🌟 12 Days of Creativity – Day 2

Design Your Very Own Stuffie

By: R. Jason Smith, ACE Innovator

Welcome to Day 2 of the 12 Days of Creativity! Today’s activity invites students to step into the world of character design by building—and personalizing—their very own digital stuffie using Adobe Express. This activity is joyful, simple to start, and full of creative possibilities for learners of all ages.

🎨 Activity Overview

Design Your Very Own Stuffie encourages students to create a custom character from basic shapes using Adobe Express. They can experiment with:

• Shape layering

• Textures & patterns

• Color palettes

• Accessories

• Expressions & personality

The final product can become a mascot, story character, SEL companion, writing prompt inspiration, or simply a fun keepsake of the season.

Public Activity Link:
🔗 https://adobe.ly/12DOCday2

🧰 How to Complete the Activity in Adobe Express

1. Start the Project

Open the Stuffie template in Adobe Express. Students can choose a basic shape or start from scratch.

2. Build the Body

Use shapes (circles, ovals, rectangles) as building blocks. Layer them to create the body, head, ears, arms, etc.

3. Add Personality

Students can:

• Adjust colors

• Add eyebrows, noses, eyes, and mouths

• Use textures or patterns

• Add clothing or accessories

• Try different expressions to show emotion

4. Customize the Style

Encourage students to experiment with:

• Drop shadows

• Fun stickers

• Seasonal elements

• A name or mini bio

5. Export & Share

Students can download their Stuffie as a PNG or add it to another Adobe Express project (like a card, comic, or writing activity).

💡 Classroom Applications & Remix Ideas

📝 Writing Integration

• Use the Stuffie as a character in a narrative story.

• Create a “Stuffie Trading Card” with traits, powers, or backstory.

• Pair with an SEL reflection: “How does your Stuffie feel today?”

🎁 Holiday Tie-Ins

• Turn Stuffies into custom stickers or holiday cards.

• Create a class “Stuffie Parade” slideshow or gallery walk.

🧠 Academic Tie-Ins

• Use geometric shapes to talk about layering, symmetry, and composition.

• Character analysis lessons: What choices make a character who they are?

• Create mascots for classroom teams or table groups.

🎬 Project Remix Ideas

• Animate the Stuffie using the animation tools in Adobe Express.

• Turn it into a talking character with voiceover.

• Make a comic strip featuring the Stuffie.

• Design merchandise: bookmarks, posters, T-shirt mockups.

The beauty of this activity is its flexibility—low prep, high engagement, and tons of ways to integrate it meaningfully.

🌐 Student Gallery Link