Chapter 2

Designing a Themed Product

Learn how to design a fun product that follows one clear theme, like the ocean or space.

What is a themed product?

A themed product is a product designed around one main idea or topic, called a theme. A theme could be the ocean, space, animals or a festival. Every part of the product — its shape, colour and pattern — matches that theme so it looks like one clear idea.

How to design one

We still follow the design process, but we keep the theme in mind at every step:

  • Choose a theme you like.
  • Gather ideas that fit the theme.
  • Sketch a design using matching shapes and colours.
  • Make the product and test it.
  • Improve any part that does not match the theme.

Key idea

In a themed product, the colours, shapes and decorations all match one chosen theme.

Example

Mei chooses an ocean theme for a pencil box. She paints it blue, adds fish stickers and shapes the lid like a wave. Every part shows the ocean, so the theme is clear.

A strong theme makes a product look neat, creative and special.

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