Recently, I had a project where I was on fire during the music and sound design process — full of inspiration, creative energy, and complete freedom to express myself. I was truly enjoying every moment of it.

But when everything came together after all departments had done their part — the final result was underwhelming.

In another case, I took on a project without much enthusiasm, approaching it with a cool head. Yet the end result turned out to be genuinely strong — both the clients and the team were happy.

And it got me thinking:
What matters more for a creator — the joy of the process or the quality of the result?

I’d love to hear your thoughts:

What leaves a stronger aftertaste for you once a project is done?

The inspiration and freedom you felt while working
A strong final result, even if the process was tough
A balance between the process and the outcome
Depends on the situation
Share your experiences in the comments — I’m really curious to read them.