Maurice Sendak: Why bother?
At 80 years old, Maurice Sendak, Children’s author, shares his inspiring thoughts on the purpose of it all.

Ira Glas on Creativity
It turns out travelling between being a novice and a virtuoso doesn’t happen by itself. Closing the gap between what you want to create, your ambition and what you actually create takes time. Don’t give up if you aren’t there yet…
This video is short but it is full of wisdom.
In an era of unprecedented access to creative tools and public exposure, what are the effects on the quality of art and culture? Art, film, music and literature are all experiencing the impacts of the digital revolution.
PressPausePlay ”a film about hope, fear and digital culture” is a beautiful documentary focusing attention on the digital revolution and creativity. The film features artists including Moby, Seth Godin, Sean Parker and Scott Belsky.
You can download the film and an interactive version of the film at: Presspauseplay.com

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0-12. A beautiful snapshot of growing up.
“Chance favors the connected mind”
Different thoughts than John Cleese on creativity and where good ideas come from in this Ted Talk by Steven Johnson.
Source: brainpickings.org
John Cleese, on creativity.
Make me care. aka whats a great story?
brilliant Tedtalk by Andrew Stanton (Toy Story, Wall-E)
Source: uxstorytellers.blogspot.com
Chip Kidd’s recent Ted talk. Concepts, process and the art of great book design.
Source: wearedesignbureau.com