As we enter into the final stages of the editorial processes for randomthebook.com, yesterday I found myself with a creative challenge. Each of the stories in the book will be illustrated with a pop art-style collage. I've been struggling to get into the task, so wanted to break it down into more manageable steps. In … Continue reading Disposable applications
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In the dark days of Covid, I set up a toy experiment on the place we used to call Twitter. I was fascinated by my coffee machine. In particular, the patterns that would emerge on the top of my morning Latte after preparation. Unlike in posh coffee shops where a trained barista will create intricate … Continue reading Seeing patterns
I was chatting with a friend of mine this morning about the seeming dearth of creativity in her students. Students who are doing a degree in Creative Industries... It reminded me of a particular point in my schooling which in hindsight was pivotal in my own self-belief in my creative abilities for many years. I … Continue reading Drawing a line under creativity