For years, "Resilience, Creativity, and Radical Empathy Spark Meaningful Change" has been the guiding mantra of our company, Brave Changemakers. It's not just a catchy slogan; it emanates from our core and stems from personal experiences. This philosophy proves to be a practical and effective roadmap, especially in navigating through the unpredictable twists and turns of life, as we encountered this week in Dutch politics.
Meer lezenAI tools and platforms are a massive disruptor in our professional, creative and personal lives. For instance, AI art platforms like Midjourney and DALL-E 2 have garnered raving fans and bitter enemies. Many writers feel threatened by AI tools like ChatGPT, that can quickly and accurately produce content, while photographers, filmmakers and other creatives feel similarly threatened by AI tools that can quickly generate visuals and videos. Freelancers run into issues with some clients, who try to DIY their previously outsourced (to a human being) tasks, and cancel freelance gigs. However understandable their annoyance may be - is it valid? Is AI a threat to creatives? Or is there more to the story? Can AI actually prompt (yes) an invitation to being more distinctive, and flipping the script altogether?
Meer lezenYou’ve probably seen Matisse’s quote ‘creativity takes courage’ about 56,279 times on Instagram, on Pinterest, on hand lettered chalkboards, and elsewhere. Why does this stick, and why does this ring true? And how does this impact the way you create milestone content, creative projects, and innovation? Let’s dive in.
Meer lezenWe’re all on the bandwagon of online meetings. Many of us have been working from home ever since the lockdown started in countries all over the globe. Also, many of us have been giving presentations in a business setting, or as a public speaker. In the covid-19 era, it’s wise to be flexible in choosing your medium, if you still want to reach a particular audience, whether it be existing clients, or people you’d like to connect with based on mutual topics of interest. In this video, I help you get more comfortable in speaking online, and in finding your own natural online speaking voice…within 5 minutes (or less).
Meer lezenEver since the early days of my design career in the mid nineties, I've been researching design theory and creative ideation. Where do our ideas come from, and how do we come up with new concepts that add value to people's lives? In today’s po: sampling.
Meer lezenHow do the most enduringly creative people thrive? They "slow-motion multitask," says author Tim Harford at TEDxMerck KGaA. He illustrates how innovators like Einstein, Darwin, Twyla Tharp and Michael Crichton found their inspiration and productivity through cross-training their minds, without feeling hurried. But how does this match with the concept of focusing on a single task? Let’s explore.
Meer lezenTEDx conferenties zijn vrijwel altijd boeiend, entertaining en inspirerend, en vaak hebben ze voor lange tijd impact op je. Door wat je hebt geleerd. Door informatie die je heeft verrast. Doordat iemand je intellectueel, creatief of mentaal heeft uitgedaagd. Je kunt als organisatie zelf ook een conferentie organiseren die iedereen raakt.
Meer lezenGoedemorgen! Groeten uit Offlineistan. Sinds een week of drie heb ik geen flauw idee wat er trending is. Heb niets gepost in the socials. Mijn iPhone staat meestal op flight mode. Het voelt luxueus. Alsof het weer 2002 is. Voor eventjes, maar ik koester het. Het went snel. Heel snel. Het voelt comfortabel. Heel comfortabel. En het was nodig. Heel nodig.
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