Starting a Weekly Challenge
The further along I get as a designer, the more I realize that being a designer is committing to constant improvement. Not only is it important to learn new skills, but it's important to keep practicing and improving the ones I already have.
Inspired by many of the creatives around me, I decided to start a weekly challenge so that I can keep learning and improving. My goal is to make a creative ~thing~ every week; this might be design, illustration, art, photography, animation, or anything that stimulates my brain a little! Sometimes I'll set myself a specific challenge, and other times I might just sit down and see what I create. This is not just meant to help me improve, but also so that I can try new things and experiment with styles I haven't had the opportunity to try.
Some weeks I'll have lots of time to dedicate to this, and other weeks I may have very little. I'm committing to posting whatever it is to this blog, whether it's something I'm proud of or something I tried that I just couldn't get quite right. I'll be using this blog as a way to motivate me and keep me accountable.
I did a little bit of research before I decided to get started, so I wanted to share some of my inspiration! If you're thinking about starting a weekly (or daily) challenge, I hope these are helpful in some way for you too.
Design Something Every Day! – Smashing Magazine