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Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In an era of ambiguous, messy problems--as well as extraordinary opportunities for positive change--it's vital to have both an inquisitive mind and the ability to act with intention. Creative Acts for Curious People is filled with ways to build those skills with resilience, care, and confidence. At Stanford University's world-renowned Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, aka "the d.school," students and faculty, experts and seekers bring together...
Author
Publisher
Semi-Rad Media
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"A concise kick in the ass to start doing the creative thing you dream about but don't feel like you have the time/skills/know-how to pull off. Nobody gets tapped with a magic wand and suddenly has the ability to produce art, music, photos, films, or writing--they just do it. And you probably should too. Make It Till You Make It breaks down 40 myths and truths about the pursuit of creative expression, whether you want to make $0 a year doing your...
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Language
English
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Description
"Ideas are everywhere, but those with the greatest problem-solving, business-transforming, and life-changing potential are often hard to identify. Even when we recognize good ideas, applying them to everyday obstacles--whether in the workplace, our homes, or our civic institutions--can seem insurmountable. According to Matthew Syed, it doesn't have to be this way. In Rebel Ideas, Syed argues that our brainpower as individuals isn't enough. To tackle...
8) Creative strength training: prompts, exercises and personal stories for encouraging artistic genius
Author
Publisher
North Light Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
(S2(BArtists and athletes alike benefit from strength training. Building creative stamina takes encouragement, mentoring, and regular practice. In Creative Strength Training, youll discover powerful strategies that combine writing and hands-on art-making to overcome creative stumbling blocks, develop a unique voice and make creating art a regular habit.(S3(B--provided by Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A philosophy and practice of asking the deeper, more essential questions required to address the complex problems we face as individuals, businesses, and a society. The rational mind prefers answers over questions. But we live in irrational times. Albert Einstein once said: "If I had sixty minutes to solve a problem and my life depended on it, I'd spend fifty-five minutes determining the right question to ask." At a time when our problems are too...
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Language
English
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Description
This book is intended for use both at home and at school. At school the emphasis has traditionally always been on vertical thinking which is effective but incomplete. This book is about lateral thinking which is the process of using information to bring about creativity and insight restructuring. Lateral thinking can be learned, practiced and used. It is impossible to acquire skill in it just as it is possible to acquire skill in mathematics.
Author
Publisher
Perigee Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"An inspiration-sparking look at creativity, featuring brief examples of artists, writers, and innovators who have broken the mold. In succinct and engaging entries, Rod Judkins, a lecturer at the world-famous Central Saint Martin's College of Art, collects inspiring examples of creative thinkers throughout history, showing how we can all learn from them to improve our lives and our work. The Art of Creative Thinking presents an extraordinary array...
Author
Publisher
Penguin
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A call to action that pulls together all of Sir Ken Robinson's key messages and philosophies, and that challenges and empowers readers to re-imagine our world, and our systems, for the better. Sir Ken Robinson changed the lives of millions of people. The embodiment of the prestigious TED conference, his TED Talks are watched an average of 17,000 times a day - a figure that Chris Anderson, Head of TED, says is the equivalent of selling out the Millennium...
15) Let's go!
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A little creature and five friends find creative ways to get to a party"--
Author
Series
The big big volume 3
Publisher
Beaming Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A story about a nonbinary kid who is constantly coming up with bigger and better ideas for every problem or opportunity they encounter"--
Author
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Following in the footsteps of Phaidon's bestselling titles It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be and Damn Good Advice, this indispensible guide is a fun and fabulous take on the art of making mistakes. Erik Kessels celebrates imperfection and failure and shows why they are an essential part of the creative process. Showcases the best and most hilarious examples of failure across photography, art, design and architecture. This inspirational...
Author
Publisher
Voyageur Press
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"Can't get the creative juices flowing? Unstuck features 52 simple, creativity-generating projects that can fit into any lifestyle. Arranged in order of time commitment--from 30 seconds to several hours--the 52 projects can be done randomly or one per week for an entire year of creativity building. Also included are 12 artist profiles that illuminate what other successful creative people do to stay inspired and productive, along with blank journaling...
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