Mark BrianThis should guide you to get inspiration for your project from my own experience and research and I hope you'll find it beneficial.
I also found myself pondering over what to do for my Phase 1 project at Moringa School. To mark the end of Phase 1, we knew that a project was around the corner to test us on the skills we've learnt and to reinforce the content we grasped during the Phase 1 period. It might seem like the time is moving fast especially considering you might be in a Software Engineering 6 month bootcamp like me. Don't worry, I've learnt that similar to music, coding is an art which takes a lot of practice for one to get closer to perfection. You might find yourself in the same situation, trying to think of a creative idea for a website which will implement all that you've learnt and allow you to score high marks. Out of my personal experience, I found my mind to be blank at first but after some personal reflection, an idea popped up in my mind. In my case, I challenged myself to create the Kenyan WeChat which would act as an all-round website for executing different tasks. I had everything planned out and started drawing inspiration from the internet, for example, the layout of the website and the preferred theme. Don't worry it's never a bed of roses. I knew that there were many challenges to come and prepared myself to overcome them mentally and technically. All in all, I never deterred from my original idea and I would advise you to do the same. With a rock-solid foundation and concept, you'll get plenty of time to write the code and polish it up. Eventually, after about 20 hours of hard work (Of course not consecutive hours), I finally submitted My Project which I'm proud of for grading. To digress from my opinion which might be biased, here is a summary of how to draw inspiration for school projects as obtained from online sources:
Capture Inspiration: Use an idea book or vision board to organize visuals and ideas for future creative use.
Engage in Creative Tasks: Doodling, free-writing, or other low-effort creative activities can stimulate insights.
Establish Consistency: Maintain a daily routine to focus and generate ideas consistently.
Learn Continuously: Acquire new skills and knowledge to gain fresh perspectives and ideas.
Change Environment: Alter surroundings to stimulate new thoughts and creativity.
Allow Mind Wandering: Engage in relaxed activities like knitting or meditation to spark creativity.
Prioritize Rest: Take time for peaceful activities to recharge and foster creativity.
Connect with Peers: Network with other artists to gain new perspectives and ideas.
Manage Tasks Efficiently: Streamline or outsource tasks to free up time for creative pursuits.
Explore Journaling: Write daily to uncover insights and generate ideas.
Initiate Projects: Start projects to build momentum and find inspiration through progress.
Optimize Living Space: Rearrange your home to create an inspiring environment.
Discover New Music: Listen to different genres to ignite creativity.
Visit Museums: Engage with art and culture to inspire new creative ideas.
Experiment Creatively: Try new activities or challenges to stimulate innovative thinking.
Learn from Role Models: Study inspirational figures to learn from their creative processes.
Practice Mindfulness: Meditate or observe mindfully to enhance awareness and creativity.
Curate Inspiration: Collect quotes and ideas that motivate and spark creativity.
Revisit Childhood Joy: Rediscover hobbies from childhood to reconnect with creative roots.
Visualize Future Success: Write press releases or plan projects to stay motivated and focused.
Share Knowledge: Teach others to deepen understanding and inspire new ideas.
Embrace Positive Attitude: Cultivate positivity and reduce self-criticism to create a fertile ground for inspiration.
These strategies aim to create a dynamic environment where creativity can flourish, enabling continuous growth and innovation.
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How to go about collecting inspiration for a creative or design project
How to find inspiration for your next project?
17 Ways to find inspiration and spark creativity
15 Ways to get inspired
