How to Get Ideas for Projects

Run out of ideas for projects? Here's five tips to naturally think of creative ideas.

1. Fix a Problem
Had an annoying problem that you want to fix? You can make a funny animation about it if others can relate or remake it to show how to fix the problem. For example, one day I had the urge to play Minecraft but it kept crashing on me so I tried remaking it and ended up with a 3D building project.

2. What if?
Ever had any crazy ideas you wanted to share with the world? Now you can!

3. Challenge yourself
Instead of a boring old one-leveled fighting game why not make one with ten levels? Or fifty? A hundred? Challenge yourself to make epic, large-scale projects you'll be proud of. Or, if you see something you think is cool, like an OS, you can challenge yourself to make one but in your own style.


4. Dreams
Dreams can provide crazy ideas your conscious mind wouldn't have thought of.

5. Try something new
Try playing a new game, a new art style or activity. Sitting around purposely trying to force out ideas doesn't work well. Let the ideas come naturally. A new experience might just inspire your next great project idea! However, sometimes ideas can come from old things too, like favorite childhood toy or activity.

Also, Orteil's Game Idea Generator is a great website too! Check it out here.

Remember, it's fine if your project strays from the original plan. You might have to change some parts to fit and it might turn out better than expected!

How do you get ideas for project and what are your ideas? Comment below!

Thanks for reading, scratch on!

—Stang