title: What are some good sample desktop application projects I could do in C# .NET
body: <p>What are some good desktop application projects I could code up that would be good practice?  I have gone through the .NET Framework namespace structure pinpointing some of the namespaces and classes I have not used, so that I could come up with a project or two to create using them.  </p>
  
  <p>However, I am having trouble thinking of projects that have real-world use.</p>
  
  <p>I would like to hear ideas for projects that cover these criteria:</p>
  
  <ol>
  <li>Use many of the namespaces in the .NET Framework</li>
  <li>Be "real": I find it hard to get into something if it doesn't have real practical use</li>
  <li>It would be ideal if the sum of all submitted projects covered literally every namespace that is relevant to desktop applications (I aim high)</li>
  </ol>
  
  <p>The aim here is to expose myself to much of the .NET framework for the purpose of growing as a developer.</p>
  
  <p>Thank you.</p>