So this page is for anyone that’s looking for a cool idea to do for a project. You’re stuck, need a challenge, want to try something new… This page is for you. These are rough ideas that may one day become projects for class, but for now, check out what I have to offer here and even better- leave an idea down in the comments area!!!

If leaving a project, please be as detailed as possible. If it’s a rough idea, that’s fine… but if you were inspired by another piece of art, please leave a link if you have one- and as many details on what should be included!!

Of course, there’s always cool tutorials to learn a new concept or technique… Check out the Diigo list for hand-picked tutorials!

Looking for more adventure??? Check out the ideas below. If you don’t like them- then invert them. Instead of doing a poster for your favorite band- poke fun of a band you don’t like. use the synectic triggers to get creative with the ideas themselves, not just the implementation or design!

PHOTOSHOP PROJECTS:

Posters/Ads- These projects should be done letter size (8.5×11@300) in photoshop.

• Create a poster/ad for a charity or non-profit you believe in.
• Create a poster to promote a positive message (be nice, stop smoking, art is awesome, etc)
• Create a poster that inspires people to be better people. (character, integrity, famous quote, etc..)
• Create a poster that promotes a creative spirit or demonstrates your own creative spirit. (elements and principles, synectic triggers, etc..)
• Create an ad for something you already own. (phone, mp3 player, shoe, etc. Maybe take your own pictures?)
• Create a poster for your favorite band’s next CD
• Create a poster/ad for your favorite TV show
• Create a poster for a movie (sequel to your favorite film? New movie that you think would be great?)
• Create a poster for a book (again, maybe a sequel to your favorite book or series?)
• Create a poster/ad for a new comic book
• Create a poster/ad for your favorite Website (homestarrunner, abduzeedo, gizmodo, tomshardware, brainbuffet???)
• Create a poster/ad for anything (movie, music, game) in Olly Moss , Vidotto, or Exergian style. Google minimal poster for more examples of amazing simplistic poster design.

Illustrator Projects:

• Create a logo for a company you make up or redesign an existing logo
• Create a logo for a club at school you’re a part of
• Create a logo for an organization you believe in
• Create a logo for your favorite band, tvshow, movie, book, etc…
• Create an illustration from a picture- your face, your dog, your watch, whatever…
• Create a typographic portrait
• Create a poster like any of the ones in the photoshop list, but make it purely vector art
• Create a typographic illustration. Make art out of words
• Create a cartoon character or anime character
• Create an icon for something – experiment with different styles (3d, web2.0, simple, etc)
• Represent a character trait with a logo or series of icons
• Represent a story in a simple illustration (breaking up, gaming all night, getting a date)
• Represent your life in a series of icons (gaming, bed, computers, internet, football, etc…)

CONTESTS- ALWAYS VALID!!!!

CONSTANT ENTRY OPTIONS-

Worth1000 Corporate logo contests- Win Cash for classwork!

DECEMBER DEADLINES

Palm Beach Tech Conference Cover-CASH PRIZE AND ADOBE SUITE!- 11×17 cover for the Palm Beach Schools tech conference. Download the Call For Program Designs 2012.

ACT Poster Contest- Information Here:  http://actstudent.org/postercontest/

ALLIANCE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS AND WRITERS- Check out the CONTEST- Multiple categories are available (digital art, photography, design, videogames, etc…).

 ALCOHOL PREVENTION BUS POSTERS- We’ve had winners in here in the past! Contest Guidelines and Entry Form

JANUARY DEADLINES

Palm Beach Student Showcase of Films: Poster contest. CASH PRIZE! Information down on the right side of: http://pbfilm.com/studentshowcaseoffilms.cfm

MARCH DEADLINES

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION – Art Institure Storyteller- Win a FULL TUITION at Art Institute locations offering photography. DETAILS HERE.

POSTER COMPETITION- Art Institute Competition- Win a FULL TUITION to Art Institute- Worth $40,000!!!! DETAILS HERE.