As a designer, I’ve come to find that playing and experimenting are some of the most important things I can do. I discover new techniques I didn’t know existed. I learn to look at things from different perspectives and think more critically about how to accomplish them. And, what I think is just as important, I get to enjoy that spark of energy that doing something new and fun brings. It’s that same feeling I got when I first started doing graphic design in high school, and it’s what helps keep me motivated and working in my field.
Sometimes I go online and look for tutorials on how to make interesting and cool things. The end result might not be something that I would actually ever create for a client, but learning the process and the techniques to create it brings new and fresh ideas and adds more knowledge under my belt that I can use when the right project comes along. Other times I’ll just jump into a program I feel like improving in and just start playing with tools that I’ve never used in it before. I’ve made many terrible graphics doing this, but I’ve learned more about what’s available for me to use and how to use it.
Basically, all I’m trying to say is this: Play with creative, it will keep your passion ignited. Set some time to experiment, have fun, and learn new things, because I think you’ll find yourself happier as a creative person, and you’ll grow your skillset even further.
Here are some experiments and things I’ve done for fun to develop my skills!
3D rendering of a snow environment
3D rendering of a towel
3D abstract rendering of space
3D abstract rendering of an illuminated sphere
3D rendering of cherry blossoms
Insight Easter logo
Photography lighting exploration
Photography lighting exploration
Tyler's passion for creativity pushes his design and development skills to the edge. As a graduate of UW-Green Bay, he has also developed a passion for fine arts and photography. With his wide skill set—including print, web, 3D and photography—Tyler is the Swiss Army knife of design. Aside from the dedication to his work, he tries to bring as much fun to the workplace as he can.
