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Social media marketing
fromTheankler
18 minutes ago

The Next Job Pivot: Professionals Becoming Creators - and Cashing In

A new tier of content creators is emerging, supporting themselves with niche audiences and expertise, reshaping the creator economy.
Coffee
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Repair Cafe brings together neighbors with broken items and the experts to fix them

Royersford Baptist Church hosts a community repair event where local experts help fix broken household items, promoting sustainability and neighborly support.
fromTasting Table
10 hours ago

6 Benefits Beer Brings To Your Garden - Tasting Table

A beer trap is another brilliant way to protect your plants. It may not completely rid your garden of these pests, but it does have benefits. For one, the beer trap traps and drowns slugs. The other is that, in the process, you are enticing them away from crops you want to protect.
Beer
#home-design
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
20 hours ago

Self-build story: 'It awakened something in me; I probably did it in a past life. But I've finally found a really creative career that I love'

A West Cork bungalow combines Irish and French design elements, focusing on light and texture to create a Mediterranean-inspired family home.
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
20 hours ago

Self-build story: 'It awakened something in me; I probably did it in a past life. But I've finally found a really creative career that I love'

A West Cork bungalow combines Irish and French design elements, focusing on light and texture to create a Mediterranean-inspired family home.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
6 hours ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
10 hours ago

Why Entrepreneurs Start to Feel Lost After 40

Midlife disorientation in entrepreneurs signals a misalignment between identity, values, and business direction, necessitating recalibration for clarity and alignment.
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

How Artisan Food Brands Scale Without Losing Local Identity

Artisan food brands can grow while maintaining local identity by focusing on a clear promise, standardizing quality, and protecting beloved signals.
Berlin music
fromArchDaily
18 hours ago

Milan Design Week 2026: Must-See Installations, Exhibitions, and Events

Milan Design Week 2026 emphasizes design as a dynamic, human-centered process focused on exploration and experimentation.
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Don't Underestimate the Appeal of Punk Rock Flea Markets

The Seattle Punk Rock Flea Market is part renegade art gallery, part unfathomable yard sale and part curated vintage mall, showcasing a blend of creativity and commerce.
Portland food
Growth hacking
fromeLearning Industry
11 hours ago

What Start-Up Marketing Teaches L&D Teams About Measuring Training ROI

L&D teams must adopt marketing-style measurement metrics to effectively assess training impact on behavior and performance.
#thrift-stores
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Why Many Thrift Stores Won't Accept Small Kitchen Appliances - Tasting Table

Thrift stores often refuse to accept donated small kitchen appliances due to liability concerns and safety standards.
Remodel
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Many Thrift Stores Don't Want These Kitchen Items - But You Can Donate Them Elsewhere - Tasting Table

Thrift stores often do not accept large appliances due to legal, liability, and hazardous waste concerns.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Why Many Thrift Stores Won't Accept Small Kitchen Appliances - Tasting Table

Thrift stores often refuse to accept donated small kitchen appliances due to liability concerns and safety standards.
Remodel
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Many Thrift Stores Don't Want These Kitchen Items - But You Can Donate Them Elsewhere - Tasting Table

Thrift stores often do not accept large appliances due to legal, liability, and hazardous waste concerns.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 day ago

An Editor's Guide To Thriving - Not Just Surviving - During Festival Season

Preparation is key for a successful music festival experience.
Madrid food
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

How Spanish Ceramics Bridge Culture, Memory and Identity at Milan Design Week 2026

Spanish architecture reflects a rich cultural identity shaped by diverse historical influences and regional materials, showcasing a unique architectural language across the country.
Education
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Teaching inner city youth the craft of barbering

The Junior Barber Academy teaches youth barbering and business skills, aiming to empower them with meaningful skills for future opportunities.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Socialising, work, exercise: what makes a good day and is there a formula' for making it better?

Socializing for 30 minutes to two hours correlates with people reporting a good day, while excessive housework or TV does not.
#entrepreneurship
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.
Bootstrapping
fromInc
2 days ago

4 Must-Have Skills Every Nomadic Founder Needs to Build a Successful Online Business

Skills development is crucial for nomadic founders to achieve independence and optimize business growth.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.
Bootstrapping
fromInc
2 days ago

4 Must-Have Skills Every Nomadic Founder Needs to Build a Successful Online Business

Skills development is crucial for nomadic founders to achieve independence and optimize business growth.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 days ago

Salem Paper Arts Fair celebrates love of all things paper, followed by a 'Bridgerton' ball * Oregon ArtsWatch

The first annual Salem Paper Arts Fair celebrates paper arts and literature on April 18, featuring independent artists and a Booklover's Ball.
Berlin
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF's Unique "Startup Art Fair" Takeover of an Entire 1950s Motor Lodge (April 17-19)

Independent artists will showcase their work in a boutique hotel, creating a casual pop-up gallery experience from April 17-19, 2026.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

SF Commerce & Artisan Assembly w/ Local Makers (Union Square)

The San Francisco Commerce & Artisan Assembly is a free three-day event showcasing local makers and artists in Union Square Park.
Running
fromiRunFar
4 days ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

We're not just busy. We're bragging about being busy. - Silicon Canals

Busyness is often mistaken for productivity and status, masking the reality of burnout and the true value of time.
SF food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Best Sunday Vibes at the San Jose Flea Market

The event features free live music, food trucks, and a variety of beers, welcoming all ages with specific alcohol purchase restrictions.
Remote teams
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Shift From Place To Performance In Workplace Design

The future of work focuses on workplace performance metrics rather than just location, emphasizing adaptability and efficiency.
#sustainability
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Free Your Mind to Create While AI Streamlines the Rest

Agencies must let go of outdated operational layers to maintain competitive advantage and embrace AI's role in streamlining processes.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
5 days ago

"Personal Storytelling, Experimentation, and a DIY Spirit": A Look Inside LAFM 2026

This year's festival showcases debut features emphasizing personal storytelling and experimentation from both international and local filmmakers.
Digital life
fromRoughMaps
5 days ago

Why Digital Nomads Are Wearing Out Their Welcome - RoughMaps

Remote workers have significantly impacted local housing markets, leading to increased rents and displacement in cities like Lisbon and Mexico City.
fromChrbutler
6 days ago

Craft is Untouchable - Christopher Butler

Craft is often defined as skill in making things by hand, but this interpretation is being challenged by AI. Craft transcends physical interaction; historical figures like Mozart and Beethoven exemplify mastery without traditional methods.
Intellectual property law
Philosophy
fromApaonline
6 days ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
fromThesanjoseblog
6 days ago

San Jose Sparks Everyday Creativity with WeCreate408 This April

WeCreate408 invites everyone to participate through simple weekly prompts, allowing individuals to photograph favorite neighborhood spots or sketch meals that evoke memories.
Mission District
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

The old design workshop is dead. Long live design workshops.

Workshops are becoming less effective due to unclear outcomes and lengthy formats, leading to stakeholder confusion and dissatisfaction.
Parenting
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The co-founder of Refinery29 makes the case for playfulness

Choosing a playful mindset transforms frustrating situations into opportunities for connection and humor.
Careers
fromItsnicethat
in 3 weeks

"It seems to be something we can't avoid"

The creative industry faces challenges for juniors due to budget cuts and AI replacing entry-level roles, threatening the future talent pipeline.
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Why Sustainable Promotional Products Are Reshaping How SMEs Build Brand Loyalty

The shift towards eco-friendly promotional merchandise is essential for businesses to convey responsibility and meet market expectations.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

8 Unwritten Rules To Know Before Visiting A Brewery - Tasting Table

Understanding brewery etiquette enhances the experience and prevents faux pas during visits.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

3 Ways Thought Leaders Can Create Immediate Value For Their Audiences

Real influence requires a unique perspective; audiences seek actionable insights from credible thought leaders.
SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Makers Market Local Artist Street Fair at Santana Row (San Jose)

Support small businesses by visiting the April Local Artist Street Fair at Santana Row featuring handmade goods from local makers.
#needlepoint
Graphic design
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I'm a 62-year-old paralegal who turned my needlepoint hobby into a side hustle. Gen Z are some of my best customers.

Kevin Lustik monetizes his needlepoint hobby, selling art influenced by climate issues, with growing interest from younger generations despite challenges in the fiber art market.
Graphic design
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I'm a 62-year-old paralegal who turned my needlepoint hobby into a side hustle. Gen Z are some of my best customers.

Kevin Lustik monetizes his needlepoint hobby, selling art influenced by climate issues, with growing interest from younger generations despite challenges in the fiber art market.
Portland food
fromThesanjoseblog
3 days ago

San Jose Day Returns with Creative Events Across the City

San Jose Day celebration will showcase local art, music, fashion, and culture from April 12, featuring a centerpiece festival and various community events.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A weird dream' of an arts festival began 10 years ago in the California desert can it survive its growing popularity?

The Bombay Beach Biennale is a unique art festival that combines counter-culture, community engagement, and environmental revitalization in a desolate California town.
#fort-mason-night-market
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

"Off the Grid" Fort Mason Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026 Kickoff)

Fort Mason Night Market returns in 2026 with food trucks, craft vendors, and live music on the waterfront from April to December.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)

Fort Mason Night Market returns in 2026 with food trucks, craft vendors, and live music at the waterfront from April to December.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)

Fort Mason Night Market returns in 2026 with food trucks, craft vendors, and live music at the waterfront from April to December.
#art
Arts
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

SF's Free Pressed Flower Bookmark Workshop (Mid-Market)

Market Street Arts is hosting a free craft workshop for creating pressed flower bookmarks at Trellis Coworking & Events in San Francisco.
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Getting to know your colleagues' creative side - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's annual Staff Art Show showcases the artistic talents of 215 staff members across multiple campus locations.
Arts
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

SF's Free Pressed Flower Bookmark Workshop (Mid-Market)

Market Street Arts is hosting a free craft workshop for creating pressed flower bookmarks at Trellis Coworking & Events in San Francisco.
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Getting to know your colleagues' creative side - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's annual Staff Art Show showcases the artistic talents of 215 staff members across multiple campus locations.
Fashion & style
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

They Brought in $5K Per Weekend at Craft Fairs - Then $1.5M a Year - Thanks to an Unusual Business Model: 'Incredibly Fast Scale'

Chen and Wu launched Never Have I Ever, a beauty startup focused on wearable art, achieving $1.5 million in revenue and a 'Shark Tank' deal.
SF music
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

SF's "Little Treasures" Market for Kids & Families (Ferry Building)

Little Treasures Market offers families curated kids' items and activities at the San Francisco Ferry Building, promoting sustainability and local artisans.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

Small Business Owners Can Make Holiday Sales Jingle with These Six Out-of-Home (OOH) Ad Innovations

Out of Home advertising innovations can significantly help small businesses drive sales during the challenging holiday retail environment.
Beer
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 day ago

Raise a Toast to the Lunar New Year with AAPI-brewed Craft Beer From Highland Brewing - Food & Beverage Magazine

Highland Brewing celebrates Lunar New Year with special releases, community events, and honors resilience after Hurricane Helene's impact.
Social media marketing
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

They Were Once Essential to So Many Writers. Now They're Quietly Vanishing Across the Internet.

A writer reflects on building connections in a writing community and the impact of AI on friendships and careers.
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

"Material Is Where the Story Begins": Studio NEiDA on Building Through Craft and Context

Studio NEiDA operates at the intersection of architectural practice, research, and curatorial work, focusing on how buildings emerge from the material and cultural conditions of a place.
Design
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Is solopreneurship right for you? These are the exact questions to ask yourself before making the leap

Solopreneurship offers autonomy but can lead to isolation and decision-making challenges that may not suit everyone.
Remodel
fromWIRED
1 week ago

15 Design-Forward DIY Tools Worth Upgrading to This Year

DIY has evolved into a significant cultural force, with the global market nearing a trillion dollars, driven primarily by cost-saving motivations.
Renovation
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The UK's Overlooked 2 Billion Market: Why Home Hardware Replacement Is Booming

The UK home hardware replacement market is worth two billion pounds annually and is driven by aging housing stock and specific replacement needs.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How to Turn Any Trade Show Into Wall-to-Wall Press Coverage

Align the internal team on key messaging before trade shows to maximize PR opportunities and ensure effective communication.
SF music
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Secondhand Saturdays

A modern flea market features over 60 vintage vendors, live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities every third Saturday from April to November.
Beer
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Why This Midwestern Craft Beer Has A Cult Following - Tasting Table

Zombie Dust is a legendary American Pale Ale known for its balanced flavor and iconic status since its release in 2010.
Marketing
fromInc
3 days ago

How to Turn Connections Into Strategic Partnerships That Scale

Strategic alliances require intention, genuine curiosity, and respect to evolve from casual connections into high-impact partnerships.
Graphic design
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

This Item Designers Always Buy First at the Flea Market Will Make Your Home Look More Expensive

Designers prioritize art when shopping at flea markets for unique and affordable pieces.
Careers
fromItsnicethat
in 1 week

"Your current set-up may not be aligning with where you want to be"

Transitioning into a new industry can be challenging, requiring time to adjust and align with personal values for creative motivation.
fromWarpweftandway
2 weeks ago

Upcoming Collaborative Learning Events

The first event is a roundtable on "Zhuangzi: Fate, Desires, Transformation" on April 6th at 9:00am Beijing time.
Philosophy
Women
fromLondon On The Inside
3 weeks ago

Support Small Businesses and Female Creatives at This Market

Women Will Create hosts makers markets for female creatives and small business owners at Abney Public Hall, with spring markets scheduled for March and April featuring 30 brands across various creative categories.
Arts
fromArchitectural Digest
6 days ago

This Design Residency Is Turning India's Artisan Workshops Into a Pipeline to Milan Design Week

Shakti Design Residency connects global designers with Indian artisans to create new works showcased at Milan Design Week.
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

A Community Art Ecosystem in Practice / MINOR lab

The project emphasizes the reactivation of spatial value within existing community structures, transforming building stock into community assets of public significance.
Renovation
Arts
fromBOOOOOOOM!
6 days ago

Two Free Events to Check out This Weekend at Capture

Michelle Sound will lead a talk and tour of her exhibition at Ceremonial / Art, focusing on her recent practice and commissioned project.
Portland food
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Why Bay Area ceramics studios are growing in popularity as pottery interest spikes

The Bay Area's ceramics scene has grown significantly, with 26 pottery studios now in San Francisco, driven by a resurgence in creative hobbies post-pandemic.
Fashion & style
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

Young Entrepreneurs Are Building Businesses Around 'Grandma Hobbies' and Demand Is Surging

Millennials and Gen Z entrepreneurs are building thriving businesses around analog hobbies like needlepoint, mahjong, and blacksmithing as an antidote to screen fatigue and digital burnout.
Fashion & style
fromRefinery29
4 weeks ago

Meet The Indie Boutiques Bringing Back Shopping IRL

Digital shopping fatigue is driving consumers back to physical retail, where curated indie boutiques offer an antidote to algorithmic overwhelm and endless product proliferation.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

How Contemporary Design Fairs Are Redefining Craft

Design fairs remain essential for experiencing the full character of objects, emphasizing craft, innovation, and global collaboration.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

The craft hobby retirees are picking up that sells surprisingly well at local markets - Silicon Canals

I thought retirement would be about slowing down, but this gives me more energy than my teaching job ever did.
E-Commerce
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Merging Craft Practices and New Media at the Museum of Craft and Design

Video Craft exhibition explores how video, film, and early moving image technologies share formal and technical properties with traditional craft media like ceramics, textiles, and glass through encoding, looping, and sampling.
Remote teams
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

"Focus on quality interactions rather than volume"

State communication preferences in a five-month work-health 1:1, request teammates' preferences, and ask the manager to reboot meetings to ensure inclusive, fairly chaired communication.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Making things that make things

The advertising industry has always been in the business of making things, such as the OOH billboard, the 30-second spot, the snappy social post, the standard website: final, finite assets polished and pushed into the world. Agencies were paid, often by the hour, for producing final versions of these things and then moved on to the next project. Even with generative AI entering the picture, much of the conversation remains focused on making those same things faster or cheaper.
Marketing
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