The pin back button was patented in1896. Cheap to manufacture and easy to distribute, buttons have been a favorite of advertisors, politicians and protest movements ever since.

These are Presidential Campaign Buttons from the past

What art elements are being used here to capture your attention?         

How are these buttons different from the modern ones we just looked at?

These buttons have messages on civil rights

What do you think is effective in these designs?

As you design your button, think about what captured your attention in the buttons we discussed. 

Was it color?   Contrast?   Shapes or images?   The font?

How will you use the elements of art to get your message across?