Design.org https://design.org Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:49:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Grateful AF (Create Happy Podcast, Episode 2) https://design.org/grateful-af-create-happy-podcast-episode-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grateful-af-create-happy-podcast-episode-2 https://design.org/grateful-af-create-happy-podcast-episode-2/#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:49:48 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2910 Sometimes, less is more. But not with gratitude. With gratitude, I believe that more is more. Maybe that’s why, in episode 2 of the Create Happy podcast, my co host Shawn and I chose to share not 3, not 10, but 100 things we each are grateful for. (If that doesn’t qualify as “Grateful AF,” […]

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]]> https://design.org/grateful-af-create-happy-podcast-episode-2/feed/ 0 How to Discover Your Passion https://design.org/how-to-discover-your-passion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-discover-your-passion https://design.org/how-to-discover-your-passion/#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:08:36 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2905 “What do you do?” is a fairly straightforward question to answer. It’s what it says on your resume; what you get a paycheck for. But the question “What are you passionate about?” is a different matter. Most people find this question much more difficult to respond to, simply because…they don’t know. But passion is important, […]

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]]> https://design.org/how-to-discover-your-passion/feed/ 0 Light Your Fire (Create Happy Podcast, Episode 1) https://design.org/light-your-fire-create-happy-podcast-episode-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=light-your-fire-create-happy-podcast-episode-1 https://design.org/light-your-fire-create-happy-podcast-episode-1/#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:05:37 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2900 When you create, you can be fueled by many things: necessity, obligation, want, envy, boredom—just to name a few. But the best fuel for your creativity, by a long shot, is passion. That’s why, in Episode 1 of the Create Happy podcast, we talk about what it means to light your fire. Take a listen […]

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]]> https://design.org/light-your-fire-create-happy-podcast-episode-1/feed/ 0 How to Push Through Your Creative Blocks https://design.org/how-to-push-through-your-creative-blocks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-push-through-your-creative-blocks https://design.org/how-to-push-through-your-creative-blocks/#respond Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:43:00 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2848 It has happened to the best of us: the creativity is flowing, you are getting things done, you feel good about your latest project, and then all of the sudden—you’re blocked. Whether it’s a temporary hurdle or a long-lasting struggle, creative blocks are annoying at best and depressing at worst. But even the most creative […]

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]]> https://design.org/how-to-push-through-your-creative-blocks/feed/ 0 Create Happy: A Podcast for Creatives https://design.org/create-happy-a-podcast-for-creatives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=create-happy-a-podcast-for-creatives https://design.org/create-happy-a-podcast-for-creatives/#respond Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:03:56 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2899 At Design.org, we are committed to providing content for creatives that is as useful as it is inspiring. Up to this point, we’ve been delivering this content here on our blog, as well as on our Instagram page. We’ve covered a vast range of topics: everything from “Why Your Best Ideas Come to You in […]

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]]> https://design.org/create-happy-a-podcast-for-creatives/feed/ 0 How Taking a Walk Resets Your Creativity https://design.org/how-taking-a-walk-resets-your-creativity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-taking-a-walk-resets-your-creativity https://design.org/how-taking-a-walk-resets-your-creativity/#respond Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:56:00 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2849 Some days, creativity comes easy. Other days, not so much. Every creative has had those moments when it feels like the creative juices just aren’t flowing, or your muse decided to call it quits early. During these moments, it’s important to know how to reset your creativity so that you can let go of the […]

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]]> https://design.org/how-taking-a-walk-resets-your-creativity/feed/ 0 How Observing Art Improves Creativity https://design.org/how-observing-art-improves-creativity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-observing-art-improves-creativity https://design.org/how-observing-art-improves-creativity/#respond Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:46:00 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2854 When it really comes down to it, the best way to improve your creativity is to create. Do the work, put in the time, don’t be afraid to fail, and just try. The more you create, the more creative you will be. That said, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t other, more passive ways to […]

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]]> https://design.org/how-observing-art-improves-creativity/feed/ 0 Should You Quit Your Job Right Now? https://design.org/should-you-quit-your-job-right-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-you-quit-your-job-right-now https://design.org/should-you-quit-your-job-right-now/#respond Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:08:35 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2861 2021 seems to have been the year of the career change for many people. According to this article, 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in August of 2021. It seems as though pandemic-fueled burnout is rearing its ugly head, and workers are ready for change. It may even have you wondering: should you quit your […]

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]]> https://design.org/should-you-quit-your-job-right-now/feed/ 0 What to Do with Creative Envy https://design.org/what-to-do-with-creative-envy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-to-do-with-creative-envy https://design.org/what-to-do-with-creative-envy/#respond Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:08:00 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2842 If you are a creative person, or you want to be a creative person, then it’s extremely likely that you’ve experienced creative envy at some point. I think of creative envy as being envious of someone else’s creativity—a sentiment of “I wish I was as creative as them.” It’s a thought that I myself have […]

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]]> https://design.org/what-to-do-with-creative-envy/feed/ 0 How to Let Go of Creative Ideas that Aren’t Working https://design.org/how-to-let-go-of-creative-ideas-that-arent-working/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-let-go-of-creative-ideas-that-arent-working https://design.org/how-to-let-go-of-creative-ideas-that-arent-working/#respond Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:05:00 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2855 When it comes to creativity, there’s no such thing as perfection. Creatives have to try, fail, and try again (and again) in their efforts to expand their creativity and live a creative life they love. And things don’t always go according to plan. Sometimes, a creative person doesn’t quite have the skill they need to […]

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]]> https://design.org/how-to-let-go-of-creative-ideas-that-arent-working/feed/ 0 What Does Creativity Mean to You? https://design.org/what-does-creativity-mean-to-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-does-creativity-mean-to-you https://design.org/what-does-creativity-mean-to-you/#respond Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2840 If you Google the definition of creativity, you’ll get this: “the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.” This tracks with what most people think of when they think of creativity: being imaginative, unique, and artsy. But as someone who has worked in creative fields for years, […]

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]]> https://design.org/what-does-creativity-mean-to-you/feed/ 0 How to Finish That Creative Masterpiece https://design.org/how-to-finish-that-creative-masterpiece/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-finish-that-creative-masterpiece https://design.org/how-to-finish-that-creative-masterpiece/#respond Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:36:00 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2856 I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: getting started is half the battle. And the other half? Finishing. It might sound simplistic, but when it really boils down to it, the only way anyone ever accomplishes anything is by (1) starting, and (2) finishing. I’ve written a few times about the power of […]

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]]> https://design.org/how-to-finish-that-creative-masterpiece/feed/ 0 Creativity Is a Lifelong Endeavor https://design.org/creativity-is-a-lifelong-endeavor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creativity-is-a-lifelong-endeavor https://design.org/creativity-is-a-lifelong-endeavor/#respond Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:17:59 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2841 Too many people treat creativity as though it were a fixed trait, like height or eye color. They think, “Either I’m creative, or I’m not.” This leads to two big problems: (1) people who don’t think they are creative believe they never will be, and (2) people who are creative take their creativity for granted. […]

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]]> https://design.org/creativity-is-a-lifelong-endeavor/feed/ 0 Why Your Best Ideas Come to You in the Shower https://design.org/why-your-best-ideas-come-to-you-in-the-shower/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-your-best-ideas-come-to-you-in-the-shower https://design.org/why-your-best-ideas-come-to-you-in-the-shower/#respond Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:05:40 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2851 Before I sat down to write this post about why your best ideas come to you in the shower, I took a shower so I could think about it. Think I’m joking? I’m not. The thing is, a lot of my best ideas come to me in the shower. And I’m not alone. Scott Barry […]

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]]> https://design.org/why-your-best-ideas-come-to-you-in-the-shower/feed/ 0 Do You Have What it Takes to Be Creative? https://design.org/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-creative/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-creative https://design.org/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-creative/#respond Tue, 05 Oct 2021 21:06:50 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2833 Creativity is needed everywhere. All industries, all organizations, and all individuals can use creativity to benefit and enrich their business, their processes, their products, and their lives. As such, creativity is one of the most important skills a person can develop. But what if you don’t feel capable of creative thinking? How can you discover […]

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]]> https://design.org/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-creative/feed/ 0 Creativity and Success https://design.org/creativity-and-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creativity-and-success https://design.org/creativity-and-success/#respond Wed, 29 Sep 2021 20:01:44 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2821 If I asked, “What do you think creativity can do for you?” what would you say? I know a lot of people would say that creativity will help them bring more fun into their lives, create things they love, or become a more well-rounded person. But not many people think about the more practical consequences […]

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]]> https://design.org/creativity-and-success/feed/ 0 3 Signs You Need More Creativity in Your Life https://design.org/3-signs-you-need-more-creativity-in-your-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-signs-you-need-more-creativity-in-your-life https://design.org/3-signs-you-need-more-creativity-in-your-life/#respond Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:21:02 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2820 Everyone can benefit from creativity. Not just artists and musicians, but accountants, lawyers, parents, pastors, and literally (literally) everyone else. But no matter how many times I say that, I always get someone who argues otherwise. They might think that they just aren’t a creative person, that their job doesn’t require creativity, or that creativity […]

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]]> https://design.org/3-signs-you-need-more-creativity-in-your-life/feed/ 0 Why Creativity Is the Best Self-Help Tool https://design.org/why-creativity-is-the-best-self-help-tool/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-creativity-is-the-best-self-help-tool https://design.org/why-creativity-is-the-best-self-help-tool/#respond Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:19:29 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2830 If you’re reading this, chances are good that you are not new to the world of self-help. You have probably read other blogs and books, listened to podcasts, and maybe even taken classes on how to improve yourself and your life. That’s all great (I do those things, too!), but even as I have exposed […]

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]]> https://design.org/why-creativity-is-the-best-self-help-tool/feed/ 0 Why Creativity Matters https://design.org/why-creativity-matters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-creativity-matters https://design.org/why-creativity-matters/#respond Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:47:35 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2819 When you want to make a change in your life—really make a change—where do you start? Do you listen to a podcast? Read a self help book? Talk to a trusted friend? Are you a ponder, figure-it-out-yourself type? Or a leave-no-stone-unturned, talk-to-everyone type? No matter how you go about it, this post is for you. […]

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]]> https://design.org/why-creativity-matters/feed/ 0 How Creativity Can Save Your Life https://design.org/how-creativity-can-save-your-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-creativity-can-save-your-life https://design.org/how-creativity-can-save-your-life/#respond Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:45:54 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2828 In the late-80s TV series MacGyver, the title character is a genius who is employed by a government agency. What he is best known for is getting himself and the people around him out of various dangerous situations using a random assortment of objects, like paper clips, duct tape, chewing gum, and shoelaces. In these […]

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]]> https://design.org/how-creativity-can-save-your-life/feed/ 0 3 Ways Human Interaction Increases Creativity https://design.org/3-ways-human-interaction-increases-creativity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-ways-human-interaction-increases-creativity https://design.org/3-ways-human-interaction-increases-creativity/#respond Wed, 08 Sep 2021 22:03:01 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2814 When you ask people about the things that matter most in life, you’d be hard-pressed to hear an answer that doesn’t include some version of “relationships”. The people in our lives, be they family or friends, mean everything to us. The power of relationships isn’t a secret, but it is something of a mystery. Why […]

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]]> https://design.org/3-ways-human-interaction-increases-creativity/feed/ 0 How Sharing Playlists Improves Creativity https://design.org/how-sharing-playlists-improves-creativity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-sharing-playlists-improves-creativity https://design.org/how-sharing-playlists-improves-creativity/#respond Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:53:31 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2816 Sometimes, even small things can make a big difference in your creativity. What works for you will be different from what works for other people. It’s important to try out a lot of different things to see what best ignites your creative spark. For me, few things have a greater impact on my creativity than […]

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]]> https://design.org/how-sharing-playlists-improves-creativity/feed/ 0 The Value of Natural Connection https://design.org/the-value-of-natural-connection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-value-of-natural-connection https://design.org/the-value-of-natural-connection/#respond Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:12:02 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2789 Have you ever talked to someone for the first time and just…clicked? A conversation starts and it’s almost like you can’t stop it—and don’t want to stop it—because you and the other person seem to understand each other, naturally and innately? To me, those moments are magical. They may be few and far between, but […]

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]]> https://design.org/the-value-of-natural-connection/feed/ 0 How 5 Minutes with Your Best Friend Can Transform Your Creativity https://design.org/how-5-minutes-with-your-best-friend-can-transform-your-creativity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-5-minutes-with-your-best-friend-can-transform-your-creativity https://design.org/how-5-minutes-with-your-best-friend-can-transform-your-creativity/#respond Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:20:21 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2806 Sometimes, the smallest things can make the biggest difference in your creativity. As we’ve been talking about interdependence lately, I want to touch on how spending even a little time with the people closest to us can help us feel more creative, empowered, and happy. Even 5 minutes with your best friend can transform your […]

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]]> https://design.org/how-5-minutes-with-your-best-friend-can-transform-your-creativity/feed/ 0 Creativity and Flow Increase Around People Who Support You https://design.org/creativity-and-flow-increase-around-people-who-support-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creativity-and-flow-increase-around-people-who-support-you https://design.org/creativity-and-flow-increase-around-people-who-support-you/#respond Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:18:55 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2809 Creativity and flow are priceless to creatives. It is worth any effort you can give to invite those things into your life. There are plenty of things you can do to build your creativity and increase your chances of reaching a flow state (many of which we talk about here on Design.org), but there’s another […]

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]]> https://design.org/creativity-and-flow-increase-around-people-who-support-you/feed/ 0 Creating for Yourself or Designing for Others https://design.org/creating-for-yourself-or-designing-for-others/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creating-for-yourself-or-designing-for-others https://design.org/creating-for-yourself-or-designing-for-others/#respond Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:18:17 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2801 The creative world is full of dilemmas. One big one is centered around this question: who is your creative work for—yourself, or others? Knowing your audience can shape your entire creative process, including your end product. As someone with decades of experience in creative spaces, I’ve come to think of the dilemma as this: creating […]

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]]> https://design.org/creating-for-yourself-or-designing-for-others/feed/ 0 Creating Your Inner Circle for Creativity https://design.org/creating-your-inner-circle-for-creativity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creating-your-inner-circle-for-creativity https://design.org/creating-your-inner-circle-for-creativity/#respond Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:03:15 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2800 Creatives are notoriously independent, but that doesn’t mean they should be. Whether you have a professional team to work with you or just a group of friends who lift your spirits as needed, having an “inner circle” can work wonders for your creative efforts. So how do you go about creating your inner circle for […]

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]]> https://design.org/creating-your-inner-circle-for-creativity/feed/ 0 The Power of Plussing in Critique and Creativity https://design.org/the-power-of-plussing-in-critique-and-creativity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-power-of-plussing-in-critique-and-creativity https://design.org/the-power-of-plussing-in-critique-and-creativity/#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:46:05 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2793 Feedback is a necessary part of the creative process. You need to collect feedback to know how your work is being received, and whether or not it is serving the purpose you need it to serve. But feedback comes in many shapes and sizes, some of which are more productive than others. One of my […]

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]]> https://design.org/the-power-of-plussing-in-critique-and-creativity/feed/ 0 The Power of Interdependence in Creativity https://design.org/the-power-of-interdependence-in-creativity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-power-of-interdependence-in-creativity https://design.org/the-power-of-interdependence-in-creativity/#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:18:18 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2791 Most creatives I meet are naturally independent people. They have unique ideas, strong personal vision, and a deep sense of their creative self. That independence is undoubtedly valuable…but not if it comes at the cost of interdependence. Today, I want to discuss what I mean by that, and explore the power of interdependence in creativity. […]

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]]> https://design.org/the-power-of-interdependence-in-creativity/feed/ 0 The Difference Between Sadness and Depression (and How They Affect Your Creativity) https://design.org/the-difference-between-sadness-and-depression-and-how-they-affect-your-creativity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-difference-between-sadness-and-depression-and-how-they-affect-your-creativity https://design.org/the-difference-between-sadness-and-depression-and-how-they-affect-your-creativity/#respond Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:45:13 +0000 https://demo.design.org/?p=2779 Depression is not uncommon. In fact, it’s estimated that 16.2 million American adults suffer at least one major depressive episode in any given year. And yet, depression is still misunderstood by many people. The most common misunderstanding is that depression is really just intense or lasting sadness. But unfortunately, that doesn’t adequately describe what depression […]

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