CD Glass Deco

Lesson Summary

In this lesson, students will design and create "CD Glass Deco," transforming unwanted CDs into beautiful decorative ornaments. This simple and creative project helps reduce waste while exploring graphic design concepts. Once completed, the CD designs can be tied to a string and used as room decorations.

Lesson Objectives

• Understand the role of circles in graphic design.

• Create two circular designs with correlating themes.

• Explore creative ways to repurpose a readily available material.
   

Guiding Questions

1. Name a famous logo that is well-designed. What makes it effective?

2. Why is simplicity important in logo design? Can complex designs also be effective?

3. What role does color play in the design of a name or logo? How do different colors evoke different emotions or associations?

4. Do you have ideas for your CD Deco design?

5. How will you incorporate the CD’s hole into your design?

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brainstorm:

   • Think of creative ideas for your CD designs.

   • Consider imagery related to a theme.

   • Explore ideas with contrasting or complementary concepts (e.g., day and night).

2. Circular Design Idea:

   • Trace the outline of a CD onto your sketchbook.

   • Create a clear circular design that illustrates your chosen theme.

   • Keep it simple, as intricate details may be difficult to transfer onto the CD.

   • Find creative ways to incorporate the CD’s central hole into the design.

3. Transfer Idea:

   • Using a permanent marker, carefully transfer your design onto the surface of the CD.

4. Outline:

   • Trace the design outlines with black permanent markers.

5. Color the CD:

   • Fill in the outlined areas with Glass Deco Pens, creating vibrant and bold patterns.

6. Repeat for the Second CD:

   • Follow the same steps for the second CD, ensuring the two designs correlate thematically.

7. Glue the CDs Together:

   • Apply white glue to one CD and press the second CD back-to-back.

   • Allow the glue to dry completely.

8. Final Touch:

   • Tie a string through the center hole.

   • Hang your CD Deco Art ornament in a room to enjoy your creative work.

Terminology

• Circular Design: A design element arranged around a central point.

• Graphic Design: The art of combining text and visuals to communicate messages.

• Permanent Marker: A type of marker designed to write on various surfaces without smudging.

• Theme: A central idea or motif used in artistic works.