Finding Creativity and Finding Purpose

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"I'm like, if you're a banker or a stockbroker and you work in a cubicle, you should be sitting there at your desk right now, listening to this thing," she says. "My whole ted talk, and my whole gestalt in my way of being, is to try and get people to understand that they can be the designers of their own lives." 'The clothes make an or the shoes make the man, or dress for the job that you want not for the job you have,' he adds.

Many of us are spending the majority of our time confined to our homes and becoming aware of how the space we're in can affect our well-being. Design expert David Korins has made countless spaces come alive-- from corporate offices and Lady Gaga concerts to Broadway hits like Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen. In this episode, he offers insights on how anyone can approach design and create the ideal environments in which to live, work, and play. David is the founder and principal designer of David Korins Design, a multidisciplinary creative firm developing and designing innovative experiences. David has worked extensively as a production designer in TV, film and award shows. He has been awarded an Emmy Award, Lortel Award, an Obie Award, two Drama Desk Awards, three Henry Hewes Awards, and three Tony Award nominations. To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman