One thing that is common in the creative field is creative blocks or ruts when developing projects. The term artist or writer's block is quite common if you've ever created something. In this article, I will talk about a few ways on how to find inspiration for your projects.

BriefBox

The website, BriefBox, is an online collection of sample project briefs. It's primarily aimed at designers but I think it's perfect for other creatives to use as ideas for their next project. I could see a videographer taking a website design for a festival and expanding on that brief to create video related projects.

Film

I'm a huge fan of cinema so I tend to get a lot of ideas from watching film. It's also helpful to unplug from social media sites like Instagram and Youtube and just watch something original. Even rewatching old movies can often jumpstart your artistic vision during a creative funk.

Going for a Walk

Just taking a walk, getting away from digital media like your phone or laptop can be relaxing. Most noteworthy is that it allows you to absorb your surroundings outside of the digital world.

Mood Boards

I think list and mood boards are a great way to gather ideas if you're in a creative rut. Below are a few tools that I have used in the past for creating Mood Boards:

Topics Outside Your Niche

One thing I think is important for creative growth is to look at what other creators are doing outside your niche. For instance, I specialize in the areas of photography and videography but I often get inspired by creators that are great at telling a story. These range from foreign language influencers to fashion vloggers on youtube.

Summary: How to Find Inspiration for Your Projects

In conclusion, these are a few methods to jumpstart your creativity when you encounter a creative block. I hope you found this article informative and helpful. If you have anyways that you have used to find inspiration for your next project I would love to know.

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