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Computer Graphic Design

Logo Design Step 8 – Celebration!

Objective: To celebrate the winners of the logo design competition as well as everyone who contributed their designs to the competition.

Student Friendly Learning Target: I can celebrate and relax at the end of a successful logo design project.

Web Links:

Article: The Logo Design Process of Top Graphic Designers: https://justcreative.com/2008/02/01/logo-design-process-of-top-graphic-designers/

Topics Discussed:

  • Eight Step Logo Design Process:
    • Step 8 – Celebration
  • Sweet Cuppin’ Cakes!

Assignment:

Step 8 – Celebration!

 

Happy Friday the 13th!

The eighth and final step in the logo design process, as defined by the procedure we read about on Jacob Cass’s Just Creative blog is Celebration! In a survey of 75 top designers, when the job is finally finished and approved, 31% of designers celebrate by drinking beer (not until you’re 21!), 12% head for chocolate (always a good option), 22% head off to bed to catch up on sleep (not in class, but definitely this weekend) and the other 35% can’t celebrate because they must start on the next logo design.

Please join me in raising a cupcake (chocolate or otherwise) as we celebrate the winner of our Logo Design Contest! The winning entry was submitted by Javier in 3rd Hour, who submitted a very cool logo representing the dichotomy of the white hat/black hat hacking activities that the Hayden Cybersecurity team engages in as they prepare themselves to compete in the National Cyber League!

 

 

Javier’s design decisively won both the Cybersecurity Team’s vote, as well as the popular vote across all Graphic Design classes. It seems our students know good design when they see it.

Javier will receive the $50 gift card, as well as official recognition at the Magnet Awards ceremony at 6:00pm on May 17th in the Auditorium. Be sure to come to the ceremony to cheer him on as he receives his award!

Now, let’s eat some sweet cuppin’ cakes! Consider it my thanks for all your hard work throughout the eight step logo design process, and a quick break before we take on the last leg of our design journey next week: Digital Animation using Adobe Animate!

Posted: Friday, April 13th, 2018

Computer Graphic Design

Logo Design Step 7 – Presentation: Gallery Walk and Popular Vote

Objective: To present the completed logo designs and assess their quality through a gallery walk and popular vote.

Student Friendly Learning Target: I can pick my favorite logo for the CHHS Cybersecurity team from the completed designs.

Web Links:

Article: The Logo Design Process of Top Graphic Designers: https://justcreative.com/2008/02/01/logo-design-process-of-top-graphic-designers/

Article: How eSports Branding Works: https://www.redbull.com/en/esports/stories/1331659416941/how-esports-branding-works

National Cyber League: https://www.nationalcyberleague.org/

Cybersecurity: https://www.dhs.gov/topic/cybersecurity

Google Image Search “National Cyber League Team Logos”: https://images.google.com

Topics Discussed:

  • Eight Step Logo Design Process:
    • Step 7 – Presentation
  • Gallery Walk
  • Six Principles of Great Logo Design

Assignment:

Step 7 – Presentation

 

Presentation of the final logo submissions and judging will occur today, Thursday, April 12th.

Take a look at the cabinets on the North wall of my classroom. You will see all of the logo designs that were submitted by the deadline in accordance with the published contest rules. The final judging will take place in fifth hour, as the Cybersecurity Team will conduct a vote for the single logo that they collectively would like to adopt to represent them in their future competitions. The winner of this vote will be declared the grand prize winner, and will be announced in all Graphic Design Classes tomorrow, Friday, April 13th. The winner will receive the grand prize $50 gift card and official recognition at the Magnet Awards Ceremony in May, as well as the credit for producing an award-winning logo for an emerging competitive high school e-sports team.

Take some time to get up and get a close look at all of the logo design contest entries. As you look at each design, ask yourself if it meets the six criteria for great logo design: simple, distinctive, relevant, 
memorable, versatile and timeless. Even if it meets (or doesn’t meet) all of the criteria, does it have that “special something” like appealing shapes and colors, “hidden messages” or just some element that appeals to you on some level?

After looking at all of the entries, you will receive a sticky note. This note represents your vote for the best logo design. Please stick the note to the logo that (in your opinion) best represents the six principles of logo design, and more importantly, is most appealing to you. Ask yourself: which of these logos would I be willing to publish on a website, wear on a shirt or a hat, or like to see on a poster or a coffee mug?

At the end of the day, I will count up all the votes and the winner of the popular vote will be announced alongside the Grand Prize winner in all Graphic Design classes on Friday, April 13th, and then it will be time for the final step: Step 8 – Celebration! I’ll be sure to bring some snacks so we have something to celebrate with. Consider it my thanks for all your hard work throughout the eight step logo design process.

Assigned: Thursday, April 12th, 2018

Due: Thursday, April 12th, 2018