Why does nobody talk about sleep when discussing design inspiration?
I pulled all-nighters to finish design tasks. My designs suffered because I was too tired to think clearly. After a few days of good sleep, my ideas flowed much better. Now, I prioritize rest over late nights. It has improved my creativity a lot. If you skip sleep, you might miss out on great inspiration. Try getting enough rest to see the difference.
Okay but is it really that big of a deal? I've pulled plenty of late nights and still turned in solid work. Sometimes the pressure helps. It just feels like another thing to feel guilty about not doing perfectly.