Think-Pair-Share: (3 minutes)

What is a logo? Why are logos used?

Explore:

• What makes a good logo?
• As a class, we will watch the following VIDEO. (7 minutes)
• Explore some examples of Spark Made Logos.  4th Grade Examples, High School Examples.
• After watching the video and looking at the examples provided, explore the following questions with a partner and answer the questions below on a Google document: (10 minutes)
  • What makes a good logo?
    • What makes a logo effective/timeless?
  • What is important to you?
  • What visuals would best represent you in a logo?
  • Why is it important to create multiple versions of a design?
• Choose one speaker from your group to share your findings with the rest of the class.

Getting logged into Adobe Spark: (5 minutes)

• How do I create my own logo?
• Watch THIS tutorial on how to log in.
• Log in with your school account at spark.adobe.com
• Watch THIS  video on how to use Spark Post

Create a Logo Using Adobe Spark

1) Whole-group discussion

Why is it important to have many versions of creation when designing something new? 

The best way to learn something new is … practice! The more you create, the more you will figure out what works and what you like and dislike.  

2) Get Creating  

Take 10  minutes to design as many logos as possible using the creative constraints provided: 

1) Maximum Three Colours

2) One Icon

3) Your  Name (preferably your full name)

3) Download your Favourite Logo to Google classroom and Padlet

When you are finished creating a post log, download your favorite creation as a JPEG. You will use your logo design to create a brand in the extension activity.  Watch this short video HERE on how to share.

Publish Your Creation For Feedback

It is really important for you to be able to share your creations and receive feedback on your work so that you can feel proud and push your own thinking. Something really special happens when you are able to see each other’s work and comment on that work.

Reflect on Each Others Logos

Glance over each other’s creations in a “Gallery” walk. Look at each other’s creations and provide feedback:

• What Glowed (worked)?
• Where is some room for growth – provide specific ideas of how it can grow – this should be very practical advice.