The quality that distinguishes graphic designers from other professionals
is the ability to think creatively. Designers are best known for their design
aesthetics and sense of identity development. Now imagine if a graphic
designer runs out flat of this exceptional trait…what would happen? Just
consider for a second that your creativity and resourcefulness depletes to
the extent that you cannot think of a single idea. A graphic designer without creative instincts is like a locomotive without an
engine. Your concept generation skills are paramount to your profession and
you must make sure your creativity doesn’t dries out. So how does a graphic
designer keep his creative juices flowing constantly?
Here are 8 simple yet effective ways of boosting your creative level in the
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1. Do Away With Pessimism: |
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The first thing that we need to do as graphic designers is stay optimistic. We
must learn to believe in ourselves and our ability to think creatively. Most
designers fail to think resourcefully because they lose their inner confidence.
They fear that they might have reached a level of maturity where your creative
skills diminish. But the truth of the matter is…creativity has no age limits.
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2. Be an Entrepreneur – Take Risks: |
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In order to try something new, you must be daring and ready to take risks.
Much like an entrepreneur, who never shies away from challenges and is
willing to take risk in establishing a novel business venture. Likewise, graphic
designers should also be willing to take risk in trying out new and different
design concepts. So don’t be afraid, let your creativity run wild and you will
find loads of fresh and novel logo design ideas and concepts.
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3. Keep a ‘Creative Circle’: |
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There is a common saying “If you can’t beat them, join them”. Another
easy way of staying creative is by surrounding yourself with a ‘creative circle’.
A creative circle would include all the people and associates who are known
for their dexterity and design intelligence. It is said that man learns from
whatever environment he is exposed to. Hence, make sure that your
environment is a creative and resourceful one.
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4. Always Keep a Pen and Paper: |
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Many a times, you are sitting somewhere and a great idea pops into your
mind. But you decide to work on it later and eventually forget it afterwards.
In order to avoid wasting your creative thinking capacity, always carry a pen
and paper with you. Or even more convenient in the age of technology is to
use your notebooks and iPhones to jot down the bits and pieces of brilliance
that come into your head.
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5. Make Mistakes: |
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Another thing that stops most designers from thinking imaginatively is fear
of making mistakes. Their apprehension is that if they think excessively, they
might end up committing a major error. But in reality, one learns from his
mistakes. It is well said that “The person that doesn’t make mistakes
is unlikely to make anything.”
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6. Be Liberal with Other’s Opinions: |
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Creativity is not always inherited or inborn. Sometimes you have to learn
from your environment and peers by listening to their opinions and
suggestions. Some designers have a knack of not keeping an open-mind
when it comes to other’s views. In order to stay creative, you must be
welcoming and liberal to client criticism and feedback.
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7. Don’t be a Workaholic: |
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I remember my early days as a graphic designer when I used to be an
extreme workaholic. Being relatively new to the professional graphic design
world, I used to panic a lot and work day in day out on my assignments.
It used to drain the creative juices out of me. Hence, my advice is never to
be a workaholic as your mind needs adequate rest to think productively.
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8. Get Inspiration from Design Galleries: |
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Sometimes a little inspiration is what you need to get your creative
spark back on track. In order to that, there is no dearth of inspiration
spots on the internet these days. There are many sites like Behance
and deviantart that showcase inspirational designs from aspiring graphic
designers. These sites will help you get your creative engine running
back again.
Post by: Graphic Design Blog |
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