Monday 1st June

I have finished the Analogue version of MapSmart GPS box. Made a mistake with one of the side panels but will hopefully fix that up somehow.

I have almost completed the digital version. Luke gave me advice on the actual logo and i fixed it up several times.
I altered the font for all the GPS box to Helvetica to keep it simple. I have also added gradients and other 3D effects to make them appeal real. I changed the serial number from the one on the analogue version, to make it all black as before hand it looked cheap.
Today i also printed it out to give luke a look and any advice to improve. What i have left to do are minor details and uploading some examples of the box components.
Below are some pictures of my work.

GPS

Thursday 21st May

In the last couple of weeks i have developed the Analgue version of "MapSmart" GPS.
I used pencils and pastels to achieve the design outlined in my diary.

This week i started on the Digital version. So far i have marked out the grid lines for the shapes on the box, designed icons, added the logo and serial number, and finally today i worked on the GPS itself and the map included.

GPS

Wednesday 6th May

This afternoon i worked on the assignment at home. I drew the box layout, labelling the dimensions. Also, i marked on all the parts of the packaging.I researched common contents, specifications, legal requirements, and gimmicks and then made up my own for "Mapsmart."

Changed the Company to "GoWhereAbouts" and used the "Discover More" idea as a tagline for MapSmart. Also changed the model number from MAP360 to S360 or S-360 to be more simple.
Thursday 7th May

Today i have gotten a fair bit done including the design sketches of the MapSmart GPS, there is a picture below of the final one chosen. I have went for a unique appeal, with a curvy edge on the top and oddly shaped speakers.
I made the Gimmick for the product, this being: "FREE bonus valued at $150: Carry Case & External Antenna".I've decided on the colours for the packaging, of sky blue as black and white both go with the colour. Made up some icons for the box to symbolise what the GPS features. These entail: touchscreen, Built in MP3 Player, Voice assisted and Safety camera alerts. Sketches are shown below...
Over the weekend i plan to buy cardboard and draw out the layout.
Next week i will bring in pencils and pastels to design the actual packaging.

GPS BOX Assignment

MOnday 4th May

Last Week we started on this assigment and i firstly researched navigators coming up with other words for a GPS.
I found: a helman, pilot, steersman, wheelman, explorer and adventurer.

I was also working on coming up with names for a navigator.
Ideas i came up with include:

• Explora-Guide
• Mapsmart
• Global Direct
• Go-Guide
• Fast Track

Here are pictures of the sketches of logos .
Today i chose a name for GPS, called it "Map Smart".
I created the logo in pencil and ink and also in illustrator. Luke helped me out with a few things in illustrator so i could complete the logo.
I came up with the serial number also, named "MAP360". The 360 symbolises the circle in the logo.
An idea for the company name is "Discover More".