Happy fourth of July to my fellow Americans out there from The Mission Creative! Today Americans celebrate the independence of our country, the culmination of ideas opposing the previously accepted norm in the colonies at the time. Taking a note from the colonial playbook, we can apply this to our creative work as well to … Continue reading
One incredibly easy and simple way to spark creativity is to change your scene. Change your surroundings. Where do you do your creative work? In an office? In a room? At a coffee shop? Take a look at where you are most productive and take a look at what is around you. If you are … Continue reading
Contrary to basic intuition, complete freedom of design can greatly hinder creative design. Think of it this way. In your personal life, outside of your business or job, you can pretty much design or write whatever you want, at any time (non-competes withstanding). Total freedom of design. No constraints. Every possible idea is out there. … Continue reading
Word of advice: If you do anything creative (and that should be everyone) be sure to stock up on journals. A journal can be a nice Moleskine, a Baron Fig, a composition book, a giant sketch book, a stack of scrap papers stapled together, within an app on your phone, Evernote, or a pile of … Continue reading
How many times have you been told “we’ll have to brainstorm some ideas” or you are invited to a “brainstorm session” and first rolled your eyes, maybe actually suspended disbelief, and attended only to realize the brainstorm was really a meeting to listen to the boss’ ideas? Smile, nod, accept… move on. <sigh> Or… perhaps … Continue reading
When facing a blank page, a blank canvas or simply… a blank and you need to produce something… anything… at this point, try the following “simple” exercise. It’s like a shot of caffeine to the creative brain. 1. Think of an object that is for sale in a store that you shop at frequently. Write … Continue reading
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