Catalyst Ranch’s
Creative Juice Blog
A group of Columbia University students have a good time reinventing the playground as a place to harness all that youthful energy. By: Marc Kristal Illustrated by: Mike Perry, Jim Stoten Location: New York, New York Published in: Dec/Jan 10 Dwell Magazine For something that’s meant to celebrate the pleasures of childhood, the playground sure has [...]
Sometimes the best ideas can be found in children’s books. For example, you can find a great icebreaker by reading “Captain Underpants And the Perilous Plot Professor Poopypants,” by Dave Pilkey. One part of the story pertains to the evil Professor who forces everyone to assume new names. Now, who couldn’t use a new identity some [...]
Stop Playing with Legos and Put them to Work in the Kitchen The next time you run out of ideas of what to build with your Legos and have a few extra hours to kill, why don’t you just turn them into a kitchen island and be the envy of all your friends and neighbors? Not [...]
Name: Rick Gurolnick Company: Neotoy Area of Expertise: Design, Invention, New Product Concepts and Markets, Kid Marketing What sparks your creativity? Seeing a great example of Art or Design. For example, look at this great photography of an off road race in South America, incredible photos: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/01/dakar_rally_2010.html Thinking of a lightly trod niche of new opportunity [...]
Gabriel Orozco, one of Mexico’s most famous contemporary artists, is a man after my own heart. He brings recycling to a new level of artistry, taking mundane objects and playing with how you now see them. Might be a good trick to apply to your daily tasks. Maybe do things in a different order or combination. [...]
Here’s a great opportunity to learn something about Innovation & Creativity from the great instructors at the School of the Art Institute (SAIC) and in that very cool environment. Their spring offering of Adult Education Classes includes two that are focused specifically on Innovation & Creativity with a business application: The Art of Innovation and Creativity [...]
I often get asked for suggestions for some sort of creativity exercise to include in a meeting to act as a spur, energizing the participants and getting their brains ready for a full day of work. I have many in my arsenal, but recently came across one called Yamodo! It's a game that was developed by [...]
I have been on a creative roll all morning. I started the day by clicking on Paul Williams's Idea Sandbox blog and here is what I found. If you want to set your creative side in motion be sure to click on the Youtube presentation. And, you may want to turn up the volume! John Moore [...]
Yes, it is that time of year again when many are traveling to those lush tropical or picturesque ski destinations. Spring marks the time to pack up the vacation clothing, sun-tan lotion and cameras to take a break from the ordinary routine of school, work or just everyday life. Do we really need the break? I [...]
I was just checking the Catalyst Ranch calendar to see what creative talent may be stopping by and I found something that may be of interest -- especially to those of you living in the Chicagoland area. Cyriel Kortleven from NEW SHOES TODAY will make his way from Belgium on March 31 from 6 to 9 [...]