Show Your Process

We often share the polished final product, but what about everything that leads up to it? The messy drafts, the trial-and-error, the behind-the-scenes choices that make the final piece possible? That’s where all of the magic happens.

This week, we invite you to slow down and document your creative process. Show the in-between moments, the tiny decisions, the parts no one usually sees. Whether it's through photos, notes, or audio clips, focus less on what you’re making and more on how you’re making it.

Because creativity isn’t just about the outcome. It’s about the journey.

The Challenge Prompt

Your mission this week: Document your process as you create something.

• Capture a series of photos, a time-lapse video, or a step-by-step breakdown.

• Focus on progress, not perfection.

• Share what it looks like to build your work from the inside out.

Whether your process is messy, structured, intuitive, or experimental, there’s something powerful in letting it be seen.

Creative Examples to Inspire You

Here’s how you can explore this challenge based on your medium:

Visual Artists

• Take progress shots as your work develops—layers, textures, color shifts.

• Film a short time-lapse while you draw, paint, or sculpt.

• Share a side-by-side of your piece from start to finish.

Writers

• Post a snapshot of your brainstorming or messy outline.

• Share the evolution of a paragraph from rough draft to revision.

• Show margin notes or early freewriting that sparked your idea.

Designers

• Create a “before and after” or show your layout evolving in stages.

• Share iterations of a logo, poster, or layout as it comes to life.

• Highlight your sketchbook or initial wireframes.

Musicians

• Record snippets of your songwriting process—early melodies, lyric drafts, or rhythm experiments.

• Layer your composition one track at a time and share a behind-the-scenes mix.

• Show how your ideas shift between the first take and the refined version.

Optional Add-On: Reflect on Your Process

After documenting your process, take a few moments to reflect:

• What did documenting your process reveal about how you work?

• Did it help you slow down or appreciate the steps more?

• Were there moments of surprise, struggle, or creative flow worth noting?

Sharing your reflections alongside your documentation can give others insight into your unique approach—and help you better understand it, too.

Closing Encouragement

Your process is part of your voice. It’s what makes your work yours. This week, instead of hiding the mess, the indecision, or the in-progress moments—show them. There’s so much to learn, share, and celebrate in the doing.

📢 Want to show your creative journey? Tag @SimplexCreativeClub and use #SimplexChallenge so we can celebrate the process with you.

Let’s pull back the curtain. Document your process, share the story behind your work, and find beauty in the making—not just the result.