Creative Exercises

Staying sharp in the creativity department is important to any designer. Here, you’ll find creative exercises that will jump-start your design process. Looking to make your team’s next brainstorm more effective? Warm things up with one of these creativity exercises.

Brainstorming by Yourself

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Sam Harrison

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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Do Clients Want Design Work Soft, Gooey, Fast?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Sam Harrison

If your clients don’t understand the value of good design, and would rather pine for something soft, gooey and fast, you owe it to yourself (and the potential client) to help change their perspective and value of design. Follow these three approaches. More

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Overcome Unhealthy Creative Expectations

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Todd Henry

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. More

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The Dark Side of Creativity

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Stefan Mumaw

In this evil manifesto of sorts, the killers of creativity are outlined. Don’t fret though: We’ve also divulged exercises to resuscitate creativity if you’ve fallen victim to the “normalcy.” More

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11 Ways to Spice Up a Team Brainstorm

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Stefan Mumaw and Wendy Lee Oldfield

Give your team the brain food they crave to come up with that next great idea. Use these exercises (and free download) to boost your next brainstorm session. Your clients will thank you for it. More

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10 Ways to Get More Creative at Work

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Sharon Fisher

Is your workplace lacking in luster? Incorporate the science of creativity into your work environment. Generating ideas and setting the stage for an innovative environment require strategies that are part art and part science. Put these tips into action and set the spark for creative results. More

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Do You Suck at Selling Your Ideas?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Sam Harrison

Phenomenal ideas, like that for the Dyson vacuum cleaner, are sometimes the hardest ideas to sell. Take tips from James Dyson on selling your next big idea to decision makers. More

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6 Techniques to Jolt Your Brainstorm

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Michael Michalko

Creativity guru Michael Michalko, author of "Thinkertoys" and "Cracking Creativity" offers a series of brainstorm exercises. More

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2 Ways to Link Strategy and Creativity

Posted on July 15, 2011 by David Holston

There are ways designers can use creativity and strategy to develop more meaningful design solutions for their clients. Use creative thinking to help drive better branding strategy. More

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Kid-Tested, Designer-Dad Approved

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Rob Kimmel

Designer dad Rob Kimmel offers 7 games to kick-start any kid’s imagination and learning process with creative play. More

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