#creativity

#creativity

"In the journal I do not just express myself more openly than I could to any person; I create myself."

The constraints imposed by the limited materials create a tension between predictability and variation, between system and spontaneity. Much like a cartographer's grid, these compositions are born of both discipline and play.

Inspiration: The back of my parents kitchen cupboard It's a personal preference. Whatever works for you, and that's totally cool. But what if there was another way?

The back-to-school season has sparked a new TikTok trend where creators develop DIY monthly curriculums focused on new skills, creative projects, and chosen books.

Scientific American tells us that "inspiration, creativity [and] discovery all come from a place of uncertainty. When we admit 'I don't know,' we open ourselves to explore possibilities."

Cloud's Memoir is a multimedia stage installation that merges poetic narrative with environmental data systems, exploring how Earth's atmosphere is shaped by historical forces.

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is known for turning YouTube videos into eye-popping spectacles, pushing the limits of creativity and audience engagement.

The Lagos-based artist builds vivid, textured collages that feel like tiny, self-contained worlds, chronicling life through a visual journal.

"Life can be a pretty rough raisin," he says, "so if I manage to distract someone from whatever they're going through or brighten up their day or remind them that it's okay to do what you like doing and have fun, even for a moment, then my job is done."

The ability to test and learn is great for growth.

God and Sex arguably isn't principally concerned with God or sex. Or at least not solely.

Returning to the old manuscript brings back memories of doubt and obsession, reflecting on a journey that started in advertising in pursuit of creative expression.

"We lived in the country, so there was plenty of room to run around and play. That let my imagination run free. I had lots of friends nearby, and I played with my older siblings..."

There's something about the rhythm of cycling that opens up my brain. Maybe it's the repetition, the solitude, or the fact that my hands aren't reaching for a phone every 30 seconds.

Logan Whitehurst remains a revered figure in music, with fans spanning from D&D enthusiasts to gutter punks, who cherished his vibrant performances and unique humor.

August Afloat is a bright and breezy wallpaper featuring a wooden boat drifting across wavy blue waters dotted with lily pads, capturing the stillness of late August days.

An Chen will share insights on maintaining artistic vision, emphasizing the significance of authenticity in creativity. Her journey as an artist and designer inspires others to embrace their unique perspectives.

Andrew Anagnost emphasizes that understanding systems-level and interdisciplinary thinking is more crucial than coding itself in a world increasingly influenced by AI tools.

Design systems serve as a comprehensive rulebook for user interface design, providing a shared language, reusable components, and clear guidelines for collaboration.

Douglas Hofstadter is possibly best known for coining the term ambigram in 1983. An ambigram can be read in more than one way, commonly exhibiting left-right mirror symmetry or 180-degree rotational symmetry.

The vibe last Saturday was crop circle. A mass of people congregated on the beach with rakes in hand, creating some of the best and most organized sand art I've ever seen.

Michael Jantzen's "Breaking Out Of The Box" redefines workspaces with a transformable structure from a simple white cube to a sculptable environment, promoting creativity and engagement.