How to overcome creative blocks in the iGaming casino industry
11th November, 2022
Creating an online casino game can be an exciting process, but sometimes it might feel like too much. We sat down with our game artists to learn tips on overcoming creative blocks in the iGaming industry.
Have you ever started working on a project, but not one single idea came to mind? Maybe you’ve felt stuck or frustrated when you couldn’t come up with a solution to solve a work-related problem.
We have good news for you. Those are called creative blocks and there are ways you can fix them. In this article, we will show you:
- What are Creative Blocks and how to spot them
- The Top creative struggles of FBMDS®’ Game Artists
- How to fight creative blocks and embrace Creative Momentum.
So… what are creative blocks?
Ideally, game artists would be overflowing with new conceptions and suggestions on a daily basis. Unfortunately, that’s not realistic because that’s not always how it plays out. A creative block happens when someone feels uninspired to come up with ideas while working on a project and it happens in all kinds of creative roles.
If your job requires you to constantly bring out-of-the-box and innovative concepts such as in the iGaming industry, there’s an added pressure to be original all the time. Creative thinkers might usually use their inspiration and analysis skills to achieve that Eureka! moment, but sometimes they may run out of artistic fuel. And that’s normal.
Here’s a list of common feelings for those going through creative blocks:
- Lack of motivation to create;
- Panic when faced with an unknown skill, platform or subject;
- A sensation of being trapped and overwhelmed;
- Numbness to unfinished work tasks and upcoming projects;
- Long work hours but little productivity.
In the iGaming industry, as well as in any other sector that requires originality, artists are more susceptible to these feelings. Let’s grasp why creative blocks emerge and what can cause them.
Being creative is not always all fun and games
Striving for differentiation is key when it comes to taking any kind of business further, and FBMDS®’ online casino gaming sector is no exception. Even though to game artists some days might feel more productive and fruitful than others, they can find barriers to inspiration both in smaller tasks and bigger projects.