The "doodle sketchbook", what is that?
So a beter first question would be: What is doodling?
Doodling: scribble absent-mindedly.
Traditionally, we have thought of these doodles as a sign of distraction — an indication that your mind was not where it was supposed to be.
Tthe British coined the term "Yankee doodle" to mean American fools. It was from here that the term doodle became associated with absentmindedness and foolishness.
Yet, recent research has shown that doodling is not an enemy of attention; it may in fact be a friend.
I am not making this up!
Here some articles about this subject:
- Tthe 4 benefits of doodling
- doodle-your-way-improved-focus-and-concentration
- the-thinking-benefits-of-doodling
I still have the feeling you're not believing me. Don't trust me. Here some scientific proof for you to read (but it's all up to you)!
Research aka scientific research about doodling:
My vision on play So play is good, play is healthy, play has benefits: • Relieve stress • Improve brain function • Stimulate the mind and boost creativity • Improve relationships and your connection to others • Keep you feeling young and energetic So if that is true, how do we get people to start playing again. Papertoys Lots of hobbies you need an investment in tools or equipment. For example making beer or even knitting. Tools That why papertoy a great to start with, all you need are simple office equipment: • printer / papertoy-template • art supplies like: pencils / markers / paint / etc • scissor / x-acto knife • glue • time (probably the most scarce object on this list) I've written "art-supplies" but you could just start doodling with a blue BIG pen. So tools and equipment is available. Low threshold The start of a new hobby can be intimidating for all the new stuff you have to learn. Most hobbies you need a manual. With papertoys we start with the simples shape to makes sure nobody is intimidate by it: the cube
And we could even add a pattern to it, so it will be like the colouring book for adults Simple instruction Focus your play on the actual experience, not on accomplishing any goal. Print out the paper-template, and start doodling. Doodling Here are four scientifically verified benefits of doodling: • Doodling increases creativity • Doodlers have better memory • Doodling improves your focus and concentration • Doodling helps you see the big picture source: the 4 benefits of doodling IKEA effect Once people start doodling and building, I hope the IKEA effect will trigger a sense of accomplishment and pride. The IKEA effect is a cognitive bias in which consumers place a disproportionately high value on products they partially created. The name derives from the Swedish manufacturer and furniture retailer IKEA, which sells many furniture products that require assembly. wikipedia ... The first test group were given a display of origami. It consisted of one set of origami they had built themselves and one set that had been built by experts. Without knowing that their own origami was part of the display as well, these subjects were asked to bid on the different origami. They valued the origami they created equally high as those created by professionals.
Vision
Ikea has a research paper about that parents and kids would like to play more together. But don't know how or have enough time for it.
Other research show that parents have to much screen time, and children would like to do stuff with their parents.
So we need to play more, and this is an ideal project for it.
So play is good, play is healthy, play has benefits:
- Relieve stress
- Improve brain function
- Stimulate the mind and boost creativity
- Improve relationships and your connection to others
- Keep you feeling young and energetic
So if that is true, how do we get people to start playing again.
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw
Once people start doodling and building, I hope the IKEA effect will trigger a sense of accomplishment and pride.
The IKEA effect is a cognitive bias in which consumers place a disproportionately high value on products they partially created. The name derives from the Swedish manufacturer and furniture retailer IKEA, which sells many furniture products that require assembly.
Accept play
I collected vinyl toys and read in a magazine about someone who made a "toy" out of paper. I thought I could do that too and I created a papertoy named Grumm.
Although I put the papertoy online on my website, I talked to nobody about it.
Why would a grown man playing with paper-toys?
More or less the same goes for the collection of vinyl-toys.
After I got (self)-invited to be part of books/art-exhibits, I started to accept playing with paper. And showed it to others.
I have even given presentations and workshops about papertoys.
I think this process is basically the same for all adults...
- grown ups think that "play" is for children
- hobbies is something that your parents had (knitting, trains)
- prefab toys don't help you imagination
- time is precious, we rather spend it zoning out in front of the TV or computer
- our society tends to dismiss play for adults
- play is perceived as unproductive, petty or even a guilty pleasure
- the notion is that once we reach adulthood, its time to get serious
- between personal and professional responsibilities, there’s no time to play
There are of course exceptions: urban knitters, maker spaces, brewing beer, etc.
About play
Grown ups forget to play. But play, it turns out, is just as important for adults as it is for children.
Play can:
- Relieve stress. Play is fun and can trigger the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.
- Improve brain function. Playing chess, completing puzzles, or pursuing other fun activities that challenge the brain can help prevent memory problems and improve brain function. The social interaction of playing with family and friends can also help ward off stress and depression.
- Stimulate the mind and boost creativity. Young children often learn best when they are playing—and that principle applies to adults, as well. You’ll learn a new task better when it’s fun and you’re in a relaxed and playful mood. Play can also stimulate your imagination, helping you adapt and problem solve.
- Improve relationships and your connection to others. Sharing laughter and fun can foster empathy, compassion, trust, and intimacy with others. Play doesn’t have to be a specific activity; it can also be a state of mind. Developing a playful nature can help you loosen up in stressful situations, break the ice with strangers, make new friends, and form new business relationships.
- Keep you feeling young and energetic. In the words of George Bernard Shaw, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” Playing can boost your energy and vitality and even improve your resistance to disease, helping you feel your best.
https://daringtolivefully.com/more-fun-and-play-for-adults
a rough drawing made absent-mindedly.