Template-based online editors are a growing trend in the graphic design field. As a future designer, your portfolio should demonstrate a large number of works that are relevant to the industry shifting.
Objective
In this assignment, students will learn how to create social media graphics by redesigning content for a local business or virtual business using Adobe Express, Canva, and Visme.
Instructions
- Choose a local business and research its current graphics and social media accounts to gather necessary information, including text and data. You can also find templates first and then customize them for similar businesses with your own information.
- Using Adobe Express, Canva, and Visme, select a relevant template. Customize and redesign the chosen business’s social media graphics.
- Add or adjust creative and eye-catching elements from that platform that reflect the brand’s identity and style.
- Make sure the graphics deliver a clear message and are visually appealing.
- Submit the redesigned graphics in jpg or png format. If you have trouble downloading images as a free user, a screenshot is enough to meet the requirements.
- You will need to put all six images into your Walling Portfolio page.
Grading Criteria
- Quantity: 6 (six)
- Two Adobe Express
- Two Visme
- Two Canva
- Appropriateness: The redesigned graphics deliver the message appropriately based on the social media platform and the selected business.
- Creativity: The graphics must reflect the brand identity of the business without copying the original content.
- The design choices template should be visually appealing, relevant, and creative.
- Technical skills: The content of the graphics should be well-organized and legible, with emphasis given to color and contrast to catch the viewer’s interest.