week 3 Creativity

 For this week's creative exercise I really liked last week's exercise on visual metaphors so I decided  to do  a creative exercise out of it. So for this week I was tasked with exploring the use of visual metaphors and symbolic images that represent abstract ideas without relying on text. The goal of the assignment was not just to draw, but to think more deeply about how objects, animals, and scenes can be used to communicate complex thoughts, emotions, and situations through symbolism and visual storytelling. 

I created three visual metaphors

“Couch Potato” A literal potato slumped in a green armchair, representing laziness or inactivity.

“A Duck Out of Water” A confused duck holding a dripping water bottle while standing in a small puddle, symbolizing feeling out of place or uncomfortable in unfamiliar surroundings.

“Under Pressure”  A person trapped between two brick walls, pushing against them with both hands, showing the emotional or mental strain of being overwhelmed or constrained.

This exercise taught me how powerful visuals can be when they go beyond what is literal. One of the most valuable takeaways from this activity was learning how to express ideas visually that would normally require explanation. It made me think differently about how I design and communicate, especially in a world that moves quickly and where images often speak louder than words. In the future, I can use this exercise to generate stronger design concepts, brainstorm, or create more emotional illustrations. Most importantly, it reminded me that creativity isn’t always about making something new, it's often about seeing something old in a completely new way.