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Creations - Quilts, Art, Whatever by Nina-Marie Sayre: Designing with Geometrics on Off the Wall Friday
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Good design doesn’t begin with a sketch or a mood board. It begins with empathy. Before we choose typefaces, grids, or color palettes, there is a moment of listening. Sitting with a client’s story, absorbing the frustrations of their audience, and allowing those intangible emotions to surface. Only then can design decisions take on meaning. […] The post Design’s True Hardskill Isn’t Design or Development appeared first on ArtVersion.| ArtVersion
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More than twenty years ago, I walked into Kremer Pigment, a small shop in lower Manhattan, and by the time I left, I had the idea for a novel—a story about pigment—and had signed up for a workshop in traditional| Literary Hub
Jobs-to-Be-Done uncovers what people need, but in an agent-mediated world, we must translate those needs into actionable intentions. The post Jobs-to-Be-Done and Intention Mapping: Translating Human Needs into Agent Actions appeared first on { design@tive } information design.| { design@tive } information design
Learn how walking boosts creativity and fuels your writing process—insights from neuroscience, research, and literary greats like Zadie Smith and Dickens.| Los Angeles Editors and Writers Group
Yesterday was such a long day that I couldn’t publish anything. I sat down to write at night and almost finished a piece of fiction. I was happy to have penned something in my book, but... … More One Day at a Time| Void Thoughts
Computers can win at chess and Go, but how about a rap battle, asks Virginia Postrel. The post AI Slop and Human Play appeared first on PRINT Magazine.| PRINT Magazine
—Perfect You PERFECT YOU Trace the outline of his face —The amber eyes with feathered lashesThe bold nose with itsContinue Reading| SEVEN CIRCUMSTANCES
Reflections on Hatch Conference 2025: from JTBD insights to debates on process and the surprising sense of community in Berlin.| { design@tive } information design
Most creative lives are full of interruptions, disruptions, curveballs. Or even just holidays! Here's how to get back into flow quickly The post Why you need a reset routine appeared first on The Creative Life.| The Creative Life
There’s a peculiar rhythm to life when storytelling becomes your compass, and few embody that dance quite like Jason Love. On today’s episode, we welcome a creator who has dipped his hands into nearly every corner of the craft—animator, magician, comic artist, educator, and even late-night TV performer. His journey is not one of following ... Read more The post IFH 817: Crafting Stories Frame by Frame with Jason Love appeared first on Indie Film Hustle®.| Indie Film Hustle®
As we navigate this wild and very dark time, we find ourselves finding wisdom in unexpected sources. Here are two that have given us a feeling of expansion and re-orientation.| Improvised Life
We love it when people make connections for us. As we see so often in the WordPress community, talented and generous people introduce us to other talented and generous people. Like Pete Springer who introduced us to Melanie McGauran and Beth Kennedy. Or Dr. Stein who introduced us to Lois Roelofs. Most recently Mark Wukas, … More Episode 121: Creativity & the Writer’s Journey with Michael Frutig| The Heart of the Matter
Sometimes, the stars align not because you begged them to, but because you stopped waiting and just started filming. On today’s episode, we welcome the ever-resourceful Evan Kidd, an indie filmmaker whose down-to-earth creativity and fearless storytelling light a fire under any aspiring artist. Evan is the embodiment of what happens when resourcefulness meets soul. ... Read more| Indie Film Hustle®
Discover the neuroscience behind intuition and insight—and how letting go can lead to your most creative ideas.| The Aesthetics of Joy
Discover the surprising art of anodizing—using electricity to create vivid, rainbow-colored metal for jewelry and bookmaking. Explore techniques, tools, and the science behind this electrifying artistic process.| Simple Thread
There is a moment in every filmmaker’s life when the unseen becomes the spark—when what lies beneath the surface, figuratively or literally, begins to whisper its potential. On today’s episode, we welcome S.S. Wilson, a masterful screenwriter, director, and creative mind whose work reminds us that cinematic magic can erupt even from the dustiest corners ... Read more The post IFH 812: How Tremors turned into a Masterclass in Storytelling with S.S Wilson appeared first on Indie Film Hust...| Indie Film Hustle®
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When we moved to the island, Uly was still a young puppy. So, when I began taking him for walks around the area, I usually found myself going without earbuds or headphones. Initially, I did this so…| K. M. Alexander
Most writing advice fails because it ignores your mindset type. Learn how to build a writing life that actually fits you.| Master Writer Mindset
Sometimes, the fire of creativity is struck not by lightning but by the slow, smoldering ache of dissatisfaction. And in today’s soul-stirring conversation, we welcome Shawn Whitney, a filmmaker who found cinema not in the corridors of academia, but in the quiet rebellion of self-taught screenwriting and micro-budget filmmaking. Shawn Whitney is a screenwriter, director, ... Read more| Indie Film Hustle®
A spark of madness is often the first step toward creation. On today’s episode, we welcome Bojan Dulabic, a passionate Vancouver-based filmmaker who pulled off a small miracle—he made a full-length zombie movie for just $5,000. But this isn’t just a story of budgeting brilliance; it’s a tale of relentless passion, artistic vision, and the ... Read more| Indie Film Hustle®
Although we've walked many, and have made a few ourselves, we only recently heard the expression 'desire paths' to describe unplanned trails created by human desire. It got us thinking about about what is really at play in their making...| Improvised Life
Start a sketchbook as a tool for exploration and growth, helping you experiment with mark-making and develop your visual vocabulary.| All Things Encaustic
This brand new list of 100 one word prompts is designed to give writers of all ages a fresh creative start. Encourage your students to simply begin writing!| JournalBuddies.com
Afraid to write your memoir? Here are the most common fears — and how to overcome them to tell your story. The post Tips for Overcoming Common Fears About Writing Memoir appeared first on Los Angeles Editors and Writers Group.| Los Angeles Editors and Writers Group
Writers looking for a book editor can learn a lot from the documentary "Turn Every Page," about Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb. The post Invaluable Lessons I Learned About Editing From “Turn Every Page" appeared first on Los Angeles Editors and Writers Group.| Los Angeles Editors and Writers Group
If you need help navigating a novel or structuring a memoir, or simply need encouragement, consider working with a writing coach. The post Do I Need a Writing Coach? appeared first on Los Angeles Editors and Writers Group.| Los Angeles Editors and Writers Group
Do to your best creative work, you need time and focus. And systems, so you cut back on busywork, and do your repeating tasks on autopilot| The Creative Life
If you want to succeed in today's world, being creative is essential. But what if you're not? Never fear, my Creativity Quiz is here to help.| Business, Writing, Love
Creatives need time to explore and follow their curiosity. There are times when you really should go down that rabbit hole| The Creative Life
Last night I experienced live within 15 minutes an example of co-creation. What an unexpected treat from David who was the presenter at the weekly Business Growth event at Coworking Bansko. David, who talked about visual communication, asked us at the end to apply what…| ralfw-de
