Desktop Wallpaper

Project Scenario:

Sites that have a big draw to them offer desktop wallpapers. Some sites exist only to supply desktop wallpapers to visitors. Using the tools you learned in the last couple weeks, create a desktop wallpaper image in Photoshop. Due date: TBA. Save as a jpeg file and email to Mr. Carlton.

Project Objective:

Create Desktop Wallpaper

Specifications:

  • The image must be 1280×1024.

  • The image must be modified using at least 2 filter effects or image adjustments.

  • The image must be completely original or modified significantly from the original image/tutorial used (don’t just copycat)

  • The image can be abstract or concrete.

  • The image must be saved as a .jpg file

  • The image should not be "busy" on the left side of the image for Macs and the right side for PCs as the desktop icons must be easily viewed.

  • This project will be the last one posted in your Prezi. Remember to add a brief description for each project posted in your Prezi...it's your FINAL!

Materials/Equipment:

Computer Workstation

Graphics software: Photoshop

Resources/References:

The Interwebs

Check out the diigo group for my faves

These tuts or Google "Photoshop wallpaper tutorials"

http://pixelcurse.com/photoshop-2/100-adobe-photoshop-wallpaper-tutorials

http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/design/wallpapers-in-photoshop/

http://www.noupe.com/tutorial/33-latest-photoshop-wallpaper-design-tutorials.html

Guidelines:

Look at some of the sites that offer desktop wallpapers tutorials or the inspiration sites like abduzeedo.

If you need good images, check out your account at sxc.hu for good, high quality images.

Pick a theme or start from scratch with a tutorial.

Make sure your background image is not too high in contrast. It will make it difficult to see the icons on your desktop and read text.

Evaluation: 100 points

Is the image original? Is the image the right size and format for desktop wallpaper? Does the image obscure the text or icons on the desktop?

Enrichment:

Create a desktop wallpaper for a company or product.

Create a story that goes along with your desktop wallpaper image.

Create a series of wallpapers following the same “theme.”