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99% Music Mix I: Inspiration Is For Amateurs
Coax out your creativity with this put-on-your-headphones-and-get-focused music mix, which glides from melodic electronica to dreamy synth-pop.
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Is Consumerism Killing Our Creativity?
Modern culture thrives on consumerism. But does our passion for consumption come at the expense of our creativity?
Welcome to the Era of Creative Meritocracy
What if the most talented people had the best chance of succeeding? Scott Belsky on why merit-based opportunity is the future of the creative industries…
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Atelier Martino&Jaña: Tapping into the Collective Brain
Is your creative team maximizing its collective brain? Atelier Martino&Jaña explain how "the best individual skills create the best collective work."
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What We Can Learn from Babies: Experimentation, Failure & Creative Genius
Babies don't get fazed by failure - so why should we? A look at how child's play super-charges our creativity and helps new ideas thrive.
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Flaunt It: Social Apps for Broadcasting Your Brainpower
How you look in a Google search is as important as a well-crafted resume. We explore how a host of social apps can enhance the digital version of you.
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Hard Work: What's It Good For?
We look at recent trends advocating a super-chill approach to making ideas happen. Is the dream of a 4-day workweek too good to be true?
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Stefan Sagmeister: Life So Far
We sit down with design legend Stefan Sagmeister to discuss staying small, taking a human approach, and life lessons.
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Christoph Niemann: Short Deadlines Make You Think Straight
Too much thinking begets over-cooked outcomes. Illustrator Christoph Niemann talks about the value of working within your means and expediting delivery…
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Si Scott: The Bare-Bones Approach
Si Scott, a UK-based illustrator, talks starting out, minimalism, and continual motivation.
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Welcome to the Era of Creative Meritocracy
What if the most talented people had the best chance of succeeding? Scott Belsky on why merit-based opportunity is the future of the creative industries…
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Lab Rat: What Happens When You Unplug from Your Internet Addiction?
In an attempt to
overcome digital distractions, we experiment with complete disconnection from
the Interweb outside of office hours.
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On Prototyping: The Simplest Solution Never Comes First
Serious people don’t do napkin drawings. The designers of Herman Miller's new Setu chair, Studio 7.5, on rigorous prototyping and long lunches.
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blik: Making Ideas Stick
blik, a company that creates removable wall decals, discusses inspiration-through-collaboration and long-term idea vetting.
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Is Consumerism Killing Our Creativity?
Modern culture thrives on consumerism. But does our passion for consumption come at the expense of our creativity?
Joshua Clancy: Hard Work's Returns
A super-contrarian, Josh Clancy discusses disorganization and the art of the anti-process.
Paul Budnitz of Kidrobot: Concept Becomes Culture
Kidrobot's creator Paul Budnitz discusses the founding of his wacky idea and the "suicidal marketing strategy" that made it a success.
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Jason Little: The Physical Act of Creation
Whether it's an early-morning surfing trip or sketching out an idea on paper, graphic designer Jason Little counsels us on the value of getting hands-on…
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Jared Nickerson: Everyday Life
As the most appreciated member on the Behance Network, Jared Nickerson is no stranger to feedback. Here, he discusses why clients aren't always right.
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What We Can Learn from Babies: Experimentation, Failure & Creative Genius
Babies don't get fazed by failure - so why should we? A look at how child's play super-charges our creativity and helps new ideas thrive.
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Introducing the New Book from Behance & 99%: "Making Ideas Happen"
How do uber-productive creative people & teams like IDEO, Google & Disney make ideas happen? Find out in Behance CEO Scott Belsky's new book.
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Maxim Zhestkov: As In A Dream
Maxim Zhestkov, a 22-year-old director, video artist, and motion and graphics designer discusses alternative practices for inspiring creativity.
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Ben Kaufman: Launching Kluster
We talk to Ben Kaufman of Kluster, a newly launched decision-making platform, about radical concepts, morphing plans, and the power of collaboration.
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Fred: Thirst for Innovation
Ariel Broggi, the co-founder and Creative Director of Fred Beverages, talks about creative attachments, sudden inspiration, and the merits of the mustache.…
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Hard Work: What's It Good For?
We look at recent trends advocating a super-chill approach to making ideas happen. Is the dream of a 4-day workweek too good to be true?
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Zen Apps: Desktop Tools to Organize Your Brain
We recap the latest and greatest desktop and iPhone apps for boosting organization, focus, and overall peace of mind.
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Tom Muller: Creative Process
Tom Muller discusses idea minimalism, creative procrastination, and the designer way of life.
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"Build" From Scratch
"Build," a London based graphic design studio, takes us back to basics: daily lists, simple rules, and good old-fashioned passion.
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WEJETSET: The Impassioned Voyage
Taj Reid, founder of wejetset, discusses staying organized amidst a whirlwind schedule.
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Tony Bacigalupo: New Workspace
Tony Bacigalupo, founder of New Work City, outlines the future of workspaces. And it's called "co-working."
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Maira Kalman: The Pursuit of Happiness
Walking, looking, laughing. Art and happiness flow from small pleasures and overlooked details for illustrator Maira Kalman.
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