Trust The Process
“Trust the Process” is an anthology of research surrounding the creative process.
Tailored for fellow creatives seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of the creative journey, this publication addresses the pervasive challenge of creative block while investigating the methodologies employed by other artists and designers to overcome it.
Creative block is a universal experience among all artists and designers and "Trust the Process" aims to find ways to overcome this and to investigate how other creatives work through their own processes. Through a series of interviews with practicing artists and designers, readers gain valuable insights into their unique creative processes and the techniques they employ to overcome creative block.
Tailored for fellow creatives seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of the creative journey, this publication addresses the pervasive challenge of creative block while investigating the methodologies employed by other artists and designers to overcome it.
Creative block is a universal experience among all artists and designers and "Trust the Process" aims to find ways to overcome this and to investigate how other creatives work through their own processes. Through a series of interviews with practicing artists and designers, readers gain valuable insights into their unique creative processes and the techniques they employ to overcome creative block.
In addition to this, "Trust the Process" explores the work of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's "Flow States," which refers to the immersive experience of being fully engaged and absorbed in an enjoyable and captivating task. By delving into the dynamics of flow states, this publication offers valuable insights into harnessing the power of this phenomenon to enhance creativity and productivity.
The chosen design for "Trust the Process" was meticulously crafted to present the research findings in an engaging and visually appealing format. The publication incorporates various captivating design elements, including different paper weights and transparencies such as tracing paper overlays. It features quotes from the interviews on small flip-out inserts and includes a zine showcasing the creator's commonly used illustrated motifs. To accommodate all of these easily into the publication and to preserve the structural integrity, spiral binding was the best option and also allowed each page to lay flat.
Perhaps the standout feature of the design is the printing. "Trust the Process" is Risograph printed using a vibrant combination of Fluorescent Pink, Yellow, and Risofederal Blue ink. This strategic color selection creates a visually stimulating and harmonious palette that consistently flows throughout the entirety of the publication, enhancing its overall visual impact.
The illustrations featured in the publication complement the accompanying content, forming a cohesive and visually appealing ensemble. Each illustration is thoughtfully crafted to align with its corresponding content, establishing a seamless connection between the visual elements and the written material. The graphic linework in the illustrations harmonizes effectively with the vibrant risograph color palette. "Trust the Process" features illustrations of the creative's studios where the interviews were conducted, providing an immersive glimpse into the environments that foster creativity and inspire the creative process.
The illustrations featured in the publication complement the accompanying content, forming a cohesive and visually appealing ensemble. Each illustration is thoughtfully crafted to align with its corresponding content, establishing a seamless connection between the visual elements and the written material. The graphic linework in the illustrations harmonizes effectively with the vibrant risograph color palette. "Trust the Process" features illustrations of the creative's studios where the interviews were conducted, providing an immersive glimpse into the environments that foster creativity and inspire the creative process.