We all have ideas that come across our minds every day where we find ourselves saying, “Hey, why can’t this idea of mine be a real thing? Why isn’t that out there already? What must i do in order to bring it to life?” This curiosity is something that can really drive an idea and make it worthwhile. If there is a lot of meaning behind an idea and the creator has a lot of emotional connection to it, then this passion will allow them to be naturally enhanced in the creative process. This high emotion can produce creative intellect with ease, as the creator feels that what they are doing is effortless and endlessly enticing.
While i have described this state of being as one that is full of grace and ease, it is the maintaining of the status quo that can sometimes be the difficult part of the creative process. We all have times where we seem to hit a bump in the road and may think that there is no way around it. In instances like these, we may be more prone to distractions that will deviate us from our work. Don’t get me wrong. It is very necessary to maintain a balance between work, relationships, and mental/physical health. Making sure that everything outside of your work is taken care of is a great way to maintain clarity of mind while you are at work. However, if these things aren’t in order, it will be harder to have consistency in your work approach.
According to the Interaction Design Foundation’s article Essential Design Thinking Videos and Methods, the Design Thinking process contains 3 essential steps; inspiration, ideation, and implementation. Taking this into consideration, we must be strategical about bringing our ideas to life. Since we know that inspiration and natural ‘high emotions’ are proven to drive ideation and provide a strong sense of clarity, we should all practice being in the moment and not being afraid to go in depth when it comes to train of thought. We must remain curious in order for both of these to occur, and always be consistent in our implementation of ideas. Remembering key aspects of the design process such as prototyping and gathering feedback will also help our ideas reach their full potential, even if they lack substance at first.
Image Retrieved from Artia Senior Living’s article “Curiosity Isn’t Just for Cats and Kids”
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