CURATED COLLECTION
First date
Two people. A little less small talk.
Moon phase
Find today's moon phase in a reliable reference and sketch it.
YOUR RESULTA moon-phase sketch labelled with the date, phase name and reliable source.
Moon through glass
Sketch the moon or the sky visible from a safe window.
YOUR RESULTSubmit your window-sky sketch with two observed details; a cloudy sky is a valid subject.
Mug biography
Write a fictional biography inspired by your mug's marks.
YOUR RESULTWrite a fictional mug biography of at least four sentences inspired by two visible marks or features.
Museum of you
Arrange three possessions and write exhibition labels.
YOUR RESULTThree exhibition labels, each describing one of your selected possessions.
Negative space
Photograph a small object with lots of plain background.
YOUR RESULTSubmit your original negative-space photograph with a small subject and a large plain background.
Neighbourhood chapter
Give your neighbourhood a chapter title inspired by today's details.
YOUR RESULTWrite your neighbourhood chapter title and a three-sentence opening based on specific details you noticed.
Neighbourhood guide
Describe three public landmarks without revealing your home location.
YOUR RESULTWrite a three-landmark public guide with an observed detail and a visitor tip for each; omit your home location.
Neighbourhood lap
Walk or roll one safe public block and notice each corner.
YOUR RESULTA four-corner field note with one distinct observation from each corner of the block.
New holiday
Invent a holiday for something wonderfully ordinary.
YOUR RESULTAn original holiday name, its purpose, one ritual and a small holiday emblem.
Next-break nest
Prepare water, a seat and a book for your next break.
YOUR RESULTA sketch or photo of the prepared break space, identifying the water, seat and reading material.
Next-weekend ticket
Design a paper ticket for a free activity you want to try.
YOUR RESULTSubmit your finished activity ticket with the free activity, intended date, access check and first preparation step.
Night alphabet
Turn five letters into moon and lamp-inspired shapes.
YOUR RESULTSubmit five transformed letter drawings inspired by moons or lamps, with the original letters labelled.
Night palette
Draw the colours of your room under evening light.
YOUR RESULTSubmit a palette of at least four evening room colours with a label for each source object.
Night soundtrack
Choose three songs for a quiet evening.
YOUR RESULTName three songs in evening listening order and give one reason for each selection.
No-glue collage
Arrange scrap paper into a landscape and photograph it.
YOUR RESULTA photo or drawing of your completed scrap-paper landscape, naming three features.
No-shop menu
Plan a meal entirely from ingredients you already own.
YOUR RESULTSubmit your no-shopping meal plan listing the ingredients already available and the preparation steps.
Nocturnal field note
Learn about a local nocturnal animal from a reputable reference.
YOUR RESULTWrite three sourced facts about one nocturnal animal, including a behaviour and habitat; do not approach wildlife.
Noticeboard discovery
Find a free event on a public community board.
YOUR RESULTSubmit the event title, public organiser or listing, date and evidence that admission is free.
Number curiosity
Verify an interesting property of a favourite number.
YOUR RESULTThe number, its interesting property and a calculation or source verifying it.
Number rhythm
Turn a non-sensitive number into a tapping rhythm.
YOUR RESULTSubmit the non-sensitive number and a written beat pattern showing how you tapped each digit.
Number walk
Spot three to seven interesting details on a safe short walk.
YOUR RESULTList three to seven specific details noticed on your walk; leave out your address and exact route.
Object documentary
Create a short private documentary about a possession.
YOUR RESULTSubmit a three-frame storyboard and the narration from your finished private object documentary; no video upload is required.
Object family tree
Trace how an everyday object came to you.
YOUR RESULTDraw or write a three-stage object family tree without names, addresses or other personal information.
Object jury
Write playful arguments for why two pens deserve an award.
YOUR RESULTWrite one award argument for each of two pens and state which wins and why.