Methods of Creative Thinking

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Creative thinking is a very subjective topic. Some people prefer the traditional time tested methods of formally creating ideas while some other people go at it randomly starting from nowhere in particular and working their way to their ultimate goal via numerous channels. Some artists sit down and carefully draw line after line while some take a pencil and doodle across numerous pages before finally settling on one concept.

One thing however is common to both this approaches, the end/goal. The goal is to come up with something that is greater in value to the sum of all the input. This could be aesthetically, philosophically or monetary.

Mind maps are used extensively for creative thinking and this tend to help the creator to view the problem and solve it graphically. Some people prefer brainstorming or the use of flash cards while some write down random words while trying to come out with a poem or concept.

In light of this, the creative process is creative in its own virtue since no single channel of creativity can be followed by everyone. To every man his preference.