Assignment 2 – Spring Break Assignment

Objective:
Use your break to sharpen your design eye, explore your surroundings, and get inspired by the everyday.

Assignment Overview:
Over spring break, your mission is to document and reflect on real-world design you encounter — from the unexpected to the iconic. Think of it as a mix between a creative scavenger hunt and a visual journal.

Part 1: The Hunt (Photos or Sketches)
Find and document at least 5 examples of the following:

1. A sign or poster with great typography
2. An example of poor design (and explain why it’s not effective)
3. A piece of street art or mural that inspires you
4. A package design that catches your eye
5. Any handmade or DIY design you see (flyers, menus, window displays, etc.)

Part 2: Mini Case Study
Choose one of the five and write a short (150–200 word) reflection answering:

• What works or doesn’t work about the design?
• What principles of communication design are being used (or misused)?
• How would you improve or reinterpret it?

Part 3:
Redesign one of the pieces you found — digitally or by hand — and bring your version to class after break

Deliverables (Due Thursday, 4/24):

• A PDF or slide deck with your photos/sketches, captions, and your mini case study.
• Optional redesign (as a JPEG or PDF).