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Hundreds of Colorfully Lit Tents Line Britain's Coastline



In celebration of the upcoming Olympics, over 12,000 events and performances are being held in the UK. It's called the London 2012 Festival and it's called an "explosion of arts and creativity." One of the standout installations begins at dusk and ends at dawn. Peace Camp, happening in eight different coastline locations between July 19 and 22, consists of eight camps where…

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Added by alice on July 13, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments

Smartphone Domino Machine



Even if this is a just a Vodaphone commercial, it doesn't take away from the fact that someone had to come up with creative idea. The classic game of dominoes gets a modern makeover from seemingly bored office workers. Now how cool would it be if your boss was down with this?



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Added by alice on April 25, 2010 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

5 Creative Truths by Shirley-Ann Dick



More than anything, when I finally take that giant step and become a mother, I want to make sure I foster my child's creativity. I want them understand the important of imagination and I want them to feel like there's nothing they cannot do.



Here are five creative truths put together by Shirley-Anne Dick. Her idea was to design a poster calendar, bearing quotes…

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Added by alice on August 24, 2009 at 3:30pm — 5 Comments

Art & Copy: A Documentary on Advertising and Inspiration

If you're as excited and interested in the world of advertising as I am, you'll want to see this new documentary, Art & Copy. How does advertising impact us and who's responsible for some of the most brilliant campaigns of our time? I'm hoping this movie will answer those questions and more.



Synopsis: Directed by Doug Pray, it reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising… Continue

Added by alice on August 21, 2009 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

The CEO As Storyteller - Forbes

What makes a great leader? Forbes looks into storytelling as a trait that most people overlook. Every day we think about ways in which we can expand our creativity. Here's a way to do as a leader.



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Added by alice on June 17, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

TED Talk: Elizabeth Gilbert on Your Creative Genius



The best kinds of speeches are the ones that not only capture your attention but make you think outside yourself. Check out this inspiring and amazing talk from Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Eat, Pray, Love . If you haven't seen Amy Tan's talk last year (Where does creativity hide?), check… Continue

Added by alice on February 9, 2009 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

How Pixar Fosters Collective Creativity: Article in the Harvard Business Review

I've always been fascinated with this word...creativity. Who has it? How does it come about? How does a company foster it? These questions led me to pick up this month's Harvard Business Review to read "… Continue

Added by alice on September 4, 2008 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Amy Tan, Author of the Joy Luck Club, One of the best TED speeches "Where does creativity hide?"

One of my most favorite speeches.



Novelist Amy Tan digs deep into the creative process, journeying through her childhood and family history and into the worlds of physics and chance, looking for hints of where her own creativity comes from. It's a wild ride with a surprise… Continue

Added by alice on July 28, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

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