Adopt the beginner’s mind. As the old saying goes, in the expert’s mind there are few possibilities, but for the beginner’s mind, the world is wide open. While you are an expert at what you do, try to take a step back and approach your problem the way a child does, without preconceived notions of what can and cannot be done. As an exercise in creativity, take a chance and look at a problem from a new perspective. Designers understand the need to take risks, especially during the early explorations of a problem. They are not afraid to break with convention. Good designers are open minded and
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