- work on illustrations
- create a display typeface
- keep a sketchbook
- redesign book & album covers
- design a wall calendar
- design a series of packaging for an imaginary company (tea, coffee, cosmetics)
- design posters for favorite artists
- create a Pintrest board
- start journaling
- rebuild my website
For this blog post, I came up with several ideas of ways that I could start a creative practice. Of the ideas that I had there were several creative projects that I have already started in some way (like creating a Pintrest) and there are a couple that I think could be very valuable additions to my creative practice, even as a student. Ultimately, I think that the best type of personal creative project is one that I am excited about, and that I am likely to actually do. For this reason I think that the creative project I would most want to pursue would be starting a sketchbook and making a habit of sketching and generating ideas, even if they seem unrelated to current design projects. I think that this would be a good experience because it would help me to develop ideas and deconstruct visual media. I also think that the practice of keeping a sketchbook would help me start to develop my eye, and develop more of a sense of taste for different design styles. Additionally, keeping a sketchbook would allow me to feel like I have a place to be creative without judgement. I think that it could be a safe space to explore without feeling like there must be an end product.
Something that has continually inspired me about the guest speakers on Fridays is the advice to create the work that you want to make more of. Even though nothing that I make in a sketchbook will ever make it to my portfolio, I think that the routine of keeping a sketchbook would help the process of developing ideas for design. I think that keeping a sketchbook would remind me of what creative things I want to focus on, and help me get started making them a reality.
