Stop believing in “The Muse”
When people talk about creativity, they often talk about “The Muse.” Supposedly, a mystical creature floats down from the heavens and gives them their ideas. They never know when The Muse will come.
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Author: Siobhan Ford
Everyone Loves Jim Henson, But Few Understand The Scope Of His Creative Genius
Your first introduction to Jim Henson could have been Labyrinth, Fraggle Rock, Sesame Street, or the Muppet Show. You could’ve fallen in love with Miss Piggy, Kermit, Big Bird, or any of the dozens of characters he gave life to.
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5 Ways Designers Should Develop Empathy
Empathy. It’s a virtue. It’s a valuable quality in any human being. It’s a distinct advantage in connecting to people. It’s also kind of the latest design buzzword. But it’s not just a trend.
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When Should We Ignore Criticism?
A fairly well-known and respected graphic designer once openly criticized something I had written and shared publicly. He did a poor job with his feedback however, as his only remark—in its entirety—was: “This guy doesn’t get it.”
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The designer’s guide to using colour in branding
According to a study by the Loyola University Maryland, colour is registered by the brain before either images or typography. The same study found that colour can increase brand recognition by up to 80 per cent.
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