Thursday, June 9, 2011

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Invention at Play

What do the inventors behind Post-it Notes, robotic ants, Kevlar and the telephone have in common with children? Play! And check out the on-line exhibition.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibition.cfm?key=38&exkey=92

The Mute Button

Another Improv Everywhere
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BZi1wN6Nbc&feature=youtu.be

The Business of Creativity

Shared by Alan Black . . . . . .
Fredrik Härén, renowned writer and speaker of creativity shares his quest to inspire innovative thinking.
http://www.capitalandinside.com/index.php/advocate/changemakers/798-business-of-creativity

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Finding your deep creativity

http://integrallife.com/member/sally-kempton/blog/finding-your-deep-creativity-three-easy-steps

Do the work - an interview with Steven Pressfield

Steven is a bestselling novelist, Hollywood screenwriter and author of the creativity classic The War of Art. This from Mark McGuiness at Lateral Action.
http://networkedblogs.com/ixFQX

One of my favourite creatives!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTcRxIgPvx0&feature=related

Malcolm McLaren: Authentic Creativity

Shared by Alun James . . .
How does one find authentic creativity? In his last talk before passing away, Malcolm McLaren tells remarkable stories from his own life, from failing school to managing the Sex Pistols. He argues that we're living in a karaoke culture, with false promises of instant success, and that messiness and failure are the key to true learning.
http://www.ted.com/talks/malcolm_mclaren_authentic_creativity_vs_karaoke_culture.html

10 awesome videos on creativity

At 99%, they try to demystify the creative process. To show us the real inner-workings of how ideas are made to happen by sharing the thought processes and creative practices of great achievers. Here, with the help of their readers, they've rounded up some of the best videos on idea execution from artists, writers, designers, storytellers, researchers, and chocolatiers.
http://the99percent.com/articles/7001/10-Awesome-Videos-On-Idea-Execution-The-Creative-Process

7 rules for making more happiness

Using simple, delightful illustrations, designer Stefan Sagmeister shares his latest thinking on happiness -- both the conscious and unconscious kind. His seven rules for life and design happiness can (with some customizations) apply to everyone seeking more joy.
http://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_7_rules_for_making_more_happiness.html