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Dealing with a Creative Block?

Designing is something that requires a creative or profound thought process. You might have your design statement or you even have started sketching few ideas but you may not like them or struggle developing the ideas. This is something every designer, artist, content creator goes through. Even veteran designers go through a designer's block. So in a situation like this what can be done to regain the connection with your designs or get back onto the track?
(Lundbery, 2019)
Creative block is the last thing you want when your entire task is to be inventive. I recently presented the case study - "50 problems in 50 days", where the author went on a design adventure to solve 50 problems in 50 days. The motive of the adventure was to explore new place and, experience new people; basically step out of your comfort zone and step into the real world. Every day wasn't productive, some days he came up with good ideas and other days were nothing but new experiences. So get away from your daily routine and take a walk with your sketchbook. You may be surprised by the idea that starts flowing through your mind rather than just sitting in front of your computer screen with your digital pen.

When I have difficulty in designing or producing new ideas, I mindmap a few keywords or, if I am at a later stage I look back into my mood board and try to upgrade the inspiration images. On the other hand, understanding what your user wants and, how they imagine the outcome is also equally important because at the end of the day they are the one using your design. Always remember- "The design should adapt to the user and not the other way around".

References 
  • Lundberg, A., 2019. 9 professional designers’ tips for overcoming creative block. [image] Available at: <https://99designs.com/blog/creative-thinking/overcoming-creative-block/> [Accessed 28 June 2021].
  • Lundberg, A., 2019. 9 professional designers’ tips for overcoming creative block. [Online] Available at: <https://99designs.com/blog/creative-thinking/overcoming-creative-block/> [Accessed 28 June 2021].



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