How to blend creative and tech fields

Stepping into the world of technology doesn't necessarily mean stepping away from creativity.

And the opposite is true too - just because you have an artsy side, it doesn't mean you can't embrace technology or 'hard' subjects.

If you're into either art or technology, you might be wondering how to combine the worlds of code and color.

Also, can you even find careers that combine tech and creative fields? Is it possible for individuals to pursue these 'opposing' interests and passions in a complementary way? The answer is 'Yes'. Want to know how?

We'll find out in this post. Keep reading to learn more.

Build a side hobby

Whether you're a techy or an artsy person, your first step is to dabble.

So, if you're into marketing analytics or data science, start by checking out YouTube videos on drawing.

Or, if you're someone who is competent at sketching, just start reading blogs on development and related topics.

The key is to start slow and have fun by dipping into a side hobby aside from your main work.

Pick something like drawing, sketching, pottery, or quilting if you're a techy. Or, if you're already very artistic, start learning to code with platforms like Code Academy or Udemy.

There are free and paid learning platforms for each. But it doesn't matter how you go - just start!

Start experimenting

The reason why blending creative and tech fields feels so complicated is because it is a new arena in general.

Art has been around since people lived in caves, as evidenced by ancient paintings of hunting left on cave walls.

However, technological advances are fairly recent in our long history. So, there's no clear guidance on how to blend the two areas. And that's a good thing!

There's no wrong way to blend these two different areas and almost anything you try will be innovative and interesting on its own account.

Not that it's completely new for tech and creative roles to go together. Here are examples of how they exist today:

• Tech specialists can learn to write blog posts and share their knowledge with others
• Scientists can write interesting sci-fi novels and stories
• Medical professionals can create art based on medicine
• Artists can help technology become more user-friendly by adding dimensions of creativity and pleasing aesthetics
• Art can turn data into beautiful visualizations, which can help distribute information to more people
• Applying design and art principles can help make education accessible

There are so many ways to make these two fields come together. And the only way you can find out is by experimenting and diving in there.

Take up internships and freelance work

One of the best things about the world today is the number of specializations available.

There are so many avenues, and they can cross both the tech and art fields.

And this means that there are careers available too that allow you to experience the joy of artistic creativity as well as the solid application of logic, science, and math.

But if you want to successfully make a career in something like this, you need to get real experience in either the art space or the tech one.

It's only by getting actual experience that you can learn about the nuts and bolts of a job. And it's through that particular knowledge that you'll find opportunities to apply either art to tech or tech to art.

And when you do, you can even create a role for yourself. And not only that, you might start a business or an agency. Or simply teach others something new. The possibilities are endless when you get real experience to apply new things.

Stay updated on what's new

While I have mentioned several times that you should experiment and try new things, you can also borrow from others.

This means taking inspiration from what others are doing. And you can explore what's happening by joining communities in fields like painting, product development, or something else.

Also, look up news, social media content, and so on, and Google content related to the blend of one field and another.

The more you look for inspiration, the more you'll find it. And this may even give you 'permission' to really apply what you know from one skill to another.

Over to you

It can be very rewarding to fit two different passions together. You will feel more fulfilled in life and also leave a lasting legacy.

I hope that this post made you think so you can explore or add new dimensions to what you already do. Whether you're in tech or art, there's always room for crossovers.

You can create new art, new products, books, jobs, and even businesses.