Visual thinking and the imagination

Don’t think of a pink elephant. You couldn’t help it, could you? Our guess is that you’ve just pictured a pink elephant. This is a simple experiment to prove
two things: one, that imagination is synonymous with the mind’s eye, and two, we are all blessed with the ability to visualize beyond what is real. Creative thinkers, such as painters and filmmakers, rely on their ability to generate concepts in the visual form. They cast their mind’s eye into the vast sea of endless possibilities and try to search for original solutions to old problems. This ability to visualize allows them to transcend traditional ideas and ingrained conventions to create meaningful new ideas and methods. The practice of visual thinking to solve problems, work through issues, and communicate clearly has been fundamental to human progress in every civilization. You don’t have to be an artist to think visually. It’s all about paying closer attention to your inner eye, seeing beyond the obvious, and entertaining brand new ideas.


Capture the daydream
Next time you catch yourself daydreaming, try to grab the moment by writing down the details. You’ll find that you’re describing a series of images. Or, if you can, keep a pen and some paper by your bed and, as soon as you wake up, note down what you can remember of your dreams. You might find yourself describing a set of surreal pictures that make no logical sense. What you will have done is echo the beginnings of the creative process. It is an example of the kind of visual thinking that people working in creative industries often do. You too can get the most out of your imagination.

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