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Year 3 - Design and technology

Branding packaging designs

Shell structures: packaging

Unit Summary

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of shell structures. They will critique the packaging of a given product and investigate the sustainability of materials, to create a new packaging design considering its environmental impact.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to ensure branding logos are clear on the final product.

Key Notes

  • Branding is the process of creating a unique identity for a company or brand.
  • A logo is a visual mark that represents a company or brand.
  • Different writing styles can be used when considering logos.
  • Simplicity is often effective when producing a logo.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • branding: a company or product's identity
  • logo: a symbol or design that represents a company or product
  • simple: clear and easy to understand without unnecessary details

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • A brand logo needs to contain lots of information, colour and design.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Branding is the process of creating a unique identity for a company or brand. A logo is a visual mark that represents a company or brand.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'branding'

a company or product's identity.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: A brand logo needs to contain lots of information, colour and design. Correction: Simple logos are often the most effective.

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