This August, join graphic designer Sarah Lawrence at MODA for her Design Basics Workshop, the first in her Design for Non Designers workshop series. Dive into how design works and how it can work for you. How is it different from fine art? What does it look like in different mediums? We’ll learn some of the principles of hierarchy and repetition, but also chat about grid compositions and source files. We’ll also talk about hiring someone for photography and design projects. This class will give you the tools to communicate your needs, provide feedback that keeps everyone on the same page, and pull inspiration that doesn’t plagiarize — so your new project’s strong and stable.

Learn the basics of 3D modeling by making some 3D jewelry. In this workshop you’ll get to create a unique design for a pendant or a pair of earrings to get 3D printed. Come with a few ideas and we’ll show you how to make your design a reality. We will walk you through the basics of a beginner-friendly, browser-based 3D modeling program called Tinkercad. You’ll learn all you’ll need to know to design your jewelry creation and have it printed.

The second Sunday of every month is Design Club Day at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA). Before Wire & Wood: Designing Iconic Guitars exhibit comes down join us on Sunday, September 14th to make your own chordophone - which is an instrument where the sound is produced by the vibration of string or strings that are stretched between fixed points. Guitars are of course chordophones! 

In partnership with the School of Architecture at Georgia Tech, MODA is excited to host an architecture lecture with Débora Mesa of Ensamble Studio this September 11th.

Designers are always looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly. In this workshop students will have the opportunity to look at and work with different everyday recycled materials and objects and learn how they can be up-cycled or reused to fit a new purpose. 

This September, join graphic designer Sarah Lawrence at MODA for her Color Theory Workshop, the second in her Design for Non Designers workshop series. Most people have a good eye for color, but have a hard time picking their own palettes. We’ll learn the basics of how to choose colors that work well together, and how a tint or a shade works. We’ll build on this knowledge by learning about CMYK and RGB color spaces: what they are and why you need to know the difference whether you’re a designer or not. Lastly, we’ll delve into the wonderful world of HEX colors and codes.