We all have them, and if we're not mindful they can kill our creative process. What are these stealthy assassins? Our very own expectations.

Are your brainstorming sessions falling flat? Here are 5 ways to boost the energy and tap back into inspiration.

How do you turn every project (even a lowly production one) into a dream job? One designer offers 3 steps.

We all love stories. Stories breathe meaning into the stuff of life. But what about visuals? Can they tell a story? I sure as shine-ola hope so! It's how so many of us make a living.

Award-winning designer Jakob Trollbäck explains why you should start thinking of yourself as a storyteller and how to use design to move the plot along.

Creativity is a byproduct of life—not just a 9-to-5 exercise. Smart companies are giving their designers the chance to have a life, with hopes of seeing a creative ROI (return on investment). Here's the scoop on some of the creativity boosters they endorse.

When your team is brainstorming the development of new products, Hartman suggests immersing brainstormers in the product itself. Learn more.

Here are 4 tips to help you when it comes to brainstorming with words.

Designers tend to let their need for creative stimulation distract them from good career or business decisions.

After a truly successful brainstorming session, it's often impossible to trace the origin of the best ideas of the day. Usually, the best ideas evolve under the collaborative effort of all the brainstorm participants. In fact, the moment you start to assign ownership to ideas, true creativity stops.