Exploring the work of other designers can teach us a number of important lessons that will improve our abilities as designers. Read the article posted by Mary Stribley on the web site Canva Design School.  The article covers 40 Crucial Lessons From the Most Famous Designers in History.  After reading the entire article, choose one lesson/artist and prepare a 3-5 min presentation for the class that illustrates the lesson.  The presentation should include artwork by the artist and at least one other artist who’s exemplifies the lesson being discussed.  Following the presentation you will create a piece of artwork in Illustrator or Photoshop that also exemplifies the lesson you have presented.

Timeline:

Class 1- Read and Research

Class 2- Presentations

Class 3- Finish Presentations and Begin Designs

Class 4- Design Time

Class 5- Mini Critiques and Finish Designs

Class 6- Present Finished Designs