The Truth About Consistent Creation
Most designers chase new ideas and big spikes. The real wins come from sticking with the basics. Here’s what I’ve learned about showing up, even when it’s boring.
Why Consistency Beats Inspiration
It’s easy to think big wins come from flashes of inspiration or viral moments. They don’t. The designers who last are the ones who show up on schedule—even when they don’t feel like it. Consistency builds trust. People come back because they know you’ll deliver, not because you had one good idea.
What Gets in the Way
Most people burn out trying to make every design perfect. Or they get bored and chase something new before finishing what they started. Life gets busy. Motivation drops. It’s normal. The trick is not letting that stop you. You can skip a day, but if you skip a month, you’ve lost the habit.
How I Make Consistency Work
I keep my process simple. I design at the same time most days, even if it’s just a few lines. I use structures for my designs, so I never start from zero. When I don’t have a big idea, I design something small. The goal isn’t to be brilliant every time—it’s to keep moving. Most progress is quiet and slow. That’s how it works.
Why Consistency Beats Inspiration
It’s easy to think big wins come from flashes of inspiration or viral moments. They don’t. The designers who last are the ones who show up on schedule—even when they don’t feel like it. Consistency builds trust. People come back because they know you’ll deliver, not because you had one good idea.
What Gets in the Way
Most people burn out trying to make every design perfect. Or they get bored and chase something new before finishing what they started. Life gets busy. Motivation drops. It’s normal. The trick is not letting that stop you. You can skip a day, but if you skip a month, you’ve lost the habit.
How I Make Consistency Work
I keep my process simple. I design at the same time most days, even if it’s just a few lines. I use structures for my designs, so I never start from zero. When I don’t have a big idea, I design something small. The goal isn’t to be brilliant every time—it’s to keep moving. Most progress is quiet and slow. That’s how it works.
Why Consistency Beats Inspiration
It’s easy to think big wins come from flashes of inspiration or viral moments. They don’t. The designers who last are the ones who show up on schedule—even when they don’t feel like it. Consistency builds trust. People come back because they know you’ll deliver, not because you had one good idea.
What Gets in the Way
Most people burn out trying to make every design perfect. Or they get bored and chase something new before finishing what they started. Life gets busy. Motivation drops. It’s normal. The trick is not letting that stop you. You can skip a day, but if you skip a month, you’ve lost the habit.
How I Make Consistency Work
I keep my process simple. I design at the same time most days, even if it’s just a few lines. I use structures for my designs, so I never start from zero. When I don’t have a big idea, I design something small. The goal isn’t to be brilliant every time—it’s to keep moving. Most progress is quiet and slow. That’s how it works.