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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.
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.
Finding Your Artistic Voice
Lisa Congdon
Unlock your creative potential and discover your unique artistic voice with this essential guide. Explore the elements of style, skill, subject matter, and medium, and learn how to navigate influences, overcome fear, and develop consistent routines. Featuring advice from working artists, this book will inspire amateurs, hobbyists, and professionals alike to find their creative magic.
How to Start
David Kadavy
Unlock your creative potential and overcome the mental barriers that hold you back from starting. This book provides practical strategies and inspiring stories to help you find the heart to start anything, from writing a novel to launching a business.
How to Write One Song
Jeff Tweedy
A guide to songwriting by Jeff Tweedy, aimed at helping readers overcome obstacles and develop a creative habit. It emphasizes the importance of the creative process and self-expression through music.
Ignore Everybody
Hugh MacLeod
Unlock your creative potential with 39 unconventional keys to success. This book challenges conventional wisdom and encourages you to embrace originality, trust your instincts, and find your unique voice in a world that often tries to stifle creativity.
Imagine
Jonah Lehrer
From the best-selling author of How We Decide comes a sparkling and revelatory look at the new science of creativity. Jonah Lehrer demonstrates that creativity is not a single gift possessed by the lucky few. It’s a variety of distinct thought processes that we can all learn to use more effectively. Imagine reveals the deep inventiveness of the human mind, and its essential role in our increasingly complex world.