

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.

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.
