My creative process is not formal at all. I find creativity comes to me when I’m least expecting it, but mostly when I’m not trying so hard. I love to consume through reading, listening to podcasts and watching short videos on different topics. I also write short stories that have nothing to do with work and everything to do with a creative outlet.
I usually use my notes app to collect ideas or I use onenote if I’m at my computer.
If I’m trying to work something out for a specific deadline or a new project, I hand write/map it out and as I’m a very visual person and need to see things laid out before I start writing.