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28 to Make

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Overview

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Sometimes, we lapse into unproductive habits because we don’t know what else to do. That's why we worked with some of the best creators we know to bring these 28 daily creative project ideas to your inbox so you can get back in the habit of making. 


Week 1

Celebrating everyday objects through drawing with Kate Bingaman-Burt

Week 2

Exploring line, form, and texture with Ryan Putnam

Week 3

Hacking visual language and creative thinking with Lara McCormick

Week 4

Connecting to your context through observation and lettering with Erik Marinovich

Weekends

You'll get the same 2 videos every weekend, when you'll be encouraged to take in the sights and relax with Brooks Chambers


Who is this for?
It’s been gently optimized for designers, illustrators, and typographers, but it’s for anyone who wants give traction to their desire to create. 
How does it work?
  1. Sign up with the blue button above. 
  2. Watch your daily video prompt. 
  3. Make something! The projects can all be completed in 20 minutes, but you can take as long as you like. Also - do it your way. If the project calls for a drawing, but you've got some modeling clay on hand, feel free to sculpt instead.
  4. Reflect on your work for a few minutes. Did you love it? Hate it? Do you wish you could make one of these every day instead of doing the other projects? Do it!
  5. Share what you made with the world on Instagram using #28toMake. We really want to see what you come up with, and we're not alone.
  6. Repeat for 28 days, or until you stumble upon that thing that really gets you going. If you find yourself getting stale again, you can always come back. The videos will be emailed to you daily, but you can watch them on this page whenever you want.

Syllabus

  • Day 1: Draw Your Beverage
  • Day 2: Draw a Houseplant
  • Day 3: Draw Your Favorite Album Art
  • Day 4: Draw What's in Your Bag
  • Day 5: Draw a Receipt
  • Day 6: People-Watching Mad Lib
  • Day 7: Take the Day Off and Reflect
  • Day 8: 30 Circles
  • Day 9 - Scribbles & Shapes
  • Day 10: Blind Contour Self Portrait
  • Day 11: Photo Doodles
  • Day 12 - Exquisite Corpse
  • Day 13: People-Watching Mad Lib
  • Day 14: Take the Day Off and Reflect
  • Day 15: Mindmap
  • Day 16: Blackout Poetry
  • Day 17: Tangrams
  • Day 18: Visualize Sound
  • Day 19: Notes in the Wild
  • Day 20: People-Watching Mad Lib
  • Day 21: Take the Day Off and Reflect
  • Day 22: Shiny Object
  • Day 23: Make Your Marker
  • Day 24: Make a Postcard
  • Day 25: Address an Envelope
  • Day 26: Hand Lettered Quote
  • Day 27: People Watching Mad Lib
  • Day 28: Take the Day Off & Reflect
  • Final Thoughts: Making it Count

Taught by

Kate Bingaman-Burt, Erik Marinovich, Ryan Putnam and Lara McCormick

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