Professional & Niche
Creative Acts for Curious People
Sarah Stein Greenberg
Unlock your creative potential with a collection of assignments and insights from the Stanford d.school. This book offers a journey through experiential learning, helping you develop skills in problem-solving, collaboration, and innovative thinking. Discover how to approach challenges with curiosity, embrace experimentation, and cultivate a mindset for continuous learning and improvement.
Daily Rituals
Mason Currey
A fascinating exploration into the daily routines of some of history's most brilliant minds. Discover how renowned artists, writers, composers, and philosophers structured their days to achieve peak creativity and productivity, offering a unique glimpse into the habits that fueled their groundbreaking work.
Deep Creativity
Deborah Bowman
Deep Creativity explores seven pathways to unlock your creative potential. Through insightful essays, meditations, and practices, the authors guide you on a journey of self-discovery, helping you tap into the wellspring of inspiration within and cultivate a more profound and fulfilling creative life.
Design as Art
Bruno Munari
A renowned Milanese designer and graphic artist explores the intersection of art and design, advocating for a functional and accessible approach to aesthetics in everyday life. Munari challenges traditional notions of art and encourages a deeper understanding of visual communication and the role of the designer in shaping our environment.
Design Matters
Debbie Millman
A collection of insightful and intimate interviews with some of the world's most creative people, exploring how they've designed their lives and careers. From designers and artists to writers and public intellectuals, Debbie Millman delves into their successes, failures, and the personal journeys that have shaped their work. A love letter to creativity and a testament to the power of curiosity.
Do Design
Alan Moore
Explore the profound impact of beauty in design, business, and life. This book delves into how creating beautiful products, services, and experiences can infuse optimism and uplift the human spirit, drawing inspiration from art, science, and philosophy.
Eat and Run
Scott Jurek
Embark on an inspiring journey with Scott Jurek, an ultramarathon legend, as he shares his transformation from a shy kid with high blood pressure to a world-renowned athlete. Discover the secrets behind his plant-based diet, mental fortitude, and unwavering determination that propelled him to conquer the world's toughest races. A story of overcoming obstacles, pushing limits, and finding greatness within.
Every Tool's a Hammer
Adam Savage
Adam Savage, the maker, artist, and science communicator, shares his unique approach to creativity, problem-solving, and making in this thought-provoking book. Drawing from his experiences on MythBusters and beyond, Savage encourages readers to embrace their obsessions, follow their passions, and unlock their creative potential. It's a permission slip to grab hold of the things that fascinate you, and to dive deeper into them to see where they lead you.