Idea Generation
What is this project about?
Looking for more support narrowing down your idea? Try using the idea matrix on this page.
This project is about refining the visual aesthetic that I want to have for each of the 12 worlds that I have in mind for the book I'm writing - More Lies Than Stars In The Sky.
What do you want to get out of this project?
I want to get a solid idea of what the visual aesthetic will be for each of the 12 worlds, mostly through drawings and Pinterest boards
where did the skills go? we are taking skills out of the idea generation process, in an attempt to make projects more career-focused. If you want to get leveled-up for a project, share it with the appropriate guide or faculty member for feedback upon completion.
Guiding Question
Turn your idea above into a guiding question.
Check out some resources on how to write a guiding question here.
What is the visual vibe of each world in my books universe?
Exploration
Use this space to take notes, keep track of your sources, or conversations you have with people about this project.
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Production
What will it take for you to complete this project?
Use the table below to set your own timeline for deliverables, keep in mind when your final work product is due at the end of the cycle.
| Milestone | Date | Done |
|---|---|---|
Aesthetic | February 15, 2021 | |
City structure | February 18, 2021 | |
World structure | February 18, 2021 | |
Important characters within | February 19, 2021 | |
Governmental systems | February 23, 2021 | |
Cons | February 22, 2021 | |
Pros | February 22, 2021 | |
Types of citizens | February 17, 2021 |
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Reflection
Reflect on this project cycle by answering the questions below.
The act of reflecting allows us to pull out the big takeaways that we'd like to remember from this project to make recalling them easier.
What are some of the most interesting discoveries you've made working on this project?
That it is very difficult to make a world. Like really difficult
What extra resources would be helpful for this project in the future?
Author's who have done world-building
š¹ What did you enjoy most about this project? š„ What didn't go well in this project? š± What will you do differently next time?
Being able to take what I liked from other designs and apply it to mine
Just timing
Have the framework of how I want the city to look ready before the physical bits