Though optical illusions come in all shapes and configurations, some in motion, others colourful, some using digital techniques unheard of when illusions were first conceived, it turns out one of the most traditional has meaning I never even knew. You must have seen that illustrated illusion that combines two animals – the duck and the rabbit in black and white, the most lo-fi presentation of an illusion it's possible to get. And it turns out that what you see first will tell you what kind of brain you have – a creative brain, or a logical one.
As creatives, we might think the outcome is obvious – but it's nice to have it reinforced, or even to find out something new about ourselves. So have a go with the illusion below and I'll tell you which animal holds which meaning. Okay... go.
