"Adobe international certified" graphic designer! How to break through the creative barrier and gain both fame and wealth?

The graphic designer's mind is like a child ！

Their endurance is extraordinary ; Their originality is another level . But sometimes , These minds also need to take a nap . These naps are called creative barriers , They often happen without any warning .

Overcome creative barriers

For children and designers , A nap can lead to a temper tantrum .

Creative blocks may appear at inconvenient times , Or it lasts much longer than we want . They make us feel trapped 、 Helplessness and failure .

People have high expectations of becoming a graphic designer , But we can't always be at our best . Creative barriers happen to everyone , But if you're pressed for time , Can't sit down and let it go , Here are some suggestions .

Talk to yourself

When I say graphic designers are like children , I'm not kidding . They talked to themselves .

“ I like to say it . I found that I just said it out loud , Whether it's that I can't find the best way to deal with specific things , Or am I exhausted by what has been going on for months and is about to be completed , Now we ” Find fault again to polish the final , It really helps . Acknowledging these feelings helps me overcome them .”

Talk to others

If self talk doesn't work , Please try to go out and communicate with your peers .

“ It's great to have a relaxed and interesting conversation about your design and solve some challenges , But once you get ‘ Creative juice ’, I found it best to go back to it . It's like starting a car . That being the case , Rotating conversations with you helps keep feedback fresh .”

Play different types of creative blocks

Sometimes , Letting our hearts rest just means narrowing down to the child we used to be . If your inner child loses his temper , Give them something to play with .

“ I play LEGO . rest 10 minute , Reset my brain , Then build something （ Even if it's just a simple shape ）. There is a box of Lego blocks next to my desk . It's usually successful ！”

Open your heart to the obscure

When we think we've tried every idea we can think of , There will be creative obstacles . actually , We've tried everything we can think of good idea .

What to do with a bad idea ？

Use new materials , Draw up a layout that makes you uncomfortable , And use a bad color scheme . After all , Orange and purple may not look that bad .

Whatever the outcome , It's important to make sure you run out of... Before waving a white flag all possibility .

“ Sometimes , You just need to pass the power supply and make a mistake , Then we can correctly .”

Be jealous

In a world full of content , It's almost impossible to think of something completely new . This will cause a lot of setbacks , Even a little jealous . But sometimes , High spirits are the key to great ideas .

“ If it's just a pure creative block , Then I like to go Behance or Pinterest. then , I'm angry at what I see that I want to do myself . This gives me a little push to get back to my best .”

Mapping out

Sometimes , You will feel very busy choosing the right direction for the project , So that I didn't choose one at all .

“ When trying to improve my logo design , One thing I learned helped me , That's mind mapping . I will write down the design adjectives I want to convey in the article , Then there are topics related to the project . This helps me think about the different perspectives I can look at the project from , And from there, measure and test which concepts can evoke the theme I'm looking for 、 Values and tone .”

Learn new things

If looking at other designers can't give you enough inspiration , Then stay away from graphic design .

“ Some scientifically proven ways to get inspiration include exposure to unfamiliar areas and learning from other areas （ For example, science or literature can greatly inspire design inspiration ）.”

To prepare

Creative blocks are often unpredictable . It's hard to stop it from happening , But you can do your best to prepare for it , So that when it comes （ It will ）, You can fight it .

“ I ...... Every time I see something cool, I take pictures , For example, the menu of a new restaurant , Or chocolate bars that look interesting in the grocery store , Next time I feel trapped, I can refer to .”

continue

This in itself does not mean stopping working . contrary , It might be better to do something different , Whether it's another task at work 、 Creative projects or housework .

“ I find it a good thing to leave any project that seems to be causing me trouble and work on different projects . then , You have a completely different view of what needs to be done , Be clear about the design , You can easily find some methods or ideas to help you solve your initial problem .”

sit back

Pushing yourself too hard will make you speeding . Instead of flipping through magazines or surfing the Internet endlessly , Let's have a rest . This may mean Picking up a Book 、 Take a nap 、 Take a walk or find other ways to relax .

“ When I try to design something , To overcome creative barriers , I poured myself a nice whisky , There's only one piece of ice . A few minutes later , My creative source is emerging again , I came up with the best idea I ever had .”

remember ： This feeling is temporary

Like a child losing his temper , Your creative obstacles are temporary . You don't have to admit defeat and quit your job ; Let it go . These blocks are only part of the creative process . If you create amazing things, it's easy , We all do this . Pat yourself on the back , Have a good sleep . You deserve it .