Development of Creative Thought and Structure

Restating Problems


The outcome of work can be greatly improved by challenging problems or subjects from different angles. This can be done through various approaches and by reviewing work so that more options can be created. For example, when presented with a problem, recording different possibilities for the direction of the work creates a wider range of direction the subject can take.

Experimenting and making mistakes is often just as important as research in being able to gather a fuller understanding of a subject. Knowing what doesn't work gives a newer understanding of how a problem can be restated. Recording these problems can also be a useful way of developing creative thought and structure; by looking back and the techniques and attitudes that were taken towards problems previously that had failed, this means that this can be avoided and tecniques towards problems can then advance.

Recording problems in different ways is key when attempting to restate problems. Another example of this would be to gather a wide range of information and sources on the subject being examined. Having such a variaty of things on the subject being studied to refer to will ensure that the project has more to lean back on, therefore having a stronger structure throughout. This can include anything from photos, to interviews or simply observational sketches.




Managing a Creative Environment

Workplace can assist the production of ideas by putting the artist into a creative mindset; being surrounded objects, drawings, images.etc. that inspire the artist means that a "creative block" is far less likely to occur. Having items and images around that hold some sort of emotional value can be a great souce of inspiration. Having drawings, photos.etc. that the artist has created and is proud of can bring thoughts and feelings back to the time of the creation or simply having artwork that is created by an artist that id of great influence can cause creativity. Creating an atmosphere through a creative workplace can also be beneficial to create a mood and aid creativity; this can simply be done through colours to create certain vibes to the artist's preference.

Not only can having a creative workplace help develop thought and structure, having a creative sketchbook in projects would help creativity more so than a blank white sketchbook will (however, this may not be the case for some, who may prefer simplicity to keep the mind clear). Presenting the work using creative design, materials.etc. may make the project feel as though it is flowing more and may help the development of ideas go more smoothly.