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  • Creative Truth 4: Place

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      I used to think this quote came from John Cage’s 10 Rules for Students and Teachers. However, I learned from Brain Pickings that they really came from Sister Corita Kent. I had this list of 10 Rules on the bulletin board above my desk for over five years and from it I learned some of…

  • Creative Truth 3

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        Creativity happens in situations and environments in which everyone can take risks, fail, experiment and try new things. Without trust, true creation is warped by hidden motives and agendas. If one can’t take risks, there is no possibility to construct something never seen before. Aggression is antithetical to creativity. Dominance squashes experimentation. I’ve…

  • Creative Truth 2

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    We all learn the hard way that everyone is replaceable. Everything is transitory. Be present wherever you are, whenever that is. Make the moment count. Fragment of sculpture by Rodin.

  • From Ho-Hum to Hot

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    In 2012 I was part of a presentation at Go East,  “From Ho-hum to Hot: Leveraging the Power of Trends to Transform Your Products.” In it my co-presenters, Heidi Broberg, Emily Jacobsen and I discussed why consumers want what’s new, how Go East understands and tracks trends. took a peek at a few trends we highlighted for 2013…

  • Great events draw great attention

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    I am excited to learn that a photo I took at Eyeo Festival is being considered for use in an upcoming indie magazine. The magazine focuses on the best recent conferences and events. I love to document events I attend. I’m glad Eyeo, my favorite, will be included. Documentation of what and where we have…

  • What are you feeling? Subway

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    How can we gauge interest or other emotions when we encounter public art, events, or other chance happenings? I like the idea of pairing an emotional gauge with our environment and measuring the emotional impact of the people who encounter art or beauty or drama or something interesting. The intangible yet real benefits could more…

  • Bubble Wrap Schedule

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    Every day we have to understand what 21 creative staff are doing with their time. Are they busy? Who is open? Above, my prototype for better visualizing my department’s daily workload: staple a piece of bubble wrap on top of a grid with each staff member’s name and hour slot. For each hour scheduled, the…

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    is a collection of observations, insights, recommendations and enjoyments relating to creativity, clarity and communication. All my interests in visualization, data design, information communication and creativity will be explored.