Creativity

A motivational guide on overcoming creative blocks and achieving personal and artistic goals.

Shares the behind-the-scenes story of Pixar and provides insights on leading creative teams.

A collection of essays on programming, entrepreneurship, and the creative process, drawing parallels between hacking and art.

Argues that unconventional thinking and psychological insights can solve complex problems in business and life, beyond pure data analysis.

Explores the human inclination for storytelling and its impact on culture, psychology, and evolution.

Challenges the myth of the "creative genius" by examining the science of creativity and how it can be cultivated.

Explores the environments and processes that foster innovation, drawing on examples from history and science.

Reflections on the creative process in science and engineering, encouraging curiosity and innovation.

Discusses the importance of creativity and critical thinking in business, encouraging companies to embrace innovation from within.

A guide to creative recovery and growth, offering exercises and insights for overcoming creative blocks.

Examines the nature of creativity and art as a gift economy, exploring how creativity enriches culture.

A collection of essays on art, creativity, and the artist’s life, offering advice and reflections for aspiring artists.

A guide for creatives on how to share their process and gain visibility in their work.

A motivational book encouraging readers to commit fully to their professional and creative goals.

Argues that creative and right-brain skills are essential for future success, exploring the rise of empathy and storytelling.

A creativity guide offering exercises and techniques for breaking out of conventional thinking patterns.

Examines the nature of creativity and how individuals can cultivate it, based on psychological research.

A motivational guide to living a creative life, offering practical advice on finding purpose and expressing oneself.

Encourages creative thinking and problem-solving, with insights into unlocking one’s potential.

Explores creativity through interviews with MacArthur "genius" grant recipients, offering insights into the nature of creative thinking.

A self-help book focused on adopting a positive mindset and finding creative opportunities in life.

An adult coloring book with intricate illustrations inspired by marine life, designed to promote relaxation and creativity.

Offers insights into creating products and works that have enduring value, focusing on marketing and long-term success.

Explores the daily routines of famous writers, artists, and thinkers, revealing their habits and creative processes.

A guide to fostering creativity and collaboration in teams.

Advice on building a sustainable career in the creative fields, based on interviews with successful creatives.

A comprehensive guide on game design principles and the creative process.

Hollywood producer shares insights on creativity and connections.

Encouragement to continue creating and finding inspiration despite challenges.

Filmmaker David Lynch’s insights on creativity and meditation.

Guide on solving problems through visual thinking.

Strategies for creative professionals to execute their ideas.

Explores how analogies are used in problem-solving and creativity.

Encourages creative thinking and risk-taking for innovation.

Guide for writers on crafting stories, inspired by Joseph Campbell’s hero's journey.

Analysis of the creative process across art, science, and humor.

Guide to creativity and pursuing one’s unique vision in life.

Guide on unleashing creative potential, co-authored by an IDEO founder.

Practical advice on building creative routines and habits for success.

The IDEO founders provide practical strategies to unlock creative potential, overcome fears, and build confidence in creative abilities. They share stories from their work at IDEO and Stanford's d.school.