So, we snagged 15 real doodles from our staff and researched the meaning of them based on work from artists and handwriting experts.

The 99design team doodles all the time, and we wanted to learn more about what was behind their scribbles.

Just because you’re doodling absent-mindedly doesn’t mean your mind is absent. It relaxes you just enough that something in the back of your mind can come to fruition naturally.īut perhaps most importantly: doodling gives you rare insights into your own psyche.ĭifferent people doodle different things, and even the same person will doodle different things depending on their mood. The mental state of doodling is between awareness and daydreaming, which makes it great for new, creative ideas. If you have trouble communicating or putting emotions into words, doodling can help you express your feelings, even calm you down if you’re frustrated, anxious or depressed.

Doodling gives you an emotional outlet.

Despite popular belief, doodling actually keeps you focused by creating just enough stimulation to prevent your brain from reverting to its default state, or “spacing out.” Science also backs up the importance of doodling. Eisenhower’s doodles on an official White House manuscript show a surprising amount of talent… and muscles. Doodling even left its mark in mathematics: the Ulam spiral, a popular visual aid for mathematicians, was developed by Stanislaw Ulam based on a doodle he made while attending a conference. presidents and legendary authors to list. Some of history’s most influential people were doodlers, and you’d be surprised at how many goofy stick figures decorate the margins of famous historical manuscripts.

Doodle by Orangecrush, a member of our design community Cool, right? Let’s dig into the hidden meaning of doodles.

The truth is your daydream drawing gives you an unobstructed view into your own mind. Or it means you’re not paying attention (in reality it’s just the opposite!). Is that a cute little bee you’re doodling, or did something a little Freudian slip out of your subconscious? Some may say doodling is kid stuff.

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