Having a process also allows you to think of ideas that may not be easily apparent. What's one thing you do to help come up with new ideas? How can you incorporate this into a repeatable framework (for yourself as well as those you collaborate with)?
Watching youtube videos, talkinh with people with different group and perspective, and of course eagerly searching it online can help me with new ideas
Brainstorming and getting inspiration from various sources. Then, researched to deepen my understanding of the topic. Use mind mapping to organize my thoughts and generate new connections and insights.
1) Research: finding out as much as I can about the topic/problem (usually searching online); I add all the seemingly valuable links I find to a note on my phone
2) Distill and organize: I then transfer the Note's contents to a Google doc, and I start adding comments or additional thoughts to the links that are more valuable (as well as related links), and discard the ones that aren't; I then rank and organize the links based on how they relate to one another, or how closely or distantly they pertain to the problem or topic
3) Step away... I always have to step away from the problem for a while, and that's usually how the ideas come to my mind. If I'm staring at the doc I'll go back to "organizing" mode and won't be able to come up with new ideas. Whenever the ideas come, I add them to a note on my phone and eventually to the Google doc (which then becomes a repository of ideas with sources/support)
4) Share and collaborate: once I have a framework with ideas and research to back them up, I open the Google Doc up to relevant team members and collaborate via comments, edits, etc.
One thing I do to come up with ideas is just do a thought dump in one minute then expand on each idea and see the commonalities. To incorportate this into a repeatable framework is to find ideas from more than one source, and even using BuzzSumo.
I think the best thing I can do to come up with ideas is similar to that mentioned in the video on "where do ideas come from?" Whenever I take my mind off of a project, paper, or anything that involves being creative, that's when I have that eureka moment when a fully formed idea pops into my head. Whenever this happens, I make sure to write it down immediately because I have a horrible memory. There have been countless times when I just can't get anywhere when writing a paper, so I take a break by turning on a movie and then an idea would come to me and I thought oh I'll write it down later, then I end up forgetting. Now I make sure to go in the notes app on my phone and jot down any random thoughts that could potentially help me. I think that this can be turned into a repeatable framework by just stepping away from work for a bit when you're really stuck. It could be going for a walk, maybe going on social media (this could help fuel ideas by looking at other content), watching tv, or talking with your team about anything else besides work. When you can't come up with ideas on the spot, it can be really frustrating which will then make it harder to come up with good content. Learning that it's okay to take a break from the creation process is essential.
I love to jot down any ideas that rush through my brain. Then evaluate one by one focusing on my goal. This enables me to align my creativity with my goals. I later on include someone else in this process to help me have another eye/thought. I always keep it open to me learning and expanding my creativity.
A lot of times, I'll begin with an outline of what I'm trying to convey in my material. Then I'll brainstorm and connect each element of my outline. Then I'll research each element to make sure I'm giving the best and most authoritative information. Finally, I'll sit down to write or create in a stream of consciousness while keeping my outline handy to stay on track. That's when I'll send my work to someone to look over, and I pretend I'm that specific person looking at the material with fresh eyes. That's where I punch up and get ready for submission, assuming the edits coming back to me aren't too crazy.
One thing is for sure, if someone asks me of a new idea of content I will not have any idea what to bring. I just try being aware all the time with things that interest me so to learn as much as possible. This will help me in some moment (I never know when) if I have all my inspiration somewhere "saved". That means I use very often templates on my Instagram account when something inspires me, Pinterest and also screenshots and quick pictures. It can be a movie, a poster on the street, a reel on Instagram, a Youtube video, an ad. Moreover I let myself making company with people who are different than me. It really helps to see the world from a different perspective.
I haven't yet figured out how to turn it into a repeatable framework but I find that forcing myself to have ideas never works. I'm often inspired by movies, music, and other creators and artists around me. I let the ideas form in my head until I get that "Eureka" moment! I will also often bounce my ideas off other people to validate them before moving forward.
The times I find myself to be most creative are when I am bouncing ideas off of other people. With someone else to validate my ideas and help me expand on them, they grow into things that I never would have thought of on my own.
Researching, the moment something comes to mind, I try to do an extensive research on it so l can know as much as possible. Reading and watching of social media contents also work as I try to discuss with those around me to get their opinions.
When thriving for new idea, I often swift Pinterest with every key words I can come out with while reading the requirements. I love seeing images, colors, concepts & trendy content so I usually turn all those things into my source unconciously. Ideas could be personal. It belongs to the style & the creator's mindset. So the more knowledge you know, the more possible you can generate ideas. Even when you saw a cartoon network for children, it maybe become your idea someday. That's the reason why you shouldnt push yourself so much on creating ideas, keep taking the initiatives in learning new things
Watching or reading different media with the people close to me so we can discuss our opinions or debate on different topics. When I'm alone, I separate my own ideas from theirs to see how it fits into my beliefs/principles. Most of the time, that "eureka" moment happens when I'm walking my dog, taking a shower, or even listening to music. I think that to be creative, we also need to give our brain some room to breathe and process the information
I try to broaden my knowledge by reading widely, watching documentaries and engaging in discussions. My ideas often come to me when I'm in the shower, when I'm taking walks or when I'm trying to find sleep. I quickly write down my thoughts so I won't forget. A variety of things (objects, people, lifestyle) influences my writing at different times and stages.
My creative process involves researching an idea/topic and writing down anything that pops out to me. Also brain storming and brain dumping ideas, and rounding down to my top 3 later on.
To enhance my creative process, I like to engage in various activities such as walking outside, reading books & articles, and watching different videos. These practices help me to broaden my perspectives and inspire new ideas for my creative work.
My creative process starts with taking a long walk and while doing that I allow my mind to wander wild about the idea. At some point, I zero in on a particular thought. The moment that happens, I would record it on my phone voice recorder or note app. I could then go and research more about it and from there develop whatever idea I am working on.
I would always start with the Idea of the content I am making, Either making a new picture relatable to the blog, also relatable to the audience then i will ask the approval of the the team on the multiple options I will provide. Then when the best one is chosen then we can proceed with publishing the blog.
I am not really good at creative ideas. Most of the time, my ideas come when I have a problem to solve. Perhaps brainstorming with team members could be one of the processes.
In other times, when I travel I like to read in-flight magazines and look around surroundings. Everytime I find interesting that I can use for my work, I take photos and highlight/ put a note on them. When I need them, I could find them back on my phone.
