creativity

Alan Kay describes the principles that made PARC so uniquely imaginative during his tenure there.

My new book Tapworthy hits the streets this week. After so much hard work, I hope you find it easy on the eyes and nourishing for the brain.

Browse this selection of my writings from around the web to help you unlock the full potential of your iPhone or iPod Touch.

In the dark middle of the race, runners need encouragement, reminders that they’re strong, that the finish is ahead: plausible, real, within reach.

David Byrne’s concert in Paris was an inspiring reminder of the simple pleasure of sharing the amazing stuff you make.

My latest scheme to improve productivity and creative flow: Screw around. Waste time. Make stuff. Banter. Play.

A coffee tasting leaves a caffeine buzz and a lesson that applies to design, too: In matters of taste, subtlety is everything.

A park bench becomes a subversive design element. Every project needs one.

The Paris Marathon prompts your correspondent to ponder what makes creative people tick in adversity.

A creative totem distracts you from the mundane and everyday just long enough for your mojo to kick in and save the day.

I expected nostalgic photos, but instead got insight into how technology works to spark design innovation.

Gift ideas, eye candy and brain food for the design-obsessed