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7 Creative Principles
7 principles

The PaperBoats' 7 Creative Principles

A Natural Progression from Spark to Sharing

A simple, open-ended prompt that ignites creative exploration and content generation. It serves as a guiding star - not a destination but a direction that invites deep investigation and play.
Begin with whimsical play and intuitive creation, then apply logical organization and refinement. Both elements are crucial but must be deployed in this order - whimsy generates, logic organizes.
Constraints foster creativity by focusing exploration and forcing innovation within defined boundaries. When we limit our palette, we discover extraordinary possibilities within ordinary concepts.
Gather content through sustained exploration, allowing patterns and connections to emerge organically. The meaning emerges retrospectively, as content accumulates and patterns reveal themselves.
True creativity requires all 7 P's in the pod - patience, perseverence, passion, persistence, playfullness, presence, preparation. Give ideas time to develop fully rather than rushing to premature resolution. Trust that elegant simplicity emerges from slow, deep exploration.
Use frameworks like the Double Diamond to understand where you are in the creative process and what approach is needed. Regular mapping, reflection and analysis helps navigate the journey from chaos to coherence.
Creative work thrives through the interplay of different voices, perspectives and talents. Enable meaningful exchange between creators, collaborators and audiences.