Use the following 20 tips to avoid and get through a tough designer's block.  During the Tang dynasty (618-906) between the 4th and 7th century A.D. wood blocks were cut to print on textiles and later to reproduce Buddhist texts.  In a magazine article or advertisement, often the graphic designer or art director will commission photographers or illustrators to create original pieces just to be incorporated into the design layout.  Designers create, choose, and organize these elements-typography, images, and the so-called white space around them-to communicate a message.