Working in a creative field is often romanticized, and for many of us, our story begins with inspiration striking. This can be a powerful catalyst for getting started, but it is not a sustainable approach. If you only work when inspired, you will not make progress, and this is true of any skill you want…
The purpose of any creative work is to communicate. Without purpose, your work is just decoration. With no clear reason for the design decisions made, your work may look good, but it will be hollow. If you see something that has been built well, but there’s no clear purpose or use for it, it’s just…
Most people see feedback as a form of criticism, but it’s actually a source of clarity. Without feedback, you’re left to randomly wander in the dark, repeating the same mistakes over and over again, never even realizing you’re making them in the first place. Feedback is what allows you to identify your blind spots, question…
The most important element is your ability to envision something before you do it. If your visual skill is weak, then the more you know about the technical, the more it will get in your way. Your work will improve when you can conceptually “frame” what you want to express, what you want to feel,…
