To Do: Play
August 19, 2019
To Do: Play
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.…
Fast Times and Slow Minds
August 14, 2019
Fast Times and Slow Minds
Does it ever feel like the world is moving a million miles a minute? Technology…
Writing Garbage
August 2, 2019
Writing Garbage
Ever write something you’re proud of, package it up, show it to someone you admire, and then watch as they slowly deconstruct everything you’ve written?
The Mickey Mouse Formula
July 25, 2019
The Mickey Mouse Formula
“I suppose my formula might be: dream, diversify, and never miss an angle.” – Walt…
The Art of Boredom
July 18, 2019
The Art of Boredom
The term boredom typically has a negative connotation. It’s often associated with being disinterested, tired…
Heads-up, programmers. Your competition is 3 Years Old.
July 17, 2017
Heads-up, programmers. Your competition is 3 Years Old.
With STEM becoming more important in schools, many believe that coding is the language of…
Creative block? These 5 TED Talks might help.
July 11, 2017
Creative block? These 5 TED Talks might help.
We all have creative blocks. They’re no fun, especially when on a deadline. Try watching…
The Stylish Shoes for Our Carbon Footprint
July 1, 2017
The Stylish Shoes for Our Carbon Footprint
Like anyone in the PNW, I’m a sucker for products that sneakily help our environment.…
#CreativeSummer15: That’s all we wrote, folks.
September 21, 2015
#CreativeSummer15: That’s all we wrote, folks.
Hard to believe summer has come to an end. Bring on pumpkin spiced lattes, fuzzy…
Yes, there is a return on creativity. #CreativeSummer15
September 20, 2015
Yes, there is a return on creativity. #CreativeSummer15
Anyone in marketing that's wanted to hire a quality photographer, develop a brave ad campaign…
Supply, demand, and puppies! #CreativeSummer15
September 19, 2015
Supply, demand, and puppies! #CreativeSummer15
Christine L. Exley is using her doctorate in applied economics to ensure that no dog…
What BJJ taught me about design #CreativeSummer15
September 17, 2015
What BJJ taught me about design #CreativeSummer15
Over the course of my design career, I've regularly noticed the impact Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) has…
The Tastemaker Generation #CreativeSummer15
September 16, 2015
The Tastemaker Generation #CreativeSummer15
With the ever growing presence of citizen media, opportunities abound for individuals to create niche…
Trust + play = creativity #CreativeSummer15
September 14, 2015
Trust + play = creativity #CreativeSummer15
In elementary school, kids learn through play. They use blocks to build, yarn to measure,…
The dangers of context switching #CreativeSummer15
September 13, 2015
The dangers of context switching #CreativeSummer15
We've all been there. Too many projects, too little time. Thinking "Oh! If I get…
Logic + Magic: The not-so-secret formula for marketing success. #CreativeSummer15
September 10, 2015
Logic + Magic: The not-so-secret formula for marketing success. #CreativeSummer15
Differentiating a company, product and service starts with strategy - the logic of marketing. We're…
Sick of butt-naked underwear ads? Try buck naked on for size. #CreativeSummer15
In today's over-sexualized advertising world we always find it refreshing when we come across clothing…
Welcome to the memory palace #CreativeSummer15
September 7, 2015
Welcome to the memory palace #CreativeSummer15
How many things can you remember at one time? Commonly cited, is George Miller’s finding,…
The Galactic Recycler #CreativeSummer15
September 6, 2015
The Galactic Recycler #CreativeSummer15
It's one thing to recycle the resources we deplete temporarily from our environment. It's another…
Hiking uphill, wheeling downhill. #CreativeSummer15
September 5, 2015
Hiking uphill, wheeling downhill. #CreativeSummer15
For those who are avid bikers, lugging a stiff framed bike around can be a…
