5 Tips to Break Through Creative Block

We've all been there, but don't let your creative block get you down, there are lots of things you can do. Here's a few tips to break through the block and start being productive again:

1. Take a break. Hit a wall on a large project? Work on another project, doodle, make a brew, and come back to it with fresh ideas. Often you'll have a great idea for the project while doing something completely different.

2. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Struggling to get the details 'just right'? If the above tip doesn't help, ask a colleague or even a friend for their insight. Non-Designer friends will often surprise you.

3. Get away from your desk. Always being at the same desk can be stifling. Grab your laptop, or a sketchpad and get into a new space. Public places are a favourite of mine, the idea that people could be watching me work (although they probably aren't) gives me just the right kind of pressure to bring out some great work, and stop me procrastinating.

4. Let your ideas flow. While there are such things as bad ideas, sometimes the worst and wackiest ideas will give you a push towards something new. 

5. Go back to the beginning. I often find that looking back to my original concepts / brainstorms helps to refresh me if I've gone a little off-track.