Task:
You will create a design brief by researching and answering questions about your chosen client. Based on your knowledge, you will then search the internet to find the perfect hall or restaurant for a dinner party of 200 guests, and create a three dimensional invitation that best represents the organization.
This is your chance to convince donors why they should contribute to this organization. , so do your research! Don't just look at the website, search further by visiting partners and affiliates. The better you know your client, the better your product.
Process: Requirements:
1.) Find out what a Non-profitable organization does.
3.) The 5 W's -Who, What Where, When, Why.
Create a Design Brief based on the following questions:
What is the Organizations name?
What is their Mission?
What accomplishments have been made?
What are the problems they face?
What is their Goal?
What do they wish to convey toward their donors and contributors?
What is the solution? (Hint: this is the event you are planning, What is the name of the event?)
4.) Search the web and choose a restaurant or hall to hold your event.
5.) Select three dinner items to place on your response card (you may give the items interesting names that incorporate the organization, but be sure to give a description of t
he food). These choices should reflect your clients organization.
6.) Choose appropriate typography and color scheme for the Invitation (Any materials may be used including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Just remember, these would be sent in the mail, so if something could spoil or rot, that's not good!)
7.) Create a 3-Dimensional Invitation including the following:
-Invite: Name of organization, Cordially invites (name of guest(s) ) to (name of event, where, when, price) The proceeds of this event will (what will the proceeds go toward).
-Create a holder or a unique design to place Response
Card, Envelope, Directions Card, About the Organization Card, and Event Information Card.
On the Response card:
Name of event
Guest Name(s):
Menu items and space to mark the # of items:
Total Ticket Price:
Credit Card #:
Check Made Payable to:
Questions? call: (name, #)
(optional: add a slogan)
- Envelope: Return label in the center (Organization, address)
- Directions Card: Restaurant or hall address and phone number.
- About the Organization Card: What is their mission? What do they do?
- Event Information Card: Come join us at the "Event Name" for . . . promote the event, what will be happening (i.e. dinner, music, dancing, games . . .)
8.) Presentation
You will present your invitation and design brief to your class. Discuss the event and what would take place. How will this event benefit the organization? You should be well versed and knowledgeable of the organization do to research.
Evaluation:
You will be graded on:
- Research/Data Anaysis
- Design Brief
- Invitation Elements
- Design of Invitation
- Use of Color
- Use of Typography
- Craftsmanship
- Presentation Skills
Conclusion:
Your finished project should be completely unique and original, including all requirements.
Here is an example of an invitation made for a non-profitable organization called STARO (Save the Rainforest Organization) The Event was called "Rockin in the Rainforest" and held at the Rainforest Cafe in Atlantic City, NJ. All proceeds of this event will preserve a plot of the Amazon Rainforest, saving the homes of forest dwellers. In the Invitation box, a little lizard can be found with a Rainforest Fact attached to its foot. The menu included Rasta Pasta, China Island Chicken or Fish, and Paradise Pizza. The slogan, "You'll Have A Wild Time"
All images copy written, photographed by Dina DiTaranto
Credits:
Teachers:
This WebQuest is designed for the high school level, and involves research, a design brief, and the use of the elements and principals of graphics design and art. Technology such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign may be used to enhance the product.
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