Matariki Design Project 2026

Name:

Date:

📘 Part 1: Project Brief & Requirements

Introduction / Task: Design a personal Matariki Panel showing your connection to Matariki and Puanga. Start with sketches and deliver a 2D laser-cut ready Adobe Illustrator file that fits the teacher’s rectangle template.

Considerations: Include at least 5 Matariki stars and/or Puanga, use cut-out shapes and engraved details, and keep shapes clean and suitable for laser cutting.

What you will learn: Understanding of Matariki and Puanga, idea development through sketching, symbol design, and creating a laser-ready vector file in Adobe Illustrator.

1. In one sentence, write the main task of this brief:

2. Which of the following must your final design include? (Check all that apply)

Fit inside the provided rectangle template

Include at least 5 Matariki stars and/or Puanga

Use 3D shapes for a raised effect

Use cut-out shapes and engraved details

Be a 2D laser-cut ready design in Adobe Illustrator

3. List three things you should check to make sure your design is laser-ready:

✏️ Part 2: Planning and Development

4. Sketching: Draw a thumbnail sketch of your panel layout showing star placement, words, and main shapes.

5. Template size: Write the dimensions (in centimetres) of the rectangle template provided by the teacher. If you don't know, write a typical panel size you will use:

6. Materials & finish: Which material will you choose for laser cutting? (Pick one)

3 mm plywood

6 mm plywood

3 mm acrylic

MDF

Other

If you chose Other, write the material here:

7. Accessibility & UDL: List two ways you will make your design process or final product more accessible for different learners (scaffolding, alternate tasks, sensory considerations):