Comments on: How Lists Can Help Conquer Creative Blocks

By: chris hamilton

chris hamilton — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:51:51 +0000

interesting ideas for that frustrating creative drought we all succumb to. I agree w/ the “stop designing” mentality and physically removing yourself from the present quagmire. Better yet place yourself in a new environment that you are not accustomed to and absorb the surroundings.

By: Wyn

Wyn — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:50:40 +0000

This book has just come out with actual kick starters on how to get out of a block rather than boring theories! It’s hilarious and my goodness i wouldn’t be without it now!!
http://www.middaycrisis.com
seriously, it’s brilliant!
:) wyn

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:58:27 +0000

I agree with the walk, but I wouldn’t go for a drive after pulling my hair out thinking of a design. It could be quite dangerous…

By: Shahnila

Shahnila — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:28:46 +0000

loved the article. the fact is human machanism works in on n off mode. we cannot be machines. so the more you feel relax and motivated, the more you would be able to produce good results.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:16:58 +0000

This helps out a lot! I remember in my last semester of college I had a huge creativity block. Perhaps it was because of stress trying to finish a bunch of projects by a certain date, or the fact that I was taking 18 credits that semester but it hit me all of a sudden. I had been working on these projects for so long and trying to come up with different ideas that I forgot about having a concept! That is the most important thing! I don’t know if that happens to others when they are designing so many projects at once, but I wasn’t thinking of concepts for my projects. I was just trying to design something that looked nice but had no meaning. As soon as I sat down, looked up some inspiration, and started to write about the project, the ideas came flowing in!

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 28 May 2009 11:41:40 +0000

Creative Freaks,
Thank you. It was quite an interesting concept of breaking a creative block for me as well. Glad you enjoyed the read.

By: Creative Freaks

Creative Freaks — Thu, 28 May 2009 07:11:38 +0000

Thank you for your Great Piece of Work,

While i reading your blog, It take me to the Past Activity when i was under creative block. This one is really impressive.

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By: Mike [Smashbase]

Mike [Smashbase] — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:16:54 +0000

Great tips! Something that works for me is changing my environment. Something as simple as going to the bookstore and reading magazines/books for a couple hours or taking my laptop and working from a coffee shop.

Also, I think exploration and curiosity are a designer’s best friend. In fact, they’re great for anyone that wants to be more creative. Strive to step out of your familiar surroundings and routines. It sounds really simple, but it works wonders. :)

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