1. Design & Technology Logos

2. Everywhere you look.. In our everyday lives we are surrounded by logos and badges, which are colours, words or pictures that represent a particular product or organisation. Can you think of some?

3. Here are some famous ones..

4. Why logos? They are a quick and eye catching way of drawing attention and identifying an object or a brand. They have been developed from heraldry and a time when knights and those on the battlefield needed to identify and recognise what side they were on.

5. Selling more and more… Shop keepers realised that some products sold more than similar ones. The difference was that these packages often had a logo on it that made them instantly recognisable. Companies such as Kellogs Corn Flakes and Coca Cola were the first to develop a clear brand image for their goods.

6. People who help us… Organisations have developed logos, so we can go to them for help quickly.

7. Lesbians, Gays and Trans… …have also developed their own logos Have you spotted either of these?

8. Here are some others The Labrys, or double-headed axe, is a lesbian symbol This is the Transgender symbol

9. LGBT History Month This takes place each year in February. This is a time when the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans communities celebrate their past and futures. Each year we have a badge designed…

10. Design Project… ①Generate ideas for an LGBT History Month Badge ②Select and list tools and materials required ③Create your badge ④Evaluate the process and final product ⑤Share with others and discuss how successful this product is.