Teacher Resources

The Design Process

The Design Process Common terminology associated with the design process.

Graphic Product Analysis

Analysing Adverts Some guideline to assist with analysis of brochure/ magazine adverts.
Analysing Logos Simple guidelines for logo analysis.
Packaging Analysis Writing template for analysing product packaging (see Packaging links also).

Geometry

Plane Geometry Test A 40 minute test on plane geometry!

Packaging

Packaging Signs & Symbols Common symbols and notation used in the packaging industry.
Packaging Legal Requirements The basic legal requirements for packaging
Packaging Analysis Writing template for analysing product packaging.

Printing

Printing Basics The basics of printing- monochrome, colour, terminology etc.
Finishing Techniques The common finishing techniques used for graphic products (this might help in product analysis also).
Printing Glossary A detailed printing glossary taken in part from the website"Bobs.co.uk" (see website links)

CAM

Using Roland CAMM1 Guidelines on using Roland CAMM1 as a cutter for graphic products.

Information Graphics

Flow Chart Symbols The basic flow-chart symbols and their meanings.

Design Briefs

Graphics Briefs Two short briefs for a personilzed logo and packaging for a childs' construction toy.
Logo Design Brief An extended brief for re-designing a popular logo as a T-shirt transfer.
Company Re-image A project design brief suitable for a short or full course project involving the graphical re-imaging of an existing company.
Toiletry Design A project design brief suitable for a short or full course project involving the design of a new toiletry product, its packaging, advertising etc.

Full Course Project

Toiletry Design Brief Project Brief which involves the design of an innovative toiletry product. It considers the logo, packaging, advertising and promotional products.
Toiletry Project Overview A chart outlining sheet requirements for the project in brief.
Toiletry Project Details Page by page break down of requirements for the completion of the project (pupil guidelines)

Short Course Project

Company Re-image Brief Project brief which involves the graphical re-imaging of an existing company. It involves the design of the logo, letter-headed paper, business card, advertising and promotional products & packaging.
Company Re-image Overview A chart outlining sheet requirements for the project in brief.