DDN 475: Advanced Design Practicum
Daily Shake-ups
Interviews — 5 Min Read
Modern Art Exhibition at Avada Galerie
Creative warm-ups foster a positive and open mindset, by embracing playfulness and spontaneity in these exercises, you are better equipped to break free from rigid thought patterns and discover novel solutions to challenges.
The key to these exercises is to interpret the prompt in your unique way, unleashing your creativity without constraints. Each day, you’ll receive a prompt and your task is to bring it to life through your own lens. There are no strict rules, only the guidelines provided in the prompt.
Embrace this opportunity to explore, experiment, and push your creative boundaries. The objective is not perfection but the process of expressing your ideas in a way that feels authentic to you.
Remember, these daily warm-ups are about fostering creativity, breaking routine, and having fun with your imagination. Whether you interpret the prompt through colors, shapes, words, or a combination of them all, the goal is to infuse your personal touch into each exercise. Let your creativity flow, and enjoy the experience of expressing yourself without limitations!
Week One
Day One
None
Day Two
Create a circular diagram representing a range of emotions through abstract shapes and colors.
Week Two
Day One
Draw a Compass and write a couple sentences about how you got here
Day Two
Draw something imaginary, name it, and describe it
Week Three
Day One
Write a list of ten things you would like to avoid
Day Two
Draw a treasure map and write the tale of the treasure next to the map drawing
Week Four
Day One
Draw a wishing well and write down something you wish for
Day Two
Make up a really awkward (but clean) ad for an online date site
Week Five
Day One
Draw a megaphone and write what you would yell out of it
Day Two
Draw a padlock and what it is locking
Week Six
Day One
Combine two animals to create one. What is it called?
Day Two
Draw a robot with a fabulous hairdo. What’s the name of the style?
Week Seven
Day One
Write in cursive:
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Then draw the scene.
Day Two
Design a flag that represents you.
Week Eight
Day One
Draw a POV from someone who could change the course of history.
Day Two
Draw a whimsical Tea Party.
Week Nine
Day One
Design concept art for a movie, video game, or book of your choice.
Day Two
Design the classical elements (earth, water, air, fire) in your own way.
Week 10
Day One
Redesign a common household item to make it more efficient or aesthetically pleasing.
Day Two
Design a unique and whimsical mode of transportation for the future, inspired by fantasy.
Week 11
Day One
Draw a self portrait
Day Two
Illustrate a fashion design or a collection inspired by a specific theme.
Week 12
Day One
Create an interesting composition using only parallel lines, exploring patterns and perspectives.
Day Two
Illustrate a word or phrase in a way that visually conveys its meaning using dynamic and expressive lettering.
Week 13
Day One
Design a Carnival Ride, name it and describe it.
Day Two
Design futuristic clothing inspired by technology, incorporating functionality and style.
Week 14
Day One
Draw a meal from the future, considering advanced technologies and sustainable ingredients.
Day Two
Invent a small, solar-powered device that enhances everyday life in a sustainable way.
Week 15
Day One
Illustrate a tiny explorer navigating an everyday object as if it were a vast landscape.
Day Two
Turn a set of random data points into a visually engaging and artistic representation.
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