Some of us may make resolutions at the beginning of every year and some feel it is not necessary. At the beginning of the year, we often try to find ways to revive our thoughts and ideas to do in the future. Some designers revamp their websites, update their portfolios, and tidy up their design files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Often the essence of creativity is difficult to express in words. However, some of the quotes below seem to be able to provide encouragement to start this year so that we can increase our productivity and abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We get it; sometimes, there are so many ideas floating around in our minds that it can be challenging to commit to a single theme or concept. And you don\u2019t have to. But we also know that it takes hours, days, and years to refine a craft. Let this be the year that you find the thing you want to focus on long-term and become great at it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can\u2019t fight good talent! But of course, people need to know about your good talent before those opportunities start flowing. Creating a profile on Dribbble or using social media to promote your work and interact with others in your field will go a long way towards helping your creative career this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the past two years have taught us anything, we need to start embracing the unknown. When the world stopped for a few months back in March 2020, Designers were probably the first ones back on their feet since WFH has been ingrained in the flow longer than almost any other profession out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Designers and marketers share this in common. \u201cKeep it simple, stupid!\u201d Interesting how a design principle created by the U.S. Navy in 1960 is still a driving force in our work today. Keeping systems simple versus making them complicated is the best design practice; simplicity is a critical objective in design, avoiding unnecessary complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let yourself be inspired by anything this year. We all know (and love) the usual sources of inspiration: your previous styles, traditional print media, old packaging, different cultures, etc. But heck, you could be inspired by a beautiful restaurant dish, a super yummy smell, or even your favorite song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s do more of what we love this year! There\u2019s nothing worse for your creativity than being locked into a job or project that doesn\u2019t inspire you. If you\u2019re in a place to do so, consider only taking projects that you absolutely love and spend your free time growing your style. It shows when you love what you do, and people will see that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sure, you can feel tired after a hugely creative day or project, but we all need to take a rest sometimes. Do something to recharge yourself and keep up the creative work! Ever think of one of your best ideas in the shower?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Almost every Designer we speak to has found freedom in investing their time to create what they love. Of course, you need to pay the bills, but the sooner you can create (and showcase) your passion projects, the sooner someone will want to pay you to do them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Almost every Designer we speak to has found freedom in investing their time to create what they love. Of course, you need to pay the bills, but the sooner you can create (and showcase) your passion projects, the sooner someone will want to pay you to do them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cheers to finding inspiration where normally wouldn\u2019t. Of course, push for good design work is all around us\u2026 but looking to traditional media or relics of your childhood can help you get excited about a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Start your new year with a new spirit and new ideas. Make your work fresher than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n