Creative Orange - Your Brand and Digital Partner’s Post

Design isn't just my profession, it’s my favourite life hack! It's the secret sauce that has transformed how I see the world, both at work and beyond. Design doesn’t only mean crafting killer websites or apps. For me, it's a way of life. It's about tackling everyday challenges with creativity and a focus on the end user. It's about seeing possibilities where others might see limitations. During my initial years as a Creative Director, I saw design as just a visual language to showcase what a brand wants to portray. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Because here's the truth– Design is never just about the fancy fonts and graphics. It's about stepping into your audience's shoes. And design at its core is about problem-solving. Here's what I have learnt so far in my journey as a design expert for the past 20+ years: 1) Design is all about iteration. Experiment, test, refine, repeat. This is a mantra that I follow in both my personal life and my professional life at Creative Orange. I'm no longer afraid of making mistakes, instead I see them as opportunities to create beautiful and meaningful experiences. 2) Design thrives on experimentation. I have made peace with the fact that not every idea would work; in fact during most cases, only 1 out of a 100 ideas may work! Behind every successful idea is a huge list of unsuccessful ones. But to reach that successful idea, you need to experiment. And this is applicable to get the right opportunities in life too. Thankfully, this approach has led to some amazing adventures and connections I never would have imagined. 3) Design thinking taught me to see challenges as puzzles waiting to be solved. And what about life's tricky roadblocks? – It’s just another design challenge. Instead of getting overwhelmed, I get excited to brainstorm creative solutions which gives me a sense of thrill. So the next time you're faced with a design challenge, take a step back! Instead of immediately diving into the aesthetics, think about the person on the other side of the screen. How can you make their life easier, and much more enjoyable? Because that is the hidden power of design. And at the end of the day, I am truly grateful and proud to be on this path of design. It is my life's superpower! #design #creativity #visualdesign #CreativeOrange