Archive for the “Inspiration” category

The Key to Being in a Creative State Is To Avoid Interruptions

by Mark Wanczak on August 27, 2010

This and more in John Cleese’s excellent speech on creativity.

Hump Day Inspiration: The Beard Speaks

by Mark Wanczak on July 28, 2010

Audi Creates The World’s First Car Calendar Without Cars

by Mark Wanczak on July 26, 2010

Augmented reality was all the rage earlier this year, but only a few brands found creative ways to the make the technology useful, rather than just eye candy. Since then, the hype has seemed to die down a bit, but (…)

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Why I Write in the Mornings

by Mark Wanczak on July 13, 2010

George Tannenbaum over at Ad Aged has a eloquent post that’s reminded me of the beauty that is early morning creativity. There’s something special about waking up a little bit before the rest of the world (or your time zone), driving (…)

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Hump Day Inspiration: Defiance Edition

by Mark Wanczak on June 9, 2010

The Modern Workplace is All About Interruptions

by Mark Wanczak on April 12, 2010

Amen, Jason Fried. Can’t wait to read Rework.

Hump Day Inspiration: Happy Birthday Steve McQueen

by Mark Wanczak on March 24, 2010

Mr. McQueen would be 80 years-old today. He’s perhaps more responsible for my interest in Mustangs than anyone else. Someday I’ll have a ’68 fastback in Highland Green. McQueen is also responsible for what many consider the greatest car chase (…)

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Hump Day Inspiration: The Pursuit of Creativity

by Mark Wanczak on March 17, 2010

German University Students Create Another Ridiculous Thing I’d Like to Have.

by Mark Wanczak on March 5, 2010

Last week it was MIT, this week it’s somewhere in Germany. Can’t get enough. Experiencing Abstract Information from Stefan Kuzaj on Vimeo.

Hump Day Inspiration: The Cessation of Ambition

by Mark Wanczak on February 24, 2010

Every once in a while something happens and your work isn’t what it should be. The worst thing you can do is accept that. – George Tannenbaum, Ad Aged