How To Never Run Out Of Ideas As A Designer

Never be stuck for an original idea again with this system

As a designer, your value comes from the things you create. Your “job currency” is creativity.

With that said it’s hard to constantly generate ideas. There is always pressure to create a unique design that looks stunning.

Over time, this create-on-demand dynamic can cause tension. You might save your creative energy for only one or two projects, or not put your 100% into a project in the first place in case your ideas are rejected.

Both of these outcomes, I’m sure you’ll agree aren’t beneficial for you in the long run.

In this article, I’d like to share with you my idea generation process and how I never run out of ideas as a designer.

Creativity Comes In Ebbs And Flows

The first thing to mention here is that creativity comes in waves.

It’s not a constant force or presence, at least not in my experience.

Some days you can be very creative, come up with lots of great ideas, and implement your best ones.

On other days, you won’t be able to think of anything creative or worthwhile.