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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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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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Chris Guillebeau: Balanced People Don’t Change the World
Is achieving remarkable things compatible with a happy work-life balance? Veteran non-conformist Chris Guillebeau says, “something’s gotta give.”…
Apartment Therapy: Calm Homes Breed Happy People
Apartment Therapy founder Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan clues us into how to use a good attitude and discerning eye to achieve happy homes and workspaces.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tom Muller: Creative Process
Tom Muller discusses idea minimalism, creative procrastination, and the designer way of life.
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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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"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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Brooklyn Brothers: Nagging & Making Things
Guy Barnett and Stephen Rutterford of Brooklyn Brothers discuss nagging, idea vetting, and creating tangible products.
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Hero Design Studio: Smaller Is Better
Elizabeth Manos-Brickey of Hero Design Studio discusses leaving the comfort of the big-agency world for her own start-up venture.
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Charity Water: Making Trade-Offs
Viktoria Alexeeva of charity: water discusses prioritization, multi-tasking, and collaboration in a non-profit environment.
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