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The Inner Workings of the Creative Process
Project Overview
This personal project was developed over several months between 2023 and 2024 as a way to explore and communicate the inner workings of my creative process. I set out to create a visual representation that not only documents each stage of development but also brings those phases to life through motion and design.
Concept
The central idea was to break down the often nonlinear and intuitive creative journey into a series of identifiable steps. These stages—ranging from ideation and exploration to refinement and resolution—were each given a unique visual identity. This segmentation helped clarify how different parts of the process interact and build upon one another.
This personal project was developed over several months between 2023 and 2024 as a way to explore and communicate the inner workings of my creative process. I set out to create a visual representation that not only documents each stage of development but also brings those phases to life through motion and design.
Concept
The central idea was to break down the often nonlinear and intuitive creative journey into a series of identifiable steps. These stages—ranging from ideation and exploration to refinement and resolution—were each given a unique visual identity. This segmentation helped clarify how different parts of the process interact and build upon one another.
Process
Each phase was designed and animated as a standalone visual piece, reflecting the characteristics and emotions associated with that step. These individual animations were then woven together to form a larger, cohesive narrative. The result is a layered, evolving visual story that mirrors the rhythm and complexity of creative work.
Purpose & Reflection
Beyond being a self-reflective exercise, this project also serves as a tool to demystify the creative process for others—illustrating that it is not always linear or tidy, but it is purposeful and deeply personal. It helped me better understand my own working patterns and made the invisible structure of creativity visible, both for myself and for an audience.
Animation & Concept: Ton Mikkers Studio
Music & Sound: Antonis Georgou
Each phase was designed and animated as a standalone visual piece, reflecting the characteristics and emotions associated with that step. These individual animations were then woven together to form a larger, cohesive narrative. The result is a layered, evolving visual story that mirrors the rhythm and complexity of creative work.
Purpose & Reflection
Beyond being a self-reflective exercise, this project also serves as a tool to demystify the creative process for others—illustrating that it is not always linear or tidy, but it is purposeful and deeply personal. It helped me better understand my own working patterns and made the invisible structure of creativity visible, both for myself and for an audience.
Animation & Concept: Ton Mikkers Studio
Music & Sound: Antonis Georgou
