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While I was dealing with an issue today, I took an informal poll of my colleagues here at CDG Interactive to ask where they find their inspiration when faced with a problem or when they need new ideas. I was reminded that our creative team does a daily drawing, our copywriter has previously written about using writer’s sprints to overcome writer’s block. and our front end developer often chooses to relax by attending the performing arts.

Heidi mentioned that she likes the Idea Catalyst Kit to help generate ideas. And that reminded me about Oblique Strategies from Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt as a way to work your way out of a dead end or dilemma.

One of our technical team mentioned one of my usual favorite techniques – writing down the problem and free associating. After a few minutes, go back and start making connections. Sometimes it solves an entirely different problem than the one you thought you were working on.

Four or five people mentioned getting away from the computer and going for a walk outside. I’m thinking that the park outside our office may have more than a little to do with these preferences.

Where do you find your creative or problem-solving inspiration?