Don’t go to art school

The traditional approach is failing us. It’s time for a change.

Why is it so hard to find a good front end developer?

Creative People Say No

A Hungarian psychology professor once wrote to famous creators asking them to be interviewed for a book he was writing…

Why I’m Not a TEDx Speaker

Last week I was invited to speak at a TEDx event, and today I turned that offer down. It’s not that I don’t like TED — I think the organisers have done a great service to popularise thought-provoking ideas in an easily-digestible format. And the subject of the TEDx event, centring…

Coffee vs. beer: which drink makes you more creative?

McDonald’s Theory

I use a trick with co-workers when we’re trying to decide where to eat for lunch and no one has any ideas. I recommend McDonald’s.

An interesting thing happens. Everyone unanimously agrees that we can’t possibly go to McDonald’s, and better lunch suggestions emerge…

Why good storytelling helps you design great products

Why Most Entrepreneurs Struggle

Don’t start a company unless it’s an obsession

How to Find New Business Opportunities

Generating business ideas is a skill. You can develop a habit to see an economic opportunity…