Here are the solutions to “Challenge Your Creativity: 77 Problem Solving Exercises”. Continue
Sometimes we make the same mistakes over and over again when we deal with problems because we lack in certain areas. By strengthening the connection between different types of problem solving methods – patterns – we learn to deal with problems through different perspectives. Continue
In remembrance of the man who made a dent in the Universe, here is "12 lessons Steve Jobs taught Guy Kawasaki":
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To begin, we should ask: what is a problem? When you find yourself in one situation and you want to get to another but don’t know how to get there, you got a problem. The process that a problem solver needs to go through is firstly to define the problem and then explore ways that leads to a solution(s). Continue
I thought this talk on entrepreneurship was really informative and Reid Hoffman is a great teacher, enjoy!
"Jump of a cliff and assemble the airplane on the way down." - Reid Hoffman
Here are 17 businesses you can start from home, if you are creative enough! You can use Peter Drucker's creative imitation strategy if you fancy one of these businesses. Continue
What you do in a day reflects what you do in a year. This realization is important to understand for peak productivity. Many things we do in our daily life are down right destructive, some we know some we don't. We have to eliminate our bad habits and ad positive ones. Here is a list of strategies you can incorporate in your daily life. Continue
You have a fire inside you, a frictional energy, read these thoughts, think about them and let them propel you into action.
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These are four masterpieces on strategy that has given guidance to strategic thinking throughout centuries. Today, you can get them here, for free. Continue
These are methods and principles that will help you gain ideas. Be patient with the list, you might find that some in particular work for your learning style. So go through them all! Continue
When the conversation, on what the difference is between art and design, is brought up, the discussion usually tends to get quite heated and passionate, especially if the group consists of fervent designers... Continue
Why is it that we go blank when we demand new ideas. Being an effective idea generator doesn't always mean that it is automatic... we have to put ourselves into a specific process, a creative process. Continue
Let's say you knew everything about your end-user, from religion to her favorite singer. Would you take the time and effort to translate her beliefs into one design that mirrors her life?
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At economic times like these, it is prominently difficult to come accross good work opportunities within the massive design industry, mainly because of the widely crowded group of newly graduated designers (especially industrial designers) who most take on jobs for quite low payment simply to get their foot inside the game. Continue
"God has given you one face, and you make yourself another", William Shakespeare.
Our social behaviours seem to be full of "deceptive" intentions, yet most people are quite unaware of the process we take to give ourselves duplicated confidence. Imagination and creativity can be found in quite unexpected occurrences. Continue
Design, can be a very personal and meaningful art for many individuals. Hence, it’s of great importance to understand the true wants of the client and what emotions the design must bring to him/her. Continue
Miyamoto Musashi (c.1584-1645) was a Japanese samurai who for his battles and distinct style become a legendary warrior. Musashi wrote on strategy and philosophy in his work “The Book of Five Rings”, and he is today frequently looked upon for inspiration. Continue
When entering a designer's site, we most often click on the "Profile" page. It's in our nature to be curious on who the creator of a certain design is. And, how this person has evolved his/her vivid imagination into the world. Hence, a designer's story becomes a crucial part when exposing one's work. Continue
What makes a Creative great isn't the ability of good craftsmanship alone (a misfortune for many of today's designers), but the skill to create a new idea inside of your prospect's mind. Manipulating as that might sound, it's not. Why? ... Continue
The fundamental nature of strategy is to put yourself in a position where you have more choices than your competitors. To accomplish this, you need to realize that you’ll be taking decisions and struggle on your own. Continue
You've done your market analysis, and you have understood what the problems, values and beliefs are in your market. Now, it's time for the crucial strategy: the determination of your position. So, the question is how do you go from market analysis to strategy? Continue
If you're having difficulty with research and market analysis, don't worry you're not alone! There are not many people who actually understand the important process of research, and you should become one of those few who do. Continue
I can't count how many times designers have uttered that their clients don't appreciate their work and restrict their creativity. Continue
