Creativity and Craft, Myth and Muscle
Creativity is a word shrouded in myth that has been held up as this elusive, seductive object that will reveal
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Reading Innovation and the New Economy
Economic changes are transforming business and work itself in ways that are having consequences well beyond supply chains and jobs,
Read moreCreativity in the Wild: How Wilderness Exposure Enhances Problem Solving
Keith Sawyer points to a remarkable study that shows how exposure to the outdoors enhances creativity. The mechanisms are unclear,
Read moreDesigning Creative Spaces for Learning
Keith Sawyer’s latest post provides a terrific introduction to a new series coming on the design of learning that I’ll
Read moreInnovation, Design Thinking and the Folly of Fads
Is it time to move on or shall we try to invigorate the discussion of concepts like innovation and design thinking with dialogue, evidence and (self-referentially) some innovation and design thinking to advance not only the discourse on these topics, but also their adoption, study and adaptation to help us tackle the complex, wicked and pervasive problems that seem to be growing in our world each day.
Read moreDesign for Social Norms or Social Change?
Just as we create path dependencies for one set of values, so too can we do the same for others and with other people. The focus on the outcomes of systems rather than their design is problematic if we want change. Starting with design and values at the outset, being conscious of who we invite in and how we engage them and by remaining contemplative about how these systems unfold and the emergent patterns that shape them, designers of all stripes may be better positioned to create social change rather than just for social norms.
Read moreThe Persistent Myth of the Lone Genius in Art and Science
Of the many persistent myths about innovation, the lone genius is about the most sticky. Continued research shows how untrue this is.
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