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Stuck web designer

2 points by hans222 17y ago

Hi to all Well, my problem is basicaly that I can't foccus on what I do. Im a web designer who spents almost everytime in the computer; collecting screenshots, in facebook, twitter, etc. But I can't finish any design, never. And yes, I go out to chill and take some inspiration, but when Im in the computer automatically I stuck again. I have Photoshop open 24/7 but almost don't use it, may what kills me is the blank canavas, I think. Also I have mad visual skills (no arrogance) but for me it's nothing cos I can't come with anything. May some of you had this problem and can help me, for example with some tips to "break-out" the blank canavas, or some trick to improve my process. Thanks to all, and yes, my english sucks balls, sorry.

sirwitti 17y ago
hi! the question is, why you can´t finish your designs? a very common problem is perfectionism. if you´re trying things out, change stuff all times and never are really content with the results, then you´re propably a perfectionist (which is totally ok). if so, it means you really care about the stuff you´re doing, wich is very good. actually it means that perhaps you are caring a bit too much. sometimes you won´t find the perfect solution. the hard part is to learn/accept that you won´t find it. so take the best possible way... have fun, martin
- hans222 17y ago
  Yes, sometimes it's also happens to me (the perfectionism thing), but now is more that I just can't start (sorry if may I dont clarify it on the post). Thanks a lot Martin :)
Mz 17y ago
And yes, I go out to chill and take some inspiration, but when Im in the computer automatically I stuck again. Weird but true: When sitting at my computer guarantees that I can't think clearly, it usually means my computer is making me ill. Try cleaning your computer and see if that does anything for your mental ability while at the computer.
mikecane 17y ago
Do your designs have a purpose? If all you're doing is trying to make pretty stuff, that could be the problem. Instead of doing the pretteh, come up with problems you can solve via design.

Stuck web designer

2 points by hans222 17y ago

sirwitti 17y ago

hi! the question is, why you can´t finish your designs? a very common problem is perfectionism. if you´re trying things out, change stuff all times and never are really content with the results, then you´re propably a perfectionist (which is totally ok). if so, it means you really care about the stuff you´re doing, wich is very good. actually it means that perhaps you are caring a bit too much. sometimes you won´t find the perfect solution. the hard part is to learn/accept that you won´t find it. so take the best possible way... have fun, martin

hans222 17y ago
Yes, sometimes it's also happens to me (the perfectionism thing), but now is more that I just can't start (sorry if may I dont clarify it on the post). Thanks a lot Martin :)

Mz 17y ago

And yes, I go out to chill and take some inspiration, but when Im in the computer automatically I stuck again. Weird but true: When sitting at my computer guarantees that I can't think clearly, it usually means my computer is making me ill. Try cleaning your computer and see if that does anything for your mental ability while at the computer.

mikecane 17y ago

Do your designs have a purpose? If all you're doing is trying to make pretty stuff, that could be the problem. Instead of doing the pretteh, come up with problems you can solve via design.