The Art of Doodling: Exercises to Boost Memory and Creativity

Name: The Art of Doodling: Exercises to Boost Memory and Creativity
Author: Cathy Wu

Cathy Wu, Freelance designer & illustrator

10 Lessons (30m)

- 1. Introduction: Why Doodling?
  
  1:35
- 2. Project: Doodle with Shapes, Slogans, Stories & Sounds
  
  1:42
- 3. Mindset
  
  1:25
- 4. Strategies
  
  3:32
- 5. Speed Doodle Demo
  
  1:18
- 6. Part 1: Shapes
  
  4:51
- 7. Part 2: Slogans
  
  5:43
- 8. Part 3: Stories
  
  4:56
- 9. Part 4: Sounds
  
  3:06
- 10. Words of Encouragement
  
  1:32

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Project Description

Doodle with Shapes, Slogans, Stories & Sounds

ASSIGNMENT & DELIVERABLE

For each exercise, produce a set of doodles that apply the techniques demonstrated and discussed in the section. The final deliverable will be four sets of doodles, one from each exercise.

Part 1: Shapes

Draw 5 abstract shapes into animals
Create your own or use attached template
Post both before and after drawings in project gallery

Part 2: Slogans

Choose a word or short phrase (1-3 words)
Draw at least 10 variations – 5 type style and 5 illustrated style

Part 3: Stories

Create a character and imagine their story based on a prompt around you
Illustrate –

Your prompt-based character
What makes them happy
What makes them upset
Their reactions in 3 unique scenarios

Part 4: Sounds

Listen to a talk while doodling to enhance focus and memory
Incorporate at least one key word or theme from the talk into drawings
Doodle to enhance/accompany listening
Try to incorporate techniques from previous exercises

RESOURCES

TED talks – https://www.ted.com/talks

Post your progress for each exercise as you go! You may base your prompts off of my examples, or come up with your own. Don't forget to cite your inspiration sources.