Learn About Design Process with Jan Wilker and Take His Course for Free

Hi everyone!

We appreciate that you have shared your projects with us and we are very grateful for your participation.
The participants selected by Jan Wilker are:

@chockyhogan
@owenwadd
@cginsberg
@connie_resch15
@isha_311
@stefantrajkovski
@organizedchaos
@mel_b
@ginger__love
@oksana_golubinskaya

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Thank you all for participating!

Hi Everyone. It’s important to examine a variety of processes, so one can select the appropriate tool for the job.
That’s what SHE said 😊
I live in Oxfordshire, UK

I would be very interested in participating in this experience. I am a bicultural teaching artist and dreamworker (I work with dreams and nightmares through the arts and my background is in USA & Japan).

1. Why I want to do this: I am passionate about learning and am eager to explore design from this perspective, which is very different from my background in the fine arts.
2. I am attaching 3 examples of recent dream related art below. My favorite media are the book arts and now, I am exploring virtual reality. (See the comments section for the other 2 examples)
3. Favorite joke: What did the alien say the first time he tried Japanese green tea? ET (bilingual pun in Japanese & English E= ii (いい) which means "good". T= Tea. Good tea.
4. I live in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA.

Hi, I am a graphic designer and illustrator and I live in Greece. I would love to participate in this project for learning purposes.
As for my favorite joke can't think of any right now. :(

I would like to participate because I'm curious as hell. And this year I'm developing myself creatively and want to reach new heights. Process determines your results so if you have a new process for me I'm all in. After 20 years of being a web designer I decided to go into illustration. But I'm learning that it is still a design process when you make art and develop concepts for packaging, logos, books, tattoos, storyboards, everything really.

Below I've included some recent experiments in illustration and some pages from my first illustrated book I released last Christmas. You can sample it here: http://bit.ly/willsanta.

Joketime! "How to Catch an Elephant"... First, you dig a big hole. Then, you fill it with ashes to the very top. Line the perimeter of the hole very carefully with peas and of course make a trail of peas to the elephant. Then you wait. And when the elephant comes to take a pea you kick him in the ash-hole!! : D
(My dad told this really well when I was a kid and we all really loved it.)

I'm an American living in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

HI there!
I would be thrilled to participate in this opportunity as this year I am changing career paths to focus on Art & Design. Having worked for a couple of years in Communications and PR, I feel the need to return to my true passion – which is creation in all forms. I have started working on my art but this year I want to focus on design as well. Although I studied Industrial design in College, I never worked in this field. Being able to participate in this project, would allow me to reconnect with design, its different processes and to get one step closer to my dream.

Please visit the following link to see 3 of my drawings: https://www.domestika.org/en/projects/1087182-life-is-art?success_and_share=1

In terms of jokes.... I am more of a spontaneous joker – don’t really have a list of existing jokes. I find humour in everyday things and life’s little setbacks.

In terms of location, I live in Paris 😊

I hope we get to collaborate together in this adventure! In the meantime, wish you all a great day!!

Au revoir !

Kathleen

Hi all!
I'm always open to new ideas and like all creatives, I get a little frustrated when every time I begin a new project. So tuts like this can help us out along the way.
Here's my joke :)
“Q: What’s the difference between England and a tea bag?
A: The tea bag stays in the cup longer.”
I line in Istanbul/TURKEY
You can find 3 examples of my work attached.
Cheers!

Hello!
Hmm... First of all, I think I would like to participate in this because it doesn't sound like something that I would normally do, so I suppose I see it as an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone. For the past year I'm in the middle of changing my career from being a kindergarten teacher to something I can't quite determine yet but it surely includes art, product design and woodworking. In this new beginning of mine I need some mentoring and perspective that could unlock my creative thinking.
I live in southern Greece, a country that seems to me so unpredictable that beautiful and scary is at the same time.
Favorite joke? Well, I don't think I have a favorite joke, but I laugh a lot with everyday things that surprise me in a funny way. For example, I laughed a bit before when I read that sharing a joke is one of the four prompts to participate!
So, here are three of my woodworking designs that I recently created:

Would love to participate - always looking for ways for people to step out of their comfort zone. I challenge myself all the time and have made many 'career' moves. Now I focus on empowering others by teaching and helping others create and become entrepreneurs
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLBXtdYj_tZ/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKzLRHBjcAp/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtXrS2jsFu/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CC2ZBlGjEn_/

Oh man i didn’t get it. Darn! I hope the lucky ones really enjoy it and make it great. Have a wonderful class! 😃

Why i want to participate? It would be a big help for me because as of now i was new in UX Design career and as of now i was enrolled in Introduction of UX Design course by Ethan Parry(Domestika). i just want to learn everything from something and learn something by everything and i really love to design for the customer that you can see them achieving their goal or objective.

My Work: (Portfolio)
1.) Travel App
2.) Personal Site

Favorite Joke:
" Did you hear about the monkeys who shared an Amazon account? They were Prime mates. "

I'am from Philippines 🇵🇭

Good day! Everyone

-AJ

1. I want to participate because I feel like a big fraud.
2. Three projects. These are my most recent images.
3. My favourite joke. Hmmm..... that would be a cartoon by James Thurber which I first saw when I was a child, where two people are swordfighting. The enthusiasm and the surprised look make me laugh, even though I feel I shouldn't laugh. I've uploaded it after my three projects. I guess it might be called "Touche".
4. I reside in Australia, on a custard apple farm, which is situated between Byron Bay and Nimbin.

This was fun, so thank you!

Hi Jan and team!

I'd love to participate as I am already an established animator by trade, but have been running my own online academy for the last 3 years, and want to create an amazing brand identity for it. I'd really benefit from your insight and approach to a process like this, and feel that under your mentorship you could guide me through the stormy seas that are design choices..! I've attached some images from my current designs and work within the site, as they are both recent projects and form a snapshot of where I'm at right now.

I produce all the work myself, from design, to build, to animation, to marketing. As much as I enjoy this process, I feel I could improve the design of the site and its identity, and create a more cohesive experience through my choices. You can see the current website at: www.adamsanimationacademy.com and my personal work at: www.adamoliver.com where you can see sketchbook samples.

Joke time: What's the best cheese to coax a bear out of a cave? Camembert (please make sure you put on your best French accent when saying the punchline aloud)

I currently live in Manchester, UK (and no I didn't vote for Brexit..!)

Thanks for your consideration.

Hi, folks!
I would be glad to participate in this opportunity because I am always eager to learn new things :) I am a product designer UI/UX and I would be more than happy to have the chance be part of this adventure and this project to learn from the best and improve myself as a designer and creative.

You can see below 3 projects from my portfolio.

In terms of jokes I am not an expert but here one
What do you call a boomerang that doesn't come back? A stick.

In terms of location, I live in cold Estonia

I wish you all a wonderful and creative day!!

Au Plaisir!

Jean-Francois

Hello,

1. I would like to participate in the course because I’m mainly in illustration and would like to branch out to other art disciplines.

2. I’ve completed 3 Domestika courses. Link:
https://www.domestika.org/en/kupocoffee/portfolio

3. Me: Knock knock....
You: who’s there?
Me: lettuce
You: Lettuce who?
Me: 🥬 Lettuce (let us) in the class!

4. Based in Florida USA.

Thank you!

Dear Jan,
Thank you very much for letting us take part of this fantastic opportunity!

1. I would like to participate as I am seeking to further my knowledge in the area of Design.I have recently been made redundant as a result of the worldwide pandemic and I take it as a sign to change my career and develop my interest and passion for Art and Design.

2. My works are of posters I made while working for a charity a few years ago. I really enjoyed making them.

3. There are too many jokes for me to pick a favourite one, but here is one I know:

What did the Buddhist say to the hot dog vendor?

- Make me one with everything.

4. I currently reside in London, UK

First of all, thank you Jan and Domestika for creating such an interesting opportunity for all creative enthusiasts out there! It would be great to learn from a design mentor whilst collaborating with people from different backgrounds, this would really help with building new connections and also widen our horizons.

1. Hi, I'm Isha, a recent communication design graduate. Since college, I have been a huge advocate of design and its role in our everyday lives and I aim towards utilizing design as a tool to solve real-world challenges. Therefore, this project would provide me with an opportunity to hone my design abilities and resolve a challenge with different people from across continents. I would also get a platform to share and discuss ideas, earn a global perspective on the problem, and actively learn from my teammates while working across multidisciplinary teams.

2. Attaching a few projects that I have worked on. My life and the things around me inspire my work, I also make it a point to combine my hobbies or interests with my work.
If you like my work and would like to see more of it or read up on my process about any of the projects mentioned below, please check out my portfolio https://www.behance.net/ishapednekar

3. This is a joke I heard recently and has been my favorite ever since.
'You know what they say about cliffhangers…'

4. Lastly, I am from Mumbai, India.

Thank you, looking forward to the results!

Hi I am Isa. When I was younger I could not attend any course in art, illustration or design and I kept on drawing as a self-taught, all I know about design is from "The design of everyday things" by Donald A. Norman. Why I want to partecipate to this course, I say why not? Never miss a good chance of learning something different. In my life all I have learnt I used it, soon or later.

Here is the link to my porfolio: https://www.domestika.org/en/delgobboisa/portfolio

My favourite joke:
A woman sits in a diner. A cat comes in, buys a chocolate ice cream and leaves.
The woman is totally astonished, “Wow – that was unusual”.
The diner manager agrees, “That’s right. She’s never asked for anything else but strawberry before.”

I'm from Rieti, Italy.

THE WHO & THE WHY |

I am Alkawthar Alshams, a Senior Graphic Designer at Habbar Advertising Agency. Enthusiastic about exploring the potential of visual communication, through undertaking design-oriented multidisciplinary challenges. It always fascinated me how the design process ultimately controls the final outcome. Giving the same brief to ten different creative people, will generate ten unique outcomes! It is astonishing how the experiences every individual has lived wires their brain differently, thus leading to taking a personal approach. I believe the core of an effective design is a reflection of an efficient process. It would be an honor to understand the underlying paths towards more creative discoveries with Mr. Jan Wilker. Not only to nourish the creative process for design but also for life as a whole!

THE PROJECTS |

Here are three of the outcomes of my chaotic exploration. (Shared as Domestika Project Links.)

Mishkal | Materials Swatchpackage Prototype

https://www.domestika.org/en/projects/1098494-mishkal-swatchpackage-prototype

The Eye’s Sneeze | Illustration

https://www.domestika.org/en/projects/1098551-the-human-sneeze-promotional-applications

Sport Club | Branding

https://www.domestika.org/en/projects/1098533-sport-club-rebranding

THE JOKE |

I don’t joke!

THE WHERE |

Earth _KSA_Dammam

THE WHO & THE WHY |

I am Alkawthar Alshams, a Senior Graphic Designer at Habbar Advertising Agency. Enthusiastic about exploring the potential of visual communication, through undertaking design-oriented multidisciplinary challenges. It always fascinated me how the design process ultimately controls the final outcome. Giving the same brief to ten different creative people, will generate ten unique outcomes! It is astonishing how the experiences every individual has lived wires their brain differently, thus leading to taking a personal approach. I believe the core of an effective design is a reflection of an efficient process. It would be an honor to understand the underlying paths towards more creative discoveries with Mr. Jan Wilker. Not only to nourish the creative process for design but also for life as a whole!

THE PROJECTS |

Here are three of the outcomes of my chaotic exploration. (Shared as Domestika Project Links.)

Mishkal | Materials Swatchpackage Prototype

https://www.domestika.org/en/projects/1098494-mishkal-swatchpackage-prototype

The Eye’s Sneeze | Illustration

https://www.domestika.org/en/projects/1098551-the-human-sneeze-promotional-applications

Sport Club | Branding

https://www.domestika.org/en/projects/1098533-sport-club-rebranding

THE JOKE |

I don’t joke!

THE WHERE |

Earth _KSA_Dammam

Wow thank you! I'm so pumped!!

I would like to participate to learn more about the creative process in general as well as to explore the areas of where I get stuck in the process. I am currently working on 1) designing a monthly course on exploring art as a wisdom way of knowing; 2) incorporating more art into my current teaching and facilitation of spiritual direction and practice thereof; 3) working on a small series of mixed art; and 4) setting up an art workshop space in my home for offering small group workshops.

My favorite joke is: How many Episcopalians does it take to change a light bulb? Two. One to put in the light bulb and one to make the martini's.

I live in Sylmar, CA, a suburb of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley. Sylmar means "sea of trees" ... it once had the largest olive ranch, owned by a Japanese man, in California and many old, old olive trees are sprinkled throughout Sylmar.

Here is my third poster

Hola,
I am fascinated by process and ways of working, what better way to explore this then potentially working with the likes of yourself and nine other like minded creatives. Multidisciplinary approaches to work is for me the future of creativity and removes all limitation. I would relish the chance to see your creative process first hand.

I live and work in Middlesbrough, UK (if you do some research there are plenty of jokes to be had).

The following examples from my portfolio are all self initiated works labeled Anti-Graphics. The aim is to extend on the standard design process and explore creative destruction. This has been done in Bothe physical and digital ways. Placing work in concrete, ice and a trifle (with a cherry on top, obviously) and also rewriting the code of digital files.

I hope you enjoy my work, more to be found here if you are interested blankspacecraft.co.uk

Hi! Thank you for considering me for this exciting opportunity.

Why
I share your goal to "work with daring clients on uncommon outcomes." I combine my strategy expertise and design skills (hand-drawn and computer) to help progressive advocates choose the best ways to affect change. Many of my clients are advancing change for animals. I also speak and write on behavior change marketing. I am considering creating a graphic-style book on behavior change marketing for nonprofits.

While I have a clear process for strategy, I don't have one for design. I'd love this chance to define how to approach new projects in ways that are creative, effective, efficient and inspiring.

What
See examples of infographics, my main focus, below, please.

Joke
Oooo, I'm fun but not funny. Since you like to cook and you also work with words, I'll share this online find. It made me laugh, even if it's a little silly.
My neighbor texted me, "I just made synonym buns!"
I texted back, "You mean like grammar use to make?" I haven't heard from her since.

Where
Arlington, VA, right outside Washington, DC

Hi there! I'm Connie, an Artist and Illustrator just starting out my career in freelance. I would love to participate in this opportunity and here's why:

1. Over the past year and a half, after committing to pursuing my dream job as a creative entrepreneur in order to make a living off my passion while being able to stay home with my kids - I've spent an almost unbelievable amount of time building my skills in art and design. I've taken many courses (a lot of which on Domestika! Love this site!) in so many different subjects. I have taken courses on Web development, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Surface Pattern design, Drawing, Painting, Marketing, Building an Art business etc. And yet I still can't get enough! The courses on professional illustration ignite a fire in me. I do most of this work while my kids are sleeping at night as I'm a stay at home parent during the day. In this time also I built my own website (www.connieresch.com) which I am very proud of, but I still find my design skills still need some work as that is the biggest area I struggle in, and would love to learn from the best! I am motivated to show my daughters that their dreams and passions *can* be successful careers if they work hard.

2. Would like to share some projects I made with some of the courses I took on Domestika, I painted a series of portraits and animated two of them.

3. The wise man can pick up a grain of sand and envision a whole universe. But the stupid man will just lie down on some seaweed and roll around until he's completely draped in it. Then he'll stand up and go, "Hey, I'm Vine Man." - Jack Handey

4. I reside in Woodinville, WA USA (near Seattle)

https://media.giphy.com/media/ugkzeJcNfOXtEI83mN/source.mov
https://media.giphy.com/media/UtPhoMxKptxd0hnZlj/source.gif

I want to participate because he looks like a character out of a Neil Gaiman comic who, although adult enough to shave and wear a suit and tie, still listens to his mum and drinks a glass of milk a day.

Ah, the prompty-prompts...

1)Hi there, I'm Johanna and I have recently retired from a scientific career after - totally by chance - opening the door to "creativity" and discovering a world I previously never noticed existed. We live such long lives if we are lucky and I am healthy enough to have reached an interval of possibility for reinvention. I am doing a Ceramics Masters degree at university and I make sculpture. My medium is clay, but that's not exclusive, I explore like you would in an arts foundation course in which I'm in charge of what is worthy of exploration.
I find other artists' creativity simply fascinating, because it is such a diverse process and arises from a plethora of states of mind - as diverse as the people engaging in it. Put 20 people in a room and give them an identical set of tools/materials and an identical brief and let your mind be blown away by the difference in output/vision! So, I am always really interested in the creative process of others. Always have been. Loved art forever, as far as I can think back - I just never saw myself as "one of the club" before. Have consumed exhibitions like others consume sustenance. I travel just for art. Sketchbooks at retrospectives always get far more of my attention than the works of art themselves, just like really analysing varying "states" of artist's print and the eventual "end print" are endlessly engaging...
2)https://uclanspot.org.uk/author/jstorm-rusu/
3)A little girl in Kindergarten is busy painting a picture with chubby wax crayons. Her teacher approaches and smilingly asks: "What are you painting?". The little girl answers matter-of-factly and without raising her sight "I'm painting God". The teacher smiles and answers:" But no one knows what God looks like!" The little girl looks up and without missing a beat says: "they will in a minute!"
4) I reside in West-Yorkshire, the North of England

I'd like to participate because I'm very fond of pleasure from creativity. That course with that teacher is super opportunity for me.
"Picture is more than million words" I'm adding picture. (Text is a title of a press article: thought flew away from my body).
Examples in my Domestika's Portfolio
I'm from Toruń, Poland.

Hi there!

I read a quote in one book: "I feel like I'm always learning". And I feel that it is the right choice for life. No matter how much I know now, I wanna more. Always.

Life is the biggest joke. All we need to understand it.

A warm hello from Kyiv, Ukraine.

Have a nice day! All of you!