An essay by Jiji Ugboma originally published in the Ottawa Design Club Zine 003. RAW When I think of the word “Raw” I think of the concept of being unfinished. The…
Tag: Inspiration
There’s something to be said for a thoughtfully penned email newsletter delivered right to your inbox. For many years upon its inception, the newsletter was seen as a form of direct-to-consumer advertising…
This speech was originally delivered by David Foster Wallace as the 2005 commencement address at Kenyon College. This Is Water Greetings parents and congratulations to Kenyon’s graduating class of 2005. There…
There is a time for everything. If you are wondering how to find your purpose in life then applying this saying could save you from unnecessary anxiety. It’s important to understand the…
What is your one big dream in life? That’s your North Star. If you could summarize the main goals for your career and life, what would that be? For example, if you’re…
Considering we are living right smack in the middle of a global pandemic and economic crisis, it might be particularly hard to find things we are thankful for this year. I even…
Courage gives you the strength to take a bold step, it helps you overcome your fears. The fear of failure, fear of looking silly, fear of making mistakes. Things might not always…
In the past couple of weeks, I’ve struggled to find inspiration and drive and it’s left me feeling quite vulnerable and inadequate. People have different ways of seeking creative inspiration. My usual…
Design thinking sessions are fundamental to innovation and ideation, and yet the manner in which they are run remains undefined. They are undefined because such design thinking sessions are creative ventures, and…
Music is part of our social fabric, it’s used as our social currency to gain kinships and admiration. Music resonates with different areas of our brain so that we can associate language,…