How to bring creativity into any role How to identify projects that can benefit from a creative touch It can be hard to see professional instances that could use a touch of creativity. If you find a project boring, or hard to focus on, try adding some color, or rearranging the title or logo. Make it something you're proud of. Another example: If you work in an ice cream shop, you can make a creative tip jar sign, or write the menu in different colors and fonts. Or, you can arrange the toppings and cups so the colors work nicely together. This will draw more eyes to these items. How to use creativity in a non-creative setting If you're in an office, making things creative can feel impossible. I learned this the hard way, but there are a few thingsI do to make working in an office more creative: - Add color, rearrange titles and pictures to make projects look incredible Much like this blog post, I always make sure that the picture and title are aesthetically pleasing, and look good next to my other posts. It helps make my website look more professional. - Involve yourself in all creative things happening around you One time at work, I noticed my boss was trying to pick new colors for the wall. I asked if I could help and ended up picking all the colors and going to the tile store with her to pick tiles to match. - Ask questions Just the other day I was looking at a blog post my co-worker created and I asked “how did you decide on those colors?” He said, “I just picked random colors. I'm not an artist.” That was a perfect opportunity to show my creativity. I helped pick colors that looked better as a pair, making the post look more professional. The benefits of using creativity in a workplace There are both personal and non-personal benefits for thinking creatively in a workplace. Showing off your creativity helps customers remember you. It can also make co-workers ask your opinion on future projects. Another benefit of thinking creatively is it shows employers you go above and beyond demonstrating something most people don't have. Also, using creativity in the workplace motivates you to work and do more projects. It helps work feel more exciting, and for me, that is the most important part. There is creativity everywhere Being creative in a non-creative setting can seem intimidating, but if you go out of your way to involve yourself in creative projects, it’s possible. Creativity isn’t always a piece of art. It can be how you write the menu, make colors work together, or arrange toppings. Look at the surrounding people, and jump at every creative opportunity. Ask questions about the creative side of co-workers' pieces, and offer input. Overall, using creativity shows employers, customers, and co-workers that your brain functions slightly differently, noticing things that non-creative people do not. Using your creativity can also help you feel more excited about the minor projects at work.