7 Steps to Solving that problem.

1. Define the Problem. 

To generate ideas you must know what the problem is you are trying to solve.

2. Brainstorming.

Either alone or as a group simply write down as much as you can. Don't worry about the later stages or the brainstorming being planned out. Concentrate on generating as many ideas as you can, pick that brain! And don’t discard an idea because you think it’s not good enough, put it down anyway.

"Think Big".

3. Research.

To be able to design a piece of work that will be great in the present and future you must research into design agencies, artists, similar existing designs, your target audience etc to see what has already been done and what worked well.

Research is a big development in how you solve a problem.

4. Take an interest.

It's very difficult think of great ideas and make astonishing designs if you’re not overly fond of the subject. If you have an interest and passion in the design world and a number of different subjects then the likelihood of success is multiplied significantly.

5. Look at each Problem as a Challenge.

If you look at a problem simply as a problem then you will see it negatively, it is a problem that needs a solution. However if you see it negatively these negative thoughts that can almost act as a barrier to its resolution.

But if you look at it in a different light and see each problem as an interesting adventurous challenge, it is simply by doing this that we have more positive thoughts. We are more likely to enjoy ourselves with an interesting challenge as opposed to a potentially difficult problem.

6. Stuck in a Rut?

Sometimes if you try too hard to solve a problem you end up with nothing but frustration. So "chill out", have a break and come back to it or even sleep on it. Switching off for a while can be very successful and helpful.

Or if you’re at the stage where you’re developing ideas then simply move on to the next one and come back to it later.

7. Carry a Notepad.

Always have a notepad to capture every idea that comes to you. It's absolutely useless to say "I'll write it down later" as the chances are very slim that you will in fact do that at all and most likely forget it.