Creativity Exercise

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Creativity Exercise


Media Mash Up


I recently tried a creativity exercise called Media Mash Up to stretch my digital design skills. The goal is to take an existing image or advertisement, remix it using image editing tools, and create something new.

How I Did the Exercise 

I chose a print advertisement online with strong visuals and text.

I opened it in Photoshop and set a timer for 45 minutes.

Editing constraints I used:

Change the main headline text
Alter the color scheme
Remove or replace one major visual element
Add a new visual element or overlay

After editing, I exported the image and reflected on the changes:

    What story does the new image tell?
    How does it differ from the original ?
    How does it affect viewer perception?

          What I learned.

          Small edits can completely shift the message.

          Photoshop skills combined with creative thinking to tell a new story.

          Comparing my edit to the original taught me lessons about color, composition, and message.

          Remixing just for fun sparked ideas I could use in real design projects.


          The Media Mash-Up exercise reminded me that digital image editing isn’t just about making things look good, it’s about creating meaning.

          ( At the end of this exercise my photograph didn't turn out very well, but it helped me not to be afraid of Photoshop and to learn more about its tools. )

          Comments

          1. Vettes ViewNovember 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM

            Hi Biby Reyes. Its Vette from Vettes View. This was a creative exercise. Changing a few things can really changes the perspective an image or media post. I enjoyed the challenge it created and liked your creativity. Thanks for sharing. Keep creating.

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