NAME: ________________________________________________________ Period: ______________ Date: __________________________

The Design Cycle: Flags

Inquiring and Analyzing:
I. Explain and justify the need: Why do countries and organizations create unique flags?
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II. Identify and prioritize the research: What are the elements of flags, and which is most important?
(you can change your ranking at the end as well)
ELEMENT Describe Rank
Colors






Symbols




Words





III. Analyze existing products (See: http://macintoshclassroom.weebly.com/ib-flags-project.html)
Country/
Organization
Description: Explain what the elements in each flag symbolize.




































IV. Develop a design brief: you are going to make your own flag that represents who you are. What do
you want your flag to convey to people?
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Developing ideas:
I. Develop a design specification:
How large is your design going to be? ______________________________________________
How many colors/symbols/words are going to be included? _____________________________
When is it due? _______________________________________________________________

II. Develop design ideas: Create a list of elements you COULD include in your design
Color Ideas Symbol Ideas Word Ideas













III. Present the chosen design: Identify a minimum of 5 total colors/symbols/words you wish to
include on your flag. You may identify your selections by circling them above. Have your teacher
sign off on your selections.
Teacher Signature: ________________________________________

IV. Develop planning drawings/diagrams: Create a sketch of your flag. You will be given an 8.5*11
piece of paper. You may choose to make your size non-conforming.




























Creating the Solution:
I. Construct a logical plan: fill in the table below:
What supplies will I need?










How much will I be able to finish
in class?
What will I need to do at home?
How much time will it take me?

II. Demonstrate technical skills (FOR TEACHER USE ONLY)
The student created a flag with a variety of colors, at least 5 symbols, the product is professional
looking, left very little white space, and their flag was crisp.
Yes No

III. Follow the plan to make the solution
A. The student followed the design they created, and included the elements selected above.
Yes No
B. On the back of your map, you need to write a paragraph telling the viewer about your flag. The
connection between every color and symbol on your flag, and who you are, should be explained. It
should follow standard paragraph format:
Introduction
Supporting Details
Conclusion

IV. Justify changes made to the design: Did you make changes to your design? Is there anything on
your flag that was not included in your sketch? Is there anything in your sketch that you didnt
include on your final draft of your flag? Explain why.
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Evaluating:
I. Design testing methods (This step does not apply to this assignment.)
II. Evaluate the success of the solutions (your flag)

Criteria Description Points
Possible
Self Grade Teacher
Grade
Flag
Design
Your flag should include:
A variety of colors
AT LEAST 5 important symbols
A title
6 points
Flag
Meaning
Every color and symbol on your flag should represent you as a person
o (make the connection clear in your paragraph)
3 points
Flag
Quality
Your flag should be
Professional looking
Cover the entire front side with little white space
Crisp (not wrinkled or ripped)
3 points
Paragraph Your paragraph should follow all proper writing conventions for a
paragraph:
Introduction
Supporting Details
Conclusion
3 points

III. Explain how the solution (your flag) could be improved: How could you make your flag better?






IV. Explain the impact of the solution (your flag): Rate the Wow! factor of your flag. From 1 (bland) to
10 (breath taking!)