typography=
 * I think typography matters because it helps represent the message you want to deliver. Selecting a font is just like getting dressed.Just as one chooses an outfit according to the occasion, one decides on a font according to the kind of message you are seeking to convey. Typography is the art of arranging letters. It is one aspect of visual communication design. It's goal above all is to strive for clarity and readability. Sometimes it has other goals too, such as creating a compelling, interesting arrangement. There are so many messages being displayed to us now a days that you have to catch the readers attention by using good text placement and an appealing font.
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= Investigate = > > **E.g of problem** - Rise of children with asthma due to pollution. Global warming. > > **Placement** - My product will be placed on a place were it easily visible and were a lot of people walk by like above/next to a door. > > **How other people did it** - Posting huge billboards and signs with a short shocking message with an understandable related image. > > **Inspirations**- Architecture inspires me because there are no limits of what you can build. No matter how small or big the building is it interests me how they started from nothing and then built it to perfection by using a drawing. > > > **Design Brief** - I will make a sign with a message on it about global warming. It is for everyone because everyone has to contribute to make the world a better place. It will help solve the unit question because the message will be related to global warming which is a serious issue in the world > > **Design Specification** - > Big enough/visible > Attractive > Placement > Message must be understandable and clear > Understandable Font >
 * Unit Question ** :
 * Why and how do societies convey the importance of global issues to its members? Here at AISD how can we promote the importance of global issues so that we can better live the school's vision of “being stewards of a just and sustainable world?"
 * How can we as students at AISD heighten awareness on global issues by delivering a message. It is important to me because this is my planet too and if we don't change peoples views on global issues the world will be inhabitable for the future generations.

=Designs= This message is supposed to make people that see it more aware that they should use trash cans and not just throw it on the ground. Pros: Easy to make, short and sweet message. Cons: Boring, simple = = == = =

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=Process Journal= May 14, 2012

Today I:
 * Pasted my design on acrylic
 * Cut out 2 letters

May 16, 2012


 * ABSENT**

May 22, 2012

Today I:
 * Cut out all of my letters
 * Started cutting out my design

May 24, 2012

Today I:
 * Finished cutting out my design
 * Started measuring my background

May 28, 2012

Today I:
 * Cut out my background
 * Glued all my pieces to the background

=Evaluate=


 * Product Evaluation:**


 * It solves the unit question because it helps to raise awareness about global issues.
 * It follows the design of the design brief but I used different materials than I intended in the design brief.
 * It is big enough and visible the font is readable and the message is clear. I could have been more attractive though because I had some accidents with the gorilla glue.


 * Create Phase Evaluation:**


 * The final stage.
 * I cut out the design fairly well.
 * Be more careful with the gorilla glue.
 * Rate the following categories

(1) Does not meet expectations – (2) Meets expectations – (3) Exceeds expectations

Craftsmanship: 2

Appearance: 2

Appropriate use of materials: 3

Environmental Impact: 1

Time management: 3


 * Planning Phase Evaluation:**


 * My plan helped me because I just had to cut out the pieces and glue them on the background and this made my product easy to make and therefore I also used less time.
 * If I had decided what material to use before hand then my plan would be more complete.


 * Design Evaluation:**


 * I didn't feel that great about my pieces I thought they were difficult to cut out. Using the gorilla glue was also quite challenging because it got stuck everywhere
 * Erik helped me glue some of the pieces on the background.

I enjoyed the planning because it allowed me to be creative.
 * Which part of the design cycle did you enjoy the most?**

The creating part because it was quite difficult and I messed up on some parts.
 * Which part of the design cycle do you enjoy the least?**

I discovered that I am good at organizing my time.
 * What personal strength did you discover during the process?**

I discovered that I could get better at using the scroll saw and using gorilla glue.
 * What is one area of growth that you discovered (something you could get better at)?**