The World Wants Real

Watch an amazing video on YouTube. Now look at the comments below. Over half of them complain about how the video was faked. “Photoshopped!” “They’re actors.” “CG.” It can really kill the mood. But in the back of your head you’re wondering if it was fake too. That’s because the world is longing for reality.

Creativity Quotes

Let these creativity quotes inspire you and keep you going through the weekend. I’ve hand selected each of these quotes to highlight an element of the creativity and the creative process. Enjoy! [testimonial author=”Albert Einstein”]Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them.[/testimonial] [testimonial author=”Tina Turner”]Sometimes you’ve got to let everything…

It’s About People

Creativity is about people. It’s about the way people are affected by the things we do. It’s easy to think that creativity is about doing something that’s never been done before. And there is some truth to that. But no one would ever actually destroy a building by slingshoting birds into it. Just because it’s…

Create Worlds

I’m not a huge video game enthusiast. But every now and then a game immerses me in its world and I become a fan. Few games have done that like the Myst games. These games transport you from our all-too familiar world to one that seems similar, but isn’t. The visuals are stunning and the…

Hidden Solutions

I’m convinced that for every visible solution to a problem, there are at least two hidden solutions. Every time you’re confronted with a problem, there are solutions you can’t see. That doesn’t mean that they aren’t there. You just have to look for them. Take a look at the maze above. In your mind, connect…

Absurdities

Looking for that special spark to get your creativity going? Why not think in absurdities. Start thinking crazy thoughts and see what comes of them. The proceeding hairline was the absurdity I was exploring this week. Instead a receding hairline, the hairline is proceeding…attacking the rest of the face.

Life from Death

Before we get going, please know I’m not in a post-Halloween, morbid mood. But an important part of life is death. In fact, life isn’t possible without death. A seed falls to the ground, dies, and life is birthed. Death is an important part of the circle of life, Simba.

As a Fly

Today’s Idea Sparkler is about giving you a different perspective on your creativity. Imagine you were creating as a fly. How would you accomplish the same creativity? And what would be different about the creation because you were a fly? Follow me…