A common desire of a graphic designer is to be more creative. The more creative you are the better ideas you will come up with and the better your designs will be. Sometimes it may seem as though creative ideas come to others more easily than others. In actuality there are a few techniques that you can do in order to stimulate your mind, which can in turn boost your creativity.
Finding inspiration is the first step to becoming more creative. Every great design starts with an idea that was sparked by something inspirational. Inspiration is all around us; you just have to be open to finding it. You can find inspiration in a book, the Internet, in the music you listen to, and even from the foods you eat. You never know when you will see or hear something that can ignite an idea; you just have to be ready for it.
Another way to help boost your creativity is to change your perspective. Think about what someone else could see in your design. Sometimes playing devils advocate can give you new point of view that you might not have seen before.
Sharing your ideas with others is another great way to become more creative. Talking to other people can generate new ideas that you may not have thought about on your own. Ask a colleague or friend what he or she thinks about your design and what they think you could do better. Remember that most people do not nail a design the first time so revising it is part of the process.
Traveling is one of the greatest ways to boost your creativity. Visiting places that you are not familiar can really open your creative mind. Exposing yourself to different situations and cultures can force you to see how different and unique the world is. Take pictures and write down your thoughts. Doing this will help you remember what you saw and help you remember the way you were feeling during your trip.
Next time you are designing, try something new. Incorporate different colors, shapes, photographs, or even try a whole new layout. Until you try different designs you do not know which one will look best. Some of the most creative designs were designed by accident or because the designer was trying something they have never done before. Don’t be afraid to be outrageous or step out of your comfort zone because your design could turn out to be great.
Your Orange County graphic design team wants to remind you that being creative takes work but if you follow our techniques, it may see easier than you think. The best advice we can give is to explore different ideas and never give up.
