Mindsets

Mindsets

Bio‑Inspired Design: Lessons From Nature’S 3.8 Billion Years of R&D

Bio‑Inspired Design reveals how 3.8 billion years of natural innovation can unlock smarter solutions—discover the secrets that could transform your approach to innovation.

Max Smart
September 8, 2025

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The Innovator’s Paradox: Why Success Makes Change Harder

Pondering why success hampers innovation reveals a paradox that can hinder growth unless you learn to overcome it.

Max Smart
August 29, 2025

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Mindsets

The Quiet Designer: Harnessing Introvert Superpowers in Workshops

Perhaps the most powerful design approach for introverts lies in understanding how to turn quiet strengths into impactful workshop strategies.

Max Smart
August 25, 2025

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Breaking Bias: Structured Ideation That Defeats Groupthink

structured thinking overcomes conformity

Starting with structured ideation techniques can help break bias and defeat groupthink, but the key lies in understanding how to implement them effectively.

Max Smart
August 10, 2025

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Building Psychological Safety in Cross‑Functional Workshops

With effective strategies, building psychological safety in cross-functional workshops encourages open collaboration—discover how to create this vital environment.

Max Smart
August 4, 2025

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Five Storytelling Frameworks Designers Borrow From Hollywood

hollywood inspired storytelling techniques

Aiming to elevate your design storytelling, discover five Hollywood-inspired frameworks that will transform your narratives and captivate your audience like never before.

Max Smart
July 29, 2025

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The Neuroscience of Creativity: What Brain Scans Reveal About Ideation

Keen insights from brain scans uncover how neural circuits spark creativity, but what truly drives innovative thinking remains an intriguing mystery to explore.