1. People
Doodles reflect our self-perception. Drawing human figures indicates confidence and emotional control, regardless of the drawing’s realism.
2. Faces
Faces in doodles reveal much. Attractive faces suggest optimism, ugly ones indicate distrust. Eye and mouth details hint at desires and feelings. Face style and direction also provide insights.
3. Flowers
Flowers, popular in doodles, symbolise a gentle nature. Circular flowers indicate friendliness, pointy leaves suggest defensiveness. Perky flowers show openness; droopy ones suggest reluctance.
4. Squares, boxes & cubes
Squares, boxes, and cubes indicate efficiency and control. Checkerboards suggest patience. Stacked boxes may indicate feeling overwhelmed.
5. Bricks
A brick wall doodle signifies feeling blocked. Tightly packed bricks indicate obstacles, while scattered bricks suggest positive associations or planning.
6. Spider webs
A spider web doodle indicates feeling trapped. It can mean the artist feels stuck or wants to catch something else.
7. Ladders & stairs
Doodles of ladders or stairs signify goal pursuit. Firm lines indicate confidence; shaky lines reveal uncertainty about the effort.
8. Squiggles & zig-zags
Simple line doodles reveal thoughts: squiggly lines suggest uncertainty, while angular zigzags indicate aggression or impatience, often seen as masculine.
9. Stars
Stars symbolise ambition and confidence. Small stars show optimism, one big star indicates a singular goal, uniform stars show focus, and chaotic stars reflect energetic free-thinking.
10. Flying things
Butterflies, dragonflies, and flying creatures symbolise a desire for freedom. These doodles often appear when feeling constrained by a project.
