Graphic Design

1. Systems Thinking & Graphic Design Mash-up

Activity: Draw Toast

Use the provided paper to draw a picture of how to make toast. -- That is, darkened crispy bread. Use NO words in your diagram. Try to illustrate the important actions to someone who has never made toast before.


Think through the needed materials, steps involved, methods to achieve best finished product



10 min.

When done......

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Discuss

? How are the illustrations similar?

? In what ways do they differ?

? Which are clearer?

? Which contain surprises?

? Which would actually do the best at explaining how to make toast?

? Do we need more information?

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What is Visual Thinking?

1:55 min

Visual Communication

HowToons Workbook (1).pdf

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