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Unleashing Creativity Through Constraints: Why Less Can Be More
How Limits Can Make You More Creative
Constraints can feel like the villains of creativity. They seem like obstacles, blocking our big ideas and telling us what we can’t do.
But here’s the funny thing — sometimes those limitations are the very things that help us be the most creative.
If you’ve ever had to make dinner with just five ingredients and ended up making the best meal ever, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Today, let’s explore why having less can actually help you be more creative.
The Creative Power of Limits
I remember the first time I had to build a web app for a client with a super tight budget. Honestly, I thought I was doomed. With so little money to work with, I couldn’t use all the fancy animations or hire extra help.
So, I had to focus only on the most important features — like making sure the navigation was simple and the user experience was smooth. What I ended up making was one of the simplest, most user-friendly apps ever.
Cutting out all the extra stuff made me realize that simplicity can be beautiful.
There’s something about having a set of rules, a small box to work within, that makes…
