YOUR CREATIVE TYPE QUIZ
<section><h2>What’s Your Creative Type?</h2><p><div>What would it mean if you could unlock and tap into your full creative potential? </div><div><br></div><div><b>Knowing your Creative Type empowers you. </b></div><div><br></div><div>It allows you to fully understand the potential that is hardwired in you - ready and waiting to be unleashed. </div><div><br></div><div>Use what you’re about to learn to paint, draw, teach, write - whatever your creative outlet is - and move forward confidence and appreciation for your unique creative process and preferences. </div></p></section><section><h2>The Reliable Fact Finder</h2><p><div>For you, creativity comes from solving problems using practical, hands-on solutions. You don’t require an endless supply of new ideas to create: all you need is one spark.</div><div><br></div><div><i>”It is better to concentrate on perfecting [an existing idea] than to hunt around for a new idea.”</i></div><div>~ Henry Ford</div><div><br></div><div>Your best innovations come from combining existing techniques or making small incremental improvements. You excel at reducing costs, time and materials required. A little goes a long way with you.</div><div><br></div><div>You’re most creative when you have a clear objective and time to plan.</div><div><br></div><div>Your biggest challenges occur when doing something that requires you to break your traditional method. </div></p></section><section><h3>The Mystical Idealist</h3><p><div>You excel at inspiring others. The rarest type of all, you’re driven by the possibilities you see in the people around you.</div><div><br></div><div>You often use metaphors to get your point across. </div><div><br></div><div>”You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”</div><div>~ Gandhi</div><div><br></div><div>Like Gandhi, you prefer to lead quietly, doing your best work behind the scenes.</div><div><br></div><div>You aim to create something regardless of financial reward: something that others can experience on an emotional level.</div><div><br></div><div>Your main challenge is sharing what you create, and some of your complexities are lost on more traditional, concrete thinkers.</div></p></section><section><h3>The Dedicated Protector</h3><p><div>For you, creativity comes through solving today’s problems and you are inspired by helping others.</div><div><br></div><div>You cautiously weigh your personal values to decide which projects to undertake. You then proceed to carry out the project to completion, through your methodological planning.</div><div><br></div><div>Memory for details and faces come easily to you, and you are also hyper-perceptive to the emotions of others. </div><div><br></div><div><i>”I paint the way I do because that’s the way I feel about things”</i></div><div>~ Normal Rockwell</div><div><br></div><div>Your biggest challenges come from having too little time to plan, and from trying to please everyone. </div></p></section><section><h3>The Strategic Visionary</h3><p><div>You take creative control from behind the scenes and always have a plan B.</div><div><br></div><div>Your greatest strength comes from your intuition: you are inwardly focussed, complicated and love to theorise.</div><div><br></div><div><i>”The first step is an intuition and it comes with a burst”</i></div><div>~ Thomas Edison</div><div><br></div><div>You innovate by leaping ahead, fuelled by flashes of inspiration that have made it past your highly logical filter. </div><div><br></div><div>Sometimes you are quick to dismiss unproductive ideas, and fail to see the tools you might have at your disposal. As a result, you may miss opportunities.</div></p></section><section><h3>The Charming Explorer</h3><p><div>Inspiration comes from your deep emotions and inner passions - though you may find this difficult to express. </div><div><br></div><div>You are a dreamer who sense the beauty and intricacies in your environment and the people around you. </div><div><br></div><div><i>”I think you have to draw from your own personality and you own experience”</i></div><div>~ Charles Schulz</div><div><br></div><div>Rooted in reality, you take from what’s around you and apply your imagination to create something new.</div><div><br></div><div>Your biggest challenge comes from a lack of urgency to finish what you start.</div></p></section><section><h3>The Crafter Dabbler</h3><p><div>Unbound by rules and regulations, you keep a cool head and use your creative resources to take action.</div><div><br></div><div>You like to work directly with your tools, and less so with people.</div><div><br></div><div><i>”He does not believe in talking; he believes in doing”</i></div><div>~ Jackson Pollack’s wife, about the artist</div><div><br></div><div>For you, the process, the act, is more important than the results.</div><div><br></div><div>You can be more effective by considering how people will react to your solutions and how your work may fit into the global scheme of things.</div></p></section><section><h3>The Innovative Seeker</h3><p><div>Pondering the possibilities, you love to imagine what could be.</div><div><br></div><div>You work best alone, and have a great capacity to concentrate.</div><div><br></div><div>You are comfortable even in chaos and are able to form meaningful connections where others see randomness. </div><div><br></div><div>Because you are motivated by your own internal satisfaction, you sometimes lack the ability to bring your ideas to a tangible form for others to experience. </div><div><br></div><div>By setting yourself deadlines and showing your work, you can express yourself even further.</div></p></section><section><h3>The Altruistic Negotiator</h3><p><div>Ever curious, your ideas are endless (even if they don’t lead to anything.)</div><div><br></div><div>You have a vivid imagination and create connections between the past and present. </div><div><br></div><div>Topics of interest include morality, ethics and the human condition. You excel at putting yourself in others shoes. </div><div><br></div><div>To make sure your ideas make it to the external world, consider how your idea can be put into practise, and have an impact on the world at large.</div></p></section><section><h3>The Imaginative Leader</h3><p><div>You take each creative project seriously: balancing both planning and execution.</div><div><br></div><div>You are imaginative but keep a lid on what you determine as unrealistic and impractical.</div><div><br></div><div>You build theories and models, but are happy to leave the detailed work to others. </div><div><br></div><div>Forward thinking, you excel at predicting the outcome of projects and how systems react to change.</div><div><br></div><div>Sometimes you may forget how people will react, so remember to keep an open mind about others and alternative paths you might have to take.</div></p></section><section><h3>The Curious Intellect</h3><p><div>You are driven by the ‘impossible’.</div><div><br></div><div>You aim to solve the unsolvable, and invent exciting solutions. </div><div><br></div><div>You challenge existing beliefs and conventions, and love to experiment through your work.</div><div><br></div><div>You embrace change, and keep on top of the latest trends and technology.</div><div><br></div><div>Occasionally you will make abstract leaps, without explaining your assumptions. This can lead to confusion, so pay attention to communicating your thoughts.</div></p></section><section><h3>The Charismatic Persuader</h3><p><div>In order to put others first, you accept that some rules are to be broken.</div><div><br></div><div>Your creativity can take an intangible form, and you see it as part of a bigger picture.</div><div><br></div><div>You prefer to be in front of audiences; inspiring and motivating others.</div><div><br></div><div>You are an excellent communicator, whether through your words or your creations.</div><div><br></div><div>You finish what you start but are sensitive to criticism. Try to stay focussed on your goal, regardless of its reception.</div></p></section><section><h3>The Cheerful Socialite</h3><p><div>Creativity comes from understanding people, collaborating and motivating others in your team. </div><div><br></div><div>You easily put yourself in others shoes and create powerful messages and stories.</div><div><br></div><div>You observe patterns and connections, free from judgement. </div><div><br></div><div>Your decisions are based on personal values and the impact you have on those around you.</div><div><br></div><div>You like to talk through your ideas to find solutions, but can struggle to listen to others.</div></p></section><section><h3>The Grounded Administrator</h3><p><div>Your creative skills are transferrable to many arenas. You study the technique and play the game by the rules to master anything you like.</div><div><br></div><div>The world is often ‘black and white’ to you, and your motivation comes from tangible goals. </div><div><br></div><div>You organise your environment - colours, sounds, tastes and smells - and explore it with ease.</div><div><br></div><div>You are a realist, and enjoy creating order.</div><div><br></div><div>Your challenges come from breaking free from your perceived bounds, and remembering some of the best ideas lie just outside the traditional, concrete realm.</div></p></section><section><h3>The Caring Mentor</h3><p><div>Deeply connected to beautiful possessions, homes and objects, your external world. </div><div><br></div><div>You model what you see as traditional, appropriate behaviour and express your emotions freely.</div><div><br></div><div>Continuously refining your work, you engage with real objects in your surroundings.</div><div><br></div><div>You have a sharp memory for personal details in particular and tell a great story.</div><div><br></div><div>You may get blocked by negative criticism, just remember that great innovation comes from challenging convention.</div></p></section><section><h3>The Adventurous Daredevil</h3><p><div>Fun-loving, action-oriented and spontaneous. </div><div><br></div><div>You crave risk and excitement, and you are driven to create work that has an impact.</div><div><br></div><div>You often don’t know if something will work until you try it, and have a hands-on approach to the creative process.</div><div><br></div><div>With lots of pots to stir, you may leave some untouched for years. Keep in mind your end goal when starting a project and consider the impact it may have.</div></p></section><section><h3>The Enthusiastic Entertainer</h3><p><div>You love to play, and often don’t consider your creative pursuits as ‘work.’</div><div><br></div><div>Your studio or office can be distracting; your best creative work is inspired by other people and hands-on activities.</div><div><br></div><div>You promote values such as hope, happiness and harmony. You combat boredom with games, inspired by your surroundings.</div><div><br></div><div>You can increase your impact by having patience for the people who plan ahead, and by taking a look at the bigger picture. </div></p></section><section><h2>An interesting book or a video game is often better than a social event.</h2></section><section><h3>If the room is full, you stay closer to the walls, avoiding the center.</h3></section><section><h3>It does not take you much time to start getting involved in social activities at your new workplace.</h3></section><section><h3>You are a relatively reserved and quiet person.</h3></section><section><h3>Generally speaking, you rely more on your experience than your imagination.</h3></section><section><h3>When gathering information you look at generalities and consider theories.</h3></section><section><h3>You often contemplate the reasons for human existence.</h3></section><section><h3>When gathering information you look for the details of what is practical.</h3></section><section><h3>Being right is more important than being cooperative when it comes to teamwork.</h3></section><section><h3>If someone does not respond to your e-mail quickly, you start worrying if you said something wrong.</h3></section><section><h3>When making a decision it is more important to consider how it will affect people.</h3></section><section><h3>When making a decision it is more important to consider what is logical and fair.</h3></section><section><h3>Being organised is more important to you than being adaptable.</h3></section><section><h3>Keeping your options open is more important than having a to-do list.</h3></section><section><h3>You are more of a natural improviser than a careful planner.</h3></section><section><h3>You prefer to continue to gather information and leave things open.</h3></section>
