Title: Ignorance is Bliss for a Creative Mind — Smashing Magazine
Headings: Ignorance is Bliss for a Creative Mind
Ignorance is Bliss for a Creative Mind
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Never Be Afraid to Show Your Ignorance
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Option 3
Ask Questions (Endlessly!)
Self-Initiated Learning
Be Honest About What You Don’t Know (Yet)

Content: Obviously, this can be risky in some projects, and the level of success will vary from person to person. To be an effective “clueless” designer, you need the self-confidence to learn quickly and proficiently enough to accomplish the given task. You need an almost insatiable thirst to learn and improve. Most importantly, you need to feel comfortable looking stupid. Here are a few tips for embracing and using ignorance to your advantage. Never Be Afraid to Show Your Ignorance
A lot of people fear looking stupid. People don’t like to look weak or ignorant, especially in the workplace. This might have to do with the atmosphere of competition at most offices and studios. Freelancers perhaps have a bit more freedom, but appearing less than brilliant in front of a client is never a good thing. Let me give you a small example of ignorance in the workplace.