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        Assignments:

      • 01. Come up with a new design word, then typeset / draw / illustrate that word.

      • 02. Take a photo of something blue.

      • 03. Typeset / draw / illustrate the name of the city you live in.

      • 04. Take a photo of the back of your head.

      • 05. Make an infographic on how you spend your day.

      • 06. Kern objects on your table, take a photo.

      • 07. Have a friend or family member describe graphic design, typeset / draw / illustrate their response.

      • 08. Take a photo / scan / screen grab of a word you see every day.

      • 09. Your favorite rejected design.

      • 10. Dress like your work. Send in a "split-screen" photo of your outfit on the left side and your work on the right.

      • 11. Make the letter "A" from found objects. Take a photo.

      • 12. Arrange your books by color. Take a photo.

      • 13. Draw your first initial in a typeface that begins with the same letter.

      • 14. Make a logo for a day of the week.

      • 15. Create a way-finding system for inside your home/office. Take a photo in context.

      • 16. Take a photo of someone(else) holding one of your projects.

      • 17. Recreate the buildhappy logo with 3 dimensional objects. Take a photo.

      • 18. Typeset / draw / illustrate a design quote.

      • 19. Create a 4-color gradient representing your mood.

      • 20. Take a photo of stripes.

      • 21. Typeset / draw / illustrate the title of a song you're currently listening to.

      • 22. Take a photo of your shoes.

      • 23. Draw a designer caricature.

      • 24. Take a photo of something red.

      • 25. Typeset / draw / illustrate your favorite design tool.

      • 26. Make a face with your food. Take a photo.

      • 27. Show an example of a bad typo.

      • 28. Take a photo of a circle.

      • 29. Typeset one word in blackletter.

      • 30. Make a flowchart.

      • 31. Take a photo of a dot pattern.

      • 32. Create an event flyer for an everyday occurrence.

      • 33. Fill in the blank: If I weren't a designer I would be a _________.

      • 34. Take a photo of a shadow.

      • 35. Typeset a message to a friend.

      • 36. Take a still from a film in which you would like to live.

      • 37. Keep a tally.

      • 38. Find unexpected typography in the environment.

      • 39. Typeset a mission statement.

      • 40. Take a photo of something yellow.

      • 41. Typeset a line from a song.

      • 42. Draw your last initial in a typeface that begins with the same letter.

      • 43. Make public art.

      • 44. Take a photo of a "pair."

      • 45. Make a map.

      • 46. Take a photo of a grid.

      • 47. Typeset overheard conversation.

      • 48. Take a photo of a reflection.

      • 49. Take a photo of texture.

      • 50. Redesign a public sign.

      • 51. Make a color palette for yourself.

      • 52. Kern the contents of your bag. Take a photo.

      • 53. Take a photo of something green.

      • 54. Typeset a top 5 list.

      • 55. Make an album cover for a typeface.

      • 56. Take a photo of a number you see everyday.

      • 57. 640x480 screenshot of what's on your screen.

      • 58. Make the letter 'B' out of found objects.

      • 59. Take a photo showing contrast.

      • 60. Rearrange the letters in your name to form another word/phrase.

      • 61. Make a venn diagram

      • 62. Take a photo of something orange

      • 63. Typeset an answer to a question.

      • 64. Take a photo of light.

      • 65. Take a photo of a triangle.

      • 66. Make a self-portrait using found objects.


        • Designers:

        • Adam Kirkman
        • Ade Ratna
        • Alfie Christiansen
        • Amelia Stier
        • Amin Zahiry
        • Anne Lin
        • Beril Toka
        • Chris R Becker
        • Crystal Chou
        • David Chun
        • Dawn Kim
        • Dominique Mao
        • Gavin Alaoen
        • Grace Karabachian
        • J.T. Trollman
        • Jenny Kang
        • Jenny Pan
        • Johana Tran
        • Jonathan Park
        • Jonathan Rowell
        • Justin Sloane
        • Katie Meza
        • Ken Quemuel
        • Kevin Kwok
        • Kevin Wong
        • Marcus Evans
        • Marian Chiao
        • Marshall Rake
        • Micah Panama
        • Monique Harmon
        • Naomi Yamada
        • Nelly Ma
        • Nick Toga
        • Pauline Kintanar
        • Pauline Quintana
        • Rafael Picco
        • Ritzelle Cayabyab
        • Sara Siri
        • Stephanie Kuga
        • Vanessa Lam
        • Yuji Sakuma
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