I’m curious how people break out of rigidity and start letting “artistic whims” influence their work,whatever that work may be.For some, it might be adding unexpected colors and textures to a traditionally technical drawing. For others, it could be introducing a small, narrative element into data visualization.
What are some practical ways to loosen up and encourage those creative impulses? Are there specific exercises or mindsets that you’ve found helpful? It’s easy to say “just be creative,” but I’m interested in the practical steps someone can take to actually *become* more receptive to those spontaneous artistic ideas. Do you set aside specific ”play” time with your materials? Do you keep a notebook to jot down seemingly random thoughts and later try to connect them to your projects? Let’s hear your approaches!