I am going to undertake a little experiment that I believe will improve my organization as well as offer creative stimulation. This idea is comprised of two facets: 1) my organization of stuff and 2) taking on bite-sized creative challenges. I’ve visited this concept in the past, but only on the creative side; known as the “5 a Day” project by which I made five small illustrations a day. Turned out that was kind of tough to keep up with, but I think it was due to my lack of confidence in my own handskills.

This go ‘round will be slightly different and take into account that I have a hard time keeping a consistent schedule. The creative side of “5 of a Kind” will focus more on completing the task regardless of time rather than doing a timed task. In the case of something similar to “5 a Day,” I might do that once a week, as opposed to every day. Another example could be to create five typefaces (or studies). There won’t be a hard and fast deadline, but I don’t plan on stretching these things out.

As for getting a grasp on being more organized, the “5 of a Kind” concept will also extend to the physical space I take up. I will attempt to reduce my collection of crap to no more than 5 of each kind of item. This could be pants, shirts, pens (and/or pencils), Sharpies®, outside projects, number of days I possess a NetFlix DVD, piles of stuff on my desk (in, out, organize, check later, misc). Ultimately, I think that something as simple as reducing my wardrobe could go a long way towards efficiency and less time wasted.

That said, here’s to the first two tasks for this experiment. 5 Pairs of Pants (I’ll go with 3 jeans and 2 slacks). 5 Poster designs for “5 of a Kind.”