In visual arts and graphic design, white space is fundamental to allowing a creation to exist, by creating delineation and focus. Similarly, in our lives, creativity often sprouts from the "white space" of time: the moments in our increasingly busy schedules between activities and thoughts that allow the subconscious to better absorb and connect information. Clearly, in order to be more creative, we need to open up this "in-between" space in our lives, but once we've done so, how can we best capitalize upon the brain's natural creative capacities? In this talk, we'll explore several counter-intuitive and potentially subversive methods for leveraging this "white space" to foment innovative thinking creative productivity.
31. Hyperconnectivity gives us the
perception of getting more
done. It makes us feel like we're
doing more, because we're
using every free moment of
every waking hour.”
- Jonathan Fields
52. “The parts of your brain that are
responsible for self-monitoring are
literally turned off during creative
endeavors….Creative people have
mastered the art of turning off
[the inhibitive] part of their brains
to let their ideas flow more
smoothly, unleashing their
imagination.”
- Tina Seelig, InGenius
62. When you are playful, you are
activating the right side of
your brain. The logical brain is
a limited brain. The right side is
unlimited. You can (do and )
be anything you want.”
- Madan Kataria, The Laughter
Guru
63. Instead of this
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielsilliman/4489863368/
64. When your brain is supposedly
doing nothing, it’s really doing a
tremendous amount.”
– Marcus Raichle, Neurologist
77. The Three Original Muses
Mneme – Memory
Melete – Practice or occasion
Aoide – Voice
78. Muses were thought to be
the true speakers for whom
an artist is merely the
mouthpiece.
Muses were also thought to
inspire people to do their
best.
97. The future is now
http://www.flickr.com/photos/opensourceway/6005503875/
98. Creativity makes day to day
experiences more vivid, more
enjoyable, more rewarding. When
we live creatively, boredom is
banished and every moment holds
the promise of a fresh discovery.”
- Mihali Csikszentmihalyi,
Creativity
99. Your creativity is waiting for you
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102. Sources & Resources
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delicious.com/denisejacobs/unfoldyourbrain
delicious.com/denisejacobs/creativityhabit
delicious.com/denisejacobs/brainoncreativity
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103. My articles for further reading
Banishing Your Inner Critic
alistapart.com/articles/banishing-your-inner-critic/
Four Secrets to Enhancing Creative Productivity
www.creativebloq.com/inspiration/four-secrets-enhancing-creative-productivity-9126098
Reigniting Your Creative Spark
alistapart.com/articles/reigniting-your-creative-spark/
Breaking the Perfectionism-Procrastination Infinite Loop
webstandardssherpa.com/reviews/breaking-the-perfectionism-procrastination-infinite-loop/
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108. THE CREATIVE DOSE
A Creativity + Innovation Collective
Work Better. Create More. Create Betterness.
Creative Thinking & Problem-solving
Applying an Innovation Mindset
Creative Collaboration
Team Communication & Cohesion
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