The Creative Condition podcast

Our cultures and societies are changing at a rate we were not designed to adapt to or comprehend. Our minds can rage from wild optimism to pessimism and nihilism 100s of times a day. What does this mean for creativity, art, and design?I'm joined by the VP of Innovation and Strategy at Marks, Jennifer Murtell, fresh off the fantastic work with female healthcare brand MUSA, with an entirely female team. She recently wrote a piece on the topic for The Drum on 'Why we need women designing for women'.We get deep into our changing times and what it means to use our creativity in a commercial environment.As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.comWork with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coachAccess creativity resources including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.comHelp the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.uahttps://www.makemarks.com/

Simon Dixon, co-founder of DixonBaxi posted about the importance of designing your own career to avoid someone shaping it in an ill-fitting way. It blew my mind, succinctly capturing so many universal creativity truths and bringing about a personal revelation that through my coaching, this is exactly what I'm helping my clients to do.But what does it mean, and why is it so vital to career and life fulfillment?As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.comWork with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coachAccess creativity resources including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.comHelp the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.uahttps://www.dixonbaxi.com/The original post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/simonsdixon_design-the-career-you-want-to-live-if-you-activity-7315761669303926784-4Ngd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAU0R0IB77CfZWGalbMufEjVc_KIOl3hdbY

I don't know much about video games, but the medium intrigues me, so I'm joined by Oddbug Studio's art director and environment artist Martin Reimann fresh off the hugely successful launch of Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter.I throw a lot of naive questions Martin's way about the role of a video game art director, the origins of both Oddbug and Tails of Iron, and we get into many aspects of creativity, passion, and the trials and tribulations of managing the mind in the creative process.As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.comVisit Oddbug at https://www.oddbug.co.uk/Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session now at https://thecreativecondition.comAccess creativity resources including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.comHelp the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua

Covered in this week's instalment of 'The Creativity Diary':AI rageA loss of mental balanceTala Schlossberg's wonderful comment on beauty in the darkThe need for jeopardy rememberedAs ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.comWork with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session now at https://thecreativecondition.comAccess creativity resources including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.comHelp the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.uaFor Tala Schlossberg: https://www.talaschlossberg.com/

In our 1000mph lives, it's so hard to listen and be heard, but deep listening is a critical part of the creative process. Being heard makes for unity, healthy relationships, and human value. I'm joined by the author of the brilliant Unheard: The Medical Practice of Silencing, Rageshri Dhairyawan. Rageshri felt unheard while suffering extreme endometriosis pain, which planted the seed of the idea that became the book. She wanted to use her position and experience as a doctor, researcher, and consultant in HIV and sexual health medicine to call for better doctor - patient relationships and continuity of care.We talk creativity, the value of the arts to tell stories, what happens when people are both heard, and unheard in and beyond healthcare and much more.As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.comIt's the last week to get your 1/3 off 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational audit at https://thecreativecondition.com/coachHelp the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua

Covered in this week's instalment of 'The Creativity Diary':The joy of being lostThe inaugural Paradiso FestivalThe Burrills at breakfastA found book impactAs ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.comGet your 1/3 off 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational audit now at https://thecreativecondition.comHelp the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua

Covered in this week's instalment of 'The Creativity Diary':Managing our 'insurmountables'The joy of childish humour and Looney Tunes villains'The heels': common creativity villainsWorld book day – magic or consumerist tosh?As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.comGet your 1/3 off 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational audit now at https://thecreativecondition.comHelp the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua

Amie McNee, founder of 'Inspired Collective' and author of 'We Need Your Art', champions artistic expression as essential to humanity. She discusses how societal challenges stifle creativity and the profound impact of parenting on nurturing a child's artistic flair. With insights on overcoming perfectionism and embracing failure, Amie also highlights the importance of community support in creative journeys. The conversation encourages listeners to rediscover their artistic selves and engage deeply in the healing power of creation.

Covered in this week's instalment of 'The Creativity Diary':A time-slip in PrestonLosing Ken Garland and my time with himCovering up news headline panels on vulnerable daysThe wonder and imagination in boring church servicesA growing obsession with storytellingAs ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.comGet your 1/3 off 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational audit now at https://thecreativecondition.comHelp the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua

Dive into the exciting balance between opportunity and risk in artificial intelligence. Discover how AI tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT are reshaping the creative industry. Explore the essential role of human experiences in the creative process, highlighting authenticity amidst technological advances. Reflect on the historical context of creativity and the importance of maintaining a human touch in a rapidly evolving landscape.