The Card
Mini-Project

A Semi-annual
Mini-Project

~ planning ~

Before you can create a card, you need to have a plan.
Before you can create a plan, you need ideas.

Part one: 5 Examples

Before designing something, it's often a good idea to see examples. I've collected over 100 example card designs, from a variety of companies, for a variety of occasions, in a variety of styles, and some award winning.

Choose 5 that you like. For each, identify specifically why you like that design.

Part two: 4 Ideas

Next, think about who you might want to design a card for. It's better to think of several people, just in case your first idea or two doesn't pan out.

Come up with four different people you might want to make a card for.
For each person, think about what card you would make for them.

Part three: 3 Rough Sketches

Now that you have some specific ideas, let's do some sketching. Actual designers will sketch dozens and dozens of designs for a project. You're still learning, and new to this, and this is a mini-project, so we'll just do a few.

Produce three rough sketches to plan out your card.

It may be a good idea to look at the Rubric before sketching your ideas.

Look at the video below to better understand sketching for design. Also, be sure to see the NOTE below the video for another relevant point.

sketching.mp4

NOTE

QUESTION:
Look at the two sketches on the right. Which of these do you think would receive a higher score?

Do you think its the one on the left? Or the one on the right?

ANSWER:
Design sketching in the early stages isn't about making a really nice drawing, it's just about communicate your ideas. These are both worth the exact same amount. Don't waste time doing really polished sketches when only rough sketches are required.

Part four: 2 Annotated Sketches

Rough sketches can often be hard to understand well. In addition, as you bounce from class to class each day, it can be easy to forget what you were thinking too.

Choose the two of your sketches that you're more likely to turn into the actual e-card, and annotate them.

Compare the picture here to the one shown previously, notice the extra labels and notes I've added to my idea.

Lastly:
Make Your Card!

Choose one of your two annotated sketches to turn into your final card.

Don't forget to keep the Rubric in mind as you're creating your card.

A full walkthrough will NOT be provided
You should already know quite a bit from class.
However, some additional supporting videos will be provided.

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The CardMini-Project

A Semi-annual Mini-Project