| # | Design Decision | Why did you choose this? |
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| 1 | ||
| 2 | ||
| 3 |
Standard: Fill in the definition. | Support: Definitions shown in grey — read and copy into your folio. | Extension: Use each term in a sentence.
| Term | Definition | Use in a sentence (Extension) |
|---|---|---|
| Element | A basic building block of design (point, line, shape, form, colour, tone, texture) |
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| Aesthetics | How something looks and appeals to the senses |
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| Function | What something does; how it works |
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| Engineer | A person who designs and builds structures, machines, and systems |
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| Industrial Designer | A person who designs products for mass production |
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| Texture | The feel or appearance of a surface |
Match each design career to its description. Write the matching letter in the box.
| # | Job Title | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architect | |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineer | |
| 3 | Industrial Designer | |
| 4 | Fashion Designer | |
| 5 | Graphic Designer | |
| 6 | Landscape Designer | |
| 7 | Interior Designer | |
| 8 | Software Engineer |
| Letter | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Designs clothing and accessories |
| B | Designs buildings and structures |
| C | Designs logos, posters, and visual media |
| D | Designs machines and mechanical systems |
| E | Designs products for everyday use |
| F | Designs outdoor spaces, gardens, and parks |
| G | Designs room layouts, furniture, and decor |
| H | Designs apps, websites, and software |
For each element, write an example of where you can find it in this classroom.
| Element | What it means | Example in this room |
|---|---|---|
| Point | A single dot or small mark | |
| Line | A mark connecting two points | |
| Shape | A flat 2D area (circle, square, triangle) | |
| Form | A 3D shape with depth (sphere, cube, cone) | |
| Colour | The hue seen by the eye (red, blue, green…) | |
| Tone | Lightness or darkness of a colour | |
| Texture | The feel or appearance of a surface |
Choose 3 objects in the classroom. For each, list which elements of design you can see.
| Object | Elements you can identify |
|---|---|
Remember the mnemonic: Please Let Seven Funny Cats Tickle Turtles = Point, Line, Shape, Form, Colour, Tone, Texture
Research a design career NOT covered in today’s lesson. Write a short paragraph about what they design and why it matters.
Challenge: Find ONE object and identify ALL 7 elements of design in it.
| Success Criteria | Got it 🟢 | Nearly there 🟠 | Need help 🔴 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I can name at least 4 professional design careers | |||
| I can list the 7 elements of design | |||
| I can identify elements of design in everyday objects | |||
| I can match job titles to their descriptions |