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Creativity is a blue collar profession
The image of an idea coming in the form of a light bulb and a clap of thunder is a myth...
Creative directionStephen GatesOctober 9, 2018 -
Weekly Inspirations: Oct 5, 2018
Here are the things that I think are worth reading and checking out this week: The Challenges of Overcoming Creative Imposter...
InspirationStephen GatesOctober 5, 2018 -
Ep 67 Creativity: How to give better design feedback
Creativity is all about collaboration which is why, whether you are leading a team or part of it, giving great feedback...
PodcastStephen GatesSeptember 22, 2018 -
Weekly Inspirations: Sep 7, 2018
Here are the things that I think are worth reading and checking out this week: Design the Beginning Pretty much any...
InspirationStephen GatesSeptember 7, 2018 -
Ep 66 What to embrace, fight, stop and start to rediscover your voice and create your best ideas.
Everyone wants to let their work have a stronger voice and be more original but we have to deal with self-doubt,...
PodcastStephen GatesSeptember 7, 2018 -
Weekly Inspirations: Aug 24, 2018
Here are the things that I think are worth reading and checking out this week: How Mercedes-Benz uses augmented reality to...
InspirationStephen GatesAugust 24, 2018 -
Weekly Inspirations: Aug 17, 2018
Here are the things that I think are worth reading and checking out this week: Human Centered Design with Sina Mossayeb...
InspirationStephen GatesAugust 17, 2018 -
Weekly Inspirations: Aug 3, 2018
Here are the things that I think are worth reading and checking out this week: How much is a design system worth?...
InspirationStephen GatesAugust 3, 2018 -
Ep 65 Branding navigation, hamburger menus, design systems, inspiring change and more.
In this episode we will answer listener questions about if main navigation should just get you around or project a brand...
PodcastStephen GatesAugust 3, 2018 -
Ep 64: Best practices for remote work
Increasingly as companies become more global and our work becomes more complex we are working, ideating and creating with teams all...
PodcastStephen GatesJuly 27, 2018 -
Weekly Inspirations: July 20, 2018
Here are the things that I think are worth reading and checking out this week: Hire People, Not Skills Hiring is...
InspirationStephen GatesJuly 20, 2018 -
Weekly Inspirations: July 6, 2018
Here are the things that I think are worth reading and checking out this week: Major Differences Between A Boss And...
InspirationStephen GatesJuly 6, 2018 -
Ep 63: The good and evil of data, research and brainstorming
Combining data and research with your creative process is a tricky and frustrating thing for too many people. In this episode,...
PodcastStephen GatesJuly 6, 2018 -
Weekly Inspirations: June 22, 2018
Here are the things that I think are worth reading and checking out this week: Meriah Garrett: scaling design with empathy...
InspirationStephen GatesJune 22, 2018
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Ep 110 Creativity: 'Metallica’s rock ‘n roll insights on creativity and leadership’ from HOW Design Live 2020
In a rare public interview, I sat down with Marc Reiter, who has worked with Metallica for a quarter-century as their “Chief Creative Guy” to discuss what he has learned working with such iconic creative teams, what drives originality, and what you can learn from all of it. Marc oversees their record label, Blackened Recordings,…
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Creativity: ’Hope is not a strategy’ keynote from HOW Design Live 2020
This episode is a replay of my main stage keynote from HOW Design Live 2020. In a continuation of the most popular talk and main stage keynote from HOW 2019, we will look at the debt we all carry that shares our perspective, the barriers we create for ourselves, and how to find a new…
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Ep 108 Memorial: The life and lessons of my father, David Gates
Many of you may know that my relationship with my father was unique in that he was my father, but he was also a creative director, my mentor, my first boss, and the foundation of everything I am. On October 5th, 2020, he suddenly passed away. In this episode, I want to share my father's…
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Ep 107 Career: How to outsmart the broken recruiting system
As we search for a new job, we often slam into a wall of frustration and self-doubt where we aren't sure how to overcome it or get better results in the hiring process. In this episode, we will look at all of the problems that arise during a job hunt and look at how we…