Tag: Jotting down ideas
Inspired designs
by cloud on Mar.30, 2009, under Designs and Colors
Heads need not be beaten or hair need not be split over an inspiration block for a design. Even regarding the simple design of a webpage, designers might reach a block in their minds and might not be able to proceed further with a client. Web designing is not always an easy task and is not as simple as it seems. There are however, some simple ideas which every designer must keep in mind. These can come handy for any kind of designer, especially those who have deadlines to meet and clients to keep happy.
The best method to overcome a creative jam is creating a trusted system. Jotting down ideas, to do’s and other tiny notes has always done a world of good for every creative person on the planet. Sometimes it may not seem necessary to jot down less important things, but actually it does help. A less important note can always help to trigger off an important memory or something related to it. Journals and random notes on something that you carry with yourself everyday are very important. It can be stored in a notebook, on your mobile phone or even on your laptop. It comes in very handy to remind you of a forgotten mood.
One of the most important things to record is ideas. Great ideas are often fleeting. They are there in your mind one moment and gone the next. No matter how hard you convince yourself to remember it you generally do not, and it comes back to you on a rainy day, a long time after you have suffered enough of your mental block. Creative impulses therefore must never be lost track of.
Eliminating distractions and focusing on the task in hand is another crucial method of concentrating. It might be easier said than done, but it must be concentrated upon. Most creative people claim that they live in chaos and they are most inspired when they are in the middle of some doggone catastrophe, however, focusing will always help you move in the right direction. It has seldom failed great creative minds.
A great new concept which has come up is making a review list. This must consist of items of inspiration and other reference items. A regular look over of one of these inspirations list might just solve a mental block. It might just prove to you what has been holding you back or what particular type of inspiration you have been stuck on. This might help you move on from a trend which might not be working out with you.
Another important thing to remember is that designing is not the only artistic talent which exists in the world, thus it is advisable to develop other creative habits. These can include a regular habit of taking photographs or writing creatively. This can always help in triggering off your own creative inspirations.
But most importantly creativity exists maintaining discipline and also through learning and practice. Working hard and practice can help the designer to be more inspired.