Ask a few people for feedback. A few rounds of critique can be soooo helpful. Donāt ask what they like about your workāāI likeā¦ā is not helpful and too subjective. Ask what WORKS (and what doesnāt work) about your design.
Frequently step away. Every time you make progress, take a break so when you start working again youāre looking at the design with fresh eyes. Staring too long can push you further into the rut. I often find that doing something completely different during the breaks can reset your brain a bit. Plus breaks are just nice in general we love a break!
Look at inspo! Consumešthatšcontentš. Taking some time to browse other designersā work (students, peers, contemporaries, but also the greats) can give you some great ideas, though what I find most helpful is keeping mental notes or jotting down what makes each design successful. Which elements are working? How do they convey information? Even if their work isnāt your personal style there are still gems to be mined.
The simplest solution is often the best. I believe it was Michael Beirut who said this (donāt quote me on it though thereās a good chance Iām wrong lol), donāt try to be different, just try to be goodā¦ or something like that. If your design is āgood,ā it will inevitably be ādifferentā because YOU are what makes it unique. You donāt have to reinvent the wheel!
If you ever need a second pair of eyes I would definitely be down to help!