With the rapid improvements in AI, it’s more important than ever to keep your creativity alive as it’s one of the best defenses against the rising trend of automation. Even if you don’t buy into all the hype around AI, keeping your creativity alive has always been a challenge and as so we’ve connected with some of the most creative folks in our community to discuss tactics and strategies for keeping your creativity alive.
Nisha
I keep my creativity alive by allowing it to flow naturally. If I’m feeling inspired or getting an idea, I like to act on it immediately. There is something so magical about the way music and art feels when you’re organically pouring into it, rather than spinning out over small details. Some of my best production or even my best vocal takes were my earliest ones in the process, when I was feeling the excitement of getting the idea out. Read more>>
Emma Delane Singleton
I keep a physical notebook and an open note on my phone at all times. Whenever I have an idea for a story, I write it down somewhere so I remember it later. Also, sometimes, during class, I get an idea for a song. I have so many worksheets and homework pages covered in song lyrics! This helps me stay creative. Read more>>
Geovanna & Alex
As a duo-owned business, one of the most important things we’ve learned is not to put pressure on ourselves to “force” creativity. Since we live in separate states, we’ve embraced the rhythm of working apart while still staying deeply connected. Our creativity comes alive when we share our love for fashion and self-expression through our upcycled ties and custom pin designs. Read more>>
Connor Stelle
One word: curiosity. Creativity is a skill that requires exercise and nourishment to keep it healthy – and not just any nourishment, but diverse nourishment. There are certainly specific artists, topics, and references that I return to again and again because they continuously inspire me, but if I were to look only at those my work would grow stale and repetitive. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for something new and different to dive into. Read more>>
