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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. More

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Creative Bootcamp: 3 Exercises to Build Your Brain

The good news: You can get better over time at developing creative ideas. The hitch? You have to work at it. Here are 3 creative exercises to get you started. More

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The Chaotic Life of a Digital Creative

I’m not a big fan of reality tv, but I would love to peek into the world of a digital creative designer. More

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How To Overcome Self-Criticism and Lack of Motivation

Designers face all kinds of creative roadblocks, from procrastination to self-criticism to lack of energy. Here’s how to overcome them. More

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The Idea Book

Patrick McNeil is about to release The Web Designer’s Handbook Volume 3 , featuring 600 examples of blogs, ecommerce sites, news sites, brochure sites, and more. He even includes a chapter on WordPress 101. More

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Unleashing Creative Inspiration at Landor

Multinational branding agency Landor re-energizes its staff and its reputation with an infusion of creative culture. More

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Challenge Your Little Grey Cells

Are you bothered by your creative juices swirling around in your mind with little direction or hope for quelling their constant need to be entertained? More

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Back on the Bus

The days are getting shorter the nights cooler—which can only mean one thing. It’s back to school time. Even though it’s been over 30 years since I set foot in “my old school,” the seasonal change awakens an almost primal instinct in me. Time to wash off all the chlorine and brush off the beach …MORE 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 4: 5 Exercises to Get Your Creativity Unstuck

The book “Unstuck” features 52 exercises, divided by time commitment, to help you beat creative block. Here we sample 5 for a work-week’s worth of inspiration. More

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