How to Get Your Creative Groove On is an original series by Perch. This week we explore the value in asking a novice for creative input.
Week 16: Ask a Novice
Most of us achieve our greatest creative work by the age of 40 and by age 45 have advanced into the expert stage of the creative process. Therefore, most of the creative work and innovation that is occurring today is being accomplished by the young – those who are early enough in their creative journey to be uninhibited by experience and just unknowledgeable enough to be willing to attempt many untested ways of doing things.
Art and Innocence
Novices are far less plagued by the Curse of Knowledge than experts. Their creative innocence makes them the perfect candidates for creative feedback. Next time you find yourself working on a problem-solving technique, consider:
- Asking a child
- Asking an art student
- Asking the newest member of your team (rather than the most experienced)
Overcoming the Curse of Knowledge
As we each advance through the course of personal creative journeys, we naturally learn from our mistakes, gain expertise, and unfortunately, become susceptible to the Curse of Knowledge. Getting the feedback of a novice artist can help open your eyes to creative avenues you may never have previously considered.
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