This semester, graphic design students worked on a creative weekly project to encourage consistent and creative thought.

Professor Soo, the Graphic Design Program Director, said that she was “inspired by Elle Luna's The 100 Day Project. She asks, ‘What could you do with 100 days of making?’ It focuses on showing up day after day and celebrating the process. I wanted to give my students a similar opportunity.”

Stacey St. Clair, graphic design student said, “This assignment produced an interesting challenge when coming up with ideas for the weekly series. The designs needed to be challenging, but also needed to be completed in a reasonable amount of time. When I finally came up with my theme, it was a significant moment because the possibilities were endless and I only had so much time.”

Students tried to kickstart their projects in various ways. Megan Auringer, junior, said, “My process starts with a quote and then most of the time my brain just has a vision for what I want to do with the type and a color scheme and any other additional elements. If I am stumped, I will go to Pinterest for ideas.”

Meghan Geer, graphic design student said, “My work in particular is various. I make art from any material or any media based on a particular idea I have. Graphic design specifically allows for the expansion of the mind to what is possible. I make work to express my emotions or share my ideas with the world.”

Soo said, “I hope that the idea of the weekly creative project sticks with my students. Even though it was challenging to maintain the practice throughout the semester, they persevered. I am blessed to observe this process as they grow as artists and designers, express themselves, expand their creativity, and be motivated to keep up a daily or weekly practice.”

Ready to challenge your inner creative? Please contact Professor Soo if you are interested in learning more about graphic design at rachel.soo@cui.edu.

Tags: development, Graphic design

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