Notes/Use your hands to think

In my creative process, I often gravitate towards physical, hands-on methods without relying on digital tools. I find tangible tools provide a unique perspective and ease during ideation that digital alternatives can't always match.

  • For instance, when my partner and I planned our apartment renovation, we spent 90 minutes with paper and pen. This analog approach led to faster decision-making than scrolling through Pinterest boards.
  • Similarly, when discussing MVPs and new products with founders, I prefer sitting down with just paper and pen – no slides, websites, or competitor references. This approach not only helps me gauge whether they're visual thinkers or visualisers but also ensures we're literally "on the same page" while ideating. Visual Thinkers vs. VisualisersVisual Thinkers vs. Visualisers
    Visual thinkers are not visualisers. Visual thinkers need visual cues to process information effectively. They excel at interpreting existing visuals but struggle to generate images from verbal de...
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Source

  • Steal Like an ArtistSteal Like an Artist
    Austin Kleon excels in two areas: clarity and storytelling. As with his other works (which I later explored), this book concentrates on a single topic, employing straightforward, positive, and insp...