Leah Waite's Poster

Above is my poster for Mindforge Fractions. I used Pixlr to create this image. I stuck with the original cow theme and used the works-every-time layout. I left a hefty margin, though I'm not sure it's apparent in the way that I attached this picture. However, I decided to have a little fun at the top and leave a fraction of the cow outside -get it?! I don't have any extensive experience with photo editors but I did not particularly enjoy Pixlr. I use the Pixlr mobile app to edit images often, however this is my first time using it on a computer. While the initial upload of the program was simple, actually using the tools was difficult as I had to play guess and check. I did really enjoy the pencil drawing tool however, as it allowed me to create a grass effect (on accident). Overall though, I much rather prefer using Adobe Photoshop.

Lauren Proctor's Poster

I struggled to find an image that I thought would represent Mindforge Fractions appropriately.  Therefore, I went with the direction of food because it sounds like that is what the program uses to teach the fraction concepts.  I settled on candy, because what do children love more?  The image at the top is divided evenly like fractions and I chose bright colors to intrigue kids.  Then, I thought it was important to include the description at the bottom.  After all, it is the parents that need to be persuaded to buy the product. 

I used Canva to design this poster.  The program was very simple and user friendly.  I think I will continue to use Canva in the future.  I only need basic design elements as I do not plan on pursuing graphic design; the limited options do not deter me.  Many of the more interesting elements cost $1 each and I can see how this could quickly add up.

Images:

http://www.yurtopic.com/food/cooking/images/cotton-candy/Cotton-Candy-up-close.jpg

http://lgcdn.candyfavorites.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/l/blue-raspberry-gummi-rings_1.jpg

http://candyzonecandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/red_candy_coated_chocolate_gems.jpg

http://www.1finecookie.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/afontIMG_4897-1024x914.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4131/5051420400_6c385629a4.jpg

http://www.taipeitimes.com/images/2002/06/21/purple_m_ms_1xz83.jpg http://www.bestbuycandy.com/productcart/pc/catalog/bananarama_1386_general.jpg

Amanda Leech: Poster Assignment

I had a lot of fun coming up with a concept for this poster, but found that my lack of artistic abilities made it more difficult to execute than I originally thought. First, I thought that a fun way to rebrand this product would be to do a Ninja who slices foods in to different fractions (i.e. the user has to slice the food in to the fraction presented). I am not sure how copyright works, since there is already a fruit ninja app for the iPhone, but I thought that might add to the appeal. Kids are exposed to so many different games and the idea I had was that this game could appeal to that sense but trick them in to learning while playing.

I chose to use Canva to make my poster because I had not yet used it and it seemed very easy. It ended up being a pretty simple program to use, and the Works Every Time format made it easy to decide how to lay everything out. I thought that the orange color would be appealing, as well as the colorful fruit. I did decide to go with a more script-like font, which the WET format suggested not to do, but it worked so well with the design that I had to stray from that one particular aspect of the format. If I were to give myself some critical feedback I would say that this is a little more adult than the age range, but my thought is that the top half of the poster appeals to children, while the overall design would appeal to parents that are  ultimately purchasing the product.