The Significance of Page Placement:
Often the placement of doodles will be influenced by the handedness of the artist, and whether they are seated, standing or are holding a telephone or clipboard. The amount of paper available is also an issue, as is the intended purpose of the paper; for example, whether it is a shopping list, a lecture pad, diary or calendar, and whether they are consciously leaving space for necessary information to be recorded. Take this into account, and relate placement to the content of the doodle.
Central Placement:
Taking up the center of the page with a doodle might suggest a self-centered, attention-seeking extrovert. Unconcerned about waste of paper, this person's doodles seek center stage. The artist might also be expressing a need for open spaces, pulling away from possible restrictions and seeking to expand their ideas.
The Top of the Page:
Doodling along the top of the page is usually the domain of an energetinc, free-thinking, spiritual person. If occupying the zone of a page usually reserved for headings, they might not be expecting to have anything worthwhile to write, so have taken over that space, or perhaps feel that their ideas are more important than those currently under discussion.
The Left Side of the Page:
Some analysts suggest that this is the domain of the past, nostalgia or regret. It may indicate apprehensiveness for the future. However, this section of the page - separated by a margin, or with punched holes waiting to be decorated - is also prime doodling real estate.
The Right Side of the Page:
People rarely doodle down the right side of the page, which is usually reserved for the purpose of writing. Taking up this space with a doodle might suggest a strong need to communicate inner feelings.
The Bottom of the Page:
Some analysts suggest that doodling along the bottom of the page suggests a practical nature. Doodles along the bottom are unobtrusive and might indicate self-doubt and even depression.
