Keeping a journal or a sketchbook is a personal experience for everyone, and only you can find the best approach to suit your needs for creative expression.
Lucky for us their is more then one way to keep a journal or sketchbook, and more then one type of journal/sketchbook you can work in.
Besides a written journal where you can work out the emotional aspects of your art and process, or a standard sketchbook where you work out your design development, you can also have a visual journal, a technical journal, and a business journal.
Lucky for us their is more then one way to keep a journal or sketchbook, and more then one type of journal/sketchbook you can work in.
Besides a written journal where you can work out the emotional aspects of your art and process, or a standard sketchbook where you work out your design development, you can also have a visual journal, a technical journal, and a business journal.
A Visual Journal - is used to record, collect, and explore objects, subjects, situations, and experiences. The information in your visual journal should expand your design thinking, explore your aspects of visual design, and become a central resource for your work. Your visual journal could include sketches, drawings, diagrams, sample objects, photo's, literature, or anything stimulating.
I love art and jewelry magazines for inspiration, so my visual journal is a binder with ripped out pages from the magazines in page protectors. It also helps so I don't have stacks and stacks of magazines all over my house.
Find a way to collect your inspiration in a format that you will have easy access for everyday use.
A Technical Journal - can be used as part of you regular sketchbook and journal process. Save some space to record your process of exploration, and the outcome. Think of it as a recipe book. Use it to record supplies, where to purchase them, how they are used, and special requirements. A technical journal is one way to avoid having to constantly reinvent the wheel.
A Business Journal - is a place to track your business activities connected to your business. I use my planner to track my business activities, and with the information I gather I hope to be able to set better goals for next year.
Which ever type of journal you choose to use, each one will help you discover your creative style and guide you to create and run your business.
Have you ever tried any of these types of journals? Share your experience of how keeping one has helped in your creative process.
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