For my books and talks, I’ve interviewed hundreds of highly creative people in design and dozens of other fields – and one trait they all share is tenacious curiosity. Here are five ways curiosity can help expand your creativity.
Author Archives: Sam Harrison
10 Ways to Know You’re Becoming a Stronger Presenter
Quick – how good of a presenter are you? Hard to gauge, isn’t it? Other than any direct feedback we receive from audiences, it’s difficult to know if our speaking skills are becoming better, staying the same or, God forbid, getting worse. Below are 10 ways to know if your speaking skills are strong...
Create a Nurturing Environment for Bold Ideas
Bold, unsafe ideas are useless to the organization unless those ideas are grounded in strategy, grounded in the essence of the brand, grounded in the wants and needs, hopes and dreams of end users. Find tips for ensuring a safe environment to nurture big ideas.
5 Tactics to Silence the Biggest Creativity Killer
Sideswipes to your ideas come with the territory of being a creative. But don't let those negative noises from the outside manifest into self-doubt.
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.
Think “Next Play” For The New Year
Duke Blue Devils basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will often shout “next play!” to his players as they run past him during games. That’s because Coach K doesn’t want his team fretting over a foul, steal or missed shot that just took place on the other end of the court. He wants his players in...
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."
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.
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.
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.