Author Archives: Sam Harrison

Brainstorming by Yourself

Brainstorming alone can be a lonely and listless experience. But not to worry. Here are nine steps to keep solo brainstorming fresh and productive. More

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Designer Spotlight: Meet Muralist Ian Ross

He’s created murals for the likes of Facebook and Google. Meet Ian Ross, a San Francisco-based artist who is inspired by graffiti. Read this Q&A for how Ross honed his skills in this direction. More

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5 Traits of Creative People + Recordsetters

Get inspired by these oddball recordsetters to get going on your next creative achievement. You’ll find common 5 traits that are possessed by highly creative people and recordsetters, including “being a bit weird.” More

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Choosing to Stretch for Creativity’s Sake

Sam Harrison urged HOW Design Live attendees to seek and spark “catalytic choices” — choices that become catalysts for creative energy and idea generation. More

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Creative Bliss Day 30: Think Like a Beginner

Creative Bliss is a web series that pools together 30 creativity exercises. No. 30 challenges you to shift your perspective to that of a beginner. More

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Creative Bliss Day 26: Trade-a-Book Day

Creative Bliss is a web series that pools together 30 creativity exercises. No. 26 encourages designers to broaden horizons and orchestrate a book trade day. More

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Creative Bliss Day 25: Story Day

Creative Bliss is a web series that pools together 30 creativity exercises. No. 25 challenges you to tune into the world around you for inspiration. More

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Creative Bliss Day 22: Travel Inside a Painting

Creative Bliss is a web series that pools together 30 creativity exercises. No. 22 challenges you to take a closer look at an inspiring piece of artwork. More

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Creative Bliss Day 21: Celebrate Failure Day

Creative Bliss is a web series that pools together 30 creativity exercises. No. 21 will open your eyes to how failure can go from foe to friend. More

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Creative Bliss Day 19: Break Away From the Pack

Creative Bliss is a series of creativity exercises aimed at stirring your next great idea. No. 19 Encourages you to observe how others find their best ideas. More

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