A Horror Story of Creative Block
Light lies behind every exit door
In the chaotic Tech world of tasks and deadlines, a designer faced an empty Figma canvas, trapped by a feisty creative block. His once-flowing design ideas were on vacation, leaving him unable to progress. It felt like a creative lockdown.
ICYMI, read our previous newsletter here.
In a twist of fate, he turned to Twitter for a breather. Amid the memes, drags, and tech rants, a post, looking a bit tacky but promising, flashed a rescue plan: accept the struggle, dodge panic, take breaks, switch scenes, read creative stuff, rekindle inspiration, and throw in a dash of collaboration. These steps weren't just advice; they were a survival guide.
With an eye roll and sigh, our designer gave it a whirl. Lo and behold! The creative fog lifted, and he was back in action, crafting masterpieces like a digital wizard.
Lesson learned? Creative blocks and vexing bugs aren't foes; they're teachers. They force you to pay attention to details, sneak in strategic breaks, hang out with your creative muse, embrace the unknown, and be humble.
Who knew a Twitter scroll could be the secret passage to a creative breakthrough? Embrace the chaos; it might just be your creative superpower!
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Our community has been buzzing with energy and dedication as we collectively work towards creating positive change. From impactful projects to insightful discussions, your contributions have been nothing short of inspiring. We encourage you to share your experiences and success stories with the community - let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made together!
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Hold up! Try this Riddle.
I'm a language with no words,
I process without a pause.
Developers speak my syntax,
Yet, I lack human flaws.
What am I? Stay tuned to find out!
Who’s Hiring?
Alfred & Victoria is hiring a Backend Engineer (use Job Description as title)
Stanbic IBTC is hiring a Front-End Engineer
Kuda is hiring a Copywriter
Cavista is hiring an Android Engineer
PalmPay Limited is Hiring a Senior Visual Designer
Bolt Nigeria is hiring a Country Sales Manager
Branch International is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer
Jumia is hiring a Data Analyst (use Job Description as title)
Tech Fun Fact!
Did you know that the first computer mouse was made of wood?
In 1964, Doug Engelbart, an American engineer, invented the prototype of the computer mouse while working at the Stanford Research Institute. This primitive mouse was handcrafted from wood and had two metal wheels underneath to track movement. It was called a “mouse” because of its tail-like cable. While today’s sleek and sophisticated mice are a far cry from Engelbart’s original wooden invention, we have reason to be grateful for that little scrolling tool.
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Answer to the Riddle
I am a Computer Program.
Quite an easy one. Did you beat me at my own game? If not, don’t worry, I won’t hold it against you. Let’s keep the binary banter going! 😅
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