My Name is...

Design is about making connections and finding solutions. I always try to incorporate mini challenges like this assignment to reinforce these practices. My entry-level Design & Multimedia students really enjoyed this assignment today. It was adapted from the book, Creative Workshop, by David Sherwin. I can't get enough of his ideas.

Part 1:

Allow students only 5 minutes to respond to the following questions. These questions are meant to provoke immediate thoughts. Encourage them to write whatever comes to their minds quickly.

What are my strengths as a designer?
What are my weaknesses?
What is my favorite color?
What artists/brands/designers do I love?
What type of design work do I enjoy? Print? Illustrations? Web? Animations? Industrial? Fine Arts?
What type of work do I want to do in the future? (does not need to be design-related)

Part 2:

Set a timer for 25 minutes and provide students with paper, markers, and color pencils. Instruct students to design a logo for themselves that is clearly informed by their off-the-cuff responses.

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