1) THE BEGINNING OF MY JOURNEY

This first entry marks the beginning of my design process for this module, as well as an opportunity to later reflect on how I approach creativity and collaboration. Rather than starting with a specific design goal and aim, this stage of the project focuses on developing a mindset for creative practice. Through engaging with the course materials shared this week, I have begun to think more critically about what creativity in design means to me and how I want to approach creativity as a designer throughout this process.

MY WHY:

One of my main motivations for taking this module is to challenge how I see myself in a creative aspect. I often consider myself more analytical than creative and this course acts as a perfect opportunity for me to explore and challenge that perception of myself.

I feel like I am currently living in a significant developmental moment for both my academic and personal life. Engaging in processes, particularly those that involve experimentation and exploration is something I want to carry forward with me in both my career and daily life. I see this project not only as a way to respond to a design brief, but also as a way to push myself beyond familiar ways of working and to become more confident in creative-decision making.

MY WHAT:

At this early stage, I do not have an exact idea about what my group will create, but I think that is kind of the whole point. We are supposed to be going into this process with an exploratory mindset. I am eager to familiarize myself with the museum, the garden, and the community. At this current stage, my goal is to remain open, curious and responsive.

MY HOW:

I aim to approach this project in a structured yet open way. I look forward to collaborating with my group members to see how our perspectives, experiences, and creative approaches will intersect. I expect that at times we may have differing opinions on certain things, but I view this as a strength rather than a challenge because it will allow me to grow. Being able to work with my other group members will push me to think and create in ways that I might otherwise have been uncomfortable doing. A main strain for this project is the time constraint, but I feel confident in my group’s abilities to manage this.