I guess you could say I'm one of those weird programmer/designer hybrids. One thing I find fascinating is when I get into a long programming stint just how difficult it is to get back into the design mindset. I usually have to spend a few days producing, what I consider complete garbage, to get back into the groove. After that the creativity starts to flow naturally again.

It is almost seems like a muscle that atrophies without use. I wonder if that is why you see benefit in creating works each day? And why programmers are stereotypically said to be not be able to design, even though I see a lot of overlap.