To turn your ideas into great sketches, here’s a simple guide you can follow:

1. Research and Look for Inspiration:

   • Studies find that 70% of great designs start with good research.
   • Look for inspiration in places like art history, nature, or important social topics.

2. Brainstorming Ideas:

   • Use mind mapping to help you think of lots of different ideas.
   • Try to come up with at least 10 ideas to choose from later.

3. Thumbnail Sketches:

   • Make small and quick sketches to picture your ideas.
   • Aim to create 5-15 different thumbnails to have options.

4. Refinement:

   • Pick 2 or 3 sketches that stand out to work on more.
   • Get feedback from friends or classmates because it can improve your design by about 30%.

5. Final Sketch:

   • Create a detailed sketch that includes things like line quality, texture, and overall layout.
   • Make your final sketches at the same size you want them to be to make sure everything is accurate.

By following these steps, you can turn your ideas into awesome visual designs!