Creative Process

Creative Process

During this capstone, my perception of the creative process has greatly shifted. Most key to being successful this year was the concept of iteration, which helped to lift any mental blocks by generating ideas rapidly. This was especially helpful when creating spreads, as generating a variety of compositions allowed me to play with which ones worked better and which "darlings" I had to "kill." It also allowed me to come to a cohesive style by requiring a larger volume of drawings that were used in my final product. In addition, I found the "Shultz Hour" technique to be extremely helpful; as mentioned in the New York Times, taking even one hour to consider my project in terms of my professional and personal goals in big-picture terms allowed me to think more creatively without the clutter of technology and deadlines (Leonhardt n.p.). As a result, I was able to more clearly visualize the story I wanted to tell within the context of not only this course but in my career as a student of Arabic and world literature. 

Leonhardt, David. "You're Too Busy. You Need a 'Shultz Hour'." The New York Times, 18 April 2017, https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/18/opinion/youre-too-busy-you-need-a-shultz-hour.html.