Virtual
Ages 13–17
Join MODA for a virtual studio in which students will design merchandise for a themed attraction or zone inside a fictional theme park.
In this virtual studio, young designers will explore how merchandise communicates a theme park’s identity through illustration, color, and stylized branding. Students will brainstorm their attraction or themed area, sketch a simple icon or character, and use Canva to design a merchandise ready graphic. They will focus on bold shapes, clear silhouettes, and eye catching color palettes that work across different items. At the end of the studio, students can share their posters and receive feedback in a supportive environment.
In this Afterschool Studio, we’ll:
Study how merchandise design expresses a park’s personality
Explore icons, characters, and styles that work across T-shirts, stickers, and other items
Use Canva to create a graphic suitable for theme park merchandise
Practice illustration, color selection, and visual branding skills
Provide a space to share and provide constructive feedback
Practice collaboration, inclusivity, creative courage, imaginative problem-solving, storytelling, and critical thinking
Tech Needs:
A computer
Zoom
Students must have access to a free Canva account. Sign up at: https://www.canva.com
Registration Fee: Registration for this Afterschool Studio is free, but space is limited — save your young designer’s seat by clicking the link below!
Important Note: Registration for this event ends one hour before the scheduled start time. The Zoom link will be emailed to all participants 30 minutes before the studio begins. If you have trouble logging in, please reach out directly to education@museumofdesign.org.
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Earline Johnson is a dedicated educator and accomplished multidisciplinary artist, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 3D Media and a Minor in Art History from Old Dominion University. She brings a diverse set of skills, including ceramics, sculpture, and graphic design, into her role as an Educator at MODA. Her teaching experience includes being an Educator at the Barry Art Museum, Arts Education Manager at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, and Visual Arts Teacher in Atlanta Public Schools.
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This event is virtual and will be held over Zoom; participants will receive a link prior to the start of the workshop. If you do not see the link in your inbox, please email education@museumofdesign.org.
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants (if applicable). If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start.
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Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email leslie@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.