Here's how you can enhance your creative thinking skills as a designer.

Embracing curiosity fuels my creative journey, driving me to explore new realms and question conventional approaches. By delving into design history, scrutinizing others' work, and pondering emerging technologies, I uncover innovative solutions and fresh perspectives. Nurturing this mindset not only ignites my creativity but also leads to unique ideas that push the boundaries of design.

I actively diversify my inputs to enrich my creative reservoir. Beyond design-centric content, I immerse myself in diverse cultures, arts, sciences, and philosophies. Engaging in workshops, reading across various subjects, and conversing with individuals from diverse fields fertilizes my creativity, weaving a vibrant tapestry of ideas that infuse fresh perspectives into my design endeavors.

Sketching daily is non-negotiable in my work as a jewelry designer. It's my go-to method for unlocking fresh ideas and pushing creative boundaries. Don't fret if you think you lack the natural talent required; sketching is something anyone can learn if they practice. By putting pen to paper every day, I train my brain to think visually, allowing ideas to flow freely and effortlessly. Sketching serves as a space for experimentation, where I can explore different concepts and iterate rapidly. Honing drawing skills also builds resilience in the face of challenges. Whether it's basic thumbnail sketches or on-the-fly problem-solving sketches, this skill gives me a distinct advantage as a designer over those who rely solely on software programs.

Daily sketching serves as my creative compass, guiding me towards innovative solutions and untapped ideas. Through this tactile process, I liberate my mind from digital confines, honing my ability to observe details and translate abstract concepts into tangible forms. Carrying a sketchbook has become second nature, capturing fleeting thoughts and refining them into seeds of inspiration that blossom into refined designs.

My advice, while researching and watching daily design tutorials, stories on social media is entertaining, try challenge yourself with at least 30/90 days daily sketching. Stop scrolling start practicing! What you come up with might surprise you!

I think challenging yourself is the best way to find out where your limits and strengths are. Try out those things you think a improbable for you to do and you might be surprised what you're capable of.

Stepping out of my comfort zone is where I find my greatest creative growth. Embracing challenges that push the boundaries of my skills and perspectives fuels my evolution as a designer. Whether it's experimenting with new mediums, collaborating across disciplines, or tackling daunting problems head-on, each challenge unlocks new layers of innovation and versatility in my work.

You should develop the skill of reflection. During my time working at GrowthScribe, we regularly had post-project calls. It helped us understand what went well, where things could be improved, if we could deliver better results, and more. One thing that helped us in this regard was making notes about significant things during the project. It helped us understand our process, and reveal our pitfalls. Understanding these pitfalls and patterns of thinking realised our limitations, and thus, a starting point of where things could be improved.

For me, one of the main factors is listening! And doing so actively, empathizing with your client, deeply understanding their concerns, aspirations, desires, and deepest fears. This listening will allow you to use your creativity in a much broader and deeper way, generating real and valuable impact on the audience.