Generating Ideas For Your Design Or Canvas Art Based Projects

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1. Properly define the brief outcome that you want - Begin by stating, possibly on paper as a written statement, the exact outcome that you want the idea to satisfy. This could be a list of requirements that you want the piece of work to fulfil. Think about the effect on the viewer. How do you want them to feel? What do you want them to think? What exactly do you want to communicate to them? As soon as you have this clear target the way to your concept will become much clearer. That is to say that you enjoy this way of working as opposed to a more intuitive approach, which leads me on to technique number two...

2. Don't define the brief outcome that you want - By having absolutely no limits on the effect you want to achieve with your concept you allow your intuitive and inspired processes to reign free. This technique can allow for extremely random and 'out-of-the-box' solutions to emerge. Experimentation is a sure-fire way to come up with ideas that are particularly inspired and innovative. The drawback is that it is easy to move to far away from the brief and it can take longer as more reiterations are needed until you happen upon an idea which fulfils the brief. Most people will probably prefer some kind of middle ground between the first technique and the second when generating ideas for design work and canvas art.

3. Pick a random subject - This technique involves randomly selecting a subject and then simply creating an idea that involves this randomly chosen topic. Somehow combine the brief you are working on with the arbitrary theme and you will find that your mind has the innate ability to weave connections into the basis for new ideas.

4. Let your mind wander - By actually taking your mind off the brief you can allow the subconscious more freedom to work its magic. If you sketch down completely random images and doodles you will find that your pencil will automatically find new solutions.

5. Try less - Sometimes the more you try the harder you find it to generate ideas for your design work and canvas art. A much better approach to doubling your effort is to fall back on tried and tested ways of producing work. This reinstates the flow needed to produce quality ideas.

6. Work in a way you enjoy - Many good ideas emerge spontaneously from simply doing what you love. Making sure you enjoy the process is important. Choose to work with media that you are comfortable and confident with. Once you have a chosen skill or technique, such as painting with acrylics for example, you can then express your ideas in a more free-flowing manner. Good sketching skills are a perfect way to express your ideas and render them quickly. Find materials you enjoy using and which allow an easy transition from your mind to the paper or computer.

I hope this article helps you. Good luck generating ideas for your design or canvas art based projects.