Transforming Your Creative Ideas into Personal Projects
A course by Ji LeeCreative Director of Facebook and Instagram
A course by Ji Lee, Creative Director of Facebook and Instagram
Find inspiration through simple creative exercises and turn your ideas into shareable stories
Comfort is the killer of creativity and this online course is the killer of comfort. In this course, you’ll learn a few simple creative exercises designed to help you break your routine and find inspiration in your surroundings. Turn your ideas into personal projects that will reawaken your will to create.
Guiding you through this journey will be Ji Lee, an independent designer and artist who currently works as Instagram and Facebook’s Creative Director, and whose projects have appeared in publications such as The New York Times, BBC, ABC News, The Guardian, and Wired. Additionally, Ji gives talks all around the world about the transformative power of personal projects.
If you’re looking for a way to step out of your comfort zone, and have your ideas be seen by millions of people through the internet and social media, you’re in the right place.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 4 downloads
What will we do in this course
2 minutes, 50 seconds
Interesting things I found in my block
8 minutes, 35 seconds
Photodrawing
9 minutes, 32 seconds
The transformative power of personal projects 1
14 minutes, 21 seconds
The transformative power of personal projects 2
17 minutes, 37 seconds
The transformative power of personal projects 3
8 minutes, 2 seconds
What's included in this course?
You’ll start by getting to know Ji Lee, his professional background and some of the personal projects he’s been involved in. He’ll guide you through some of the artists that influence him on a daily basis, as well as the artists who always receive a ‘like’ from him on Instagram.
Ji will encourage you to walk around your block trying to find interesting things to photograph, as an exercise to discover things you didn’t notice before. You’ll also alter photos with drawings to transform them into something else. The goal is to awaken your curiosity and bring you the joy of making things using your creativity.
Next up, you’ll use your talents and skills —whether it’s cooking, drawing, writing, or whatever else— to make something nice for someone special in your life. You’ll learn that personal projects made by passion, not for profit, often take on a life of their own and end up resulting in a creative growth you could have never foreseen.
For the final part of this course, you’ll learn how to package and name your personal projects before turning them into great stories that you can send to media outlets for publication. Ji will give you tips to make the whole process easier and more straightforward.
What is this course's project?
Throughout the course, you will transform an idea of yours into a creative project, complete with a name and an engaging story behind it. You will then learn how to pitch it to media outlets with the objective of it getting published.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who is curious and has the drive to create.
Requirements and materials
You don’t need any previous knowledge, just curiosity and an internet connection.
Reviews
- guardioestorePLUS2 months ago
Bom dia! Estou amando o curso.
- 8 months ago
Excelente
- 9 months ago
I loved this course. It was so inspiring to see the creativity and good intentions being shared with the world as a passion project.
- 11 months ago
hermoso, profundo, muchas gracias!
- tatialvarez676PLUS11 months ago
Es un excelente curso para expandir la creatividad y liberar la falta de confianza en el proceso.
He was named one of the 50 most influential designers in America by Fast Company. His work has been published in The New York Times, BBC, ABC News, The Guardian, Wired and more. For many years, Ji has taught courses on creativity at School of Visual Arts and Parsons School of Design in New York.
Ji has written three books and is a frequent contributor for The New York Times and The New Yorker.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- My influences
- What will we do in this course
- U2
Stop and see
- Interesting things I found in my block
- Photodrawing
- U3
Make something for the world
- The transformative power of personal projects 1
- The transformative power of personal projects 2
- The transformative power of personal projects 3
- The transformative power of personal projects 4
- The transformative power of personal projects 5
- Make Someone Happy / Personal Happy Birthday Wish
- “Better World” project
- U4
Packaging of the Project
- Naming & Packaging
- Share
- Pitch to the media
- FP
Final project
- Transforming your creative ideas into personal projects
What to expect from a Domestika course
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
Certificates
PLUSIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and welcomes anyone interested in exploring creativity, regardless of prior art or design experience.
You’ll need a smartphone or camera for photography, basic drawing materials (pen, pencil, markers), and access to simple digital tools like Photoshop or free alternatives. Internet access is recommended for sharing projects online.
You’ll learn how to generate creative ideas from everyday surroundings, transform objects into art using photography and drawing, and effectively share and promote your personal projects online and to the media.
The course teaches you to observe your environment, identify personal interests, and develop them into meaningful creative projects using hands-on exercises and storytelling techniques.
Yes, you’ll learn urban and street photography techniques, including photographing everyday objects and street details, and combining these images with drawings to tell unique stories.
Yes, the course covers strategies for naming, packaging, and branding your projects to make them memorable and appealing to a wider audience.
Absolutely. The course guides you in sharing your projects on Instagram and other social platforms, including using hashtags, captions, and Instagram Stories for effective storytelling.