Why We Keep Loving Paper in a Digital World

It’s no secret we love all things paper here at Alessandro Meucci Creative & Marketing Agency. Yes, we know that over the past two decades, digital technology has boosted our productivity and transformed the modern workplace with innovative tools and breakthroughs, but somehow, we have maintained our love for paper.

Why?

Jotting down notes for a new project, sketching a concept with a pencil, designing a logo in a notebook — all of this makes us feel more human, but also more connected to our inner creative process.

Increasing Your Focus

Ok, let's be clear. It's much quicker to enter a task or a brief into a digital calendar or planner, but when you write in a notebook or paper planner, your eyes, hands, and mind have nowhere to wander but the page.

The tactile act of writing by hand engages your focus and concentration. You can’t click on the shiny new thing; you must concentrate on the page.

Unlocking Your Creative Potential

Paper boosts our creativity. Because paper aids concentration, we are in a better mindset to explore ideas, patiently consider a problem, and find solutions.

The paper page also offers free space to doodle, which can help your mind wander and connect seemingly unrelated ideas.

Less Digital Fatigue

Digital fatigue, also known as screen fatigue or burnout, is a type of mental and physical exhaustion caused by extended screen use. Whether it’s work meetings, emails, endless newsfeeds, or social media scrolling, we are constantly staring at our alluring glowing rectangles.

It’s no wonder that more people are valuing the calm, tactile experience of paper.

Other 5 Reasons Why You Should Put Pen to Paper

Yes, according to Notely, there are five more reasons why you should put pen (or pencil) to paper. Want to find out? Click here.