Insights

"You’re damn lucky to be in the running for a job that pays you to use your mind and not a shovel or a gun. Treasure ..." more

Ian Mackenzie comments on the energy-drain of bad ideas, the awesomeness of Ben Gibbard and whether technological innovation is, maybe, moving too fast.

03.09.10

A Tool with Which to Pursue Ideas Andrew Zuckerman discusses how multitasking gives him focus, his first job photographing medical oddities and the ... more

03.02.10

Proper Info and A Sharp Creative Brief Lucho Correa discusses when it’s time to sever ties with a client, why it never hurts to drink red wine and the ... more

02.23.10

Big Beautiful Chunks of Time Johan Potma comments on owning his own gallery, why drawing is like therapy and why he doesn’t do stand-up comedy.

02.16.10

Taking Balance Seriously Ellen Steinberg discusses creative energy, the importance of yoga, and what part of being an architect she would gladly skip.

02.09.10

Concepts in Motion Kim Rees talks about the beauty of ideas that result from brainstorming, image searching to overcome a creative block, and the ... more

02.02.10

Silver and Light, Tri-X and Chemicals, and Ruined Clothes Michael Crouser comments on how he came to photograph bullfights, the importance of shooting ... more

01.26.10

In A Cafe In Tokyo Chris Lee discusses his multiple avocations, his desire to pack-up and move to Berlin for a year, and living with what he has.

01.19.10

Teaching Pigs How to Swim Maggie Taylor comments on her admiration for her husband’s work, the inspiration of flea markets and the creative pursuit of ... more

01.12.10

Stripping Away Bad Management, Distractions and Politics Mike Grice comments on the awareness of children, the importance of understanding the business ... more

01.05.10

A Love Affair with Numbers Philippe Andraos discusses the importance of emotional stability, why sleeping is often the first step toward finding a ... more

12.29.09

A Good Work and "Work" Balance Jan Steinhilber discusses why he learned to scuba dive, why he doesn’t mind clearing off his desk and why he’d do all the ... more

12.22.09

Inexplicably in Turlock with No Gas Steve Fong comments on writing novels, screenplays and stage plays, how he smoothes out the creative process and why ... more

12.15.09

A Working Knowledge of Anatomy Edel Rodriguez discusses his daughter’s wisdom, what happened when he pursued architecture as a career path and why he’s ... more

12.08.09

Putting Everything into Perspective Ron Thompson talks about a poster he designed using baseball cards from his own collection, why he runs everyday and ... more

12.01.09

Stop Thinking And Let Your Mind Wander Larkin Werner discusses why he’d like to make furniture, what he does with his extra creative energy and why he’s ... more