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“Less is more” might sound like a cliché, but it is hard not to argue that it is true. Just think of the old Greek marble statues. The great attention to detail, the smoothness, and the simple elegance that comes with them being just plain white. Now, believe it or not, those marvelous statues used to be colored. And we are not talking about a pinch of black here, a smudge of blue there.
Creativity, as you well know, is not just a passive trait. Creativity requires effort, practice and dedication.
Trends are the building blocks of culture. They appear and influence (for a while, at least) the way things are done, the way things look, or sound. Like Scott Cook said, major changes come about once a trend solidifies itself in culture, when it becomes more than just a passing fad. In web design, especially, trends are tremendously important, so it’s vital for you, as a web designer, to be ahead of the curve.
Many freelancers experience the pull of a sunny day, socializing over a coffee or watching a movie. It is one of the drawbacks in working for yourself, that sometimes you need to keep working to meet your deadlines but you just don’t feel like working. Even when you totally love your freelancing job, there will be times when occasionally your motivation seems to disappear.
Creativity is controversial, with some believing the skill can be taught and developed while others believe it is a trait you are born with. Whichever approach is correct, a conducive and creative environment is essential to nurture ideas and allow ideas to flow from creative individuals. However, there are a number of practices which can be adopted to actively encourage creativity and innovation in your workplace.
