Hello!

Inclass
1. We will continue with last week’s class discussion on presenting your ideas and looking at your product silhouettes. Please note I would like to collect your ‘ProductBrainstorm’ worksheet from week2 – so bring it with you tomorrow!
2. We will continue with product rendering to day in class
3. Due today:

• Three historical facts about your product
• Product name brainstorm – 30 words relating to your product

Lesson

• Review what we covered last week (color and blends)
• Gradient Mesh
• Transparency palette
• If time allows Type tool
• Creating Outlines
• Envelope Distort

Here is a useful tutorial:
Gradient Mesh Tool Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AmtaaRKJaY

Homework

1. Five concept thumbnail sketches of possible logo direction (sketches should be pencil of ink and rough)
2. Handout: GRA3611-WhatisBranding
3. Mid-term Assignment: GRA3611-DesignBrief
GRA3611-DesignBrief-Midterm