What is part of your MOC process?

TL;DR: “Can you highlight some aspects of your MOC process”? Long version: At the risk of "over-thinking" what is a simple, and playful hobby; I'm curious as to what some people's processes are, when building their MOCs. I work in animation. After spending 8+hours staring at a screen; I enjoy Lego, as it provides me with a more "hands on", creative outlet outside of work hours… However, I’m finding that how I approach my daily work could also apply to MOCs! For example: What’s the Setting?...