Problem Seeking and Problem Solving

Reading this chapter I am reminded of my last semester in WARP and constantly working on a time crunch. With deadlines and requirements it is often hard to use divergent thinking methods. For some pressure is often the means for inspiration, for others they find themselves concerned with meeting their deadline and producing. For this reason; I feel that most artists and designers working under time limits often lean toward convergent thinking. But maybe, the real goal is to try and find a balance between both work methods. In order to stay competitive in both school and in the work force it is important that artists are both original and timely. Finding a balance between convergent and divergent thinking and planning ensure that we create edgy and unique work efficiently. In most of my classes I have found that this is often easier said then done. My struggle is to stop over thinking and worrying about the final product and let my inspiration and creative process flow more loosely.