1. Travel
Seeing a new perspective, whether it's a new culture or city, opens my eyes to so many more opportunities. It isn't always possible to just leave for a large trip, but take a weekend and go to a nearby city.
2. Sketch
Letting my mind go and just drawing helps me come up with ideas better than forcing an idea into my head.
3. Exercise
After I've been thinking for so long my mind just
turns to mush. When I let my mind go and do any sort of exercise
sometimes an idea will just pop into my mind that I had never thought of
before.
4. Surf the Web
I find just seeing all the different web page designs and different content on each website inspiring, even if it isn't a design website. Try some of your favorite clothing websites---they always have fun designs and photos.
5. Watch TV
The same idea as surfing the web. Commercials can be really 'out there' and sometimes help boost my imagination.
6. Sleep
Your mind processes everything while you sleep, so taking a nap may help you process all the ideas that have crossed your mind and put it together into one amazing idea.
7. Take a break and take time for another hobby
I personally like cooking so I take a break from designing and will cook a large gourmet meal to ease the mind. Plus it's tasty so it makes it just as rewarding. You may not like cooking but take a break and do a hobby you enjoy.
Excellent advice. Thank you. I do some of my best thinking in the shower. Since I don't have anything else to think about and it's quiet, my mind has a chance to wonder.
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